June sees Ireland\u2019s cultural calendar in full bloom, as RT\u00c9 Supporting the Arts\u00a0showcases\u00a0a vibrant and wide-ranging\u00a0programme\u00a0spanning music, theatre, visual\u00a0art\u00a0and literature nationwide. From internationally acclaimed performers to deeply rooted local traditions, this month\u2019s line-up reflects the strength and diversity of Ireland\u2019s creative sector.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chamber Choir Ireland\u2019s Spring\u2013Summer 2026 Season\u00a0continues to bring exceptional choral music to audiences across the country, combining classical and contemporary repertoire delivered to the ensemble\u2019s renowned standard. In Dublin, the\u00a0Dublin International Chamber Music Festival\u00a0offers a rich\u00a0programme\u00a0of performances from leading musicians, creating a hub for chamber music lovers. Meanwhile, the National Gallery\u2019s exhibition\u00a0William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy\u00a0invites visitors into the visionary world of one of the most influential figures of the\u00a0romantic era.\u00a0Dublin\u2019s\u00a0theatre scene is equally compelling, with the Gate Theatre staging Oscar Wilde\u2019s\u00a0An\u00a0Ideal Husband, a sharp and entertaining exploration of morality,\u00a0politics\u00a0and reputation.<\/p>\n
Limerick stands out as a major cultural\u00a0centre\u00a0this month, hosting both the\u00a0Limerick Summer Proms 2026\u00a0at University Concert Hall,\u00a0with its accessible blend of orchestral and popular\u00a0favorites.\u00a0The\u00a0Limerick Sings International Choral\u00a0Festival\u00a0welcomes\u00a0choirs from around the world in a joyful celebration of collective singing. The city\u2019s heritage is also\u00a0showcased\u00a0at The Hunt Museum through\u00a0Our,\u00a0\u00d3ir, Ore: Four Millennia of Limerick Silver and Gold, offering a fascinating insight into centuries of craftsmanship and design.<\/p>\n
In Cork, the\u00a0Cork Midsummer Festival\u00a0transforms the city with an ambitious\u00a0programme\u00a0of theatre,\u00a0dance\u00a0and interdisciplinary work. In Wicklow, the\u00a0Ancient Music Festival \u2013 Music in the Forest 2026\u00a0provides\u00a0a unique opportunity to experience early and traditional music\u00a0in\u00a0an\u00a0enchanting\u00a0woodland\u00a0setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Further west, visitors can explore the\u00a0National Museum of Ireland\u00a0\u2013 Turlough Park in Co. Mayo, where history, heritage and natural beauty combine to create a rich cultural experience. In Conamara,\u00a0F\u00e9asta\u00a0Ceoil\u00a0An\u00a0Spid\u00e9il\u00a0\u201926\u00a0celebrates Irish-language music and artistic expression, grounded in\u00a0a strong sense\u00a0of place and community. Meanwhile, in Kells, the\u00a0Hinterland Festival of Literature & Arts\u00a0brings together writers, thinkers and audiences for engaging conversations, readings and performances exploring contemporary ideas and storytelling.<\/p>\n
RT\u00c9 Supporting the Arts is committed to supporting artists,\u00a0audiences\u00a0and cultural\u00a0organisations\u00a0across the country, helping to bring the arts to wider communities.\u00a0June\u2019s extensive\u00a0programme\u00a0reflects the strength,\u00a0imagination\u00a0and diversity of Ireland\u2019s creative sector, and RT\u00c9 Supporting the Arts is proud to help amplify these cultural experiences nationwide.<\/p>\n
June offers the perfect opportunity to step out,\u00a0explore,\u00a0and support the wealth of artistic activity taking place across the country.\u00a0RT\u00c9 Supporting the Arts invites you to immerse yourself in Ireland\u2019s vibrant cultural landscape. We encourage everyone to explore, attend, and enjoy the wealth of creativity on offer this month. For more information,\u00a0rte.ie\/culture\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Events supported by the RT\u00c9 Supporting the Arts scheme this June:\u202f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"June sees Ireland\u2019s cultural calendar in full bloom, as RT\u00c9 Supporting the Arts\u00a0showcases\u00a0a vibrant and wide-ranging\u00a0programme\u00a0spanning music, theatre,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":480291,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[61,60,43],"class_list":["post-480290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ireland","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/480290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=480290"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/480290\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/480291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=480290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=480290"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=480290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}