Saturday May 16 Community Day 12 noon - 4pm ​ Anthony Cronin Laneway and The Devlin Hotel, 117 - 119 Ranelagh Road Dublin 6 ​​ Free event 12 noon : Storytelling with Anna Banana (60 mins) for 3–8 years​ The Coffee Dock, The Devlin Hotel​ 12 -4  Balloon Making, Giant Bubbles, stilt walkers and face painting and Giggles the Clown​ Giggles the Clown​ 12:30 - 3:30 Damn Fine Print your own tote bag 2 -3:30 Live Music   3:30pm:  Prizes given for the most artistically dressed dog 🐶

Friday May 8 5pm Festival and Art Exhibition Opening Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh   Free Saturday May 9  11am  Comhrá, caifé agus blúirín blasta Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh   Free Wellbeing event: Introduction to Mat Pilates 30 minutes followed by Q&A 11am and 12 noon Project Revive, 11A Ranelagh D06 YH10 5 euro subsided rate The Ranelagh Singers with guest Czech choir Akordumpresent a programme of summer songs 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)  Sandford Parish Church, Ranelagh. Tic

Ongoing Festival Exhibition Open Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh   Free Friday May 15 MUSINGS AND MUSIC ​6pm Ranelagh Arts, No6 Ranelagh  Ranelagh writer, Nollaig Rowan, will read from her new poetry collection, "Lunar Attraction" on Friday 15th May, at 6pm, in Ranelagh Arts Centre as part of the festival. Music provided by local harpist Ruth McDonnell, RIAM. Join us for an hour of poems, airs, wine and chat. Saturday May 16 Community Day 12 noon - 4pm ​ Anthony Cronin Laneway

New 8-week Programme starting 🪑 Tuesdays at 10 AM May 5th – June 26th  🪑 Friday at 11 AM Friday May 8th – June 29th  Location: Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh (opp the Ranelagh luas station) Cost: 80 Euros   Class size is small Email chairranelagharts@gmail.com  to book your spot.   Discover a gentle, accessible way to build strength, improve mobility, and enhance balance. Chair Pilates uses the support of a chair to make classic Pilates movements approachable for all levels—p

Come along and share your talent — music, poetry, comedy, storytelling , or anything you’d love to perform — in front of a small, friendly audience . It’s a wonderful opportunity to perform , meet fellow creatives , and build confidence  in a supportive atmosphere. 📅 Tuesday, April 21st 🕗 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Ranelagh Arts, 6 Ranelagh, Dublin 6 ✨ Interested in joining us? Email: ciaran107111@gmail.com All are welcome — performers and listeners alike!  💫

5pm  meet at Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh and cycle to Ashtons. ​​ 6pm Viewing of  The Song Cycle  (2025) is an award-winning Irish documentary following musician-filmmaker Nick Kelly as he cycles from Dublin to Glastonbury to perform, promoting sustainable touring. The film documents his journey, featuring his musical partner Seán Millar and cameraman Céin O'Brien, focusing on environmentalism and endurance. ​​ Q&A session 10 min ​​ 8pm   ‘Dogs’ - duo of ‘The Fat Lady Sings’

​ 5pm meet at Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh and cycle to Ashtons. ​​ 6pm Viewing of The Song Cycle (2025) is an award-winning Irish documentary following musician-filmmaker Nick Kelly as he cycles from Dublin to Glastonbury to perform, promoting sustainable touring. The film documents his journey, featuring his musical partner Seán Millar and cameraman Céin O'Brien, focusing on environmentalism and endurance. ​​ Q&A session 10 min ​​ 8pm  ‘Dogs’ - duo of ‘The Fat Lady Sing

Friday May 8 5pm Festival and Art Exhibition Opening Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh   Free Saturday May 9  11am  Comhrá, caifé agus blúirín blasta Ranelagh Arts, No. 6 Ranelagh   Free Wellbeing event: Introduction to Mat Pilates 30 minutes followed by Q&A 11am and 12 noon Project Revive, 11A Ranelagh D06 YH10 5 euro subsided rate The Ranelagh Singers with guest Czech choir Akordumpresent a programme of summer songs 7.30pm (doors open 7pm)  Sandford Parish Church, Ranelagh. Tic

Join us for a Bloomsday coffee at Ranelagh Arts in No 6. ☕📖 🗓 Tuesday, 16th June 🕚 11:00 AM Readings from local writers including Anne Haverty, Ronan Sheehan and Deirdre Mulrooney amongst others. Bring favourite passages of Ulysses or other snippets of Joyce and Joyce related stories if you'd like to read too or simply join in for the chat and coffee

