An Evening of Poetry, Swing and Celebration

Alliance Française

18:00 - 23:00

In Person

No Booking Required

All Ages

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Description:

This Culture Night, mark the end of summer with a warm and festive evening where cultures, words and rhythms come together.

The programme begins at 18:00 with a slam poetry performance in Irish by poet, musician, and performer Cúán de Búrca, offering audiences a chance to experience the musicality, and richness of the Irish language.

At 19:00, Irish gypsy jazz band The Celtic Hotclub takes to the stage, bringing the spirit of swing to life through a vibrant fusion of jazz and Irish musical traditions.

From 20:00, DJ Foyler will round off the evening with an eclectic soundtrack spanning the 1960s to the present day, keeping the dance floor moving until the end of the night.

Throughout the evening, visitors can also enjoy a selection of gourmet platters, fine wines, and refreshments from the Madeleine Café, making this a memorable Culture Night celebration for all.

This event is part of the European Culture Trail – a EUNIC Ireland (European Union National Institutes for Culture) in cooperation with the European Commission Representation in Ireland. For those visiting European Culture Trail events in person, download the passport here. You can win some wonderful prizes!