Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is an annual all-island celebration of culture and creativity, led nationally by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon in partnership with local authorities. 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.
Each year, Kildare Arts Service develops and coordinates a countywide programme of approximately 70 free events, working with artists, venues and communities across Kildare. Since its introduction in Kildare in 2010, the event has grown into a key moment in the county’s cultural calendar.
Further updates on the Kildare programme are shared through Kildare Arts Service’s monthly e-bulletin, social media, and the official Culture Night website.
Each year, in early summer, we seek expressions of interest from groups and individuals interested in hosting events as part of our Culture Night programme. A small stipend is offered towards the costs of running these events. Applications should be submitted via our online applications portal.