Culture Night Programme

Local authorities, together with other stakeholders, may provide music performances, exhibitions and tours in museums, galleries, libraries and other venues as part of national Culture Night.

Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the Arts Council in partnership with and led by Carlow County Council Arts Service; it is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity, and the arts.  

Culture Night will take place on Friday 18th September 2026.

Carlow Co. Council Arts Service are seeking Expressions of Interest from Artists and Community Groups who are interested in being part of the Culture Night Carlow Programme.

Carlow Arts service will consider proposals up to €1,500, including, but not limited to:

  • Music Performances
  • Workshops
  • Comedy Events
  • Literature Events
  • Visual Art Exhibitions
  • Dance Performances
  • Workshops
  • Film

Proposals will be evaluated on quality, mix of artforms, uniqueness and geographical spread across Co. Carlow.

Applications can be accessed online by clicking here: Culture Night Carlow 2026 - Expression of Interest | Carlow County Council's Online Consultation Portal

CLOSING DATE: 18th May 2026 @ 12:00 noon

For more information, please contact Kelly Mooney: kmooney@carlowcoco.ie