A Celebration of Youth is the theme for this years ensemble piece commissioned especially for Dublin Culture Night 2011. Inspired by local young people, this musical piece focuses on all that is good about being young, living in Ballymun, celebrating talents and making your young voice heard. Over four intensive weeks 15 young people work together to [...]
Feeling creative? Do you doodle? Now is your chance to leave your mark on a large canvas for everyone to see. Join in the fun, whether you stay for 5 or 30 minutes, whether you are 2 or 102 years old; whether you add to someone else’s drawing or make you own. Bring friends/family to [...]
Visit the An Post Museum in Dublin’s GPO. Letters, Lives and Liberty is a fascinating exhibition exploring the role of the Post Office in Irish life. Take part in the An Post children’s quiz – ideal for family fun! From 5.15pm – 9.30pm, final An Post Museum visit 9pm – limited numbers. GPO O’Connell Street [...]
Fingal County Council will celebrate Culture Night at Blanchardstown Library on Friday 23rd September from 7.00-10pm. At 7.00pm, 6-12 year olds can hunt for clues and treasure at The Phantom Tollbooth storytelling & activity quest. (must be booked in advance at 8905563). At 7.30pm, adults and teenagers are invited to celebrate classic horror fiction from [...]
Turas treoraithe ar cheann de na hárais is stairiúla sa chathair agus réimse imeachtaí iontacha eile don chlann ar fad trí mheán na Gaeilge – get your cultúr on as Gaeilge with guided tours and fun for all the family at the Ceannáras! From 5pm – 11pm Ceannáras Chonradh na Gaeilge 6 Sráid Fhearchair / [...]
This is your last chance to see The Art Books of Henri Matisse exhibition (closes on Sunday 25 September). Join us at 3pm for family activity packs or 6pm for our Arab Jazz Night with Sami Moukaddem and his band. Free guided tours at 7pm, 8pm or 9pm. Silk Road Café and Gift & Book [...]
Children’s Art Jam While you’re walking from gallery to gallery – why not paint your own masterpiece on Curved Street, Temple Bar? Children of all ages are invited to pick up a paint brush and paint canvases on the easels provided at the outdoor Children’s Art Jam. Location: Curved Street, Temple Bar From 5 – [...]
Did you know that Dublin Castle has the most extensive remnants of the mediaeval city? Come and see the old walls and much more … (Please note, the State Apartments of Dublin Castle are accessible for wheelchair users. The Medieval section is not wheelchair accessible) From 6.30pm – 9.30pm Dublin Castle Dame Street Dublin 2 [...]
A new large-scale visual art exhibition which runs from 5 September to 31 October. More than 90 Irish and international artists will participate through brand new commissions and mini solo exhibitions held at the main exhibition venue at Earlsfort Terrace and partnering venues. Free for Culture Night but tickets limited. Simply visit dublincontemporary.com to secure your [...]