VISUAL Carlow

VISUAL Carlow See thought provoking art in the largest gallery space in Ireland or enjoy the very best in live entertainment.

Artworks 2026 'Hold This' is the annual open call exhibition, drawn from submissions from Irish and international artist...
20/06/2026

Artworks 2026 'Hold This' is the annual open call exhibition, drawn from submissions from Irish and international artists.

Artists were invited to consider ideas of exchange: of skills, ideas and knowledge, and how analogue, interpersonal exchanges overlap, interact and conflict with technology. What has emerged is a series of works that think about these things historically and contemporaneously, speculatively and practically.

Artworks 2026: 'Hold This' is realised in conjunction with Carlow Arts Festival.

πŸ“… 28 May - 30 August 2026
⏰ Tues - Sat 11am - 5.30pm, Sun 2pm - 5pm | Free admission
πŸ—“ Free Lunchtime Exhibition Tours | Tuesdays, fortnightly, 1pm - 2pm

More information ➑️ https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/artworks-2026-hold-this

πŸ“· Ros Kavanagh

VISUAL Carlow is supported by Carlow County Council and the Arts Council of Ireland.

Tennessee Whiskey – The Ultimate Chris Stapleton Tribute Show brings the raw, soulful sound of modern country to the sta...
20/06/2026

Tennessee Whiskey – The Ultimate Chris Stapleton Tribute Show brings the raw, soulful sound of modern country to the stage.

With Kevin Fagan’s powerhouse vocals and a full live band, expect gritty anthems, heartfelt ballads, and a real Nashville edge from start to finish.

If you’re into real-deal country, this one’s worth showing up for 🀠

πŸ“… Friday 10 July, 8pm
🎟️ €32. Grab your ticket now! https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/tennessee-whiskey-the-ultimate-chris-stapleton-tribute-show

The Unseen Growth of Winter is a 16-date all-island tour of original piano music, presented in a 70-minute live performa...
19/06/2026

The Unseen Growth of Winter is a 16-date all-island tour of original piano music, presented in a 70-minute live performance by the composer Maccana.

CaomhΓ‘n Maccana is a composer and producer from the Irish borderlands, working across drama, documentary and live performance. His music has drawn comparisons with composers such as Erik Satie, Hania Rani and Arvo PΓ€rt.

πŸ“… Friday 13 November, 8pm
🎟️ €15. Book your tickets now ➑️ https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/the-unseen-growth-of-winter-maccana-tour-2026

π—¦π—˜π—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—š 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧!Vittorio Angelone: you can’t Say Nothing any moreAward-nominated Irish-Italian comedian, Vittorio Angelone ...
19/06/2026

π—¦π—˜π—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—š 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧!Vittorio Angelone: you can’t Say Nothing any more

Award-nominated Irish-Italian comedian, Vittorio Angelone has always denied any involvement in stand-up comedy or stand-up comedy related activities.

πŸ“… Friday 11 September, 8pm
🎟️ €25. Book your tickets now ➑️ https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/vittorio-angelone-you-cant-say-nothing-any-more

Kate O’Shea is a socially engaged artist whose practice embraces a wide spectrum of mediums and processes. 'Mycelium' re...
18/06/2026

Kate O’Shea is a socially engaged artist whose practice embraces a wide spectrum of mediums and processes.

'Mycelium' represents a cross-section of her work that is by its nature fragmentary, improvisatory and subject to change. This nature speaks to the complexity and multi-layered relationships, contexts and ways of working that O’Shea embraces; the title Mycelium alludes to mycelial networks of fungi that are understood to communicate with each other across vast distances and disparate environments; acting as a metaphor for alternative modes of communication and collaboration essential to O’Shea’s practice.

πŸ“… 28 May - 30 August 2026
⏰ Tues - Sat 11am - 5.30pm, Sun 2pm - 5pm | Free admission
πŸ—“ Free Lunchtime Exhibition Tours | Tuesdays, fortnightly, 1pm - 2pm

More information ➑️ https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/mycelium

πŸ“· Ros Kavanagh

VISUAL Carlow is supported by Carlow County Council and the Arts Council of Ireland.

18/06/2026

Experience Leonard Cohen’s legendary music, poetry and life stories with Cohen Unlimited's 'Thanks For The Dance'.

Led by singer Robert Doyle - who famously met and sang for Cohen himself - this incredible group of Irish musicians deliver a breathtaking performance against a stunning visual backdrop. Expect to hear all the classic hits alongside rare live performances of songs from his final albums.

πŸ“… Friday 2 October, 8pm
🎟️ Grab your tickets now! https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/thanks-for-the-dance-the-leonard-cohen-story-2

18/06/2026

DIY Art and Drama Summer Camp 2026

An action packed drama and art summer camp for young people aged 8 - 14 years.

Monday 13 - Friday 17 July 2026

10am - 4pm
Bookings: [email protected]

€150 for 5 days.

Experience drama and visual art with our professional artists and theatre makers. This is an opportunity to make, mess and meet new people. The week will end with an exhibition and performance of work made during the Summer Camp at VISUAL, so friends and family can join us in celebrating each participant's creativity.

Activities include:

theatre games

costume making

comic making

scavenger hunt

picnic

drawing and painting

imagining other worlds and playing

You will learn new art techniques, practice connecting ideas together, make costumes, set a scavenger hunt, grow confidence in storytelling, develop stage skills and collaborate with other creative young people!

Participants will be grouped according to age. Each day will be divided into morning and afternoon theatre and art sessions with a break for a packed lunch.

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17/06/2026

A Father's Day gift he'll never forget - rocking to DIRE STRAITS classics with iconic founder John Illsley and his incredible live band!

Jam to all the hits like Sultans of Swing, Money for Nothing, Walk of Life, and many more! The perfect Father's Day gift for Rock Dads.

πŸ“… Wednesday 21 October, 8pm
🎟️ Get your tickets now! https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/dire-straits-john-illsley

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