Kinsale Arts Weekend

Kinsale Arts Weekend Kinsale Arts Weekend is a unique festival and celebration of the arts in Kinsale. The Kinsale Arts Weekend is now in its 7th year.

| Join us this summer July 9-12 2026 | Kinsale Arts Weekend , Discover unique moments on the

https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/kinsale-arts-weekend-23184758151 Taking place on 6th-9th July 2023 the festival aims to bring together the rich pool of diverse creative talent in the local artistic community of Kinsale along with established and emerging artists from a national an

d international arena. It was set up by a group of local arts enthusiasts and is run by a voluntary committee, made up of people from all walks of life including artists, poets, historians, graphic designers and IT specialists. Contact: [email protected]

The Shanty Aunties are here to recruit, and you’re next!Audiences are welcomed aboard, given a pirate name and drawn int...
17/06/2026

The Shanty Aunties are here to recruit, and you’re next!

Audiences are welcomed aboard, given a pirate name and drawn into a lively participatory adventure filled with sea shanties, tales from Kinsale’s past, unexpected antics and a touch of mischief and romance.

No experience needed. Enthusiasm encouraged. Costumes welcome. Ages 18+.

Get your tickets online at kinsaleartsweekend.com or at the link in our bio.

Ivy Favier, David Ramseyer and Sheila Kelleher are The Tremendous Trio, seasoned performers bringing a high-energy night...
17/06/2026

Ivy Favier, David Ramseyer and Sheila Kelleher are The Tremendous Trio, seasoned performers bringing a high-energy night of fully improvised comedy, music and drama.

Nothing is scripted and anything can happen. Playful, unpredictable and full of surprises, this is theatre at its most spontaneous, and it’s all direct by you, the audience.

Be sure to get your tickets at kinsaleartsweekend.com or click the link in bio!

is an emerging Irish songwriter and a quietly compelling artist to watch.Performing with his brother Ben Duffy on drums...
17/06/2026

is an emerging Irish songwriter and a quietly compelling artist to watch.

Performing with his brother Ben Duffy on drums and harmony vocals, alongside Sam Wright on bass and double bass, his live shows unfold with a natural closeness, subtle, sincere and deeply felt.

This is a rare chance to encounter an artist in the early stages of something quietly unfolding. Get your tickets at kinsaleartsweekend.com or at the link in our bio.

presents: Reminiscences of Childhood. A tender and evocative journey into childhood, this piece draws on the writings o...
16/06/2026

presents: Reminiscences of Childhood.

A tender and evocative journey into childhood, this piece draws on the writings of Dylan Thomson to paint a vivid portrait of life in wartime Swansea.

Adapted from Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog, this acclaimed solo performance by Adrian Metcalfe brings Thomas’s world to life, rich with humor, nostalgia and lyrical detail.

Choose from different show times at kinsaleartsweekend.com or at the link in our bio.

presents: The Many Live of Amy Dillwyn. A bold and compelling portrait of a remarkable woman, this solo performance bri...
16/06/2026

presents: The Many Live of Amy Dillwyn.

A bold and compelling portrait of a remarkable woman, this solo performance brings to life a Welsh aristocrat, novelist and trailblazer who defied the conventions of her time.

Performed by Sonia Beck, this piece draws on Dillwyn’s diaries and novels to reveal a life lived on her own terms.

With multiple show times throughout the weekend, you won’t want to miss it. Get yours tickets at kinsaleartsweekend.com or at the link in our bio.

Three women. Once bench. Three spaces. One journey. Beckett gave us his smallest play and his most complete. Kinsale is ...
16/06/2026

Three women. Once bench. Three spaces. One journey. Beckett gave us his smallest play and his most complete.

Kinsale is the stage. You walk with us from library to church to tavern.

Tickets are available at kinsaleartsweekend.com or at the link in our bio.

🔔 Low Ticket Alert!Shrem Presents - Feel So Different: The Sound of Sinéad is almost sold out!This four-hour special ext...
15/06/2026

🔔 Low Ticket Alert!

Shrem Presents - Feel So Different: The Sound of Sinéad is almost sold out!

This four-hour special extended edition pays tribute to the beloved Sinéad O’Connor at in Kinsale.

Get your tickets at kinsaleartsweekend.com before they’re gone.

12/06/2026

The programme launch was a wonderful success! A lovely evening celebrating art and community in Kinsale. We appreciate everyone who came and showed support. 🤍

A big thanks to .music for the live music and for the beautiful banner.

Tickets are now live on our site. Get yours before they sell out! ➡️

The programme is officially live! From 9-12 of July join us for over 40 events in art, music, theatre and more. Ticket...
11/06/2026

The programme is officially live! From 9-12 of July join us for over 40 events in art, music, theatre and more. Tickets are available at kinsaleartsweekend.com or at the link in our bio.

As we release our 10th anniversary programme we couldn’t be more excited to share this moment with the community. Thank you to everyone who has supported KAW over the past decade. We cannot wait to see you all at this year’s festival!

✨ Our second early programme announcement for Kinsale Arts Weekend 2026 is here.Ahead of our full programme launch on 11...
03/06/2026

✨ Our second early programme announcement for Kinsale Arts Weekend 2026 is here.

Ahead of our full programme launch on 11 June, we are delighted to reveal that acclaimed concertina player will perform at on Sunday 12 July.

🎶 One of Ireland’s most distinctive and celebrated musicians, Cormac has redefined what the concertina can do, creating powerful, immersive performances that honour tradition while pushing its boundaries. Performing across an extraordinary range of instruments, from bass to piccolo concertinas, his music is rich, expansive and deeply moving.

🏆 Winner of Best Folk Instrumentalist at the RTÉ Folk Awards and creator of the acclaimed album B, Cormac has captivated audiences across Ireland and beyond through both solo work and collaborations with Lisa O’Neill and Ye Vagabonds.

✨ Set within the intimate surroundings of St. Catherine’s Cultural Centre, this promises to be a special opportunity to experience one of Ireland’s finest musicians up close.

Stay tuned as we continue to reveal more of our 10th anniversary programme ahead of our full launch on 11 June.

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