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Seashells by Greg Sinclair

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Seashells, an intriguing exhibition by Greg Sinclair, invites viewers on a linguistic voyage through the whimsical world of tongue twisters. At the heart of this captivating display is a short

Admission Free

JUNE FEST: School’s Out For Summer

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

For one night only, the great musical talent from Newbridge’s secondary schools come together to kick off June Fest 2024! Join us for student band performances that cover all genres

€10
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Riff Raff Drama Group Presents Secret Dilemma

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riff Raff Drama Group are back with the premiere of Dave Tiernan’s two act comedy Secret Dilemma. It’s Grace’s wedding day, and everyone is ready...except Grace. Her mother Alice has

€12 – €15
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Riff Raff Drama Group Presents Secret Dilemma

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riff Raff Drama Group are back with the premiere of Dave Tiernan’s two act comedy Secret Dilemma. It’s Grace’s wedding day, and everyone is ready...except Grace. Her mother Alice has

€12 – €15

CAST – an exhibition by Kildare Art Collective

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

What information do you need to cast a shadow? In the absence of sunlight is it time to cast a vote? Can you create a cast using just a long

Admission Free
Recurring

Riff Raff Drama Group Presents Secret Dilemma

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riff Raff Drama Group are back with the premiere of Dave Tiernan’s two act comedy Secret Dilemma. It’s Grace’s wedding day, and everyone is ready...except Grace. Her mother Alice has

€12 – €15

JUNE FEST: Summer Time Session Hosted by Host Frankie Lane

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join musician Frankie Lane as he hosts June Fest’s Summer Sessions, featuring a host of local artists who will entertain you with an evening of music, drama, poetry and song.

€10

Crooked House & Newbridge Women’s Shed – Milis

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Milis means sweet in Gaeilge. This performance was devised by the women of the Newbridge Women's Shed group collaborating with Crooked House over several weeks. They met once a week

Free event, booking necessary

The Classic Beatles – Magical Mystery Tour – RESCHEDULED

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

*This event has been rescheduled due to illness* If you have booked tickets our Box Office team will be in contact.    Following their sell out Number 1s Tour across Ireland in

€25

JUNE FEST: Writing Workshop with Fíona Scarlett

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Women of Words: A Day of Writing Instinct and Inspiration Join renowned author Fíona Scarlett (Boys Don’t Cry) for a two-hour writing workshop. This workshop will focus on the invaluable

€10

JUNE FEST: Women of Words Networking Lunch

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Women of Words for a networking lunch which will provide attendees with an opportunity to connect and exchange ideas. All are welcome; however, space is limited, and advanced booking is

Pay What You Can

JUNE FEST: Miriam Mulcahy in Conversation with Olivia Fitzsimons

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Women of Words: A Day of Writing Instinct and Inspiration This afternoon session will feature a captivating conversation between Newbridge author Miriam Mulcahy, (This is My Sea) and acclaimed author

Pay What You Can
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Fighting Words for Primary School

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to

free, booking essential

PRIDE SCREENING: All of Us Strangers

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Screenwriter Adam lives alone in a near-empty tower block. His secluded life is interrupted by an unexpected reunion with his parents - both of whom died decades earlier. Back at

€5 – €9
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Music & Sensory Play with Catherine Hartnett

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Music and sensory play class for toddlers aged 1 to 3 years and parents in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Toddlers will be given the opportunity to learn through music,

€10

Simple Plaster Casting Workshop with Holly Delaney

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join visual artist Holly Delaney for her casting workshop as part of June Fest. The workshop is especially designed for adults and runs alongside the exhibition ‘Cast’ by Kildare Art

€10
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SCHOOLS: Fall & Float – Mónica Muñoz Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A visual dance performance for audiences aged 4+. With playful energy, impressive acrobatics, comic timing and a joyful soundscape, two dancers create a magical world through the clever manipulation of

€6

Cruinniú na nÓg 2024: Fighting Words

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Fighting Words Kildare are running a FREE creative writing workshop for children aged 8-12 years in celebration of Cruinniú na nÓg. This workshop is open to young writers and artists who

Free

Cruinniú na nÓg 2024: Pstryk!

