Droichead Arts Centre

Droichead Arts Centre A vibrant multi-disciplinary centre, nurturing, presenting & promoting art in Drogheda & East Meath

06/06/2026

🎉 Cruinniú na nÓg 2026 is here!

Today is all about celebrating the creativity, imagination and talent of young people and we’re delighted to be part of it at Droichead Arts Centre with two fantastic events happening today.

✨ At 11am CARNIVAL COLLECTIVE brings colour, energy and creativity to the day, as young participants come together for a joyful celebration of music, movement and performance.

🌙 Then at 6pm TWILIGHT TAKEOVER shines a spotlight on young voices, with music, spoken word, poetry and comedy from talented performers aged 14–18, created through artist-led workshops and rehearsals.

Cruinniú na nÓg is a day for young people to create, express themselves and take centre stage and we can’t wait to celebrate with them.

Join us at Droichead and be part of this brilliant day of youth and creativity. Visit droichead.com for details.

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🌙✨THE TWILIGHT TAKEOVER at Droichead Arts Centre is almost here 🌙✨🎵 Music — original songs🎤 Spoken word / poetry🎭 Comedy...
05/06/2026

🌙✨THE TWILIGHT TAKEOVER at Droichead Arts Centre is almost here 🌙✨

🎵 Music — original songs
🎤 Spoken word / poetry
🎭 Comedy

Presented by Louth County Council as part of Cruinniú na nÓg in Louth, with support from the Night-Time Economy programme and Droichead Arts Centre.

Featuring music, spoken word, poetry and comedy, the event brings together young people aged 14–18 who have created original work with professional mentors SJ McArdle and Dagogo Hart. Featuring performances from Sorcha Bulman, Connor McKenna, Myah O’Grady, Annabelle McGovern, Grace Looney, Delilah Humphries and Sophia Xu.

This safe, supportive and alcohol-free event puts young voices at the heart of Louth’s night-time cultural life.

📍 Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street
📅 Saturday 6 June
⏰ 6pm

Come along and support an exciting new wave of young performers from across Louth.
Booking: https://droicheadartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873686906

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✨ A DREAMER’S DREAM by Niamh Clarke📅 1–14 June📍 The Kiosk Project Art SpaceThe Kiosk Project Art Space becomes an active...
03/06/2026

✨ A DREAMER’S DREAM by Niamh Clarke
📅 1–14 June
📍 The Kiosk Project Art Space

The Kiosk Project Art Space becomes an active studio this June for 'a dreamer’s dream', a two-week solo drawing residency by artist Niamh Clarke.

Visitors are warmly encouraged to drop in, chat with Niamh, browse the small reading room of much-loved books and sources of inspiration, and perhaps exchange a few book recommendations.

The residency grows from an ongoing collaboration with artist John Connolly, inspired by Jorge Luis Borges’ short story The Circular Ruins, exploring themes of the shadow self, cosmology, dreaming and solitude.

The residency concludes with a pop-up installation on Saturday 14 June.

Image: 'A Lover’s Discourse' (2025) by Niamh Clarke

📍 The Kiosk Project Art Space
Narrow West Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 CPF9
📅 Exhibition runs: until Sunday 14 June

For opening times, follow on Instagram.
Supported by Droichead Arts Centre, Creative Ireland and Louth County Council.

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✨ Something special is coming to Drogheda this summer…Droichead Arts Centre is delighted to present our fourth Night Mov...
03/06/2026

✨ Something special is coming to Drogheda this summer…

Droichead Arts Centre is delighted to present our fourth Night Moves Café of 2026 on Friday 26 June at The Coffee Box, George’s Street, as part of Boyne Midsummer Festival 2026 and the new monthly Sound Town Night.

From 8.30pm to 11pm, drop in for an intimate evening of live music and song from Ally Brett, Gillian Tuite and Caimin Hall. Grab a coffee, enjoy some cake, and settle in for a relaxed night of beautiful music in the heart of Drogheda.

Night Moves is Droichead’s innovative night-time cultural programme, curated by singer-songwriter SJ McArdle, in collaboration with Drogheda’s Night-Time Economy Adviser and supported by the Drogheda Purple Flag group.

