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An art and photo exhibition, complimented by a delicious breakfast from Café Number 44 – a social enterprise of Dolphin house community development association.

Marble Hall – a band that always surprises – from Bob Dylan, Elbow, Eurythmics to Burt Bacharach ; with Traditional Irish tunes on banjo, mandolin, pipes and guitar. Always good fun with a welcome to singers in the audience.  Come along for a top quality music evening. Marble Hall Performance

St. Andrew’s is hosting an outdoor evening of live music and refreshments in its garden with the ever popular Ritz Brothers. Expect to be swooned and serenaded with classic summer tunes for what promises to be a great night. Tickets at €5 are available by calling St. Andrew’s (01) 453 0744 or by emailing [email protected]

Welcome to the Rialto musical Showcase! Come join us for a night filled with amazing music and talented songwriters. This event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some great tunes in a cozy setting. The event features performances from Songwriting and Guitar groups based in F2 (Fatima Groups United) as well as guest performers, over […]

Come and enjoy a sample song writing workshop with talented musician Mark Ellison. Using his extensive musical experience, Mark supports participants to create original compositions. Whether first timers or seasoned songsmiths, expect to be supported and challenged on a song writing adventure. Notebook and pen recommended; a phone as recording device is a useful tool […]

Come join Vawn Corrigan in St. Andrew’s Community Centre for a fascinating exploration of the rich tradition of Irish textiles. Learn about the history and cultural significance of making with a lively slide show from heritage author Vawn Corrigan. This is a visual journey through Ireland’s past with historic and contemporary images. Vawn shares a […]

School of Thought art collective is a collaboration between long-time Dublin 8 resident, artist Augustine O’Donoghue, and historian and educator Dr. Conor McCabe. There have been major waves of change across the Dublin 8 community which are having a significant effect on the nature and purpose of housing in the area. People’s deeply held values […]

Welcome to the official blog and website for the Rialto Community Arts Festival. This project came about thanks to the work of a bunch of community workers, local volunteers and creatives. The Idea was to showcase just how diverse Rialto is when it comes to artistic talents and talented performers. Over four days, we invite […]