Embark on an odyssey of love, loss and wonder as four incredibly talented and creative folk musicians shape songs from ages past into something fresh, dynamic – and irresistible. When it comes to moulding traditional sounds into contemporary songs, few match the inventiveness and heart-rending emotion of Orkney-born singer Kris Drever. Freewheeling guitarist with award-winning avant-folk

Jack L celbrates the launch of his new album, Magic Days, with a welcome return to Newbridge. Jack promises to deliver a spectacular event with some great new characters to introduce you to, including The King Of Soho and many more intriguing creations from his vivid imagination! 2016 was a busy year for Jack, having

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with your loved one in the company of some of Ireland’s finest musicians. My Funny Valentine, Niall O’Sullivan Live is a celebration of the world’s most loved songs and melodies. Hear beautiful arrangements of jazz favourites, classical masterpieces, pop ballads alongside songs from stage and screen. From the concert halls of Europe to

The Henry Girls are three sisters from Co.Donegal. Their music is infused with the rich cultural heritage of their native Donegal but with a transatlantic flavour. The Henry Girls are renowned for their captivating, heartwarming and often moving live performances. They have toured and collaborated on various other music projects, most notably Mary Black, Imelda

Following the release of his album ‘By The Rule’ in 2014, Mick took a short break and began writing again in 2015. Basing himself between the counties of Cork & Clare, Mick was moved & motivated by current events around the world, specifically one tragic event in April 2015 that inspired the title track His

Four of Ireland’s finest violinists come together for the very first time in what promises to be a wonderful night of music. Mia Cooper is a highly-regarded chamber musician who has graced the stage with the Barbican Trio, Gould Trio, Brodsky Quartet, and Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Katherine Hunka has collaborated with

With his unique genre-bending blend of bluegrass, jazz, folk and classical styles, Grammy-nominated fiddler Darol Anger is a master of the unexpected, darting from Swedish polkas to Brazilian choro before segueing seamlessly into a soul classic. For this journey into uncharted musical waters, he is aided and abetted by a trio of nimble-fingered pioneers. Long-time

Heidi Talbot, born in Kill, became a folk star in the USA as a member of the Irish American band Cherish the Ladies, and now lives in Scotland, where she is married to the celebrated fiddler and multi-instrumentalist John McCusker. With a background like that, it's hardly surprising she should develop a style that switches

The Past Times Community Choir is an intergenerational choir that supports people living with dementia, their families, carers and communities. Homed in McAuley Place the choir meets weekly to develop their repertoire, singing skills and harmonies.  So whether you like The Beatles or Brendan Boyer - Doris Day or Danny Boy, there will be something

Wallis Bird brings her fifth studio album, Home, on tour with a very special night at Riverbank Arts Centre. Home is such a celebration of the love Bird now enjoys with her muse and partner that she not only refers to it as a “thank you letter” but its cover also features the two of

Sean released his 10th solo album "New Day Dawning' in November '16 with the single 'One More Hour' getting much attention and radio airplay. Sean is coming to the end of his very successful Irish tour promoting the new album to large crowds across the country. Sean had many TV appearances on RTE , UTV

Acclaimed Tenor Ross Scanlon and Pianist David O'Shea bring to the Riverbank Arts Centre their sell out tribute show The John McCormack Songbook, honouring the great Irish singer and performer featuring classics such as 'I Hear you Calling Me', 'Macushla', 'Angels Guard Thee' and many more audience favourites.   "...Ross Scanlon is the most promising Irish tenor

Hally, an experimental indie singer-songwriter from Co. Kildare, returned to the music business after a 10 year hiatus from live performance, with an exciting and ambitious project called “Peeling Onions” consisting of 52 songs and music videos that he is releasing weekly throughout the year via Facebook. Hally’s second Album of these series, “Peeling Onions”

Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by over thirty years of singing and playing all over the world, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure - an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music

Freddie White has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. Whether interpreting songs by his favorite writers, such as Randy Newman, Tom Waits, John Hiatt and Guy Clark, or performing his own classy compositions, Freddie’s live performances are nothing short of legendary. Freddie has been part of the fabric of the live music

The Fureys make a welcome return to Riverbank Arts Centre, having played the venue to sold out crowds previously. The band was formed in 1978 literally by accident. George, Paul and Davey were playing in Denmark with their own band called the Buskers and Eddie and Finbar, while touring in Germany were involved in a

Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. A self-taught musician, composer and song writer, Chris is a lifelong autodidact whose independent streak shines through everything he does. Always direct and

The Illegals are back touring with a new line up of songs to celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic rock albums –  Rumours and Hotel California. Fronted by former Eurovision winner (and now Irish Celebrity Masterchef champion!) Niamh Kavanagh, The Illegals will be ‘cooking up a storm’ at Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge in an

