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Bealtaine Festival 2027

Bealtaine Festival 2027 will hold its flagship celebrations in Ennis from 20 to 22 May. County Clare is the festival’s Regional Hub for the year, hosting a programme focused on arts, creativity and ageing across Glór, Súil Gallery and De Valera Library.

Date
May 20-22, 2027
Location
Ennis
Status
Upcoming
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Bealtaine Festival 2027

Event summary

Highlights

  • Flagship celebrations in Ennis from 20 to 22 May 2027
  • Glór as the principal festival venue
  • Events at Súil Gallery and De Valera Library
  • Programme focused on creativity in later life
Bealtaine Festival 2027 will stage its flagship programme in Ennis from Thursday, 20 May to Saturday, 22 May. Delivered by Age & Opportunity, Bealtaine is Ireland’s national festival celebrating arts and ageing, with a wider programme continuing across the country throughout May.

Glór will serve as the principal venue, supported by events at the neighbouring Súil Gallery and De Valera Library. The programme is intended to connect communities and artists aged 50 and over through theatre, music, dance, visual arts, film and community engagement.

A new music commission has also been announced for a Clare-based artist aged 50 or older. Supported by a €15,000 bursary, the resulting work is planned to premiere during the 2027 flagship festival.

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