What's On in Ireland: May 2026 Theatre, Music & Performance Guide
Last updated: 5 May 2026
Your guide to the live theatre, music, dance, comedy and immersive shows listed on TakeYourSeats.ie this May 2026 — from Galway Theatre Festival's bold new productions in Galway, to Dublin premieres at the O'Reilly Theatre, Viking Theatre, Glass Mask Theatre and The New Theatre, plus a Recomposed Vivaldi double-bill in Kilkenny.
Tuesday 5 May 2026
Fishamble: Impulse to Production
12:00 · O'Donoghue Centre, Galway · Fishamble: The New Play Company
A practical workshop with Gavin Kostick on bringing a new theatrical idea from concept to fully staged production.
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GAN ULLMHÚ • OFF THE CUFF
14:00 · O'Donoghue Centre, Galway · Neasa Ní Chuanaigh
A lively bilingual improv and physical theatre workshop building confidence and creativity through Irish.
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Is This Bathroom Haunted?
17:00 · Bank of Ireland Theatre, Galway · Rena Bryson
A spirited horror dramedy in which lonely Doireann finds a bathroom of ghosts in one of Ireland's oldest nightclubs.
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All My Friends Are Bots
18:30 · O'Donoghue Centre, Galway · Emily White
A darkly comic, oddly romantic exploration of what connection means when you fall for an AI that can't love you back.
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Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche, performed by Neill Fleming
A five-star Irish folk horror about an isolated island commune where some places were never meant to be lived in.
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Connemarvellous
20:30 · Town Hall Theatre Studio, Galway · Blathnaid Daly · SOLD OUT
A fast-moving bilingual comedy about a teenager's first reluctant trip to the Gaeltacht.
Wednesday 6 May 2026
Arts Marketing with Noel Minogue
12:00 · O'Donoghue Centre, Galway · Noel Minogue
Practical tools, tips and online tactics for artists looking to elevate marketing within their own practice.
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MyWaste.ie: Sustainability in Theatre
14:00 · O'Donoghue Centre, Galway · Mike O'Halloran
An introduction to the Theatre Green Book and the roadmap to creating productions sustainably from Basic to Net Zero.
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All My Friends Are Bots
18:30 · O'Donoghue Centre, Galway · Emily White
A darkly comic, oddly romantic exploration of what connection means in our automated world.
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Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche
Award-winning Irish folk horror — atmosphere, imagination and a one-man masterclass from Neill Fleming.
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SHEEP!
20:30 · Mick Lally Theatre, Galway · Jenni Nikinmaa
A weird, wonderful and resilient autobiographical monologue told through the extended metaphor of a flock.
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Thursday 7 May 2026
GMT Jazz Club
19:00 · Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin · Glass Mask Theatre · SOLD OUT
A decadent night of live jazz with full food and drink service in an elegant boutique theatre setting.
Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche
The critically acclaimed Irish folk horror returns to Clontarf after sell-out runs in LA and Bewley's Café Theatre.
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Spirit Box
21:00 · Blue Note, Galway · Spiritbox Productions · SOLD OUT
An immersive seanchaí-rooted storytelling circle where memory breathes and the dead are summoned through spoken word.
Friday 8 May 2026
Agus Anois An Aimsir [And Now For The Weather]
18:00 · Bank of Ireland Theatre, Galway · Ciaróg Productions
A multidisciplinary play of puppetry, movement and poetry exploring loneliness across three generations during Ireland's climate crisis.
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The Belvedere Musical Evening 2026
19:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · Belvedere College
The annual celebration of musical talent across all of Belvedere's groups, instruments and genres.
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The Heart Ward
20:00 · O'Donoghue Centre, Galway · Chekov Training and Performance Ireland
A poetic, deeply personal piece by Max Hafler on hospitalisation, childhood hurts, and the rhythm of war that is illness.
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HouseWork — BLAS
20:00 · Mick Lally Theatre, Galway · Áine Ní Laoghaire
An electrifying DJ-set-structured performance remixing the overlooked histories of Ireland's pioneering female DJs and pirate radio.
