sold out
Music
Ronan Collins
Thu 21 Nov, 8pm
Showband Hits & Stories
With his knowledge of the showbands, stars and songs of that golden era, Ronan Collins will sing the hits and tell the stories from an amazing time in Irish life.
Music
sold out
Cinema, Schools
Love & Revolution - ThinkLanguages Week
Fri 22 Nov, 10.30am
IFI Schools Programme
Senior Cycle Spanish
A heartwarming 1970s Seville-set drama of a mother’s love for her LGBT+ son, and the struggle for personal freedom.
Cinema, Schools
La Suprema - ThinkLanguages Week
Fri 22 Nov, 2pm
IFI Schools Programme
Junior Cycle Spanish
A wonderful, humourous insight into rural life in Columbia, with a terrific lead performance.
sold out
Comedy
David O’Doherty
Fri 22 Nov, 8pm
Tiny Piano Man
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.
Music
Tom Dunne, Fiachna Ó Braonáin & Alan Connor
Sat 23 & Sat 30 Nov, 8pm
A fun evening of songs and stories with Tom Dunne of Something Happens, Fiachna Ó Braonáin of Hothouse Flowers and multi-instrumentalist Alan Connor as they hit the road together following the sold-out success of their 2023 tour.
Music, Matinée
Francisco Fullana & Alba Ventura
Sun 24 Nov, 4pm
Music Network
The international classical music stars of the violin and piano perform together in Ireland for the first time. Experience a captivating programme that includes timeless works by Bach and Mozart, alongside a vibrant collection of Spanish and Catalan music.
Cinema, Event Cinema
Girl from the North Country
Sun 24 Nov, 8pm
Big Screen Musicals
Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
Radical
Mon 25 Nov, 5pm & 8pm
Festival Favorite Award, Sundance Film Festival 2023
Based on a true story, Eugenio Derbez (CODA) stars in this is an uplifting film about one dedicated teacher fighting the status quo in a Mexican border town ravaged by negligence, corruption and violence.
Theatre, Schools, Matinée
OUTRAGE by Deirdre Kinahan
Tue 26 & Wed 27 Nov
Fishamble: The New Play Company
Told through the prism of two sisters, OUTRAGE is a play that explores the true nature of women’s role in the Irish revolutionary wars and in particular the effect of Civil War on women’s mind, body and soul.
sold out
Comedy
Ed Byrne
Thu 28 Nov, 8pm
Tragedy Plus Time
Come and join the Live at the Apollo host, and QI and Mock the Week regular as he tests Mark Twain’s formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Literary, Talks
RTÉ Arena Live
Fri 29 Nov, 6.50pm
Short Story Competition Awards Special
Join Arena host Seán Rocks and the RTÉ Short Story Competition judges for insights into the art of the short story, live music and performances from this year’s shortlist, and the announcement of the top prizes.
Family
The Speks
Sun 1 Dec, 2pm & 4.30pm
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!
Cinema, Opera, Event Cinema
Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
Sun 1 Dec, 8pm
Encore Screening
The celebrated tenor honours his career’s 30th anniversary a spectacular outdoor concert in his hometown of Tuscany with guests including Shania Twain, Ed Sheeran, Will Smith and many more.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
The Three Musketeers: Part II - Milady
Mon 2 Dec, 5pm & 8pm
★★★★ The Times
The epic adventure continues! Like last year’s Part I - D’Artagnan, this second and final film is a punchy, rambunctious, swashbuckling adventure, with sword fights and stunts a-plenty.
Music
ABBA Forever
Tue 3 & Wed 4 Dec, 8pm
ABBA Forever returns to Pavilion Theatre for another Christmas night out! Featuring all Benny, Björn, Agnetha and Anni-Frid’s iconic hits including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Fernando and many more.
Music
Pulman & Stilgoe: A Couple of Swells
Thu 5 Dec, 8pm
Prepare to be swept away by Liza Pulman’s (Fascinating Aida) exquisite vocals and Joe Stilgoe’s (The Horne Section) dazzling piano playing as they share true classics and hidden gems.
extra date added
Comedy
Dirtbirds
Fri 6 - Sun 8 Dec, 8pm
Girls World Tour
After their last sell-out tour, which received standing ovations across Ireland and the UK, Dirtbirds are bringing their highly relatable and spot on observational comedy back to the stage.
Cinema, Family, Opera, Event Cinema
Wolf Witch Giant Fairy
Sun 8 Dec, 2pm
The Royal Opera (Encore Screening)
Do not miss this enchantingly staged family folk opera following its triumphant Olivier Award-winning run in 2021. Suitable for the whole family!
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
Black Dog
Mon 9 Dec, 5pm & 8pm
Un Certain Regard, Cannes Film Festival 2024
A crowd-pleasing noir from Chinese Direcor Guan Hu following an ex-prisoner who develops an unexpected bond with a stray dog.
sold out
Talks
Manchán Magan: Rewilding the Mind
Tue 10 Dec, 8pm
This live talk from the bestselling writer and documentary filmmaker is an exploration of the rising connection people are feeling with the spirit, the lore, and land of Ireland… (and its resonances with Indigenous cultures around the world).