Skibbereen Arts Festival

For many years West Cork has been a haven for artistic talent and is recognised as being one of Europe’s cultural hotspots.
Skibbereen pays homage this year to this vibrant fabric of our community that is the arts that in these uncertain times are more important than ever.

As well as the many world-class artists and events coming to town, there will also be many cultural and sporting events taking place and a very special Skibbereen Children’s Festival.

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Children's Festival

Cork X Southwest

Sound & Vision

Special Events

The Sound of Sanctuary
Friday 31 - 11.00am – 5.00pm
The Sound of Sanctuary

a sound installation by Chris Watson at Abbeystrewery Church.

Cork X Southwest Fringe Festival
Friday 31 - 9.00pm
Cork X Southwest Fringe Festival

On Friday night 31st some of Skibbereen’s finest hostelries will host live performances from the cream of up and coming Irish bands to kick start the weekend.

‘From Silent Cinema to a Cinema of Silence’
Friday 31 - 8.30pm
‘From Silent Cinema to a Cinema of Silence’

This talk will look at the resurgence of interest in ‘silence’ in the recent evolution of contemplative cinema…

Platform Dancing
Wednesday 29 - 8.00pm
Platform Dancing

Céilí, Oldtime and Set Dancing
Get your dancing shoes on and come down to the Fairfield and enjoy some lively old time fun for all the family.

West Cork Working Artist’s Studio
Tuesday 28 - 10.00am - 6.00pm
West Cork Working Artist’s Studio

Visit the Skibbereen Studio of four diverse artists, with dynamic mixed media works on display on the ground floor.

Midnight at the Oasis
Thursday 30 - 9.00pm (preceded by Sound Stories)
Midnight at the Oasis

‘Midnight at the Oasis’ presents an un-seen soundscape from a beautiful and hostile environment.

Sound Stories
Thursday 30 - 9.00pm
Sound Stories

Skibbereen Arts Festival is proud to present the debut live performance of RTE Radio 1’s innovative ‘Sound Stories’.

Premiere – The Yellow Mountain
Thursday 30 - 7.00pm
Premiere – The Yellow Mountain

The Yellow Mountain, a performative video celebrates youth and vitality, by Amanda Coogan.

Movie Night - Outdoor Screening
Wednesday 29 - 10.30pm

Join us in the beautiful and atmospheric Abbeystrewery Church grounds for a movie classic (TBA).

When Men Were Machines
Tuesday 28 - 11.00am
When Men Were Machines

A video projection by Paul Cialis, inspired by and filmed entirely in Wolfe’s Bakery in 2007.