Celebrating 15 Years of Emerging Visual Art in County Kildare This landmark exhibition marks fifteen years of the Emerging Visual Artist Solo Exhibition Bursary Award, a partnership between Kildare County
You’re invited to the picnic! Welcome to the Comic Picnic is a colourful and playful comic exhibition serving up a feast of fun. This exhibition invites you to sprawl out
Explore the art of comics and learn how to tell a complete story in just a few panels! Learn how to craft concise and impactful narratives, design characters, and master
Explore the art of comics and learn how to tell a complete story in just a few panels! Learn how to craft concise and impactful narratives, design characters, and master
Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new stand-up show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories. Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at the Apollo, QI and Celebrity Chase as
Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to
A street performer arrives in a dreary suburb and discovers an unlikely kinship with a young person. Inspired by the science-fiction writer Ray Bradbury's own story of how he became
The Liffey Choir is a vibrant and inclusive community choir which practices near the banks of the River Liffey. Known for its rich harmonies and uplifting performances, the choir brings
Sketchbook Club is a monthly event that encourages fun and playful art-making whilst also building a community of new, old, professional or hobby artists! The goal is to provide a
A fantastic tribute to ABBA featuring all of the ABBA classics, brilliantly performed with stunning vocals, beautiful harmonies, musicianship and musical arrangement. This must see show features choreographed dance routines,
A very WhistleBlast Christmas Show including lots of favourites from Tchaikovsky to the Snowman, a sing along WhistleBlast Christmas Tale and other seasonal songs! Bell ringing and percussion for you
An Nollaig sa Naigín Ar Lá Nollag cúig bhliain as a chéile a shuitear an leagan seo do DHAOINE FÁSTA (ADULTS) den saothar cáiliúil ‘An Nollaig sa Naigín’ (‘Christmas in
June Fest are thrilled to present Winter Medley, an evening of music, dance, comedy, and storytelling! The night opens with the lively sounds of The Moon & Sixpence (6-piece band),
Musician Herb McGwyer made his name in a popular folk duo with former creative and romantic partner Nell Mortimer. Now a struggling solo artist, Herb accepts a lucrative offer from
Two groups from the Crooked House umbrella of projects stage new work based on the workshops they have been doing since September. Wisteria Join us to celebrate local women and
*Tickets on Sale 14th August at 10am* Join us as award-winning duo Ye Vagabonds return to Riverbank! Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their
Welcome to Highly Strung’s Solstice Soiree. For fans of the foursome, this evening is a tradition not to be missed as the four friends return to Riverbank for their annual
Tis the season for love, laughter and one of the most cherished stories of all time. Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry,
In 1972 Barry Moore wrote a song called WAVE UP TO THE SHORE. Not his first song, but it had something. He did some gigs, wrote some songs; and in
Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve. Seeing no way out, George considers suicide from the edge
In this workshop artist Kate Escolin will share with you her techniques for creating diary-style comics and using the art of comic creation as a tool for self-care. Combining creativity,
An exhibition by Johnny Tierney Following an open studio in the McKenna Gallery in May 2025, self-taught artist Johnny Tierney returns with his first solo exhibition - Studio 2: Making
H U D D L E is a roving and inclusive event for the discussion around contemporary art and associative narratives. It is devised and chaired by Saidhbhín Gibson. The
Designed especially for children, participants will be encouraged to visualise and create drawings about what makes them happy, what they might like to do more of, or achieve in 2026.
Designed especially for children, participants will be encouraged to visualise and create drawings about what makes them happy, what they might like to do more of, or achieve in 2026.
Join local artist Johnny Tierney for this workshop which invites participants to respond creatively to a live musical performance. Participants will be guided through a series of artistic exercises to
Queer Arrivals is a deeply personal, music-filled journey from Irish singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt, exploring what it means to arrive into queerness - and into oneself -later in life. Through original songs
Antarctica! is a theatrical experience that brings the audience on an immersive sensory expedition through the icy world of Antarctica. The performance, told through music and movement, is inspired by
Antarctica! is a theatrical experience that brings the audience on an immersive sensory expedition through the icy world of Antarctica. The performance, told through music and movement, is inspired by
Join us for two relaxed and paced online creative writing workshops designed to support people with Long Covid (as well as other isolating health conditions such as ME/CFS). No writing
Antarctica! is a theatrical experience that brings the audience on an immersive sensory expedition through the icy world of Antarctica. The performance, told through music and movement, is inspired by
Join visual artist Martina McDonald for an evening of mark-making with mixed media. In this fun workshop participants will be encouraged to experiment and play with art materials such as
Rosán Sensory Adventures, led by creative sensory artist and educator Phillida Eves, make accessible, immersive, musical, movement and theatrical experiences with and for children and young people with additional needs.
Antarctica! is a theatrical experience that brings the audience on an immersive sensory expedition through the icy world of Antarctica. The performance, told through music and movement, is inspired by
Antarctica! is a theatrical experience that brings the audience on an immersive sensory expedition through the icy world of Antarctica. The performance, told through music and movement, is inspired by
French stars Audrey Lamy and François Cluzet lead a fantastic cast in Louis-Julien Petit’s big-hearted feel-good comedy. Disgruntled sous-chef Cathy Marie (Lamy) leaves her job at a high-end gourmet restaurant
When prestigious orchestra conductor Thibaut discovers he is adopted following a cancer diagnosis, he connects with his biological brother Jimmy. The seemingly juxtaposed brothers find their connection through Jimmy’s marching
Calling at your rock toddlers, little boppers and ceol kids! Kyle’s back with his wildly popular family concert for young children. Little Folk- On the Road is a foot stomping,
Dublin darling Shane Daniel Byrne is back, just about. The award-winning stand-up has become a leading act in Ireland at breakneck speed. Shane is the boy from school who was
Following the acclaim of his album The River and a hugely successful tour, Bruce Springsteen retreats to rural New Jersey. Struggling with the pressures of success - culminating in a
“You’ve never really… spoke to me about anything like this before.” Borderlands is a new play that explores the beauty, uncertainty, and potential of adolescence. Set in the shifting space between
“You’ve never really… spoke to me about anything like this before.” Borderlands is a new play that explores the beauty, uncertainty, and potential of adolescence. Set in the shifting space between
Candlelit Tales are a group of storytellers who have been working with Irish mythology since 2014. We have developed an energetic, interactive workshop, using game-based learning to highlight the skills
Candlelit Tales bring their unique style of musical Storytelling to tell the tale of Brigid as part of Kildare County Council’s Brigid, Spirit of Kildare Festival, 2026. Featuring live musical
