Bealtaine festival announces 2024 programme - Kilkenny Live

Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, officially launches its highly anticipated programme of events for 2024.

The vibrant, fun and contemporary festival is set to unfold across Ireland throughout the month of May, promising an expansive lineup of performances and activities championing generational interdependence and diversity. Developed by Age & Opportunity, Bealtaine Festival is funded by the Arts Council and the HSE and supported by communities nationwide and a vast and accomplished array of local and national bodies. 

From dance celebrations to comedy showcases and immersive storytelling experiences, attendees can expect a diverse array of events that embrace the all-new Bealtaine festival theme chosen by Age & Opportunity, "Lust for Life", inspired by the Iggy Pop classic hit.  

Welcoming the programme launch, Sabina Higgins, said: 

“I am very pleased to welcome the return of Age & Opportunity’s Bealtaine festival for 2024, an important festival in our cultural calendar with a very exciting programme for this year. Bealtaine Festival is an excellent platform to promote intergenerational solidarity and diversity across Ireland, showcasing artists and nurturing creativity."  

The 2024 programme comprises a variety of events and workshops across film, literature, music, performing arts, visual arts, and civil society and politics.

Tickets and further information on Bealtaine Festival events are now available via bealtainefestival.ie