Boyle Arts Festival

16/06/2026

🎶🌿 Traditional & Folk Song Circle with Siobhán Kavanagh

Join local vocal artist and teacher Siobhán Kavanagh a joyful session of singing at Boyle Arts Festival.

📍 Boyle Family Resource Centre
📅 Friday, July 17th
⏰ 2:30pm
🎟️ Tickets & info: https://boylearts.com/event-listing/traditional-song-circle-siobhan-kavanagh/

Explore traditional and folk songs inspired by birds and nature in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you're an experienced singer or simply love a good song, all are welcome.

✨ No experience necessary
✨ Learn, share and sing together
✨ Friendly and inclusive atmosphere

15/06/2026

📣 You're invited to enter the popular Boyle Open Art Exhibition 2026, showcasing a vibrant mix of artwork from artists across Ireland!

See full terms & conditions, plus entry form at: https://boylearts.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BAF-Term-Conditions-2026.doc

🖼️ Please note, only one artwork per artist & wall pieces must be a maximum size of 70cm (700mm) to include the frame.

Artwork drop-off at
📍 Sweeney's Building, The Crescent, Boyle

📅 Hand-in dates:
• Friday, June 26th | 4pm–5pm
• Sunday, June 28th | 4pm–5pm

We also encourage artists to take part in the Boyle Arts Trail, displaying work in shop windows throughout the town.

For entry form and full terms & conditions, visit:
👉 https://boylearts.com/visual-arts/baf-open-exhibition/

We look forward to welcoming familiar faces and new artists alike!

Boyle Arts Festival Committee would like to acknowledge and thank Arts Council
of Ireland, Roscommon Arts Officer and Roscommon County Council for their
ongoing support and to Michael Sweeney for the use of his building.

12/06/2026

🎶 St Joseph's Church Choir & ConTempo String Quartet

📍 Church of Ireland
📅 Monday, July 20th
⏰ 8:00pm

Celebrating their 10th anniversary, St Joseph's Church Choir joins forces with the internationally acclaimed ConTempo String Quartet for a programme that blends cherished sacred music with stunning arrangements of songs by The Beatles, Coldplay, Crowded House and more.

Featuring guest performers Victoria Massey, Bernadine Casserly, Lynda Moyse and Jonathan Carter, this promises to be a memorable night of music, community and world-class musicianship.

🎟️ Tickets & info: https://boylearts.com/event-listing/church-choir-contempo-string-quartet/

11/06/2026

🎹 Lenny Chen & Sligo Baroque Orchestra

📍 St Joseph’s Church
📅 Tuesday, July 21st
⏰ 7:00pm

A rising young talent, Lenny has already performed internationally in Italy and the USA, and was selected for the 2026 Young Pianists Programme of the Dublin International Piano Competition.

Joined by the much-loved Sligo Baroque Orchestra, the evening will feature Haydn’s Symphony No. 6 “Le Matin” and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major.

A beautiful night of classical music, local pride and exceptional musicianship.

🎟️ Tickets & info: https://boylearts.com/event-listing/lenny-chen-sligo-baroque-orchestra

10/06/2026

📞 New Boyle Arts Festival Contact Number

We've recently transitioned to a new phone number and would like to apologise to anyone who may have experienced difficulty getting in touch with us during the changeover.

Our new contact number is: 089 949 8351

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we made the switch. We're now fully up and running and happy to help with any festival enquiries, ticket information, or event questions.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to Boyle Arts Festival 2026!

04/06/2026

Applications are now open for the Music Network and Roscommon Arts Centre Office Musician-in-Residence Programme at King House, Boyle.

On this occasion, we welcome applications solely from professional musicians who are resident in Ireland, who are autistic/ people with autism and who have a strong track record in music performance.
The residency runs for 2 months (October–November 2026) and includes an €8,000 bursary.

The successful applicant will be supported to:
👉Develop their creative practice
👉Create new work and/or artistic collaborations
👉 Engage with the community, working alongside an experienced facilitator to deliver inclusive music activities
👉Showcase their work in a live concert at the end of the residency
💻 Register for our online information: Tuesday 23 June at 11 am
📅 Application deadline: Thursday 9 July at 2pm

Find out more and apply at🔗 https://loom.ly/9Fm-bl0
This programme is presented by Music Network in partnership with Roscommon Arts Office, supported by King House , Roscommon County Council, the Bank of Ireland Community Fund in partnership with The Community Foundation Ireland and the Tomar Trust.

Applications are now invited for the Music Network and Roscommon Arts Office Musician-in-Residence Programme at King House, Boyle

31/05/2026

Experience Irish National Opera’s Out of the Ordinary/As an nGnách, the world’s first virtual reality community opera at Boyle Arts Festival this July.

📅 Saturday, 18 July
⏰Various times per date
📍 Studio Eleven
🎟 Booking & information: https://boylearts.com/event-listing/virtual-reality-opera-out-of-the-ordinary/

This groundbreaking VR Community Opera was developed for and with people living across Ireland.

Out of the Ordinary/As an nGnách tells the tale of a community forced to flee their barren homeland, which, due to their own actions, can no longer sustain them. Nalva, our main character, builds a boat to take her people on an epic journey to find a new home.

It will bring you to an imagined, animated world, creating a truly unique experience where you will have the ability to move around and interact with the environment.

Irish National Opera

27/05/2026

👑✨ Who Shot Queen Medb? with Mike McCarthy

Step into Ireland’s rich storytelling tradition with this captivating one-man show from Rathcroghan guide and storyteller Mike McCarthy.

📍 Frybrook House
📅 Saturday, July 18th
⏰ 3:00pm

Blending myth, history, humour and folklore, Who Shot Queen Medb? brings legendary tales of Ireland vividly to life in an entertaining and unforgettable performance.

🎟️ Tickets & info: https://boylearts.com/event-listing/who-shot-queen-medb-mccarthy/

27/05/2026

🤖🚗 Build, create & explore with RoboThink at Boyle Arts Festival!

These hands-on robotics workshops invite young creators to design and build their own robot car while learning through fun challenges, teamwork and experimentation.

📅 Saturday, July 18th
There are 4 sessions to choose from throughout the day
👧 Ages 6–8 (2 x morning sessions)
🧒 Ages 9–12 (2 x afternoon sessions)

No experience needed, just curiosity and imagination!
✨ Hands-on robot building
✨ Guided activities & challenges
✨ Fun, inclusive STEM learning

Spaces are limited. See website for booking links to each session.

👉 boylearts.com

21/05/2026

🎭✨ Be part of the magic of Boyle Arts Festival Opening Night!

The fun Children’s Parade Workshops return this July — filled with movement, costume design, music and creativity as young participants help bring the Opening Ceremony to life.

📅 July 13th–16th
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Boyle Sports Complex
👧 Ages 5–14
🎟️ https://boylearts.com/event-listing/parade-workshops-2026/

Working with Trisha McDermott Dance School, Carol Daly and the Irish National Opera, children will explore movement, costume-making and singing before taking part in the spectacular Opening Night visual movement at King House on July 16th.

🌟 We are also delighted to offer Sensory-Friendly Visual Movement Workshops for children and families who would benefit from a quieter, smaller-group experience.

📅 July 15th–16th
⏰ 2pm–3.30pm
👨‍👩‍👧 Limited to 10 children + supporting adults
Book: https://boylearts.com/event-listing/sensory-friendly-workshops/

Spaces are limited — book early and be part of the parade magic!

👉 Full details & booking: boylearts.com