Arts
The Arts really has found a good home in Cavan
Music and drama like to take to the streets
Cavan presents three drama festivals annually: Shercock, Cavan and Maudabawn, while the eclectic and dynamic Cavan Arts Festival takes place every May. Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff and the Johnston Central Library in Cavan town, along with all our libraries also host a year round programme of events. And don’t forget Culture Night 2023 on Friday 22nd September!
Literature and a love of the spoken and written word is evidenced here as Cavan is home to many poets and writers.
Cavan is home to two fantastic theatres, the Ramor Theatre in Virginia and Townhall Cavan in the historic Townhall building in Cavan town.
Visit www.cavanarts.ie for all the info on the arts in Cavan.
Cavan Arts Office offers a range of cultural arts events throughout County Cavan.
Cavan Comedy has found a home in the Imperial Bar in Cavan town and takes place once per month or thereabouts. Keep an eye on the Comedy Club’s social media for news and events.
Award-winning museum. WW1 Trench Experience, 1916 Rising Experience, Peace Garden, shop, cafe, playground and Nun’s Walk.
A unique collection of light-hearted illustrative textile and paper prints by Cavan artist Jackie O’Neill.
Free wi-fi, internet access, year round lectures, exhibitions and events for all the family.
Established artist often dealing with identity and the human condition.
Historic theatre in Virginia. Currently being renovated, due to reopen in March 2023.
Social enterprise in Cavan providing a route to market for small producers, crafters and artists. The Cottage Market hosts regular markets and events. A member of Created in Cavan.
Open on Mondays and Fridays for drop-ins. Painting group every Tuesday evening from 8pm-10pm.
Townhall Cavan is a historic theatre located in the centre of Cavan Town and hosts a year-round programme of diverse arts and cultural events.
Art Galleries and studios, culture centres, sculpture gardens, concerts, sessions, artist residencies and the County’s calendar of exhibitions, lectures and cultural exchanges ensures a vibrant year-round calendar of art and culture.
Here in County Cavan we know that great things happen when we celebrate the arts and encourage more people to participate.