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Arts in Landscape – Festival of Change

Download Art in the Landscape Festival of Change

Íosluchtaigh Ealain sa Tirdhreach Féile an Athraithe

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Festival of Change now returns to the local context and will be held at venues in Offaly and Mayo over two weekends. It is an event for local communities and people working or interested in the arts, heritage, environment, culture, tourism, local business, and community development and will provide a space for learning, exchange and discussion across these sectors and communities.

Offaly April 5th & 6th 2024 AND Mayo April 12th & 13th 2024


Shakefest

A one day festival held in the fabulous venue of Charleville Castle, Tullamore that celebrates dance. This is a community run holistic fair day for families, international dance enthusiasts and active citizens. Please visit www.shakefest.net for more details.


Tullamore International Summer Organ Series

This group organises a series of organ recitals each summer at the Church of Assumption. Check out their website www.tisos.org or local press or our events & news page in May for upcoming recitals


Scripts Irelands Playwriting Festival

the picturesque heritage town of Birr, Co. Offaly, a haven of Georgian elegance, will play host to an ensemble of playwrights, producers, actors and directors, all working towards one goal – to produce outstanding new Irish plays in seven fun-filled days.

Check out their website www.scriptsireland.com for updates and programme.


Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival

A week of fun, frolics, vintage and arts great for the whole family and shouldn’t be missed.

Visit www.birrvintageweek.com for more information


Culture Night Offaly

A free night of entertainment, discovery and adventure taking place in towns and villages throughout Offaly. Check out our facebook page or in September see our events page.


Slievebloom Storytelling Festival

Great stories, great music, great craic all in the beautiful setting of the Slieveblooms held in mid October (dates confirmed later in the year) .

Further information with regard to this festival is available on www.slievebloom.ie


OFFline Film Festival

A film festival for watchers and filmmakers.

Screenings, workshops & Short film Competitions www.offlinefilmfestival.com


Hullabaloo! Offaly’s Children’s Arts Festival

Four days of incredible art making activities/workshops and live performances during Halloween half term break. The festival introduces children up to the age of 12 to a range of different art forms.

Visit www.hullabaloofestival.ie for all the events and booking.


Birr Festival of Music

Taking place over the May Bank Holiday. This festival celebrates the classical talents of young and old through the annual Trent Award and showcasing of the finest classical voices and musicians. Check out their Facebook Page or visit www.birrtheatre.com


Tullamore Tradfest

A weekend of the very best in local, national and international trad music. A whole town experience with gigs in pubs, outside and masterclass workshops. www.tullamoretradfest.com


Traditude

The idyllic town of Ferbane hosts a gathering of traditional artists. A great weekend of excellent Irish Music. Find them on Facebook