Diverse range of Culture Night events taking place at OPW heritage sites on Friday 20 September
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From: Office of Public Works
- Published on: 17 September 2024
- Last updated on: 12 April 2025
Organised by the Arts Council, Culture Night celebrates all that makes up the richness and diversity of culture in Ireland today, connecting people to cultural activities in villages, towns, cities, villages and countryside late into the night.
This year, Culture Night aims to be even more inclusive, accessible and diverse while showcasing the best of both the traditional and evolving arts in Ireland.
The Office of Public Works will once again be involved in an evening of experiences and entertainment at a number of our historical heritage sites on Friday 20 September.
Culture Night encourages people to engage in a night of celebration, interacting with Ireland’s varied culture through music, performances, tours, talks, and more. A number of OPW heritage attractions will open later to the public on the evening of 20 September, allowing visitors to experience Ireland’s history through diverse events and to enjoy the sites through a new lens.
Rosemary Collier, Head of Heritage Services & Capital Works Delivery, said:
“It is wonderful to see such a diverse range of events that are taking place this Culture Night. A number of OPW Heritage sites will stay open later to allow visitors of all generations experience Ireland’s history through these free events. From the Phoenix Park Bike Disco, to live music at Corlea Trackway in Co Longford, there is a diverse offering in place to allow visitors to explore and engage with our shared heritage”
OPW Culture Night highlights include:
• Get in the groove at Phoenix Park’s Bike Disco
• Plan a late-night visit to an OPW heritage site including St. Audoen’s, Dublin Castle, and Custom House Visitor Centre, and explore the history at a different pace.
• Catch a late night guided tour at Casino Marino and Rathfarnham Castle
• Immerse yourself in the past at Maynooth Castle’s music event ‘The Sound of Medieval Ireland’
• Delve into Ireland’s darker history at Kilkenny Castle with a talk on Alice Kyteler and the Kilkenny Witchcraft Trial
• Experience the beauty of the rugged landscape of Longford through live music at Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre
For more information, please visit www.culturenight.ie