Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info
The programme for Dublin’s Culture Night 2025 has been unveiled with over 300 events planned across the capital.
This year’s event marks the 20th annual edition of the nighttime celebration of culture in the city. It will take place on Friday, September 19th.
Museums, galleries, artist studios, churches, theatres, and public spaces across the capital will open their doors with a variety of activities, including concerts, tours, exhibitions, workshops, and much more. The 20th Anniversary programme was unveiled today by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr. Ray McAdam, alongside Culture Night ambassadors, musician Farah Elle, dancer Favour Odusola and the original Culture Night founder Gráinne Millar.
The iconic Wood Quay Amphitheatre will be a hive of activity, opening with a celebration of multilingualism from musician Farah Elle, followed by a host of evening performances including comedian Sharon Mannion, musical theatre artists, Jessica Hayes, Zach O’Brien, the Dublin-based Mongolian ethnic group, Khuur Band and the Ballinteer Male Voice Choir. A highlight concert at the Amphitheatre will feature funk rockers GrooveLine who are currently on their “Let it Rip” tour of Ireland and the UK.
Meeting House Square will be stacked with live events from early afternoon until late, including the pop-alt sister duo Zeztra, as well as performances from Calum Agnew, Lisa Murray, and Earthmover — musicians who are all part of the growth of the Irish language in popular music. There will be family fun Set Dancing led by Louise O’Connor, while dancer Favour Odusola will perform an extraordinary spectacle fusing Nigerian and Irish culture.
A nod to Daniel O’Connell’s 250th anniversary, for the first time this Culture Night, Dublin’s O’Connell Street will be activated with several events, including a “tea dance” planned for beneath Clery’s Clock, accompanied by a full swing band. An early evening event, ‘Talking Statues,’ will bring some of the street’s iconic statues to life with period actors and the Savoy Cinema will host an interactive history tour.
Other new sites to be used for outdoor events include Wolfe Tone Square, which will host family entertainment early in the evening, and Diamond Park, which will play host to open-air family cinema screenings. A unique project to be launched this Culture Night is “After Light: These Dark Citizens” by artist Peter Power.
The project is described as “a geo-located immersive artwork” that unfolds along a walk across Dublin City, featuring moments of music, storytelling, audio, installation, and poetry. Meanwhile, The Lab on Foley Street will present The Poetry’s Dead Live Podcast show, presented by Ryan Duggins and Leon Dunne, as well as an evening of theatre by the Shifting Stages theatre collective.
In the early evening an event called Peru Fusion will take over Central Plaza, featuring performances and workshops of Peruvian traditional dance styles. Later in the night, the City Sounds event will transform the Plaza into an open-air disco dance floor, while Echo Exchange will curate Capel Street with an eclectic mix of up-and-coming techno DJs. Nocturnal Beats, the late-night music trail supported by Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Advisor, will return this year with numerous Dublin nightclubs offering free entry on the night.
Speaking at the programme launch, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, invited audiences to join the celebrations: “Join us on September 19th for the art party of the year as Culture Night celebrates its 20th year in the capital.
“Culture Night offers a chance for people to explore the city’s hidden gems, unleash your creativity and become a tourist in your own town. It’s wonderful to see that O’Connell Street will be activated with events for the first time, in the year of O’Connell’s 250th anniversary, a fitting tribute to our most famous former Lord Mayor”.
Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice .
For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage .
