Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Last Witch Bridget Cleary
A powerful, solo storytelling piece based on the true story of Ireland’s last witch burning.
Thursday 22 October 2026, 8pm | Age Rating: 12+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Úlla Búlla concert with Ríona Sally Hartman & band
Discover brand-new children’s music blending Irish, jazz and improvisation in a fun, creative and interactive show for all the family.
Saturday 24 October 2026, 12pm + 1.30pm
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Family Fun Day
Celebrate Samhain with a packed afternoon of free family fun, from fancy dress and scavenger hunts to art, strawcraft, disco, storytelling and more!
Sunday 25 October 2026, 2pm – 5pm
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Stories from the Shadows
Journey into the shadows this Samhain for spooky stories, strange sounds and eerie tales, perfect for the young and young-at-heart.
Sunday 25 October 2026, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 4pm | Ages: 5+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Lemoncello with special guest Peter Broderick
A live music performance that shimmers with tones of modern Ireland, from singer-songwriter Laura Quirke and cellist-arranger Claire Kinsella.
Thursday 29 October 2026, 8pm
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Aindrias de Staic: By the Light of the Silvery Moon
A lively storytelling show blending folklore, myth, music and humour, featuring Aindrias de Staic with percussionist Brian Fleming and harpist Aisling Lyons.
Friday 30 October 2026, 8pm | Age Rating: 16+
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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
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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.
