Drogheda

On 19th May at 1pm The Barbican welcomes, for the 1st time ever, Drogheda Comic Con.

Expect to see Stormtroopers, Marvel Heroes, Anime characters and lots of other fandoms descending on Drogheda for this very exciting event.

Dozens of traders will be present selling all the usual convention essentials including comics, Pokémon cards, Lego, collectibles, retro toys, unique art, gifts and loads more.

Drogheda, Co. Louth

Home to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2018 & 2019, Drogheda’s traditional Irish music scene has grown from strength to strength.

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Drogheda's very own artisan food and craft market takes place on the 1st Saturday of every month. 

The market provides a unique shopping experience for all.

Specially chosen creatives, makers and small local business owners' unite to provide you, the visitor, with an eclectic array of stalls from jewellery to Indian street food.

Soak up the atmosphere, enjoy their DJ's cool sounds, view original artwork, photography, handcrafted skincare, candles, access original fashion, book and vinyl stalls.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Boyne Valley, the Boyne Valley International Film Festival (BVIFF) returns from the 9-11 August for its third year in partnership with LOVE Drogheda BIDS.

Creating an environment for filmmakers and audiences to connect and celebrate film in the historical medieval town of Drogheda, located in the heart of the Boyne Valley Region, BVIFF will once again feature an extended festival over three days featuring screenings, events and a range of awards to help support filmmakers.

Celebrations commemorating the remarkable life of St. Brigid of Faughart are set to captivate audiences throughout Louth as the highly anticipated Brigid 1500: ‘Louth Birthplace of Brigid’ festival kicks off on January 26th, 2024.

The programme, spearheaded by Louth County Council, is a tribute to one of Ireland’s most esteemed saints, offering a rich tapestry of events and initiatives highlighting her legacy.

MASTERCLASS | Brokentalkers | FRI 21 JUN | 8pm
Following an award-winning international tour MASTERCLASS returns to Ireland. Featuring the savagely comedic feminist discourse of acclaimed New York artist Adrienne Truscott with the slippery dramaturgy of internationally renowned Brokentalkers, MASTERCLASS parodies the “great male artist” to within an inch of his life in order to uncover some difficult truths about privilege and power.

With the shorter days upon us, a perfect opportunity arises to make the most of the mid-mornings as we host a five-week series presented by Community Historian, Brendan Matthews.

This October, Leanbh Children’s Festival, our arts festival for children, young people and families in Drogheda and East Meath returns. With events that will thrill, engage, excite, create cultural experiences and facilitate learning for young people aged 0 – 13+yrs. There will be fun, magic and mayhem...enjoy!

The festival is made possible with sponsorship from Flogas, and support from The Arts Council of Ireland, Creative Ireland, Meath & Louth County Council Arts Office and Drogheda Implementation Board.