Cavan Arts Festival

13/10/2026

Grab your popcorn lads! 🎬

Our friends at are back from October 22nd to 25th, filling Monaghan with a fantastic mix of films, filmmakers, and events!

All of us at Cavan Arts Festival are sending the whole Clones Film Festival team our warmest wishes for a brilliant few days. An extra big shout-out to our very own Paula, who works with both festivals and has played such a big part in making this one happen. We couldn't be prouder!

If you're a film lover, this is one you won't want to miss. Head to Clones, get your tickets, and show your support for this wonderful local festival! 🍿✨

12/10/2026

Cavan Arts Festival 2027 is on the way... 🎶🎨

We’re already dreaming up the next festival, and we want YOU to help shape it! Who would you love to see at Cavan Arts Festival 2027?

A musician? A comedian? A theatre group, a poet, or a local legend?

Drop your dream line-up in the comments 👇 and tag a friend who’d be right there with you in the front row!

Photos:Sarah Hardy Photography

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11/10/2026

Today we celebrate Juley-Ann, and we couldn't be more grateful for her. 💜

Some people light up a room without ever trying, and she's one of them. Her kindness is the kind you feel long after a conversation ends, and her calm has a way of making even the busiest days feel manageable. She notices the little things, lifts people up when they need it most, and gives so much of herself without ever asking for thanks.

The festival is richer because of her heart, and so are all of us who get to work alongside her.

Juley-Ann, thank you for everything you are and everything you do. We hope today wraps you in as much love and joy as you share with everyone around you. Happy Birthday! 🎂💗

07/10/2026

Happy Birthday to the brilliant Chloe Maguire! 🎬💜

Chloe is the heart behind so much of what makes Cavan Arts Festival feel magical. Whether she's curating visual arts, bringing the community together for a night at the cinema, or quietly championing the artists who need a champion, she does it all with warmth, creativity and a smile that never seems to dim.

She's endlessly thoughtful, wonderfully supportive, and has a gift for turning big ideas into something unforgettable. And if you can't find her? Check the nearest screening room, where she's probably settled in with a great film and a well-chosen snack. 🍿

We're so grateful to have you on the team, Chloe, and we hope today is filled with love, laughter and all your favourite things.

Happy Birthday! 🥂💫💗

05/10/2026

Call out: Circus Skills Tutor 🎪

Cavan Arts Festival is looking for an experienced Circus Skills Tutor to join our ongoing Carnival School Project!

The role: Curate and lead weekly classes for adults covering a range of ground-based contemporary circus disciplines, with a focus on beginners.
The workshops will lead up to be part of our Cavan Arts Festival 2027 community parade.

Where and when: Cavan Town, January to May 2027.
If this sounds like you, or you know someone it would suit, we'd love to hear from you! Please email your experience and CV to [email protected] by Monday 2nd November 2026.

Please share with anyone who might be interested! ✨
Lifelong Learning Carnival School is supported by Cavan County Council PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

01/10/2026

Happy Birthday to the one and only Paula Mc Quillan! 🎂👑✨

Since the very first day, Paula has been the beating heart of the Cavan Arts Festival. Her creativity, drive, and generous spirit have helped shape it into something truly special. She's the one keeping the wheels turning behind the scenes, making the impossible look easy, and making sure everyone feels part of the team. The festival simply wouldn't be the same without her! 💜🎉

And when she's not making festival magic, she's busy running , serving up the kind of pizza that has people coming back for more. (If you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for? Your taste buds will thank you!)

Here's to Paula: the ideas machine, the calm in the chaos, the team's biggest cheerleader, the festival legend, and the pizza queen. Wishing you a birthday full of love, laughter, and plenty of cake (and maybe a slice or two of pizza on the side)! 🍕

26/09/2026

Tonight is the night! Looking for something to do tonight, why not join us for a special night celebrating care, love, community and the extraordinary life of Patrick Lydon with our screening of Born That Way.

Where: Townhall Arts Centre
When: 7pm Tonight
Suitable for ages 14+

Struggling to register for your seat, we got you!
First go to our website - https://cavanartsfestival.ie/cavan-community-cinema-born-that-way/

Click ‘Register Now’ in blue and you will be brought to a document Click ‘Register Now’ in red and fill out the registration form:

When filling out the form:
- Please select “Theme 3”
- Choose “CCD07 – Cavan Community Cinema” from the list

If you are unsure of any questions, please feel free to skip it or type “N/A.”

Looking forward to seeing you there !

Supported by Cavan County Council PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

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21/09/2026

🥁 JOIN OUR SAMBA DRUMMING WORKSHOPS THIS AUTUMN 🥁

Cavan Arts Festival's Carnival School is excited to invite you to Samba Drumming Workshops led by Keith Smyth, a skilled percussionist and community educator! Bringing over 30 years of experience in community-based percussion, Keith has led workshops with groups across the globe.

No previous drumming experience required. Just come ready to have fun!

Workshop Dates (Wednesdays):
Starting 30th Sept - 9th Dec
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Cavan Scout Centre, Railway Rd, Drumavanagh, Cavan (H12 TC93)

Please note: Open to adult participants only | Spaces limited to 15 people

Register: https://cavanartsfestival.ie/lifelong-learning-carnival-school-project/ 📲

Lifelong Learning Carnival School is supported by Cavan County Council PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

21/09/2026

Just under a week to go!

Cavan Community Cinema brings a special screening of Born That Way to the Townhall Arts Centre — a tender, thought-provoking film about care, love, community and the extraordinary life of Patrick Lydon.

Where: Townhall Arts Centre, Cavan
When: Saturday 26th September, 7PM

Free Booking: Register at https://cavanartsfestival.ie/ to reserve your seat 📩

Patrick Lydon's story takes us from his early days in rock journalism in America to a life of trailblazing in Ireland alongside his wife, Gladys — pioneering the radically inclusive Camphill Movement and a life shared in community with people of all abilities and backgrounds. As Patrick reflects on his extraordinary journey in his final year, his story becomes a powerful reminder of what's possible when we choose connection over consumerism. 🌟

Stick around after the film for a Q&A with filmmaker Éamon Little (co-writer of That They May Face the Rising Sun), Patrick's wife Gladys, and John Clark, co-founder of Camphill Ballytobin and the film's composer.

🏆 Winner, Dublin Film Critics' Circle Best Irish Documentary (2025 World Premiere)
🏆 Winner, Gamble-Paison Prize for Best International Feature Film, Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival (2026)

With less than a week to go, seats are going fast — don't miss it on the big screen! 👀

Supported by Cavan County Council PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

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The Annual Cavan Arts Festival takes play in May at various locations around Cavan Town, with live Art Events and a Big Top Tent.

18/09/2026

🚨VENUE CHANGE: STREET LIFE 🚨

Due to bad weather we have moved Street Life inside the Town Hall Arts Centre.

📅 TONIGHT Friday 18th September
📍 Inside the Townhall Arts Centre
🎟️ FREE

Professor Plunger by Fanzini - 5:30pm
Um Belo Dia by Dulce Duca - 6:15pm

All ages welcome. See you there!

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