The International Pan Celtic Festival is a celebration of the Celtic cultures of Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Isle of Man and Cornwall in music, song, dance, languages, costumes, sport and story. This year's festival has an exciting programme of events to keep everyone entertained, including street performances, a parade, live music and competitions.
Musicians and choirs, singers and dancers, bands and storytellers from the participating Celtic nations will come together to share their language and culture at this great family-friendly Easter event.
An Gairdin Beo is a community garden in the centre of Carlow town where people garden together and then reap the rewards together. This craft and coffee morning celebrates the snowdrop through various arts.
This event is one of five events taking place between 19th January and 2nd February, 2024. Four events will take place in-person and one will be online. At these sessions, you can talk to Arts Council staff about funding opportunities and hear more about what the Arts Council does.
Meet the Arts Council is an invaluable opportunity to meet with Arts Council teams to ask questions in an informal environment, to find out what funding or programme is suitable for you, to develop partnerships and meet with peers.
Newly composed songs 'as Gaeilge' from across the country will go head-to-head in this prestigious national song contest, to find Ireland's entry for the Pan Celtic International Song Contest 2024. The composer of the winning song will receive a cash prize of €1,000 and go forward to represent Ireland at the Pan Celtic International Song Contest.
Visual & George Bernard Shaw Theatre ,Old Dublin Road,Carlow, R93 A3K1.
This unique retreat is designed as a slowing down, drawing in, restorative time. We welcome yogis of all levels: The emphasis is on moving with awareness, breathing fully and intelligently, and practising hatha yoga in a safe and mindful way.
The very popular Snowdrop Month at Altamont Gardens runs from February 1st to 29th and is a great opportunity to view this unique collection, now amongst the largest in Ireland, with over 150 named varieties. This 40-acre estate, on the banks of the River Slaney near Tullow features an enchanting blend of formal, informal and wild gardens.
Guided Tours: take place each Monday – Friday throughout February at 2pm. and group tours by appointment.
The gardens are open daily for general viewing from 9am – 4.30pm.
Devised straight from Dickens classic text, A Christmas Carol, at Visual Carlow, with two award-winning actors, Aaron Monaghan and Bryan Burrough, dressed in snazzy suits- play all the characters at break-neck speed using an array of colourful hats, scarves and an Ikea coat-rack!
Fee Fi Fo Fum, we smell a panto that’s packed with fun! The team at Striking Productions returns this year to the Kingdom of Barrowvale to meet young Jack, a hapless, harmless, hopeless hero. Jack lives with his mother, Mudder Udder, his nine siblings, and their menagerie of pets. The town is also living in fear of a GIANT, and rumour has it that he eats children!
After a day spent shopping or relaxing in one of Carlow’s fine hotels, celebrate Christmas together at this free, festive event. Step into a world of enchantment, where the twinkle of Christmas lights mingles with the melodies of live music, the tantalising aroma of festive treats from sweet to savoury, and the breathtaking spectacle of a truly professional fireworks display. Welcome to Lightfest, the ultimate Christmas event that promises to ignite your holiday spirit like never before! An evening to be enjoyed and savoured by all the family.
An Evening with Santa, available on selected days is a great event for the whole family - enjoy a festive dinner together with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves and then explore the magical, illuminated winter garden! Follow the winding paths to find the way to the real reindeer all the way from Lapland! Then it’s time for the big moment when each child receives a special present from Santa himself.
