Hop and skip in the Spirit of Brigid. Spraoi agus Craic, Jigs and Reels. Fun for all young people aged 8+ (and parents). Date: Friday 30th of January Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location: The Meeting House, Ballitore, R14 A212 €5 entry Sweet treats and refreshments on sale.
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Kildare County Council and the Brigid - Spirit of Kildare Festival 2026 are delighted to announce that one of Ireland’s biggest bands, Picture This, will headline this year’s celebrations. The band will return to their home county of Kildare for an unmissable performance in Dreamland Ballroom, Athy (R14 EW20), on Friday, 30 January 2026.
The homecoming concert titled The Spirit of Kildare Sessions will see the chart-topping band perform an intimate set at this legendary venue in the heart of Kildare. Tickets for the event are priced at €25 (+ Booking fee) and will go on sale in person at Dreamland Ballroom, Athy on the 6th of November from 12pm to 8pm.
Eircode: W91 X77F Doors: 19:30pm Time: 20:00pm Date: 30/01/26 Over 16's accompanied. Tickets on sale below: Buy Tickets Hailing from various parts of Ireland, Gurriers—Dan Hoff on lead vocals, Ben O'Neill and Mark MacCormack on guitar, Pierce Callaghan on drums, and Charlie McCarthy on bass—take their name from an antiquated Irish term for lout or […]
Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Date: 31/01/26 Time: 10 a.m. Event is free but requires tickets to be booked below: Book Tickets Kildare’s own Green Grannies will bring a specially commissioned show to Naas Crinniú Chill Dara—an energetic, magical celebration of St Bríd, busy bees and […]
Join a hands-on St. Brigid’s cross weaving workshop, celebrating tradition, creativity, community and Irish heritage . Presenters: Solas Bhríde Team Time: 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon Venue: Solas Bhríde Spirituality Centre Admission: Free Event (No booking – spaces available on a rotating basis)
Tickets are now on sale below: Buy Tickets Address: Crinniu Chill Dara, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X77F Date: 31/01/26 Time: 2 p.m. Join Blindboy and other guests, for the Blindboy Podcast Live, in this ticketed event which will take place at “Cruinniú Chill Dara”, Devoy Park, Naas as […]
An energetic, interactive workshop, using game-based learning to highlight the skills needed for storytelling. Led by Sorcha Fumbally of Candlelit Tales. Link to book tickets and further information can be found below: https://www.riverbank.ie/event/candlelit-tales-storytelling-skills/ Venue: Riverbank Arts Centre Date: 31/01/26 Time: 2 p.m.
"Walk with us in the soft glow of candlelight to honour St. Brigid and embrace a time of reflection ritual, and prayer.". Assemble at at 5.45 p.m. Car facilities also available at Solas Bhride Centre, Tully Road. Please note earlier time
Show Times: 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. The 6 pm showing will be a relaxed performance featuring lower sound and lighting, along with sensory supports. Date: 31/01/26 Free Outdoor Event Volkidana brings a breathtaking fireside storytelling spectacle to Maynooth—where myth blazes to life through puppetry, aerial artistry and elemental performance in the tale of the Raiders […]
Candlelit Tales bring their unique style of musical Storytelling to tell the tale of Brigid as part of Kildare County Council’s Brigid, Spirit of Kildare Festival, 2026. Featuring live musical accompaniment, just as Brigid would have wanted, be she a Saint, a Goddess, or perhaps a bit of both. Further information and link to book […]
Lisa Hannigan, Gemma Hayes and Paul Noonan have always individually danced between genres as artists. Collaboration is part of the makeup of each of their careers Turning Pirate presents this very special show coming to the St Brigid's Festival Spiegltent for St Brigid's Festival 2026. Three artists who have predominantly been centre-stage in their careers, […]
Date: 31/01/26 Venue: St. Brigid's Cathedral Time: 9 p.m. Tickets are now on sale below: Buy Tickets An unforgettable evening with Kildare native and internationally acclaimed soprano, Celine Byrne. Celebrated as one of opera's brightest stars, Celine's powerful and emotive voice has captivated audiences on the world's most prestigious stages. Now, she performs in the […]