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Don't miss this art exhibition curated by fabulous local artist Sue van Coppenhagen Art in the beautiful setting of Cloyne Cathedral. Opening Thursday 8th May, 6pm As part of Midleton Arts Festival 2025 Runs all weekend with music and demonstrations. Friends of Cloyne Cathedral, Ireland. Cloyne Community Cork County Council Cork County Council Library &… Continue reading Cloyne Art Exhibition

SHOP FRONT GALLERY BRINGS ART TO MIDLETON MAIN STREET Our annual street art display is curated again by local artist Toni Walters. Bringing art to Midleton Main Street, Shop Front Gallery is a vibrant and accessible exhibition running from May 16th to 24th throughout the town. Transforming everyday shop windows into curated exhibition spaces, Shop… Continue reading Shop Front Gallery

As part of a community art experience, Festival Faces in Clay invites the public to take part in a unique, hands-on creative event on May 16th from 12pm to 5pm at Susan Herlihy Ceramics, The Square, Midleton. This open, drop-in workshop encourages participants of all ages to create a small clay face, contributing to a… Continue reading Festival Faces in Clay

MAKING AN EXHIBITION OF HIMSELF As part of this year’s Midleton Arts Festival, local artist Gary MacSweeney will present a striking live street performance on Saturday, May 23rd at 12 noon in the heart of Midleton. In this bold and unconventional work, MacSweeney will transform himself into a living gallery by covering his body in… Continue reading Gary MacSweeney

Celebrate Nature, Creativity and Connection A unique, immersive day of creativity and nature-inspired activities with “Weaving Connections” hosted by the Birch Collective. Taking place on Saturday, May 23rd from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, this free, family-friendly event will be held at the Midleton Farmers Market and The Lodge, offering a rich programme of hands-on… Continue reading Weaving Connections: Be Creative

Fri 22nd May in MyPlace Midleton with Cork County Council artist in the community with Belinda Walsh Showcasing Young Artistic Talent from Local Schools A vibrant new exhibition celebrating the creativity of young artists across the region will open this May at MyPlace, Midleton, as part of the Midleton Arts Festival. Opening on May 22nd… Continue reading Schools Art Exhibition

Chilling Irish Folk Horror “Shard” Comes to Midleton Arts Festival Audiences are invited to a gripping and atmospheric theatrical experience as Shard, an acclaimed Irish folk horror play by Stewart Roche, arrives in East Cork as part of the Midleton Arts Festival. Starring Neill Fleming (Game of Thrones, Vikings) and directed by Alan Smyth, Shard… Continue reading Must See Theatre: Shard

Featuring Celebrated Poets at Midleton Library Midleton, Co. Cork — As part of the Midleton Arts Festival, literature lovers are invited to a special Literary Discussion featuring acclaimed poets Paudrig Lee and Margaret O’Driscoll. Taking place at Midleton Library on May 16th at 12:00 pm, this engaging event will offer audiences a unique opportunity to… Continue reading Literary Discussion

Children’s Poetry Competition Celebrates Creativity at Midleton Books Midleton, Co. Cork — Young writers across the region are invited to take part in an exciting Children’s Poetry Competition hosted by Midleton Books, encouraging imagination, creativity, and self-expression through the written word. This year’s theme, “The Webs People Weave,” invites participants to explore stories of connection,… Continue reading Children’s Poetry Competition

Literature and poetry enthusiasts are invited to a special afternoon of spoken word as acclaimed poet and author David McLoughlin takes to the stage for a poetry reading at Midleton Books. The event will take place on Sunday, May 24th at 2:00 pm, offering attendees an opportunity to experience McLoughlin’s powerful and engaging work in… Continue reading Poetry Reading & Open Mic