The Dock kicks off Culture Night with a series of short films by leading Irish animators, including John Kelly’s Oscar‑nominated Retirement Plan, Cartoon Saloon’s Éiru, and Aidan McAteer’s The Cloud Herder.

Two 45-minute programmes will be screened in a relaxed, sensory‑friendly setting for a more flexible viewing experience.

Events at 5pm and 6pm.

Afterimage: Photography in the Digital Age is an exhibition of cutting-edge work by Irish and international artists. Join us for a guided tour on the creative possibilities of technology and photography — from the revival of historical processes to the ubiquity of smartphone cameras, and, more recently, the reality-bending presence of AI. Event at 7pm.

Harry Bouchier will curate a special music gig, bringing together young people from Leitrim and Roscommon to collaborate with professional musicians including Johnny McGlynn, Udo Grunewald, and Roy Branagan. Emerging talent from the local area will perform iconic songs inspired by various colours and shades across genres. Event at 8pm.