Be sure to check out our Sound Town Night collaborators Mayne Stage Events and Deadly Craic Comedy, and follow on Instagram to see what’s coming next.

📅 Friday 26 June
⏰ 8.30pm – 11pm
📍 The Coffee Box, George’s Street
🎶 Part of Boyne Midsummer Festival 2026

Drop in, bring a friend, and enjoy the music.

Learn more: https://www.droichead.com/show-detail/?id=873686980

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🌈 June is here, which means Pride Month is here... a time to celebrate love, identity, community, visibility and joy.And...
01/06/2026

🌈 June is here, which means Pride Month is here... a time to celebrate love, identity, community, visibility and joy.

And we're delighted to be part of SPIRAL’S BIG GAY WEEKEND, a celebration of Pride Month in Drogheda from June 12th–14th when on Thursday 12 June, we welcome Quintessence Theatre to Droichead with THE BRÓD, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, a brand-new play bursting with heart, humour, defiance and pride.

Following the acclaimed national tours of The Curious Case of Albert Cashier and Jaki McCarrick’s Belfast Girls, Quintessence return with a raucous, moving and sharply observed new work exploring the love, life, struggles and celebrations of the Irish LGBTQ+ community.

Inspired by true stories, THE BRÓD, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL spans 30 years of Irish LGBTQ+ experience, following three people from different generations as they navigate pride, prejudice, identity, love, legacy and what it means to grow up and become who you really are.

Directed by Anna Simpson and devised by the company, the play is created in association with and , Dundalk, and kindly supported by Louth County Council.

📍 Droichead Arts Centre
📅 Thursday 12 June
⏰ 8pm

Join us for a bold, beautiful night of theatre this Pride Month, and follow .ire for all the details of THE BIG GAY WEEKEND.

BOOKING: https://droicheadartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873686171


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Echoes of the Abbey @ Boyne Midsummer Festival! Kicking off our festival, on Friday 19th June, join us at the Old Abbey...
01/06/2026

Echoes of the Abbey @ Boyne Midsummer Festival!

Kicking off our festival, on Friday 19th June, join us at the Old Abbey for a showcase of live music and late-night culture, celebrating Drogheda’s musical and artistic talent.

Echoes of the Abbey
Friday 19 June 2026
9pm
Abbey Lane, Drogheda
Tickets €15, including a complimentary refreshment: wine, beer or mineral water

Presented by Coffee Box in association with Droichead Arts Centre , this atmospheric outdoor concert opens the festival weekend with an evening of live music under the Boann mural. With food on the night from Graft BruHub it’s the perfect evening’s entertainment.

Featuring live performances from Seán McCluskey, Ortiga, with Sarah O’Brien, Inis Hartigan and Derek Murphy, and Daithi McGahon, who will open the evening with toe-tappers and sing-along classics.

Tickets at droichead.com

The Boyne Midsummer Festival 2026 is brought to you by Droichead Arts Centre, Sound Town, Scotch Hall Shopping Centre, The Coffee Box, and Love Drogheda.





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🎶 KATHERINE PRIDDY comes to Droichead Arts Centre this September ably supported by special guest Darragh O'Dea. Droichea...
31/05/2026

🎶 KATHERINE PRIDDY comes to Droichead Arts Centre this September ably supported by special guest Darragh O'Dea.

Droichead Arts Centre and Night Moves are delighted to welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy for a very special intimate concert in our café/bar on Sunday 20 September at 8pm.

September might feel a long way off, but this promises to be a beautiful night of live music in a very limited-capacity setting, so early booking is strongly recommended.

Priddy has firmly established herself as one of the most exciting voices on the contemporary British music scene, with acclaimed albums including 'The Eternal Rocks Beneath' and 'The Pendulum Swing'.

Her new album, 'These Frightening Machines', released via Cooking Vinyl, marks another bold step forward, exploring resilience, connection, and what it means to keep going when things fall apart.

Known for her haunting vocals and distinctive finger-picking guitar style, Priddy has sold out headline tours, supported world-class artists, collaborated with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, and performed on 'Later… with Jools Holland'.

Irish songwriter Darragh O’Dea returns with his second album, I am Drunk and feel The Earth is Worth Living, released 7 August 2026.

