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South Dublin County Council Arts Office is committed to supporting the development of creative people and communities through the Arts.

05/06/2026

🎉 South Dublin Live 2026 is now live! 🎉

Presented by SDCC Arts Office, South Dublin Live returns with a vibrant summer programme celebrating the diversity, creativity and cultural life of South Dublin.

Bringing together local artists, professional producers & performers and diverse cultural voices, the programme spans music, theatre, dance, spoken word, participatory arts and family events, taking place in libraries, parks, the local hospital, churches, heritage sites, arts centres and community venues throughout the county!

This June, join us for:

🎻 Sat 6 Jun, Noon Trad Village as part of Ruaille Buaille in Lucan House

🎶 Sun 14 Jun, 3pm: North Clondalkin Community Choir at Clondalkin Village Church as part of the Clondalkin Village Festival.

☘️ Fri 19 - 21 Jun Féile SEO BEO 2026 at Áras Chrónáin

🎻 Coast2Coasts at Rathfarnham Castle, connecting Irish and Ukrainian musical traditions

🌍 Art Through the World at Lucan Library, celebrating cultural diversity through music, dance and shared movement

With over 30 performances involving more than 100 artists throughout the summer, South Dublin Live offers opportunities for audiences of all ages to experience high-quality live performance close to home.

Explore the programme on sdcc.ie and join us this summer!

https://www.sdcc.ie/en/services/sport-and-recreation/arts/south-dublin-live/

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03/06/2026

Ruaille Buaille – Lucan Children’s Music Festival returns from **June 3–6, 2026** with a fantastic programme of free live music 🎶, workshops 🎨, performances 🎭 and family-friendly activities across Lucan.

Main Event:
📍 Lucan House, Co. Dublin
📅 June 6, 2026
🎪 FREE

Enjoy Cruinniú na nÓg @ Ruaille Buaille Music Village on Saturday 6 June, featuring live performances 🎻, interactive workshops, circus acts 🤹‍♀️, art activities 🎨, world premieres and more.

From Brazilian rhythms 🥁 and traditional music 🎵 to contemporary circus 🎪 and local young talent 👏, there’s something for everyone.

With face painting 🎨, balloon sculpting 🎈, creative spaces 🌈 and community artwork, it’s a joyful celebration of music, creativity and imagination for all ages ✨

Find out more: www.ruaillebuaille.ie (link in bio)

02/06/2026

Ruaille Buaille - Lucan Children's Music Festival returns from June 3–6, 2026 with an exciting programme of free live music 🎶, workshops 🎨, performances 🎭 and creative experiences for children and families across Lucan.

📍 Lucan House, Co. Dublin
📅 June 6, 2026
🎪 FREE EVENT

This year’s festival will bring parks 🌳, schools, Lucan Library 📚, playgrounds and the beautiful grounds of Lucan House to life with a vibrant celebration of music, creativity and community ✨. Highlights include the return of Cruinniú na nÓg @ Ruaille Buaille Music Village on Saturday 6 June, featuring live performances 🎻, interactive workshops, circus acts 🤹‍♀️, world premieres and family-friendly activities throughout the day.

Audiences can enjoy everything from Brazilian rhythms 🥁 and cross-cultural musical journeys 🌍 to contemporary circus 🎪, traditional music 🎵, hands-on art workshops 🎨 and performances by talented local young musicians 👏. The festival will also showcase four new commissioned works and world premieres, alongside exciting new initiatives including Spotlight on Whistle 🎶 (2026–2029).

With face painting 🎨, balloon sculpting 🎈, creative quiet spaces 🌈 and over 300 children contributing artwork to the festival celebrations, Ruaille Buaille 2026 promises something for everyone 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

Come along and be part of this joyful celebration of music, creativity and imagination in the heart of Lucan 💃✨

Find all the information about the festival here: https://www.ruaillebuaille.ie/

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31/05/2026

✨ Experience four exciting commissioned works and world premieres at this year’s Ruaille Buaille, Lucan Children’s Music Festival as part of Cruinniú na nÓg @ Ruaille Buaille Music Village! 🎶🌈

📍 Music Village, Lucan House
,📅 Saturday June 6

🎧 The Sound Lab by Tadhg Kinsella
📅 Premiering at 12.00pm
An immersive interactive sound installation where children can create, shape and explore sound using tactile digital instruments, visuals and technology 🎵💻 Created alongside students from Scoil Áine Naofa NS, Lucan.

🎷 Breath in Breath Out by Kenneth Edge
📅 Premiering at 1.15pm
A brand-new composition by renowned saxophonist and WhistleBlast founder Kenneth Edge, developed with students from Scoil Mhuire Girls NS, Lucan 🎶✨ Expect creativity, collaboration and the signature WhistleBlast magic.

🎼 Aibhneacha Leamhcáin: A Tale of Two Rivers by Cathal Ahern
📅 Premiering at 2.30pm
The festival’s first Young Emerging Composer commission brings together traditional Irish music with fresh contemporary influences 🎻🍃 Created for Lucan Comhaltas and Friends of the Branch.

