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KILDARE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025: Row E – Music Generation Jazz Ensemble

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Formed out of Music Generation Kildare's Teen Spirit youth music ensemble programme at Riverbank Arts Centre, the young musicians explore performance, repertoire and ensemble musicianship each month, mentored by members of MGK's

KILDARE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2025: Mark Redmond & Chris Colloton Trio

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Uilleann Piper Mark Redmond is joined by the Chris Colloton Trio for a night of jazz/trad fusion. Taking inspiration from groups such as Desiseal and Horslips, this ensemble arranges traditional

€12

Crossing

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In a Georgian backwater, retired teacher Lia turns up on the doorstep of her neighbour: affable, aimless Achi. She’s trying to find her niece Tekla, a twenty-something trans woman who

€5 – €9
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SCHOOLS: Grey Matter

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Paul Curley presents Grey Matter, a new play for young audiences by Paul Curley and Ger Clancy A scientist.  A parrot.  A lifelong friendship. Grey Matter explores the joyful relationship

€6
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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

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

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

Jack Lukeman Presents: Unbroken Songs 2025

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Join Jack Lukeman for an unforgettable evening celebrating resilience, hope, love, and dreams through his extraordinary musical journey. Unbroken Songs draw from Jack's 30-year career, during which he's uplifted spirits and touched

€28.50

Maria

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Continuing his run of acclaimed and original biopics (Spencer, Jackie), in Maria Pablo Larraín explores who Maria Callas (Angelina Jolie) really was, away from the fame and tabloid headlines. Reimagining

€5 – €9

The Boy and the Heron

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Japan, 1943. Following the death of his mother, 12-year-old Mahito moves to the countryside to live with his father and new stepmother in a sprawling estate. There, Mahito draws the

€4

BrickFlicks Stop Motion Animation Easter Camp

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

In this special 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

€110
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The Lottery

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Lottery tells the story of Drexel, an idealist inventor, and Pipe, his quietly brilliant servant, as they try to invent something extraordinary—starting with absolutely nothing. Full of visual surprises,

Ceol Ársa Cláirsí

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Irish Harp Music of the 17th & 18th centuries Cormac Breatnach – Susato Whistles; Steve Cooney – Guitars; Aisling Ennis – Irish Harp; Malachy Robinson - Viola da Gamba; Eamon

€18 – €20

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

The Illegals with Niamh Kavanagh

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

THE ILLEGALS with Niamh Kavanagh Eagles and Fleetwood Mac ‘50 Years’ It’s hard to believe that it is 50 years since the world first heard two of the greatest rock albums

€27

The Kevin Brady Electric Quartet

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

The Kevin Brady Electric Quartet has a clear aim of creating and producing new contemporary jazz and the impact of this has been immediate. Their performances have been critically acclaimed

€17 – €20
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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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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
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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
Recurring

Wonder Walls Graffiti Workshops

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Wonder Walls for Cruinniú na nÓg invites young people aged 12–18 to unleash their creativity through vibrant, collaborative murals! Participants will work together in hands-on workshops alongside a professional artist

free, booking essential

I’m Still Here

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Early 1970s, Rio de Janeiro: life in the Paiva family is hectic but filled with laughter and warmth. This changes dramatically when head of the household, and former congressman, Rubens

€5 – €9
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SCHOOLS: Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Macbeth

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth is a celebration of community casting.  It is performed by international artists living in Newbridge and volunteering with Crooked House Theatre Company. They come

€6
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Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Macbeth

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth is a celebration of community casting.  It is performed by international artists living in Newbridge and volunteering with Crooked House Theatre Company. They come

€6 – €10
Recurring

SCHOOLS: Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Macbeth

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth is a celebration of community casting.  It is performed by international artists living in Newbridge and volunteering with Crooked House Theatre Company. They come

€6
Recurring

Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Macbeth

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth is a celebration of community casting.  It is performed by international artists living in Newbridge and volunteering with Crooked House Theatre Company. They come

€6 – €10
Recurring

SCHOOLS: Kildare Youth Theatre Presents Macbeth

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Kildare Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth is a celebration of community casting.  It is performed by international artists living in Newbridge and volunteering with Crooked House Theatre Company. They come

€6

9th Irish Military Seminar

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

19:00 - Book signing by Ray Lane in the foyer. 19:30 - Presentation by Ray Lane: Only A Soldier Knows. Ray Lane's memoir explores the nature of warfare, duty and the

9th Irish Military Seminar – Saturday

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

9:00 - Registration and bookshop 9:30 - Welcome 9:40-10.20 Irish Military in France 1690-1815 Stephen McGarry Around 50,000 Irishmen served in the armies of France, Spain and Austria from 1690

Vladimir Jablokov Live

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Following performances at major venues, including headlining Dublin’s 3Arena for three consecutive years, Vladimir wants to reconnect with his Irish audiences in more intimate settings. Joined by the extraordinary pianist

€30.50 – €33.50
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Wonder Walls Graffiti Workshops

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Wonder Walls for Cruinniú na nÓg invites young people aged 12–18 to unleash their creativity through vibrant, collaborative murals! Participants will work together in hands-on workshops alongside a professional artist

free, booking essential

Comic Quest: Prompts & Drawing

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Whether you're a beginner or already love to draw, this workshop will help bring your ideas to life on the page! Learn to use exciting prompts and hands-on drawing exercises,

free, booking essential
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SCHOOLS: Among Dragons

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

You are invited to step inside Ira’s world, where humour, heart, and adventure unfold in a unique way. Among Dragons, a beautifully crafted show for 4th Class and up, blends

€6

Comic Quest: Short Story Comics

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

Explore the art of short form comics and learn how to tell a complete story in just a few panels! Learn how to craft concise and impactful narratives, design characters,

free, booking essential

Every Blooming Thing

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

EVERY BLOOMING THING a spoken word road show with Colm Keegan and Erin Fornoff From the presenters of Ireland Is, comes Every Blooming Thing, a spoken word road show presented by

€16 – €18

The Classic Beatles – The 1965 Tour

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

1965 was a turning point for The Beatles. They recorded two historical albums Help and Rubber Soul,  they were the first pop band to play Shea Stadium. They completed their second feature film Help and

€27

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Riff Raff Drama Group Presents Sourdough

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A two act comedy set in late 60s/early 70s rural Ireland. Two squabbling sisters, Molly and Kathleen Ryan, put their differences aside when they find out that their deceased father

€12 – €15
Recurring

Riff Raff Drama Group Presents Sourdough

Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street, Newbridge, Ireland

A two act comedy set in late 60s/early 70s rural Ireland. Two squabbling sisters, Molly and Kathleen Ryan, put their differences aside when they find out that their deceased father

€12 – €15