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Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche
"Brilliance incarnate" — a gripping Irish folk horror that has earned five-star reviews on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Don't Tell Dad About Diana
20:30 · Town Hall Theatre Studio, Galway · Hannah Power and Conor Murray · SOLD OUT
Dublin 1997: two friends prepare for Alternative Miss Ireland with a Princess Diana drag act under their nationalist families' noses.
Saturday 9 May 2026
The Heart Ward
14:00 · O'Donoghue Centre, Galway · Chekov Training and Performance Ireland
Max Hafler's poetic study of illness, advocacy and the disempowered child who still lives inside the man.
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ROOM(S)
15:00 · De Burgos, Galway · Emer Lyons · SOLD OUT
A lyrical, time-bending exploration of split selves, queerness and the rooms we build between Australia and Ireland.
ROOM(S)
17:30 · De Burgos, Galway · Emer Lyons · SOLD OUT
A second sitting of Emer Lyons' tender, complicated meditation on identity and desire across continents and decades.
Agus Anois An Aimsir [And Now For The Weather]
18:00 · Bank of Ireland Theatre, Galway · Ciaróg Productions
Three generations connected only by their radio, in a devised performance about Ireland's epidemic of loneliness.
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The Heart Ward
20:00 · O'Donoghue Centre, Galway · Chekov Training and Performance Ireland
A second performance of Max Hafler's piece on hospitals, healing and how curing the old man cures the child.
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HouseWork — BLAS
20:00 · Mick Lally Theatre, Galway · Áine Ní Laoghaire
A radical, joyful celebration of Irish club culture and late-night resistance, structured as a live DJ set.
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Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche · SOLD OUT
Stewart Roche's sold-out folk horror, a "triumph of atmosphere and imagination" performed by Neill Fleming.
Cultúr Riot FIGHT NIGHT
23:00 · Electric Night Club, Galway · Cultúr Riot
The boldest queer club night yet — MMA intensity meets WWE theatrics, comedy, lip-syncs and DJ face-offs.
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Sunday 10 May 2026
Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
17:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · RED EVENTS & Distribution / Mystery Ensemble
Max Richter's minimalist post-modern reimagining of Vivaldi's iconic cycle, performed live by Mystery Ensemble.
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Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
19:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · RED EVENTS & Distribution / Mystery Ensemble
A second performance of Richter's chart-topping Four Seasons — a unique evening of contemporary classical music.
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Monday 11 May 2026
Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche
"Some places are never meant to be lived in" — Roche's award-winning Irish folk horror continues its Clontarf run.
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Tuesday 12 May 2026
Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche
A 60-minute folk horror that lures Spooner — and the audience — into a community where nature has its own will.
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Wednesday 13 May 2026
Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche
Five-star Irish folk horror — strong language, strange noises, and a performance described as "alarmingly good."
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Thursday 14 May 2026
Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche
Stewart Roche's BBC-radio-acclaimed folk horror in its sustained Viking Theatre run.
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Friday 15 May 2026
Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche
"A gripping Irish folk horror" — Mail on Sunday, Sunday Independent and the Arts Review all agree.
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Saturday 16 May 2026
EMBODY
19:30 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · Bevel & Embody
26 dancers, directed by Angela Didek, celebrate the multidimensional feminine spirit through bold heels-dance artistry.
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Shard
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Stewart Roche
The closing weekend of Roche's much-praised Irish folk horror at the Viking.
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Sunday 17 May 2026
How Far I'll Go: The Story of Moana
13:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · Curtain Call Stage School
A magical end-of-term musical journey with Moana and Maui to restore the heart of Te Fiti.
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How Far I'll Go: The Story of Moana
18:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · Curtain Call Stage School
Evening performance of Curtain Call's 90-minute Moana adventure — a perfect family musical outing.
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Monday 18 May 2026
Come From Away
19:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · The Drama House Ireland
The extraordinary true story of 9/11's stranded passengers and the Newfoundland town that opened its arms — performed by Drama House's Senior Musical Theatre class.
