How much does a bull weigh? What’s the difference between a heron and a flamingo? How do you make friends at school? Why are children important? What does the rain taste of? These are just some of the questions children have asked during creative book-making projects with Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership, over 28 years of
‘Spectacular performance…. a thoroughly immersive experience’ - Meath Chronicle on Sightless Cinema Following a successful debut outing at the Riverbank in 2024, Sightless Cinema return with their new show. Dog’s Life is a programme of immersive surround sound audio plays, which are a feast for the imagination - because all the pictures are in your head. Optional blindfolds are provided to help bring
During this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of crochet, including how to make basic stitches, read a simple crochet pattern, and use these skills to create their very own handmade pumpkin. This session is designed for beginners, so no prior experience is necessary. Materials needed to complete the pumpkin will be
Witness the passionate drive of the GAA fused with dance, disco and comedy in HAM SANDWICHES AND DISCIPLINE. From mammies’ sideline screaming, batty umpires, manic pundits, Tayto eating in Croke Park and teenage club socials, we delve into what makes this sport a national tradition. While injecting this hive of Irishness with campiness and humour
Join us for a spooktacular Wet Felt Making Workshop just for kids! This hands-on session will guide little crafters through the magical process of making their very own finger puppet mice — perfect for Halloween play and storytelling. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Come get creative, get a little messy, and take
This stop-motion animated feature follows the story of Victor, a young man who is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride, while his real fiancée waits bereft in the land of the living. Though existence in the Land of the Dead proves to be a lot more colourful than his
Join Inni-K (Eithne Ní Chatháin) for an engaging singing workshop, where she will teach both a traditional sean-nós song and one of her own compositions from her new album, which she will be launching later the same evening. You’ll even have the opportunity to join Inni-K and band on stage later that evening as backing
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 Council Arts Service and Riverbank Arts Centre. Pattern Recognition: Architectures of Seeing brings together the work of fifteen artists who have each shaped the visual
Following a three month affair between two anonymous men, Boyfriends charts the ups and downs and roundabouts of a modern situationship. As they swing through four million one hundred and ninety one thousand possibilities of what they might mean to one another, through time, sex, Madonna songs, nightclubs, period dramas and calorie counting, Boyfriends asks us
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 the participants. Upcoming Fighting Words Workshops dates: Monday 15th September, 10am Monday 6th October, 10am Monday 3rd November, 10am Monday 8th December, 10am These workshops
While dealing with the recent death of her estranged mother, Siobhan - who goes by ‘Shoo’ - is offered a new job as a live-in carer for a frail older woman. Despite the objections of her pregnant fiancee Mila, Shoo accepts the offer. She arrives in the rural home to discover a frightened and deeply
"We have this one an’ only chance. An’ in all the kingdom of Ireland aren’t we – us women – aren’t we damned lucky to be getting out of it?” Set in 1850, Belfast Girls tells the story of five fierce young women who face their dark pasts on a ship bound for Australia, as they leave Belfast in
"We have this one an’ only chance. An’ in all the kingdom of Ireland aren’t we – us women – aren’t we damned lucky to be getting out of it?” Set in 1850, Belfast Girls tells the story of five fierce young women who face their dark pasts on a ship bound for Australia, as they leave Belfast in
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 on a picnic blanket and enjoy the world of comics created by artist Kate Escolin. From cute characters to sun-soaked comic panels, this exhibition is
Caprita-ta! is a new live music interactive performance for children from Junior Infants to First Class. It is part of GlobeTots, an initiative led by Kasia Eliasz that creates performances exploring different cultures through live music, creative movement, and storytelling. Rooted in Romanian traditions, Caprita-ta! takes children on a playful journey through the seasons: winter, spring,
Two of Ireland’s most captivating contemporary folk artists, Caoimhín O'Raghallaigh and Seán Mac Erlaine, come to Riverbank as they release their new duo album Old Segotia. This will be an unforgettable evening as these genre-defying musicians blend traditional roots with innovative soundscapes. O'Raghallaigh, renowned for his hauntingly beautiful ten-string hardanger d’amore, and Mac Erlaine, master
Pututu is a new live music performance for children aged 4–7. It is part of GlobeTots - an initiative led by Kasia Eliasz that creates performances exploring different cultures through live music, creative movement, and storytelling. Pututu focuses on Peruvian, Andean culture, and the Amazon Forest. Children are invited to listen, respond, and take part in
Smash hit Irish comedian, best-selling author, podcast host and viral online star Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new stand-up show Emmaculate across the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. There's no such thing as a perfect family, but Emma wouldn't want one anyway... The many trials and tribulations of Emma’s blended family are
Sit down, not for long though! Open your listening ears, your seeing eyes and get ready to enter a world where a wicked fairy and a giant come to life to try to scare you. Will Finn the warrior of the Fianna let them loose? We will all soon get up and move our greatest
Sit down, not for long though! Open your listening ears, your seeing eyes and get ready to enter a world where a wicked fairy and a giant come to life to try to scare you. Will Finn the warrior of the Fianna let them loose? We will all soon get up and move our greatest
In the early 1970’s six young working men immigrated to London. Their aim was to stay a short while and return home successful men having made their fortunes. Twenty something years later and they’ve spent their lives in manual labour jobs in construction and the only one going home is their friend in the coffin. When they meet
Sit down, not for long though! Open your listening ears, your seeing eyes and get ready to enter a world where a wicked fairy and a giant come to life to try to scare you. Will Finn the warrior of the Fianna let them loose? We will all soon get up and move our greatest
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 safe space to create art in a relaxed environment. Make some art, make a friend, or just unwind on a Thursday evening. All art materials
In the early 1970’s six young working men immigrated to London. Their aim was to stay a short while and return home successful men having made their fortunes. Twenty something years later and they’ve spent their lives in manual labour jobs in construction and the only one going home is their friend in the coffin. When they meet
Sit down, not for long though! Open your listening ears, your seeing eyes and get ready to enter a world where a wicked fairy and a giant come to life to try to scare you. Will Finn the warrior of the Fianna let them loose? We will all soon get up and move our greatest
In the early 1970’s six young working men immigrated to London. Their aim was to stay a short while and return home successful men having made their fortunes. Twenty something years later and they’ve spent their lives in manual labour jobs in construction and the only one going home is their friend in the coffin. When they meet
In the early 1970’s six young working men immigrated to London. Their aim was to stay a short while and return home successful men having made their fortunes. Twenty something years later and they’ve spent their lives in manual labour jobs in construction and the only one going home is their friend in the coffin. When they meet
This docu-fiction explores the life and relationships of famed Irish artist and architect Eileen Gray. Using a mix of documentary footage and recreation, it focuses in particular on the history of her dream house on the Riviera - E.1027. Initially built for Gray and her lover Jean Badovici in the late 1920s, the house goes
Join us for a lively evening as artists featured in Pattern Recognition: Architectures of Seeing each take the stage to present themselves in any form they choose—be it performance, storytelling, or slideshow. This fast-paced, engaging format offers a glimpse into the minds behind the work, revealing the diverse voices that have impacted County Kildare’s visual arts landscape
This event has been cancelled due to illness. Our Box Office team will be in contact with ticket holders to arrange a refund. Programme Judith Ring - Swells & Shoots - 10 mins Jane O Leary - strings in the air, songs in the stones - 8 mins Dave Flynn - 70 for Jane
Don't miss the return of the award-winning hit show, An Evening With Wee Daniel, for our Kildare premiere! Experience the magic of Daniel O'Donnell live in concert... almost! Join Aoife Sweeney O'Connor for an absurdist autobiographical cabaret as they celebrate quare identity, growing up in Donegal, and their unironic obsession with wee Daniel. From their first
At the edge of Borneo’s lush rainforest, Kéria rescues a baby orangutan from the palm oil plantation where her father works. When her young cousin Selaï arrives—seeking refuge from the clash between his Indigenous community and encroaching loggers—the three form a powerful bond. Together, they discover the joys and dangers of this threatened world. Directed
25th Anniversary Showing Named one of the 10 best movies of the millennium by Time Magazine! Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword is stolen. A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage, but soon reveals her superior fighting
This Christmas, Newbridge Musical Theatre are delighted to be staging a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. This classic story tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three spirits who each have a lesson to teach him. However, this time another visitor is determined to put her own Twist on
An Invitation to Gather, Reflect, and Converse Join artist Mary-Jo Gilligan for a unique and interactive art event running alongside the exhibition Pattern Recognition: Architectures of Seeing at McKenna Gallery. This exhibition invites us to look again, to question what we see, and to consider the frameworks—both visible and invisible—that shape our view of the world. In this spirit, Under
This Christmas, Newbridge Musical Theatre are delighted to be staging a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. This classic story tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three spirits who each have a lesson to teach him. However, this time another visitor is determined to put her own Twist on
This Christmas, Newbridge Musical Theatre are delighted to be staging a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. This classic story tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three spirits who each have a lesson to teach him. However, this time another visitor is determined to put her own Twist on
This Christmas, Newbridge Musical Theatre are delighted to be staging a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. This classic story tells the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by three spirits who each have a lesson to teach him. However, this time another visitor is determined to put her own Twist on