Carlow Arts Festival 2023 – Preview
7 – 11 June 2023

Carlow Arts Festival kicks off today and runs until this Sunday, with a multitude of different events that will cater for all tastes! We’ve picked our top five below, and it includes sean-nós singing, Belgian dancers and a place to tell your secrets!

Full Details of the Programme can be found here.

Sean-nós with Inni-K – “Join Eithne Ní Chatháin (Inni-K) for this workshop in sean-nós singing.”
When: Sat 10 June at 6.30pm

BodyBodyBodyBody – Dag Taeldeman & Andrew Van Ostade (Belgium) – A journey to the edge of trance.
When: Sat 10 June at 7.30pm

Sorry, But I Feel Slightly Disidentified… – Benjamin Kahn (France/Belgium/The Netherlands) – A provocative and thought-provoking performance
When: Sun 11 June at 7.30pm

John Francis Flynn with Becca Mitchell – Rooted in traditional Irish song, Flynn explores new musical territories, framing his resonant voice in abstract drones and loops.
When: Sun 11 June at 8.30pm

Without Sin – Unqualified Design Studio – “A contemporary confessional for the modern sinner.”
When: Thu 8 – Sun 11 June, performances every 45mins from 12pm – 9pm