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.
Read the full story »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.
This talk will look at the resurgence of interest in ‘silence’ in the recent evolution of contemplative cinema…
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.
Visit the Skibbereen Studio of four diverse artists, with dynamic mixed media works on display on the ground floor.
‘Midnight at the Oasis’ presents an un-seen soundscape from a beautiful and hostile environment.
Skibbereen Arts Festival is proud to present the debut live performance of RTE Radio 1’s innovative ‘Sound Stories’.
The Yellow Mountain, a performative video celebrates youth and vitality, by Amanda Coogan.
Join us in the beautiful and atmospheric Abbeystrewery Church grounds for a movie classic (TBA).
A video projection by Paul Cialis, inspired by and filmed entirely in Wolfe’s Bakery in 2007.