Irish National Opera (INO) invites you to an unforgettable concert performance! On Tuesday, 1st October, INO will present the wit, charm, and humour of Hector Berlioz’s Beatrice & Benedict at the National Concert Hall for one night only. This is an evening of entertainment open to everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned opera enthusiast or experiencing it for…
The eagerly awaited Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has just announced exciting new acts for its 2024 line-up. Revealed at this evening’s programme launch, fans can now look forward to performances from more artists including iconic pioneers of alternative hip-hop from New York, De La Soul & Special Guest, dynamic Chicago-based brass band Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, and The X Collective and…
Cork’s iconic Folk Festival is set to return for its 45th year, running from October 2nd to 6th, 2024. The event promises an extraordinary mix of folk legends and exciting new talent, celebrating the best of traditional and contemporary folk music. Headlining this year’s festival at the Cork Opera House will be the legendary Paul…
This unique concert series promises a captivating fusion of virtuoso performance, and collaborative participation, showcasing a brand-new composition by the maestro of participatory music, Brian Irvine, conducting 50 young guest musicians in each venue: Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick, The Everyman, Cork, Visual Theatre, Carlow and Black Box Theatre, Galway. Led by renowned percussionists Alex…
A hugely anticipated, annual, all-Ireland event, the 19th edition of Culture Night will take place on Friday, September 20th. Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts, and seeks to actively promote the belief that our rich and varied culture is alive, treasured, and nurtured in people’s lives, on the day and every day. On…
With Clocks ticking to the gathering of 320,000 Coldplay fans in Croke Park from August 29th to September 2nd, and tickets sold out, AIB is issuing advice on how to ensure customers don’t find themselves in Trouble and their money Lost to last minute ticket scammers. While fans may have a Head Full of Dreams…
Twenty dynamic and exciting Irish fiction authors feature in a new initiative from the An Post Irish Book Awards called ‘New Voices 20 Best New Irish Writers’. Focused on showcasing a new generation of incredible Irish writers who are reshaping the literary landscape with their fresh perspectives and captivating storytelling, the list was curated through nominations from publishers,…
Taking place on Friday 20th September, this year’s Culture Night will follow last year’s extraordinarily successful night, where 1.2 million people participated in over 1,700 free cultural events around the country. This year, Culture Night aims to be even more inclusive, accessible and diverse while showcasing the best of both the traditional and evolving arts…
Clean Coasts’ is calling all amateur photographers around Ireland to enter the Love Your Coast Photography Competition before the 21st of August. With the August Bank Holiday upon us, it’s the perfect time to explore the stunning Irish coast and capture its breathtaking beauty. This weekend, take advantage of the extended break to venture out…
Steve Coogan cast as Mick McCarthy, and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in SAIPAN, new Irish feature film shooting this summer. Bankside Films to handle Worldwide sales, Wildcard and Vertigo Releasing acquire for Ireland & UK. Saipan, a new film about the events leading up to Ireland’s incendiary 2002 World Cup campaign, will go into production…