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I Am the Wind

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This poem can… Open magical doorways Pick a lock to your heart Steal away on stormy seas Make a dragon weep. E. R. Murray Poetry can open magical doorways. Doorways

Free

What’s The Occasion – an exhibition by Kym Tracey

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

What’s The Occasion? is an engaging solo exhibition by Kildare artist Kym Tracey. This exhibition showcases a collection of original paintings, drawings and sculptures, inspired by celebrations, occasions and key

Free
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Yoga and Poems with Paul Donnelly & Siân Quill

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join the Aquatic Yogi (Paul Donnelly) for an engaging and playful yoga session designed to build strength, self-awareness, and confidence. This guided flow will not only awaken the body and

€10

The Ennio Morricone Experience

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Ennio Morricone Experience is a tribute to the late maestro of film music who wrote over 400 film compositions in his lifetime, including the scores for audience favourites A

€26.50

Ballad of a Bandit

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Miquel Barceló and Branar Inspired by the legendary Irish figure Capt. George McNamara of Cong who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, acclaimed musician Matthew Berrill takes

€10 – €36
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SCHOOLS: Ballad of a Bandit

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Miquel Barceló and Branar Ballad of a Bandit is an adventure story with a difference. Acclaimed musician Matthew Berrill takes to the stage in this new show which conjures up

€6
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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

In Flames

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Mariam's precarious existence is ripped apart when her father passes. Living in a deep-rooted and toxic patriarchy, Mariam and her mother must find the strength to survive the malevolent forces that threaten

€5 – €9

Ballad of a Bandit – In School Event

Off-site event Kildare, Ireland

Miquel Barceló and Branar A cleaner enters the classroom to empty the bin, distracted by something he sees, there ensues a rollicking story of a highway man, a Robin Hood-like

€50

Cathy Jordan & The Crankie Island Song Project

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Introducing The Crankie Island Song Project: an artistic archive of stories and songs from Ireland's rich musical tradition. Celebrated singer Cathy Jordan, of traditional powerhouse Dervish, brings these tales to

€15 – €18

WhistleBlast’s Petrushka and More!

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka Arranged by Conor Linehan George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Arranged by Kenneth Edge Nationwide multimedia performance of a fantastic and famous symphonic classic plus other great repertoire

€1

David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be

€23

Mixed Media Workshop with Kym Tracey

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This mixed-media workshop will explore collage, print and textile techniques. Expanding on the artists love for nostalgic imagery the attendees will be required to bring in photocopies of their favourite

€10

Callings

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

“There’s queers in every county, homosexuals in the every hamlet, gays in every gable. And tonight you’ll be talking to some of them.” As the 70’s rage on, the telephone

€18 – €20

Kildare Young Filmmakers 1-Day Filmmaking Blitz Workshop

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Are you interested in learning to make your own short films? Join the Kildare Young Filmmakers (KYF) 1-day filmmaking workshop in Riverbank Arts Centre and work with other young people

Free

Freddie White

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Freddie White is a masterful guitar player, singer-songwriter and interpreter of songs who has captivated audiences in Ireland and beyond with his emotive performances. With a career spanning five decades,

€25

Kildare Young Filmmakers 10-Year Anniversary Screenings

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join us for a very special 10-year anniversary event of screenings and talks to showcase and celebrate the impact of Kildare Young Filmmakers (KYF) on the ecology of film in

Free

Halloween Art Camp with Marta Golubowska

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

We invite all the art-hungry monsters to play in our Halloween Art Camp. You will have a chance get creative inspired by the stories and all the spookiness of the

€110

Griese Youth Theatre – On the Big Screen Celebrating 25 Years

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A celebration of youth arts in Ballitore with conversation and video footage from the past 25 years., including GYTs digital archive and more!   Founded by Leish Burke, Griese Youth

Free

Enya Martin – Is It Just Me? – POSTPONED

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

*POSTPONED* Due to circumstances beyond our control this event has been postponed until Friday 11 April. Tickets on sale here! If you have booked tickets for this event our Box

€25

A Greyhound of a Girl

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Based on a novel by Roddy Doyle, eleven-year-old Mary has an insatiable passion for cooking, and dreams of become a great chef.  Her grandmother Emer, with whom she has a

€4

Bruised Orange – John Prine Tribute Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Bruised Orange is Irelands premier John Prine tribute band. Boasting some of Irelands most experienced musicians, the 5-piece band is made up of Michael ‘Mike Mack’ McGarry (rhythm guitar &

€25
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Fighting Words for Secondary 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

Kinds of Kindness

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Yorgos Lanthimos (Poor Things) directs a triptych of surreal dark comedies. A man’s life falls apart after he pushes back on an order from his domineering boss. Another man takes

€5 – €9

Fishamble’s OUTRAGE by Deirdre Kinahan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

‘War makes heroes and demons doesn’t it, so how could war in Ireland be any different?’ Told through the prism of two sisters OUTRAGE is a play that explores the

€18 – €20

Dwelling by Caoimhe McGuckin

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The house is more than bricks and mortar. It is ‘our first universe.’ ‘Dwelling’ exhibition explores the art of worldmaking; a process that nurtures agency, belonging and selfhood where household

Free

SCHOOLS: Fishamble’s OUTRAGE by Deirdre Kinahan

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

‘War makes heroes and demons doesn’t it, so how could war in Ireland be any different?’ Told through the prism of two sisters OUTRAGE is a play that explores the

€10

Brazilian Music Night with Kasia Eliasz & Her Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kasia Eliasz and her dynamic 9-piece ensemble return to Riverbank, offering an exhilarating and rich musical journey through a variety of Brazilian styles. Their performance showcases the rhythmic diversity of

€15 – €18

Beer and tea instead of milk – an exhibition by Saidhbhín Gibson

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This solo exhibition of work by Saidhbhín Gibson features groupings of elements which are interconnected with themselves and with the viewer. The shrinking habitats of, and the apathy towards, the

Free

Ta Tum Tum!

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ta Tum Tum! is an interactive performance with live music, designed for families to explore Brazilian culture. This engaging experience highlights body awareness and introduces participants to various Brazilian rhythms

€5

Karen Underwood: The Music of Nina Simone

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Karen Underwood, known as Cork’s Jazz diva, enjoyed 5 sell-out shows at the Cork Opera House in October 2023.  This November she is joined by her friends Garry Beecher on

€25
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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

The Sparrow

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Teenager Kevin Coyle is still grieving the death of his mother. Life is made more difficult by his strict father Larry, who only seems interested in his older son Robbie’s

€5 – €9

Púca Puppets Presents The Holding Bones

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A new original piece from Púca for adults The Holding Bones is a fitting celebration of Samhain, All Soul’s and The Day of the Dead. At this time of year,

€12 – €15

Deirdre O’Kane – O’Kaning It

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Comedic fireball Deirdre O'Kane is mad for road, mercilessly mining hilarity from the human condition. Will she conquer the chaos or revel in it? Tame the mayhem or "O'Kane it"?

€27

Breen | Rynne | Murray

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Embark on an odyssey of wonder, joyfulness and upbeat music as three incredibly talented and creative folk musicians shape melodies from past and present into something dynamic and irresistible. A

€18 – €20
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Fighting Words for Secondary 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
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
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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

Widow Clicquot

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Widow Clicquot tells the true story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, who marries into the Clicquot winemaking family. When her husband François suffers an untimely death, the now 27-year-old widow and mother

€5 – €9