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Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions · SOLD OUT
Elizabeth Moynihan's sharp, witty comedy-drama on two sisters reuniting after their mother's death — back by demand.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Come From Away
19:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · The Drama House Ireland
An uplifting, music-driven story of community in crisis from Drama House's senior ensemble.
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The Argument of Us
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin
After ten years and seven weeks of silence, Rhys returns for one night of absolute truth — and the unthinkable.
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Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
"Sharp and sophisticated" sister-comedy returns by popular demand — with consummate skill, per the Reviews Hub.
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Wednesday 20 May 2026
Come From Away
19:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · The Drama House Ireland
Final night of Drama House's heart-led ensemble production of the hit Newfoundland musical.
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The Argument of Us
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin
A scientific experiment in absolute truth between a couple over a night of drinking — fresh start or clean break.
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Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
Rachel Dowling and Sorcha Furlong as two sisters bickering over wine, the will and a lifetime of fallout.
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Thursday 21 May 2026
GMT Jazz Club
19:00 · Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin · Glass Mask Theatre
A New York 1970s-style boutique evening of live jazz with full food and drink service from 6pm.
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Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble
19:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · RED EVENTS & Distribution
An immersive concert of Joe Hisaishi's beloved scores from Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Totoro and more.
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The Argument of Us
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin
Hidden resentments and heartfelt longings in a midnight pact — what couples risk when they finally tell the truth.
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Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
Elizabeth Moynihan's eternally-sharp sister-comedy at the Viking's intimate Sheds venue.
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Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble (late show)
21:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · RED EVENTS & Distribution
A second sitting of the Miyazaki-meets-orchestra concert — magical creatures, brave heroines and Japanese folklore in song.
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Friday 22 May 2026
The Argument of Us
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin
A relationship dissected through a one-night truth experiment — funny, raw and unsparing.
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Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
Acerbic wit, deep affection, and the searching need for sisterly support before it is too late.
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Saturday 23 May 2026
Isabelle Ashe Dance Showcase 2026 (matinee)
14:00 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · Isabelle Ashe Dance
The annual showcase of Isabelle Ashe Dance students — a packed afternoon of choreography and craft.
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Isabelle Ashe Dance Showcase 2026 (evening)
18:45 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · Isabelle Ashe Dance
The full-length evening edition of Isabelle Ashe Dance's much-anticipated annual production.
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The Argument of Us
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin
A two-hander on truth, love and the cost of saying everything you should have said years ago.
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Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
"It is as witty as it is full of acuity" — Sunday Independent, on Moynihan's signature comedy of sisters.
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Monday 25 May 2026
Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
Bridget and Frances meet for the first time after their mother's death — wine, will and the fallout of being left behind.
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Tuesday 26 May 2026
Sponsorship Training with Tom Lawlor (Workshop 1 of 2)
14:00 · Online Event · Tom Lawlor, supported by Business to Arts
The first of two live online workshops on approaching sponsorship confidently and securing arts income.
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The Kerryman
19:00 · Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin · Glass Mask Theatre
Eva O'Connor's rollercoaster romance between an artist and a Kerry-bound finance graduate, directed by Rex Ryan.
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The Argument of Us
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin
A relationship in collapse — and the experiment that may save or end it for good.
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Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
A riveting comedy-drama about loves lost, loves examined and the put-downs only sisters can deliver.
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Wednesday 27 May 2026
The Kerryman
19:00 · Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin · Glass Mask Theatre
Two clashing hearts, one Kerry farm — and the choices that turn an entire world upside down.
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The Good Luck Club
19:00 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
ANU Productions' immersive new work inside the National Archives — Ireland built on a ticket and a prayer.
The Argument of Us
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin
A blistering one-night truth experiment between two people who once promised forever.
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Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
Rachel Dowling and Sorcha Furlong reprise their roles in a returning audience favourite.
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Thursday 28 May 2026
Sponsorship Training with Tom Lawlor (Workshop 2 of 2)
14:00 · Online Event · Tom Lawlor, supported by Business to Arts
The second live workshop builds on Tuesday's session — booking covers both dates.
