Roscommon Arts Centre

27/08/2026

HAM SANDWICHES & DISCIPLINE

Nóra Ní Anluain Fay and NAF Dance

Saturday 10th October | 8PM | €18/16

“A must see” – The Irish Times, Irish Examiner, RTÉ Culture, District Magazine

Witness the passionate drive of the GAA, fused with dance, disco and comedy in Ham Sandwiches and Discipline.

From mammies’ sideline screaming, manic pundits, Tayto eating in Croke Park and teenage club socials, we delve into what makes this sport a national tradition. While injecting this hive of Irishness with campness and humour we glimpse at what growing up in Ireland can be like and what can shape a national identity. Saturated with comedy, intensity and poetic play in motion to encapsulate the beautiful madness of Irish culture.

Tickets: https://roscommonartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173674616

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☎0906625824

21/08/2026

Do you have a love for short films, networking, awards based on audience voting, Q&A from filmmakers and screenwriters? Come along to RIFF and soak up the atmosphere of local and international talent. 23rd and 24th October at the Roscommon Arts Centre

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

As part of our LIVE Network 2026 Programme we are looking for participants to join us once more for YOURS SINCERELY. A well-known writer will correspond by letter with a small group from Roscommon. “Yours Sincerely” will see the writer and participants pen five letters over the course of five weeks from the end of September to the start of November, with the option of meeting up online at the end over a cup of tea.

Our writer this year will be Edel Coffey. Edel is an Irish journalist and broadcaster. She has worked as a presenter and reporter with RTE Radio, editor of the Irish IndependentWeekend Magazine and books editor of the Irish Independent. She is a regular contributor to The Irish Times and RTE Radio One. Her debut novel, Breaking Point, was a No.1 Irish bestseller, was shortlisted for Best Debut and won Best Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards. Her second novel, In Her Place,was also a No.1 Irish bestseller and was shortlisted for the RTÉ Radio 1 Listeners' Choice Award. In Glass Housesis her third novel. Coffey lives in Galway with her husband and children.

To sign up contact [email protected]. Project runs from September 26th-November 5th.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible!

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16/08/2026

Kyle Riley | Little Folk at Lollipops | Saturday 3rd October | 11am

Calling at your rock toddlers, little boppers and ceol kids! Kyle’s back with his wildly popular family concert for young children. ‘Little Folk- On the Road’ is perfectly suited for 2-7yr olds and their adults. It’s a foot stomping, hand clapping, and jumping good time. Featuring his award-winning children’s music, catchy kids tunes and proper sing-along songs, it’s super fun for for the whole family.

The fun doesn’t stop when the show ends, because each child gets a little musical goody bag to user during the show and then take some music home. Kyle’s been writing and performing children’s music for over 10 years. He’s toured Ireland and abroad bringing his entertaining and engaging show to thousands of families.

🎟 €10
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15/08/2026

KÍLA | Fri 2nd Oct | 8pm

Formed at school in Dublin’s late 1980’s, Award-winning band, Kíla, are heralded as one of Ireland’s most innovative and exciting bands. Their unique sound has been ever evolving, rooted in tradition, yet inspired by a myriad of influences and ideas from all around the world.

Often defined as contemporary Irish World music, Kíla fuse the effects of their own melodies and Irish (Gaeilge) lyrics, Irish folk instruments such as whistles, fiddles, Uilleann pipes, bones and bodhrán with djembe, congas, drums, mandolins, brass, and acoustic/electric/ bass guitars. Kíla’s seven members come from the differing musical backgrounds of traditional, classical, and rock.

The result is a fresh blend of freewheeling instrumentals, furious jigs, and primal rhythms that transcend the traditional boundaries of Irish music.

Kíla have worked extensively in TV and film. In 2020 they won the IFTA for Best Original Score for the soundtrack or Arracht (TG4). Their most notable collaborations have been with French composer Bruno Coulais on the soundtracks for Cartoon Saloon’s three Oscar-nominated animated films The Secret of Kells (2010), Song of the Sea (2014), and most recently for Wolfwalkers (2020).

Adults €15 / Children €10

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Kíla

13/08/2026

Language Explorers | Rhythm & Roots Family Workshops

Saturdays from 26th September to 14th November 2026

11AM | Adm Free | Pre-booking Essential

Ages 3-6 and families

Join artist Lilia Iontcheva for a joyful creative workshop where art, music, rhythm and language come together! Children and adults will explore words from their mother tongues through listening, drawing, music and movement. Together we’ll create and play our own junk percussion instruments using recycled materials, discovering rhythms from around the world while celebrating the sounds and words that make us unique. Each session is different but connected to an overall theme. Come to as many workshops as you like!