Seamus Heaney described his friend, the poet Michael Longley, as: 'a keeper of the artistic estate, a custodian of griefs and wonders'. On this very special tour, Duke Special will be performing songs and music based on the poetry of this influential and renowned Belfast writer.  Longley's poems are full of gentleness, honesty, mischief and

Paul Noonan, lead vocalist of Bell X1,  makes a welcome return to Riverbank Arts Centre for a special night. Nonnan will be performing plenty of new solo material as well as songs from the Bell X1 and Printer Clips catalogue. He has collobrated with some of the top female artists on Printer Clips including Gemma

The award-winning French string quartet bring their effortlessly sophisticated artistry to bear on an eclectic programme. From the romantic despair of Bartók to the triumph of the romantic hero Beethoven, discover these masterpieces of the human spirit! Beyond the lyricism, the technical brilliance, and the obvious joy in playing together, what strikes audiences most about

Vladimir & Anton are back to wow audiences with more of their flamboyance, charm, wit and virtuosic skill. Join them on this sentimental journey as the duelling brothers premiere brand new arrangements of well-known songs that we’ve all grown up with. Vladimir and Anton are Slovakian sibling musicians with a shared rare gift – mastery

Celebrate this holiday season in the company of Ireland’s foremost trumpeter Niall O’Sullivan. Guest vocalists Shóna and Simon Morgan will join Niall and his fellow musicians to perform an evening of Christmas favourites alongside timeless classics taken from his three #1 selling records. Hear winter delights such as Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, White

Luka Bloom has been described as an Irish folk Legend. The Newbridge Troubadour, one time Barry Moore, has been recording and touring ,worldwide, for over forty years now. A still fresh faced, Luka Bloom relishes the process of making music with his exquisitely produced and arranged , thought provoking acoustic songs, sung with heart and

A firm favourite on our Christmas schedule, Emmerdale star Liam O’Brien returns with his original show “Crooning at Christmas” – a tribute to yuletide swing. Now in its 13th year, this nationwide tour is packed full of seasonal hits like White Christmas, Let it Snow, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and many more. The

For fans of Highly Strung, there’s only one place to be on this solstice evening. The ladies are delighted to return to the Riverbank for their annual Christmas show of classics old and new with a twist. The four friends’ diverse musical backgrounds generates an original, warm sound which for many heralds the start of

Sharon Shannon makes a welcome return to Riverbank Arts Centre having wowed audiences with her nimble accordion playing skills previously. Shannon has recorded and toured with a who's who of the Irish and Global Music Industry including Bono, Adam Clayton, Sinead O’Connor, Jackson Browne, The RTE Concert Orchestra, The Chieftains, The Waterboys, Willie Nelson, Nigel Kennedy,

The No. 1 Johnny Cash Tribute right across America “The Man In Black” returns to Ireland for a short tour. After a completely sold out trip in Feb 2017, FANS CLAMOURED FOR A RETURN VISIT. So here he comes again. The greatest Johnny Cash Tribute Show in the World returns this February for a Nationwide

The North Kildare based Route 66 Big Band are delighted to visit the Riverbank Arts Centre for the first time. Their Live in Concert Show has been an outstanding success over the past two years in theatres in Dublin, Offaly and Laois. Their programme takes the audience on a musical trip from the big band

Join Niamh Kavanagh as she celebrates the 25th anniversary of her Eurovision win with a retrospective of special songs from the course of her extensive career. Expect familiar favourites interpreted in Niamh's inimitable fashion, and accompanied by guitarist Paul Megahy. An intimate evening of gorgeous sounds awaits, with a sprinkle of chat and craic for

Two of Ireland’s best ever rock/blues musicians have collaborated to record an album together in January 2018 and tour many of Ireland’s best known venues this spring and summer. Don Baker is known as a prolific singer/songwriter/musician for over 50 years and Rob Strong, from Derry, on bass guitar and lead vocals, is another of

Rejoice in the energetic polkas and slides of West Kerry and waltzes, marches and reels from Scotland, as four folk musicians at the top of their game come together for the very first time. Chanteuse Heidi Talbot has garnered rave reviews for her live performances, both with Cherish the Ladies and as featured soloist with

It was inevitable that two stalwarts of the Irish music scene, whose careers have intertwined many times over the last 45 years would sooner or later emerge in the guise of a musical duo. The combination of songwriter Mick Hanly and multi-instrumentalist and composer Donal Lunny is a marriage made in musical heaven. Both have

Declan O’Rourke is a highly successful Irish artist, acclaimed by his peers, and having achieved many plaudits with his five albums released to date. Declan’s soulful music, rooted in folk and trad, has attracted the praise of countless industry giants, including John Prine, and Paul Weller, among others. The Dubliner’s legend John Sheahan, declared recently

This is a deeply moving, engaging and remarkable story of a lesser-known, Irish hero John Boyle O’Reilly (1844-1890); in both spoken word and song mapping his life and work. Pickled (in places) with Tyrrell’s own observations on our own times and condition, leaving no doubt as to the passion, respect and high esteem in which