TAKING place on Friday, September 20, Culture Night is ‘One Night For All’, with events taking place across Donegal.
This year’s event promises some of the most exciting and exclusive programmes to date. Donegal County Council Arts Officer, Traolach Ó Fionnáin said it’s a night where the whole community comes together to celebrate the rich cultural tapestry that makes Donegal so special.
This year’s programme has a great selection of in-person events from performance trails and concerts to walking tours and exhibitions happening across the county. There are a host of events to celebrate Oíche Chultúir in our Gaeltacht areas too which you can find online or in the programme.
In Letterkenny Town Park, Inishowen Carnival will present Critters – A Sculpture and Performance Trail.
This captivating event will showcase giant insect-like humanoid characters, illuminated sculptures, and live performances by Fusion Dance Company.
The evening’s performances, set for 8pm and 9pm, will enchant visitors with music, fire, and creativity, as performers explore what life might
be like if evolution had taken a different path.
Adjacent to Letterkenny Town Park’s skateboard area, the World Culture Open Air Performances will celebrate Donegal’s multicultural community.
Audiences will be treated to dance and music from a range of cultural groups, including African, Ukrainian, Indian, and more, showcasing the rich diversity of people who now call Donegal home.
In The Workhouse Garden, next to Donegal County Museum on the High Road, Turas Úr Artists Collective will present an illuminated sculpture trail, featuring works by both local and internationally acclaimed artists.
Inside the museum, the Peace Heroines of Northern Ireland exhibition will celebrate the contributions of women to the Northern Irish peace process.
This inspiring exhibition honours figures like Bernadette Devlin-McAliskeyand Dr. Mo Mowlam, shedding light on their pivotal roles in bridging divides during a time of conflict.
The Regional Cultural Centre will launch several exhibitions on Culture Night. Cara Donaghey, a visual artist from Buncrana, presents The Evening has An Underneath, a reflective exploration of digital archives and internet nostalgia, while Paul Murray’s Disruption offers striking geometric abstract patterns.
Sculptor Sarah Lewtas’ The Undertow delves into forgotten landscapes, evoking memories through installation and sculpture.
For music lovers, the RCC’s Evening of Choral Music will bring together four choirs, offering an unforgettable night of powerful voices in harmony.
In St. Eunan’s Cathedral, The Conwal Singers and guest choirs will fill the air with reflective choral music from the likes of Mozart and Rutter.
Meanwhile, Letterkenny’s Conwal Parish Church will welcome the Donegal Chamber Orchestra for a classical concert, featuring works by Purcell, Vivaldi, and Fauré.
An Grianán Theatre will host a Ukulele Workshop for beginners of all ages, followed by the Culture Connects International Cabaret, a vibrant evening of theatre, music, and dance, featuring performances by Donegal-based artists from across the globe.
Letterkenny’s Main Street will offer an interactive and fun activity for families with the Main Street Bears project.
Twenty unique ceramic bears, each designed by a Donegal artist, will be hidden in shop windows along the street, with visitors invited to spot them all.
The Central Library will host the Ukrainian ensemble Sunflowers, whose musical performance will be accompanied by poetry readings, while the ZoNa Dance Company will celebrate its 10th Culture Night with a showcase of innovative choreography at their studio on Canal Road.
There will also be a range of events in Inishowen and Donegal Town.
For more information on the full programme, visit www.culturenight.ie/donegal
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