Culture Night 2026
Culture Night returns on 18th September 2026, bringing people together across the country to celebrate Ireland’s cultural heritage.
This year many OPW heritage sites will open later into the evening, offering an opportunity to experience and learn about our shared heritage.
Events will range from guided tours and talks to exhibitions, musical performances, family fun activities and special evening openings.
We invite you to come along, discover something new and celebrate Culture Night with us.
Find an event near you here
Ceolchoirm IMLÉ Caisleán na Cathrach
Cahir Castle
Irish Collective IMLÉ will perform in the Irish language and mix many styles of music at Cahir Castle on Culture Night.
Evening meadow walk and talk at Derrynane House
Derrymane House
Historical walk and talk retracing the steps of Ellen Fitz-Simon as described in her poem “Darrynane in 1832.
Though they never returned, their story has found its way home
Ormond Castle
The Tudor Artisan Hub presents a profound Culture Night event in the Long Gallery, Ormond Castle, honouring 34 forgotten women from Carrick-on-Suir and the Suir Valley, Co. Tipperary, transported to Australia in the 19th century.
Raising the rafters in the Great Hall
Ross Castle
This Culture Night, September 18th, we will play host to local traditional musicians Dean and Brandon Griffin in the Castle Hall.
Oíche Cheoil le ‘Aiteall’ / A night of music with ‘Aiteall’
Rathcroghan Visitor Centre
A night of poetry, singing and original music with ‘Aiteall’ – Déaglán Ò Finnthigheirn & Aoife Bheilbigh.
Culture Night at the Custom House
Custom House
Explore the exhibition at your leisure and learn all about the architecture and the tumultuous history of The Custom House.
Finding a Voice presents Banshee Brass Quintet
The Main Guard
Join Finding a Voice this Culture Night for a vibrant celebration of music by women composers in the beautiful Upstairs Gallery of the Main Guard.
Culture Night on Scattery Island
Scattery Island
Culture Night on Scattery Island – A ‘pocket play’ & live music from 4 – 5:00pm
Culture Night at Castletown House
Castletown House
nrityā nazākhat by rāas Kathak company. Featuring four dancers and a live Hindustani classical musician
