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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

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

Echo Echo Dance Theatre Present Winter’s Dream

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A little snowman dares to dream of making the impossible possible This is a story of curiosity and hope Where the magic of winter meets the joy of spring And

€10 – €36
Recurring

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

Rose

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Set in the late 90s, Ellen her new husband Van decide to take Ellen’s older sister Inger on a bus trip to Paris where Inger once lived. Inger is schizophrenic,

€5 – €9

Crooked House Theatre Company Presents Fáilte Anseo

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This is a project designed to showcase the enormous value and contribution of people to our community who were not born and raised here. It is a piece about migration,

Free

SCHOOLS: An Nollaig sa Naigín

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ar Lá Nollag trí bhliain as a chéile a shuitear an leagan stáitse seo do PHÁISTÍ den saothar cáiliúil An Nollaig sa Naigín (‘Christmas in The Noggin’). Is cur i láthair

Free

An Nollaig sa Naigín

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Ar Lá Nollag cúig bhliain as a chéile a shuitear an leagan seo do DHAOINE FÁSTA (ADULTS) den saothar cáiliúil An Nollaig sa Naigín (‘Christmas in The Noggin’). Is cur i

Free

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Singalong

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Matilda Wormwood (Alisha Weir) is a little girl with big curiosity, a sharp mind and a vivid imagination — and the worst parents in the world. While her parents (Stephen

€4

Highly Strung – All Wrapped Up

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Welcome to Highly Strung’s Solstice Soiree. For fans of the foursome, this evening is a tradition not to be missed. The four friends are delighted to return to the Riverbank

€15

The Holdovers

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Christmas, 1970. Paul, a fastidious and curmudgeonly teacher at a New England boarding school, has the least desirable job on campus: looking after five students who are unable to return

€5 – €9

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Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds,

€10
Recurring

SCHOOLS: Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds,

€8
Recurring

SCHOOLS: Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds,

€8
Recurring

SCHOOLS: Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds,

€8
Recurring

SCHOOLS: Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds,

€8
Recurring

SCHOOLS: Other Worlds by Jess Rowell Dance

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

An immersive dance and live music performance designed specifically for teenagers with additional needs. Get ready for this epic other-worldly adventure as we embark on a quest through curious worlds,

€8

Zeitgeist Jukebox

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

“A thing of delicate beauty, I wept the whole way through” The Bell Harbour News On a night such as this, some folk meet up at an old warehouse in

€16 – €18

Pat & Faye Shortt- Knuckle Down

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Pat and Faye Shortt return with their sell out show Knuckle Down! Due to popular demand, they are returning to Riverbank with the final leg of the tour. The show

€30

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"?

€30

Chris Kent – Offline

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’. He tries to give up the internet and navigate life without asking his phone what to eat, where to

€25

Jerry Fish – Dreaming of Daniel Tour

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Jerry Fish, indie legend, showman extraordinaire and ringmaster of exceptional renown, is back with his first LP in 15 years. The new album entitled Dreaming of Daniel feat. MayKay (Fight Like

€25

Paddy Cullivan’s The Murder of Michael Collins

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Paddy Cullivan, well-known from RTÉ’s Late Late Show House Band, presents a fascinating and controversial exploration of one of the most pivotal moments in Irish history—the assassination of Michael Collins. The Murder of

€18 – €20

IFI SCHOOL SCREENING: The Fantastic Three | Les trois fantastiques

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Three friends, Max, Tom and Vivian, spend all their time together as the Fantastic Three, supporting each other in and out of school. When Max’s brother returns from prison seemingly

€6

IFI SCHOOL SCREENING: The Teachers’ Lounge

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a newly appointed, very dedicated high school teacher. When one of her students is accused of theft, Carla decides to take the matter into her

€6

Route 66 Big Band

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Route 66 Big Band return to Riverbank Arts Centre! The sixteen-piece band has captivated audiences all over Leinster with their distinct musical style. Their repertoire spans from timeless 1940’s numbers

€20 – €22

The Speks

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Speks present a lively show of nursery rhymes and sing-along songs set to acoustic Irish music which will have adults and kids jumping in their seats! Their hand-clapping, toe-tapping, hearty-laughing

€12 – €44

Bernard O’Shea – Desperate House Husband

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Bernard O'Shea, the 'Desperate House Husband,' invites you on a hilarious escapade into the stay-at-home parenting world. Brace yourself for comical tales of domestic appliances with sinister intentions, yearning for

€22

IFI SCHOOL SCREENING: La Suprema

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Welcome to the town of La Suprema, a tiny and remote Columbian village in the Caribbean region, where teenager Laureana finds out her estranged uncle will be boxing for the

€6

This Flight Tonight – The Songs of Joni Mitchell

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides

€25

IFI SCHOOL SCREENING: Neneh Superstar

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Neneh loves to dance and perform, and fulfils her dreams of joining the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet School, despite her parents’ concerns that it’s not a welcoming place for a

€6

Joe the Magician – Live

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

It’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show back to Riverbank for an afternoon of mind-boggling fun! Joe’s show fuses laugh

€16

Kyle Riley: Little Folk – On The Road

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kyle’s back with his wildly popular family concert for young children! Little Folk- On the Road is perfectly suited for 2-7yr olds and their adults. Featuring his award winning children’s

€10 – €36

Shane Daniel Byrne – Trouble Denim

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

This Irish fella is back after BURSTING onto the Irish scene in 2024. Shane Daniel Byrne is on fire; fresh from sell-out touring in Ireland, UK and Australia. Pop in

€24

David O’Doherty: Ready, Steady, David O’Doherty

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The David O’Doherty of comedy is back! Having trained his body and mind to the point of peak perfection, he has used a very nice pen to write a new concert of

€23

Neil Ó Lochlainn’s Immram

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Eithne Ní Chatháin- voice Lucia Mac Partlin - fiddle Eilís Lavelle - harp Neil Ó Lochlainn - double bass, flute, music Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill - text Immram is a suite

€15 – €18

Enya Martin – Is It Just Me?

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Martin’s new show, Is It Just Me? is Enya’s search for answers……Is it just my relationship that's like this? Was it just my upbringing that has me this way? Is it

€25

Killian Sundermann – This Boy is Cracking Up

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Killian Sundermann always wanted to be a rock star, but barring a few heartfelt renditions of Bohemian Rhapsody whilst in the shower, things aren’t going to plan. Join one of

€24
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An Evening with Michael Harding

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

As he walks the Camino and talks to his father. Michael Harding’s father had a profound effect on his life. In 2023 Michael walked the Camino de Santiago, and wrote

€25