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LASTA Festival

The LASTA Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts event, curated by young people aged 18-26, held at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Laois throughout September. The program includes an art exhibition, a professional workshop for artists, and an immersive theatre performance.

Date
Sep 1-30, 2026
Location
Laois
Status
Ongoing
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LASTA Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • "Apple Spider Fork" exhibition
  • "Self-producing for artists with Rose Producing" workshop
  • "All My Friends Are in Australia" immersive theatre
The LASTA Festival brings a diverse arts programme to Laois, specifically hosted at the Dunamaise Arts Centre from September 1 to September 30. This nationwide festival is unique in that its entire programme is curated by young people between the ages of 18 and 26.

Key events include the "Apple Spider Fork" exhibition, which will be open daily from 10am to 5pm in the Gallery Space until the end of September. This exhibition features contemporary Irish artists exploring the shifting nature of images and visual language in modern culture. For artists, a "Self-producing for artists with Rose Producing" workshop is available on a Friday morning for €7.50, designed to inform emerging producers about the responsibilities of producing in performing arts.

Theatre enthusiasts can experience "All My Friends Are in Australia" by Legroom Collective, an immersive and interactive play exploring themes of friendship, distance, and the challenges young adults face when deciding to stay or leave Ireland. This performance takes place on a Friday evening at 8pm in the auditorium, with tickets priced at €17.50.

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Dunamaise Arts Centre
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