From Cork to Limerick to\u00a0Earagail:\u00a0<\/p>\n
RT\u00c9 is supporting 21 Arts and Cultural Events all over Ireland\u00a0this July<\/p>\n
RT\u00c9 Supporting the Arts is delighted to spotlight an exciting\u00a0programme\u00a0of festivals, exhibitions,\u00a0performances\u00a0and cultural experiences taking place across Ireland this July. From world-class theatre and music to visual arts, film, heritage and community celebrations, audiences nationwide can enjoy an extraordinary range of artistic events throughout the month.<\/p>\n
July\u2019s line-up\u00a0showcases\u00a0the richness and diversity of Ireland\u2019s cultural landscape, with major international festivals, acclaimed theatrical productions, pioneering exhibitions and accessible arts experiences taking place from Donegal to Cork, Galway to Belfast.<\/p>\n
Among the highlights is\u00a0The\u00a0Whiteheaded\u00a0Boy\u00a0at Dublin\u2019s\u00a0Abbey Theatre, a revival of Lennox Robinson\u2019s classic Irish comedy that continues to resonate with audiences through its sharp wit and enduring themes. Dublin theatre\u00a0goers can also experience\u00a0The Brightening Air, a new production by acclaimed playwright Conor McPherson at the\u00a0Gate Theatre. Literature lovers can explore\u00a0Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes\u00a0at the\u00a0Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI), an exhibition celebrating Brendan Behan\u2019s life,\u00a0work\u00a0and enduring literary legacy.<\/p>\n
Festival season is in full swing with some of Ireland\u2019s most celebrated cultural gatherings. The\u00a0Galway International Arts Festival\u00a0returns with an ambitious multidisciplinary\u00a0programme\u00a0spanning theatre, music, visual\u00a0arts\u00a0and spectacle, while the\u00a0Galway Film Fleadh\u00a0once again brings filmmakers and cinema lovers together to celebrate the best of Irish and international filmmaking.<\/p>\n
In the northwest,\u00a0Earagail\u00a0Arts Festival\u00a0transforms Donegal with a vibrant\u00a0programme\u00a0of contemporary arts and cultural events, while\u00a0Cairde\u00a0Sligo Arts Festival\u00a0and the\u00a0Sligo Jazz Project International Summer School and Festival\u00a0offer audiences a unique combination of visual arts, performance, and world-class jazz.<\/p>\n
Music enthusiasts can enjoy performances from some of the country\u2019s finest young musicians as the\u00a0National Youth Orchestra of Ireland Summer Proms\u00a0tour Waterford, Cork,\u00a0Wexford\u00a0and Dublin. The\u00a0Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra\u00a0presents its summer concert series,\u00a0Suite Dreams, in Cork and Dublin, while the\u00a0Boyne Music Festival\u00a0and\u00a0King John Summer Prom 2026\u00a0bring exceptional classical music experiences to audiences in Louth\u00a0and\u00a0Meath.<\/p>\n
Traditional music lovers can head north for\u00a0Belfast\u00a0TradFest, one of the island\u2019s leading celebrations of Irish traditional music,\u00a0song\u00a0and dance. Meanwhile, Wicklow\u2019s\u00a0Ancient Music Festival \u2013 Music in the Forest 2026\u00a0offers a distinctive\u00a0programme\u00a0of early music performances in a unique natural setting.<\/p>\n
Visual arts and heritage are strongly represented this month. The National Gallery of Ireland presents\u00a0William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy, exploring the life and work of one of Britain\u2019s most visionary artists. In Limerick, the\u00a0Hunt Museum\u2019s\u00a0exhibition\u00a0Our,\u00a0\u00d3ir, Ore: Four Millennia of Limerick Silver and Gold\u00a0traces the remarkable history of precious metal craftsmanship in the region.<\/p>\n
Visitors to Mayo can explore the rich collections and beautiful grounds of the\u00a0National Museum of Ireland \u2013 Turlough Park, while in Kildare,\u00a0The Shackleton Experience, Athy\u00a0continues to celebrate the remarkable story of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.<\/p>\n
Community and participation remain at the heart of the arts calendar.\u00a0The\u00a0Liberties\u00a0Festival, one of Ireland\u2019s oldest festivals, returns with a packed\u00a0programme\u00a0of arts and cultural activities across Dublin\u2019s historic Liberties district, while\u00a0Clonmel Junction Arts Festival\u00a0once again brings artists and audiences together in Tipperary through an innovative\u00a0programme\u00a0of contemporary arts events.<\/p>\n
This month also features the nationwide\u00a0Mental Health Matters: National Poster Campaign, using creativity and visual expression to promote positive conversations around mental health and wellbeing throughout communities across Ireland.<\/p>\n
RT\u00c9 Supporting the Arts is proud to champion artists,\u00a0organisations\u00a0and cultural institutions that enrich communities and inspire audiences every day. We encourage audiences to discover these outstanding events and experience the breadth of artistic talent on offer across the island this July.\u00a0We 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 July:\u202f<\/p>\n The\u00a0Whiteheaded\u00a0Boy \u2013 Abbey Theatre, Dublin \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.abbeytheatre.ie\/<\/a><\/p>\n Earagail\u00a0Arts Festival, Donegal \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/eaf.ie\/<\/a><\/p>\n William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy, Dublin \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.nationalgallery.ie<\/a><\/p>\n Sligo Jazz Project International Summer School and Festival, Sligo \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/sligojazz.ie<\/a><\/p>\n Cairde\u00a0Sligo Arts Festival, Sligo \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.cairdefestival.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n National Museum of Ireland\u00a0\u2013 Turlough Park, Co. Mayo \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.museum.ie<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Galway International Arts Festival, Galway \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.giaf.ie<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n National Youth Orchestra of Ireland Summer Proms, Waterford, Cork, Wexford & Dublin \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.nyoi.ie<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Galway Film Fleadh, Galway \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.galwayfilmfleadh.com\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Mental Health Matters: National Poster Campaign, Nationwide \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.mentalhealthmatters.ie\/postercampaigm<\/a><\/p>\n The Brightening Air by Conor McPherson, Dublin \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/gatetheatre.ie\/production\/the-brightening-air-2026\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Work is the Curse of the Drinking Classes, Dublin \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/moli.ie<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Clonmel Junction Arts Festival, Tipperary \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.junctionfestival.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Our,\u00a0\u00d3ir, Ore: Four Millennia of Limerick Silver and Gold, Limerick \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.huntmuseum.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n King John Summer Prom 2026, Meath \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/kjsummerprom.ie<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Belfast\u00a0TradFest,\u00a0Belfast \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.belfasttradfest.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Ancient Music Festival \u2013 Music in the Forest 2026, Wicklow \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.dorlindon.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Suite\u00a0Dreams | Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra\u2019s Summer Concert Series, Cork & Dublin \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.iayo.ie\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Boyne Music Festival 2026, Louth & Meath \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.boynemusicfestival.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n The Liberties Festival, Dublin \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/www.thelibertiesfestival.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n