Ranelagh Arts Festival 2026
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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.
Tickets available at the door 10 euro
Sunday May 10
Ranelagh Arts Film Festival
10:15am Ranelagh Arts Maeve Brennan DocumentaryA Ranelagh Arts documentary exploring Brennan’s remarkable life, her writing, and her enduring legacy inspired by local historian Sally Corcoran’s walking tours.
11:00 - 2pm Short FilmsFollowed by panel discussion and awards.
2:00 pm Ranelagh Arts Community films (10 Mins)
The Devlin Cinema, The Devlin Hotel, 117 - 119 Ranelagh Road Dublin 6
Free
Tickets available at the door — limited capacity, so arrive early to secure your spot!
Sally Corcoran Maeve Brennan Historical Walk
2:30pm
Meet at Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh
Free
IN HER WORDSWomen's poetry and songsIn memory of BRENDAN ELLIS. Readings and music by his friends and relationsDevised by him in two 'Acts'
6:30pm
Readings and music by his friends and relationsDevised by him in two 'Acts'
Sandford Parish Church, Ranelagh
Free with a donation to the church Tickets available at the door
Ranelagh Arts Comedy Night
8:00pm
The Devlin Hotel, 117 - 119 Ranelagh Road, Ranelagh
Free
Tickets available at the door — limited capacity, so arrive early to secure your spot!
Monday May 10 - Friday May 14
Film at No 6 Ranelagh
3pm: Ranelagh Arts Maeve Brennan Documentary
4pm Ranelagh Arts Visions and Builders documentary
Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh
Free
Tuesday May 11
Pub Quiz
8pm
Humphreys Bar, 79 Ranelagh Rd
Free
Wednesday May 12
Open Mic
9pm
Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh
Spaces limited.
Email ciaran107111@gmail.com to register your act.
Free
Thursday May 14
Trad Music Session
8pm
Humphreys Ranelagh, 79 Ranelagh Rd
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 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
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 🐶🎨sponspored by Humphreys Ranelagh
Anthony Cronin Laneway and The Devlin Hotel, 117 - 119 Ranelagh Road Dublin 6
Free event
Reading of Plays
3pm - 5pm
Lios na nOg, 21 Oakley Road, Ranelagh
Free tickets available at the door — limited capacity, so arrive early to secure your spot
Wine tasting
5:30 - 7:00pm
Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh
Free
Sunday May 17
Ranelagh Arts Film Festival Day 2
9:50 am The Camp
A documentary about Ukrainian refugees living in a camp in Ireland, filmed by a former resident who reveals the daily reality, struggles, and hopes of people waiting to rebuild their lives. This film is very personal for me because I lived in the refugee camp myself after leaving Ukraine because of the war. While living there, I realized that many people outside the camp do not know what life inside these places is really like. I decided to document the everyday reality of people who are waiting for safety, stability, and a new beginning. The film shows not only the difficulties but also the resilience, strength, and humanity of people who were forced to leave their homes. With a very small team, we filmed life inside the camp to give a voice to those who are often unheard.
11:15 Short Film 1
12:15 Short Film 2
13:15 Panel Discussion
13:45 Awards
The Devlin Cinema, The Devlin Hotel, 117 - 119 Ranelagh Road Dublin 6
Free tickets available at the door — limited capacity, so arrive early to secure your spot!
Sally Corcoran presentation of her Ranelagh historical walk
2:30pm
Ranelagh Arts, No 6 Ranelagh
Free
Cycle, Film & Gig with DOGS - Nick Kelly & Sean Miller
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’ frontman Nick Kelly and Sean Miller - take to the stage and perform songs from the movie live.
Tickets are 10 Euro
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