Created with Canadian musician and producer Rob Butterfield, the album was recorded between Galiano Island, BC and Galway, with contributions from Dan Gaucher, Anthony Thistlethwaite, Jack Garton, Kiki Deirdre, Dave Clancy and Nan Vernon.

Drawing on the spirit of Leonard Cohen, John Cale and Wilco, it’s a loose, expressive record full of curious moments of bliss.

Join us this September for an unforgettable evening with two truly remarkable artist in the intimate surroundings of Droichead’s café/bar.

📅 Sunday 20 September
⏰ 8pm
📍 Droichead Arts Centre Café/Bar
🎟️ Limited capacity - early booking advised

Night Moves is an innovative night-time cultural programme led and produced by Droichead Arts Centre, curated by singer-songwriter SJ McArdle, in collaboration with Drogheda’s Night-Time Economy Adviser and supported by the Drogheda Purple Flag group.

Night Moves is an innovative night time cultural programme led and produced by Droichead Arts Centre, curated by singer/songwriter, SJ McArdle, in collaboration with Drogheda’s Night-Time Economy Adviser and supported by the Drogheda Purple Flag group.

Be sure to check out our collaborators Deadly Craic Comedy Club, The Cottage Market Drogheda and Boyne TradFest.

For more info 👉 https://droicheadartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873683922

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✨ CALM BETWEEN PLANES by Alan Leech at The Kiosk Project Art Space ✨Calm Between Planes invites visitors into a moment o...
30/05/2026

✨ CALM BETWEEN PLANES by Alan Leech at The Kiosk Project Art Space ✨

Calm Between Planes invites visitors into a moment of pause — a space for the eye and mind to rest. Inspired by environments such as waiting rooms, where emotions often hover between uncertainty and anticipation, Alan’s work explores calm, tension, depth and perception through colour, light, shape and shadow.

📍 The Kiosk Project Art Space
Narrow West Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 CPF9
📅 Exhibition runs: until Sunday 31 May

For opening times, follow on Instagram.

Supported by Droichead Arts Centre, Creative Ireland and Louth County Council.

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🎶 Be part of a local, diverse creative community, meet new people, make music and have fun while doing it? 🎵 Come along...
30/05/2026

🎶 Be part of a local, diverse creative community, meet new people, make music and have fun while doing it? 🎵

Come along to 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗺 with Drogheda based musician, Peadar Connolly at 2pm, this afternoon, Saturday 30th May at Droichead Arts Centre!

Open to all instruments & experience levels, the project celebrates cultural diversity while encouraging collaboration and curiosity across musical styles. The perfect space to build confidence and play together in a friendly, supportive setting.

🎟 Capacity is limited, so early booking is advised!
https://www.droichead.com/show-detail/?id=873682071

Taking part in 𝘚𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 with Brendan McCreanor? Why not stick around afterwards for twice the fun with 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗺? 🍓

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Start your Bank Holiday right! Night Moves Café finishes out May with something a little bit special this evening and ev...
29/05/2026

Start your Bank Holiday right! Night Moves Café finishes out May with something a little bit special this evening and everyone's invited.

📍 The Coffee Box, George’s Street
📅 Friday 29 May
⏰ 8.30pm – 11pm
🚶‍♂️ Drop in, no booking required

🎶✂️ Give the chancers a chance!
Late-night zinemaking workshop with Quasi Collective & Rita Hynes

Join Rita Hynes (Drogheda Zine Fair) and Quasi Collective for a relaxed session where sound meets page. Create your own zine inspired by live DJ sets from DJ Clur and General Operative - a mix of beats, collage, and DIY creativity.

✂️ Materials provided (bring your own if you like!)
📓 Take home your own zine
💡 No experience needed — just jump in

☕ On the night: coffee, sweet treats, live DJs & a welcoming vibe

🌙 Night Moves is Droichead’s late-night cultural programme, curated by SJ McArdle, in collaboration with Drogheda’s Night-Time Economy Adviser and supported by the Drogheda Purple Flag group championing a more vibrant, inclusive nightlife in Drogheda.

🤝 check out our Sound Town collaborators, Mayne Stage Events and Deadly Craic Comedy 📲 Follow for updates

✨ Make a night of it. Support local. Try something new.

For more info 👉 https://www.droichead.com/show-detail/?id=873685888

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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