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Poetry Competition
Our 2026 poetry competition is judged by award-winning poet David McLoughlin. Winners announced by David McLoughlin at Midleton Books, Sunday, May 24, 2-4pm. 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners will receive book vouchers and read their poems.Readings will be followed by Open Mic. Criteria:Over 18s only. See below for children’s comp.Poem must be 20 lines or… Continue reading Poetry Competition
Footprint Annual Award for Arts Greatness
The Midleton Arts Festival Award for Contribution to the Arts in Midleton is agreed upon by the festival committee every year. Check out our previous years' winners.
MAF25
The theme for the Midleton Arts Festival 2025 was Treedom, where we celebrated the artistic beauty of trees. Click here to view the posters and events from MAF25. This platform offers artists the chance to network and sell their works and showcases young, up-and-coming musicians. Our goal is to foster community in Midleton and surrounds… Continue reading MAF25
Highlights of 2025
Wednesday 7th May6.30 - 8pmMy Place Wednesday 8.30 - 10pmMy Place Wednesday 7th, 7.30A Sip of Irish, Midleton Distillery Thursday 8th May 6pmStreet Gallery Opening and Walkaround Opening Friday 9th May 7.30Open All Weekend Opening Friday 9th May 7.30Open All Weekend Saturday 10th, 10.30 - 1Farmers Market Patrick HollowaySaturday 10th, 12pm Saturday 10th2.00 – 3.00pm… Continue reading Highlights of 2025
Yvonne Condon to be Footprint Award recipient!
We are thrilled to announce this years recipient of our Footprint Award for contribution to the Arts in Midleton is Yvonne Condon. She will be at the festival on Friday evening for the opening night and award giving, and also be painting portraits on Saturday. A fabulous opportunity to come and sit for your portrait!… Continue reading Yvonne Condon to be Footprint Award recipient!
Wobble into town!
We are thrilled to present the Wobbly Circus on Saturday in the baby Walk. Catch two fabulous shows, stilt walkers and more! A joyous family friendly trail on the day would be; Start at the farmers market to learn how to do pigment painting, have a cuppa, listen to fun music from the Cork Light… Continue reading Wobble into town!
Music @ Midleton Art Market
We are very happy to welcome five great musical acts to the Midleton Art Market on Sunday 21 May 11-4pm. This music event is run by Eoin Jordan. His beautiful song Amber was filmed in Midleton. Watch Here! Musicians featured will play only original music, so we are very excited to hear their latest music;… Continue reading Music @ Midleton Art Market
Preparations and festival underway!
The quiet beginnings in Ballyannan Woods with Sarah Hourigan of Nature Therapy Ireland brought the team into focus and grounding...we will be ready for anything this weekend! We made pink bunting, a huge banner, personalised High Vis jackets and even created a MAF logo... well she's more of a mascot. She will be unfurled on… Continue reading Preparations and festival underway!
Calling all Filmmakers!
We hope to hear from you soon, as the festival is only two weeks away! Films will be played for two days on a cycle, so may even be screened multiple times!