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The Five Lamps Arts Festival 2026

- Family friendly
Saturday, 11 April 2026 - Sunday, 19 April 2026
About this event
Dubliners and visitors alike can look forward to a host of artistic experiences, from theatre to film, from comedy to exhibitions, from dance battles to music sessions, from puppet shows to clown walkabouts.
There’ll be lots of immersive ways to enjoy the festival too, with workshops in songwriting, sean nós singing, poetry, and storytelling. Plus, there’ll be opportunities to explore the city, with guided tours, not to mention fun for all the clan with a Family Day Out at the Mud Island Community Garden.
Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.
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