🌿 Crossing Paths: Sounds of Lucan Village Green 2026 by Abigail Smith
📅 Premiering at 3pm
Inspired by the everyday sounds, voices and atmosphere of Lucan Village Green, this beautiful new work celebrates community, connection and the experiences of local young people 🌍🎧🕊️

Join us for a day of music 🎵, creativity 🎨, performance 🎭 and discovery at Ruaille Buaille 2026 - all events are FREE! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

25/05/2026

🛹 Introducing RePlay🎨🎤

A brand new street arts festival celebrating street culture in the heart of Tallaght.

Our cities have always been shaped by spontaneous culture. Created, changed and reimagined by young people carving out spaces for expression. Skaters transform architecture into playgrounds, graffiti artists turn walls into canvases, and musicians create stages wherever crowds gather.

RePlay is a celebration of just that.

Taking place in South Dublin County Council’s brand new space, Parthalán Place, this first of its kind festival will transform the square into a vibrant hub of skateboarding, BMX, roller skating, street art, music, dance and performance.

Across the day you can expect skate and BMX showcases, roller skating displays, live DJs, rap cyphers, spoken word, street dance, outdoor games and workshops where everyone can try out street sports and creative activities alongside professionals and performers.

📍 Parthalán Place, Tallaght
📅 August 15th 2026
⏰ 10am - 6pm

RePlay. It’s time to play again.

Proudly funded by SDCC and Produced by SoFFt Productions and NOISE Music

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01/05/2026

📢 Ruaille Buaille - Lucan Children's Music Festival 2026 🎶

We’re happy to share that Cruinniú na nÓg @ Ruaille Buaille Music Village on Saturday June 6th 2026 will once again take place in the stunning grounds of Lucan House, right in the heart of Lucan Village!

Save the dates: Wednesday, June 3rd – Saturday, June 6th.

🎵 More details to be announced soon - stay tuned to our website and social media for updates!
https://www.ruaillebuaille.ie/

Watch this space!

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29/04/2026

🌟 Creative & Active Balgaddy 🌟
Your community, your say!

We’re building something exciting in Balgaddy — and we want to hear from you.

From sports and music to workshops, events, and spaces to relax, tell us what you’d love to see in your community. 💬

👉 Scan the QR code to share your ideas and help shape what comes next! View Survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc60m-W5an9w5VlaAbpRmlfwSAwig3ek_KgWvnq4jWtUiw_4Q/viewform

20/04/2026

⚡️Open Call: South Dublin Live 2026 ⚡️

🎵South Dublin Live is a vibrant programme of performances across all art forms, bringing people together in local spaces across South Dublin County and providing a platform for artists to present their work.

🏟️The 2026 programme of indoor and outdoor events will take place from 30 May to 18 September.

Proposals are invited from professional performers and producers (from ermerging to established) cultural organisations, and community centres based in South Dublin County with performance-ready work.

🤹🏼‍♀️Applications are welcome across all genres, including music, dance, theatre, spectacle, circus and street arts. 💃🏻🎭🎸

🔌A range of formats will be considered, from small-scale and unplugged performances to larger events.

🎪Outdoor performances are particularly encouraged.

Apply via: https://sdcc.submit.com//show/135 (link in Bio for all open calls)

⏰Submit application by: Thursday 30 April 2026, 4pm

18/04/2026

Call for Expressions of Interest — Summer Mural Programme 🎨🫟

Arts Office and invites artists working in mural and urban arts to submit Expressions of Interest for the commissioning of new mural artworks as part of a summer mural programme.

Deadline: 24th April 2026 at 4pm
🫟This initiative aims to animate community spaces, support youth engagement, and create high-quality public artworks that reflect the identity and energy of local communities.

Applicants may be Garda Vetted by South Dublin County Council.

We welcome expressions of interest from artists of diverse backgrounds.

Urban Walls Summer Programme is a community‑centred mural and urban art programme, taking place over the summer of 2026, designed to engage children, young people, and local residents in Quarryvale, Brookfield, and Killinarden. 🛹🌳The project will deliver a series of co‑created public artworks in community centres, skate parks, or other local gathering points, promoting creativity, positive youth engagement, and pride of place.

The programme is rooted in collaboration, inclusivity, and cultural expression. It will be delivered in partnership with community organisations, youth groups, and professional artists experienced in participatory practice.

⚡️Participation & Co-Creation⚡️

A key element of this programme is collaborative working with children/young people /community in each area. Artists must demonstrate experience or interest in:
• Participatory practice
• Youth engagement
• Working sensitively within community contexts

📍Budget & Timeline
Completion of murals: Between July and August 2026
Approximate budgets per artwork will range: €5000 -€15,000 (to include artist fees, materials, access equipment, insurance, workshops, and associated costs, and installation)

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