In partnership with Mother Tongues’, Language Explorers workshops provide a unique creative experience for parents and their children based on storytelling, play, visual arts and music. While the workshops will be guided in English, we encourage families to embrace their home languages. This fosters meaningful connections between parents and children, creating a truly inclusive environment. Meet and connect with other like-minded families and share your language journey!

This workshop series is funded by the Arts Council and the Roscommon Arts Centre.

PLEASE NOTE: Workshops are free of charge, but booking is required as there is limited capacity. When you reserve a child ticket, the accompanying adult is automatically included. If you can’t make the event, please email [email protected] so that some other family can benefit from attending the workshop.

Please remember that children must be under the supervision of an accompanying adult throughout the workshops. Activities have been specifically designed for children aged 3 to 6. However, if you have an older child who wishes to participate, they are more than welcome (please book a place for them too). For children younger than 2.5 years, the activities might be too complex, but they are also welcome to accompany their older siblings. No need to reserve a spot for younger accompanying children.

Book your place: https://roscommonartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173674383

11/08/2026

How to Catch A Star | Branar Theatre Company - SCHOOLS SHOW

Thursday 3rd December | 10am & 12pm | €5

Once there was a boy who was always looking up. He dreamt of having a star as a friend. This is the story of his adventure.

Based on the beloved book by award-winning Irish author Oliver Jeffers, Branar are proud to present How to Catch a Star.

This adaptation combines puppetry by Grace Kiely and Neasa Ní Chuanaigh with stunning puppets by Suse Reibisch. With a magical original score by Colm Mac Con Iomaire and directed by Marc Mac Lochlainn. Branar’s signature storytelling creates a show which reminds us all to follow our dreams. For ages 4+

Bookings to be made via the Box Office or [email protected]

Branar

09/08/2026

Mr. Bergmann of Deadman's Point | Nth Degree Productions

A basement in Sligo town. An embalmer and a mysterious stranger. One of them wants to disappear, while the other is desperate to be remembered forever. Mr. Bergmann of Deadman’s Point is a new play based on the extraordinary true story of the so-called, Peter Bergmann, Ireland’s most famous unidentified man, who spent three days in Sligo town deleting himself, and was later found deceased at Rosses Point, Sligo. It is a mysterious and comic tale which explores legacy, reputation and what it is to live close to death. It is brought to you by the multi-award-winning Nth Degree Productions.

‘★★★★..Unforgettable..Potent..A class act till the end..’ – The Galway Advertiser

Saturday 26th September | 8pm | €20/18

Tickets: Link in bio
Boxoffice: 0906625824
Website: www.roscommonartscentre.ie

08/08/2026

UNDERUCURRENT presents Cultural Dance Celebration | Culture Night 💃🏻🕺🎶🔈

For our third Culture Night event in the Arts Centre on Fri 18th September, we have Undercurrent joining us for an enjoyable dance workshop for everyone!

PASSINHO….HIP HOP….AFRICAN DANCE…. SEAN NOS and more…

A fun workshop and dance share event open to all ages. Come and join us for this intergenerational and intercultural event celebrating the joy of community and culture!

No previous experience needed. All welcome!

THE WORKSHOP:

Fun inclusive meet & greet warm up games, are followed by African, Hip Hop & Passinho dance introductory sessions. For the last part of the workshop, we are lead through some Irish Sean Nos technique followed by a circle dance. The event closes with a Cultural Dance Share open floor for facilitators and participants to share their favourite dance styles and cultural heritage.

MIXING IT UP! Bring a tune for your dance! Participants are welcome to bring a cultural dance style of their own to share at the end of workshop.

www.undercurrentdancefilmtheatre.com

Undercurrent is an integrated performance company based in County Leitrim. Company work uniquely integrates diverse performers celebrating different experiences
of mobility and cultural backgrounds, creating visually dynamic performances for gallery and theatre settings. Drawing from her background in dance and visual art, founder and director Kate Wilson brings a trans-disciplinary approach to company performance, outreach and research, keeping connection, diversity and inclusivity at the heart. Projects are widely supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.

Friday 18th September | 4pm-6:30pm | FREE EVENT

*Pre-booking essential*

Tickets: https://roscommonartscentre.ie/event/undercurrent-presents-cultural-dance-celebration-culture-night-2026/

Box Office: 0906625824
Website: www.roscommonartscentre.ie