The Poetry Kiln Collective perform live at Mullingar Arts Festival on 4th July, featuring members Annie, Anna, Emmet, and Dave in a dynamic evening of spoken word at Caffrey’s Bar.
Seanchóiche returns to Belfast on 31 July 2025 with a special as Gaeilge storytelling night at the Cultúrlann as part of Féile an Phobail, welcoming all levels of Irish speakers.
Seanchóiche returns to Beyond The Pale Festival on 14–15 June 2025 with live storytelling sessions on the themes of Embarrassment and Love, offering free festival tickets to selected speakers.
Seanchoíche Galway brings its global storytelling platform to the Galway Folk Festival on 7 June, inviting audiences to enjoy spoken stories on the theme of "Summertime."
On Sunday, 13 April 2025, The Oil Slick will present the Turning Skies Showcase at Nuns Island Theatre, celebrating Cúirt’s 40th anniversary with an exciting mix of spoken word, music, and other artistic performances exploring the journey from endings to new beginnings.
On Sunday, 13 April 2025, An Taibhdhearc will host Ceiliúradh Ceoil agus Filíochta, an evening of music, song, and poetry celebrating Leabhar Mór na nAmhrán and Gearr Gonta: Céad Dán le Céad File, featuring performances by Máirtín Tom Sheáinín, Lillis Ó Laoire, Caitlín Ní Chualáin, and others.
On Saturday, 12 April 2025, Richard Scott and Oluwaseun Olayiwola will read from their poetry collections, exploring themes of trauma, intimacy, and identity, at The Mick Lally Theatre.
The Cúirt Open Mic takes place on 10th April at 8pm in Nuns Island Theatre — a welcoming evening of spoken word and poetry, presented in association with The Oil Slick.
Imagine Festival at The Crescent features award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams in a dynamic, audience-led poetry event showcasing his extensive body of work.
Imagine Festival features Artivist in Residence Erin Fornoff at The Crescent, presenting a multimedia talk on poetry's power to inspire social change, alongside a performance and workshops on writing and storytelling.
Imagine Festival brings Erin Fornoff to The Crescent for a spoken word performance and workshops on writing, storytelling, and her creative practice.
The poetry launch of A Flake of My Soul will take place at the Central Library, Lady Lane, Waterford, on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, from 2:00pm to 2:45pm.
On 2nd February at 5:30pm in Rouge Restaurant, Galway, British Indian storyteller Peter Chand shares a moving and witty performance blending his parents' migration story from 1950s Punjab with traditional Indian folktales, captivating audiences worldwide; doors open at 5:30 PM, show at 6:00 PM, age 18+.
An interactive storytelling show for children with storyteller Dan Serridge in the Athenry Heritage Centre from 3.00pm on 2nd Feb.
Horizons takes place from 7.00pm at the Blue Teapot Theatre, Galway.
A bilingual family storytelling show with Máirín Mhic Lochlainn and Daniel Serridge will take place on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, from 11am to 12pm at Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop.
All We Have Are Days Festival invites Ruth, Lisa and Sinéad to a conversation in St. Mary’s Cathedral on 31st January from 7.30pm.
Join the Moth & Butterfly cast and crew at the launch of the 2025 Festival in the Blue Note, Galway at 5.00pm Jan 30th.
The Two Truths of Thomas the Rhymer is a solo performance by Daniel Serridge takes place in the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama on Jan 30th at 1.00pm.
Join Candlelit Tales at Finnegan’s of Dalkey on Thursday, January 29th, at 7:30pm for an evening of Irish storytelling celebrating Imbolg and the Goddess Brigid.
The event on 16th Jan features captivating performances by Emma Langford, Luke Clerkin, and Dagogo Hart, celebrating the transformative power of art in fostering community spirit.
The Dublin Story Slam on Jan 15th at The Sugar Club invites audience members to share true personal stories inspired by monthly themes, competing for the title of Story Slam Champion in an open mic storytelling night.
In association with Poetry Ireland, Tongue Fu combines live spoken word and improvised music in a high-energy, collaborative show led by Chris Redmond, featuring top poets, writers, and musicians.
Therapy Sessions returns on Jan 11th in the Duncairn with host Stephen James Smith, headlined by Poetry World Slam Champion Harry Baker, for an evening of diverse and powerful spoken word and musical performances.
Therapy Sessions returns on Jan 10th in Workman’s with host Stephen James Smith, headlined by Poetry World Slam Champion Harry Baker, for an evening of diverse and powerful spoken word and musical performances.
In partnership with Safe to Create, this event showcases the AMPLIFY report on the experiences of diverse artists in Ireland, featuring discussions, a screening of Diversity Hire by FELISPEAKS, and a commissioned artistic response by Chandrika Narayanan Mohan.
In partnership with the National Action Group for LGBTI+ Travellers & Roma, this spoken word event highlights the voices and culture of LGBTI+ Traveller community members while fostering understanding through conversation and performance.
In association with Poetry Ireland, Whelan’s will host a special Nollaig na mBan celebration on January 6th, featuring performances by iconic Irish artists Mary Coughlan and Paula Meehan.
In partnership with Dublin Story Slam, this workshop prepares individuals, especially first-time storytellers, to share empowering and authentic mental health stories onstage at the January 15th Story Slam.
From November 22nd to 24th, Ó Bhéal will host its 12th annual Winter Warmer Festival of Poetry at Nano Nagle Place in Cork, featuring nearly 40 poets performing both in person and online. This marks Ó Bhéal’s 4th hybrid festival, blending live events with virtual participation.
An evening of open mic of stories and poetry part of the Dingle Literary Festival.
A literary cabaret as part of the Dublin Book Festival with Richy Craven, Dagogo Hart and Sarah Rees Brennan with Brendan MacEvilly.