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The Kerryman
19:00 · Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin · Glass Mask Theatre · SOLD OUT
A sold-out night of Eva O'Connor's witty, heart-led romance between Cait and Eoin.
The Good Luck Club (early)
19:00 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
A blistering immersive excavation of 1920s and 1930s Ireland and the Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes.
The Argument of Us
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin
A two-hander about the things we have to say to keep — or kill — what we love.
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Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
"Moynihan has her finger on the zeitgeist" — Sunday Independent.
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The Good Luck Club (late)
20:30 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
A late-evening sitting of ANU's immersive Sweepstakes-set work.
Friday 29 May 2026
The Kerryman
19:00 · Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin · Glass Mask Theatre
"We don't get to choose who we fall for" — Eva O'Connor's compelling debut romance, directed by Rex Ryan.
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The Good Luck Club (early)
19:00 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
ANU's living excavation of hope, heartbreak and last chances inside the gilded machinery of the Sweepstakes.
The Argument of Us
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin
A scientific experiment in absolute truth — and the secrets that should perhaps stay buried.
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Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
A play about being left behind, being seen, and being forgiven — by the people you love most.
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The Good Luck Club (late)
20:30 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
The late sitting of ANU's award-winning team's blistering new immersive work.
Saturday 30 May 2026
The Argument of Us (matinee)
14:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin
Closing matinee of the production's powerful Dublin run.
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Zeropunkt Live at ThinkPunk (early)
15:00 · ThinkPunk Studios, Dublin 8 · ThinkPunk Studios
A 100% spontaneously-composed afternoon of dark, freeform neopsychedelic improvisation by the genre-defying quartet.
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The Good Luck Club (afternoon)
16:00 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
ANU's daytime sitting of the immersive National Archives work.
The Good Luck Club (early evening)
18:00 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
A second daylight sitting inside the private spaces of the National Archives.
Zeropunkt Live at ThinkPunk (evening)
18:00 · ThinkPunk Studios, Dublin 8 · ThinkPunk Studios
A second, entirely-different improvised set from "the most enigmatic and uncompromising trio on the free Irish scene" (Irish Times).
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The Kerryman
19:00 · Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin · Glass Mask Theatre
Final night of the run — Eva O'Connor's clashing hearts and Kerry farm under Rex Ryan's direction.
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Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons (Kilkenny)
19:00 · St Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny · Red Events & Distribution / Mystery Ensemble
Max Richter's beloved minimalist Vivaldi, performed by Mystery Ensemble in the cosy intimacy of St Canice's.
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The Good Luck Club (evening)
20:00 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
The Saturday-night sitting of ANU's living archive of women, longing and last chances.
Happiness Then
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Bewley's Café Theatre & Moll Productions
The closing night of Moll Productions' returning hit — Rachel Dowling and Sorcha Furlong as the sisters.
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The Music of The Lord of The Rings: A Tribute to Howard Shore
21:00 · St Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny · Red Events & Distribution / Mystery Ensemble
Howard Shore's three-time Oscar-winning soundtrack to Peter Jackson's epic, performed by candle-lit Mystery Ensemble.
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Sunday 31 May 2026
The Good Luck Club (afternoon)
16:00 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
The Good Luck Club (early evening)
18:00 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
The Good Luck Club (evening)
20:00 · The National Archives of Ireland, Dublin · ANU Productions · SOLD OUT
The final May sitting of ANU Productions' celebrated new immersive work, with continuing dates into June.
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Looking for a specific genre? May 2026 highlights include the Galway Theatre Festival new works (Bank of Ireland Theatre, Mick Lally Theatre, O'Donoghue Centre, Town Hall Studio, Blue Note, De Burgos and Electric Night Club), Dublin theatre runs at the Viking, Glass Mask and The New Theatre, classical concerts in Dublin and Kilkenny, family musicals at the O'Reilly, and improvised psych at ThinkPunk Studios.
