Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is an annual all-island celebration of culture and creativity, led nationally by the Arts Council in partnership with local authorities. In Kildare, the programme is coordinated and delivered by Kildare County Council Arts Service.
Each year, Kildare Arts Service develops and presents a countywide programme of approximately 70 free events, working with artists, venues and communities across Kildare. Our programme includes specially commissioned projects, with funding of up to €4,000 available through an annual call, as well as an open call for events each summer, with stipend support provided to participating organisers.
On Culture Night, venues across the country extend their opening hours and present a wide range of free events, offering the public access to museums, galleries, historic buildings, studios and cultural spaces.
Since its introduction in Kildare in 2010, the event has grown into a key moment in the county’s cultural calendar, supported locally by Kildare Arts Service and nationally by the Arts Council.
Further updates on the Kildare programme are shared through Kildare Arts Service’s monthly e-bulletin, social media, and the official Culture Night website.