Open Call: Ranelagh Arts 21st Festival Exhibition This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Ranelagh Arts Festival, a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to supporting and celebrating the arts within our community. We are proud to continue this tradition and invite artists to submit work for consideration in this year’s exhibition. Key Dates: Open Call: Friday 10th April (open for two weeks) Submission Deadline: April 24th Notification of Selection: April 27th A

📅 Thursday, 25th of June ⏰ 11:30am – 1:30pm 📍 Ranelagh Arts Centre FREE Join us for a special Motanka Doll Making Workshop , led by our Ukrainian friends who are skilled specialists in this beautiful traditional art form. Motanka dolls are handmade symbols of protection, hope, and well-being, deeply rooted in Ukrainian culture. This relaxed, hands-on workshop is a lovely opportunity to learn about the tradition, get creative, and connect with others in a welcoming space. No

🧼 Organic Souvenir Soap-Making Workshop (Beginner-Friendly) Join us for a relaxed, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create your own organic souvenir soaps from scratch — no experience needed. We’ll guide you step by step through: ✨ Choosing scents and botanicals ✨ Mixing and moulding ✨ Finishing your soaps so they look beautiful and gift-ready All materials are provided. You’ll leave with your own set of handmade soaps plus simple tips you can easily repeat at hom

Date: Thursday, June 11  Time: 11.30am-1.30pm Location: Ranelagh Arts Centre, 6 Ranelagh FREE Spaces are limited so email info.ranelagharts@gmail.com   to book your spot. Portrait Photography Workshop for Beginners is a fast-paced, 2-hour hands-on session focused on creating powerful portraits with minimal gear and real-world light. You’ll learn what actually makes a portrait work — beyond camera settings — and how composition, lenses, exposure, and light shape mood and m

Curious about woodworking? Well our workshop is back! Join us next Thursday July 2 11:30am–1:30pm for a fun, hands-on introduction with Ihor Kapov ! FREE Spaces are limited so email info.ranelagharts@gmail.com to book your spot. We’ll start with a fascinating mini-lecture exploring the tools people used in the past and the incredible mechanisms they built. Then it’s time to get practical together we’ll create a small model house to take home No experience needed. All welc

We warmly invite you to join us for another collaborative collage-making workshop  — a relaxed, creative space where you can play, explore, and use fragments and scraps of materials to tell your story through collage. Collage is an easy and accessible way to express yourself, spark creativity, and enjoy the simple pleasure of making. During this session, you’ll create something meaningful to take home while connecting with others in a supportive and welcoming environment. Alo

We are very happy to announce our Short and Short Documentary selection for this year's festival. Please read below to find out more about our choice collection! 📅 When:  Sunday , May 10th / Sunday, May 17th  📍 Where:  The Devlin Cinema, The Devlin Hotel, Ranelagh Ticket availabe on the door. Shorts Selection Taylor Fay Directed by Cian Conachy After a failed Hollywood ending, Taylor Fay struggles to get over her ex-boyfriend and embarks on an introspective odyssey, re-eval

Between The Lines Opening Night Friday April 10th. 6pm to 8pm Ranelagh Arts Dublin    Ranelagh Arts is happy to announce “Between The Lines” - A show celebrating the recommencement of our in-house life drawing classes, with collaboration from other sketching groups based in Dublin.  The exhibition honours life drawing as a foundational artistic practice - creating a space where observation slows down and attention is given to weight, gesture, proportion and presence.  Quick s

The Ranelagh Arts Festival returns in 2026 for its 21st year, with special events planned to mark the occasion! Taking place across two lively weekends from May 8th to May 17th , the village will come alive with a vibrant mix of music, theatre, art, film, and more—all happening in venues throughout Ranelagh. Expect a packed programme with something happening around every corner. ✨ Full details coming soon—so mark your calendar and stay tuned! #RanelaghArtsFestival26

Do you have broken necklaces, single earrings, or jars of forgotten beads tucked away at home? Don’t throw them out—transform them! Join our Bead Reuse Workshop and discover how to turn old jewellery into beautiful new creations. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned crafter, this hands-on session will guide you through simple techniques to redesign, repair, and reinvent your pieces. 💎 Bring your old beads, necklaces, or bracelets or use our beads! 🧵 Learn easy j