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Pstryk! is an interactive musical experience designed for children aged 3-10 years. Featuring live music, this vibrant workshop will explore Polish and Irish folklore tunes, creative movement, spontaneous music creation,

free, booking essential

Music Network Presents Linda Fredriksson

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following the release of their debut album Juniper in 2021, Finnish saxophonist Linda Fredriksson quickly established themselves as an important creative force on the national and international jazz scene. Winner

€15 – €18
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Fighting Words for Primary School

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to

free, booking essential

That They May Face the Rising Sun

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ireland, the 1970s. Joe and Kate Ruttledge return from London to live in a small rural community. They quickly become close friends with many of the older men and women

€5 – €9
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NightLight

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

NightLight – a new concert from BabyLovesMusic. BabyLovesMusiccreate unique concerts for babies. NightLight –  inspired by lullabies, sleep, dreams, peace, rest, succour - is an informal concert for babies aged

€10
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NightLight

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

NightLight – a new concert from BabyLovesMusic. BabyLovesMusiccreate unique concerts for babies. NightLight –  inspired by lullabies, sleep, dreams, peace, rest, succour - is an informal concert for babies aged

€10
Recurring

NightLight

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

NightLight – a new concert from BabyLovesMusic. BabyLovesMusiccreate unique concerts for babies. NightLight –  inspired by lullabies, sleep, dreams, peace, rest, succour - is an informal concert for babies aged

€10
Recurring

NightLight

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

NightLight – a new concert from BabyLovesMusic. BabyLovesMusiccreate unique concerts for babies. NightLight –  inspired by lullabies, sleep, dreams, peace, rest, succour - is an informal concert for babies aged

€10
Recurring

Sketchbook Club with Kate Escolin

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Sketchbook Club is a monthly event that encourages fun and playful art-making whilst also building a community of new, old, professional or hobby artists! The goal is to provide a

Pay What You Can

The Pension Plan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Maybe you were away last year or maybe you just couldn’t get a ticket but, cheer up, because, responding to demand, Beezneez are back with John McDwyer’s rip roaring comedy

€18 – €20

FAMILY CINEMA: Migration

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

From the creators of Despicable Me comes an adventure-filled new comedy about overcoming your fears and opening yourself up to the world and its opportunities, filled with Illumination's signature subversive

€4

Eleanor McEvoy

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eleanor McEvoy is set to captivate audiences worldwide in 2024 with an exhilarating tour which will come to Riverbank. As anticipation builds for her tour,

€20 – €22
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Fighting Words for Primary School

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge is the Kildare Partner of Fighting Words. We present creative writing workshops for primary and secondary schools. Fighting Words workshops are always free of charge to

free, booking essential

Perfect Days

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Middle-aged Hirayama (a fantastic Kôji Yakusho) leads a modest existence, balancing his work as a Tokyo public toilet caretaker with his love of music, reading and photography. But when a

€5 – €9

Ye Vagabonds

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following a sold out show in October 2022, Ye Vagabonds return to Riverbank! Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow. After

€28
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Griese Youth Theatre Double Bill

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Griese Youth Theatre kickstart their celebration of 25 years of youth arts in Ballitore with two nights of performances on Riverbank’s stage. On Friday night 5th Class members present A

€8 – €12

Simple Plaster Casting Workshop with Holly Delaney

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join visual artist Holly Delaney for her casting workshop as part of June Fest. The workshop is especially designed for families and will be fun and interactive for all ages!

€10

Cast Exhibition Tour for the Visually Impaired

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join us for an audibly delightful tour that will guide you through Kildare Art Collective’s exhibition ‘Cast’, which will take place in our McKenna Gallery. Facilitated by Michelle McBride, whose

Free
Recurring

Griese Youth Theatre Double Bill

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Griese Youth Theatre kickstart their celebration of 25 years of youth arts in Ballitore with two nights of performances on Riverbank’s stage. On Friday night 5th Class members present A

€8 – €12

Creative Summer Camp with Kate and Marta

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Looking for fun and engaging creative activities for your kids this summer? We have just the solution! Join Kildare artists Kate Escolin and Marta Ivanowska for their Creative Summer Camp!

€130

Creative Writing for Young Authors with Emma-Jane Leeson

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join in an exploration of imagination in the creative writing summer camp for young writers aged 7-13 years with author Emma-Jane Leeson. A fun, engaging and supportive environment to imagine

€130

Near Faraway Places

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Brianna Hurley and Thomas Barron Curated by Dominic Thorpe Near Faraway Places is a two person exhibition which brings together the work of artists Brianna Hurley and Thomas Barron to

Admission Free

BrickFlicks Stop Motion Animation Summer Camp 2024

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

At the BrickFlicks Stop Motion Animation Camp, learn all the basics of how to animate in stop motion using your favourite LEGO character. Shoot spells, fight superheroes, blast rockets or fall

€130

Drawing and Painting Workshop with Brianna Hurley

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Artist Brianna Hurley will lead a drawing and painting session, focused on themes of 'place'. This is open to all, from beginners upwards. The workshop coincides with the exhibition Near

€10

SPECIAL SCREENING: The Water Boys

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Jim and Gary have served as the water boys for their local hurling team, Carrickshock Kilkenny, for over 40 years. Both men have cerebral palsy, however they do not allow

free, booking essential