Culture Night 2026 at VISUAL Carlow
VISUAL Carlow launches its new Theatre Gallery for Culture Night, featuring Mary Cullen Kelly’s work and live jazz from the Carole Nelson Trio. Free entry — all welcome!
Friday 18 September 2026, 6pm-9pm
Family Friendly Exhibition Tour
Join our curators for a preview tour of the new Autumn Winter season of exhibitions at VISUAL, featuring five Irish and international artists.
Saturday 26 September 2026, 2pm - 3pm
Little Amélie (2025)
The world is a peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity
Sunday 27 September 2026, 3pm, Age Rating: PG
Gearóid Farrelly: No Pressure
In this candid and hilarious hour, Gearóid reflects on the absurdities of life, the challenges of self-care, and the joy of embracing imperfection.
Saturday 26 September 2026, 8pm, Age Rating: 18+
Thanks For The Dance - The Leonard Cohen Story
A show combining Leonard Cohen’s songs, poems, and life stories. Led by singer Robert Doyle, the show has sold out across Ireland.
Friday 2 October 2026, 8pm
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL
The Otherworld stirs at VISUAL…
22 October - 1 November 2026
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Temporary Vacation
Clifton Redmond
This exhibition brings together a compelling body of work by contemporary painter Mary Cullen Kelly, exploring the quiet, resonant psychology of unpeopled spaces.
Mineral Haunting
Maija Makela
Writer and musician Maija Makela responds to Hold This with a poem reflecting upon radios, signals and mineral extraction
Coracle
Kerri ní Dochartaigh
Reflecting on VISUAL's open call exhibition Hold This, author Kerri ní Dochartaigh reflects on what it means to hold and be held, across communities both online and offline
News
Vacancy: Front of House / Box Office Team
VISUAL invites applications for a part-time position as part of the Front of House / Box Office Team. Deadline for applications is Friday 25 September 2026 at 5pm.
Return for Good: A community collaboration between VISUAL Carlow and St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre
VISUAL Carlow is delighted to announce a new collaboration with St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre to support their vital Meals on Wheels service through a sustainability-focused initiative.
Artworks Awards 2026 Winners Announced
VISUAL and Carlow Arts Festival are delighted to announce the recipients of the Artworks Awards 2026, part of this year’s annual open call exhibition presented under the theme 'Hold This'.
