Arts and Minds Festival Maynooth

Arts and Minds Festival Maynooth Arts and Minds is Maynooth University’s annual celebration of the best in Irish and international arts and culture events.

Join us for an exciting line-up of events from Thursday, 7th to Saturday, 9th May 2026 in a variety of locations in Maynooth.

11/05/2026
That’s a wrap on Arts & Minds Festival 2026! 💛 Now in its 5th year, this year’s festival was certainly our biggest one y...
10/05/2026

That’s a wrap on Arts & Minds Festival 2026! 💛

Now in its 5th year, this year’s festival was certainly our biggest one yet. Across three days, Maynooth was filled with music, conversation, creativity and an incredible sense of community.

To every artist, performer and speaker who shared their talent, stories and creativity with us across the weekend, thank you for making this year’s programme so memorable.

And to every single person who bought a ticket, attended an event and showed up for the arts, thank you. The atmosphere and community spirit felt across the festival was because of you.

Until next time! 🙌

09/05/2026

A lovely day it was! 🥳☀️

Thank you to everyone who participated and came along to The Big Sing at the Aula today, it was certainly one to remember 🙌

Fancy something different for lunch today? 🍔☕Irish Village Markets and a lineup of street food specialists will be servi...
09/05/2026

Fancy something different for lunch today? 🍔☕

Irish Village Markets and a lineup of street food specialists will be serving great food beside the TSI Building on North Campus today from 12pm–5pm as part of Arts & Minds 2026.

Whether you’re heading to an event or just nearby in Maynooth, pop down and soak up the atmosphere!

08/05/2026

Acclaimed Irish writer Kevin Barry takes centre stage tomorrow for the 2026 ‘In Conversation’ keynote at Arts & Minds. 📖

Set within the stunning surroundings of St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Maynooth, this special evening will see one of Ireland’s most celebrated literary voices share stories, insights, and reflections on his remarkable career and creative process.

Author of four acclaimed novels, including The Heart In Winter, Kevin’s work has earned some of the literary world’s highest honours, including the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, Goldsmiths Prize, EU Literature Award and Sunday Times Short Story Prize.

If you’ve been thinking about attending Arts & Minds this weekend, this is one not to miss: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-literary-lounge-keynotea-conversation-with-kevin-barry-tickets-1984375799434?aff=facebook

Arts & Minds is officially underway and we want to see the festival through your eyes!Whether you’re attending an event ...
08/05/2026

Arts & Minds is officially underway and we want to see the festival through your eyes!

Whether you’re attending an event or simply soaking up the atmosphere around Maynooth, make sure to share your festival moments with us.

Tag us in your stories & posts throughout the weekend on Instagram, we’ll be resharing! 🙌

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What a night with Irish National Opera who officially kicked off Arts & Minds 2026! 🙌
08/05/2026

What a night with Irish National Opera who officially kicked off Arts & Minds 2026! 🙌

Day 2 of Arts & Minds is here! 🎉Tonight’s lineup brings two very special events to Maynooth, with the MU Chamber Choir 4...
08/05/2026

Day 2 of Arts & Minds is here! 🎉

Tonight’s lineup brings two very special events to Maynooth, with the MU Chamber Choir 40th Anniversary Concert taking place in the stunning St Patrick’s College Chapel, now officially sold out.

There are still tickets available for Oíche Scéalaíochta, Amhránaíochta agus Ghrinn upstairs in Brady’s, brilliant evening of storytelling, music, comedy and craic through Irish featuring Simon Ó Cróinín, Máire and Étáin Ní Churraoin, and GaelGÁIRÍ. 🍻✨

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/oiche-scealaiochta-amhranaiochta-agus-ghrinn-tickets-1983269610794

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