VISUAL Carlow

01/06/2026

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗧 𝟯𝗣𝗠! Prepare for CHOP, a dangerously funny, wildly absurd theatre performance written and performed by Cian Kinsella (Lords of Strut). This high-energy one-man show dives into fragile masculinity, social satire, and environmental collapse with sharp humour and physical wit that keeps audiences buzzing long after the curtain falls.

📅 Monday 1 June, 3pm
🎟️ Free, no booking required
📍 Carlow College Grounds

CHOP is presented by VISUAL Carlow as part of Cian Kinsella's artists' residency.

01/06/2026

𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙁𝘼𝙎𝙏: Emma Doran: Emmaculate

The many trials and tribulations of Emma’s blended family are laid bare in this witty, rambunctious show from one of Ireland’s most beloved stand-ups.

📅 Thursday 1 October, 7.30pm
🎟️ €30. Book Now ➡️ https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/emma-doran-emmaculate

31/05/2026

ABBA Forever is celebrating 20 years touring Ireland this year with a loud and proud fanfare!

📅 Saturday 12 December, 8pm
🎟️ €34. Book Now ➡️ https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/abba-forever-2

30/05/2026

𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿ó𝗶𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆: 𝗡𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲

Gearóid unpacks the chaos of modern life with his trademark wit, reflecting on the absurdities of life, the challenges of self-care, and the joy of embracing imperfection.

📅 Saturday 26 September, 8pm
🎟️ €27. Book your tickets now ➡️ https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/gear%C3%B3id-farrelly-no-pressure

29/05/2026

Thanks For The Dance: The Leonard Cohen Story

Singer Robert Doyle tells stories and anecdotes between the poems and songs of the legendary Canadian singer songwriter Leonard Cohen’s life, the story behind the songs and about meeting Cohen.

📅 Friday 2 October, 8pm
🎟️ €32. Book your tickets now ➡️ https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/thanks-for-the-dance-the-leonard-cohen-story-2

29/05/2026

AON SCÉAL?: Carlow Folklore Parade featuring Macnas

Crom, a giant brought to life by Macnas, is loose, wild and weary in this world. He is surrounded by the folklore characters of Carlow - Mad Sweeney, the Scallionater, Labhraidh Loinsigh, the Cailleach, a Seanachaí and the last Wolf of Carlow.

Together they will parade through the streets of Carlow. Everyone is invited to come join them on their journey! Inspired by Carlow Folk Tales, these characters were created as part of The Great Carlow Folklore Resurrection Project with Amie Egan, commissioned by VISUAL and Carlow Arts Office.

Maracatu ilha Brilhante will bring the drums and percussion, giving the parade its heartbeat, alongside young musicians from Music Generation Carlow. Joining the parade are pupils from St Fiacc’s NS, Askea NS, Scoil Mhuire Lourdes NS, Tullow and from St Patrick’s NS, Rathvilly as well as some local groups.

Want to join the parade? Come for a drop-in workshop on Saturday 30 May or Sunday 31 May, 12.30pm - 4pm, or Monday 1 June, 10am - 12.30pm.

🗓️ Monday 1 June, 1.30pm
🎟️ Free, no booking required
📍 Meeting Point @ Carlow College Grounds

Supported by Carlow County Council.

28/05/2026

David O'Doherty: Highway to the Davidzone

A new opus from the hairy Enya, the Ryanair Bublé, the nine volt battery powered Beethoven. Talking, songs, talking during songs, talking while walking around - it’s got the lot.

📅 Friday 20 November, 8pm
🎟️ €30. Book Now ➡️ https://visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/david-odoherty-highway-to-the-davidzone

27/05/2026

𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙁𝘼𝙎𝙏: Deirdre O'Kane: All The Rage

Deirdre O’Kane grabs the zeitgeist once again with a brand new show in a world that feels decidedly off kilter.

📅 Sunday 22 November, 7.30pm
🎟️ €32. Book Now ➡️

Deirdre O’Kane grabs the zeitgeist once again with a brand new show in a world that feels decidedly off kilter. She contrasts everyday domestic failures with bigger moments of historical injustice, while taking aim at the double tragedies of heartbreak and getting Christmas all wrong. Nothing is s...

27/05/2026

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳: 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Thank you to all who applied to the Open Call 2027. Many exciting proposals have been received from around the world, and we thank all applicants for their time and enthusiasm.

In the case of queries around individual applications artists will hear from us directly, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted with next steps in due course. Due to the volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted and detailed feedback for unsuccessful applications will not be possible. Response times and decisions around shortlisting may be delayed.