Scannán Glas Exhibition
Scannán Glas is an exhibition and screening programme exploring ecology, nature, and our relationship with the nonhuman world through experimental film and moving image. Presented in partnership with Five Lamps Arts Festival, Fire Station Artists’ Studios, and the DUBH Film Lab, the exhibition takes place at the International Centre for the Image in Dublin. The […]
Interrupted Collective Exhibition
The Interrupted Collective Exhibition is a compelling contemporary visual arts exhibition presented as part of the Five Lamps Arts Festival 2026 in Dublin. Bringing together a group of mid-career Irish artists, the exhibition explores ideas of transparency, process and creative investigation through a range of artistic practices including painting, photography, installation and video. The artists […]
Ballybough Portraits and The Republic of Play: Street Games in Dublin
Ballybough Portraits and The Republic of Play: Street Games in Dublin is a photography exhibition by Colm Pierce exploring memory, identity and community in Dublin’s inner city. Presented at Charleville Mall Library, this free exhibition brings together two photographic series. Ballybough Portraits focuses on artists, writers and activists shaped by conversations with Tony O’Shea, while […]
REIC – Bilingual Spoken Word Night in Dublin
REIC (pronounced “wreck”) is a vibrant bilingual spoken word event celebrating poetry, rap, music and storytelling. Hosted by poet and performer Ciara Ní É, REIC creates a welcoming space for performers and audiences to experience contemporary spoken word in both Irish and English. Since its founding in 2015, REIC has been dedicated to celebrating Ireland’s […]
QOW Trio – The Rule of Three Album Tour
Experience an exciting evening of live music as QOW Trio brings their Rule of Three album tour to Dublin. Presented as part of the Five Lamps Arts Festival, this performance offers audiences the chance to hear the trio’s distinctive sound in one of the city’s most vibrant live music venues. The concert takes place at […]
Substrata – Contemporary Art Exhibition in Dublin
Substrata is a curated contemporary art exhibition presented as part of The Five Lamps Arts Festival 2026, featuring new works by artists Claire Halpin, Katherine Sankey, Maree Hensey and Sohrab Uduman. Taking place at The Substation in Dublin Port, the exhibition runs from 11 April to 30 April, inviting visitors to explore ambitious artworks that respond […]
Paddy – The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong
Paddy: The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong is a powerful one-man theatre performance starring acclaimed actor Don Wycherley. The play tells the remarkable story of Paddy Armstrong and his journey through wrongful conviction, survival and ultimately resilience. Presented at the Sean O’Casey Theatre, this compelling production explores the human cost of injustice and the […]
A Visit from the Lord Mayor: Launching the Print Edition of BULLIED
We were deeply honored to welcome the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ray McAdam, on Wednesday, October 8th, to the Seán O’Casey Theatre for a performance of the powerful drama, BULLIED. The visit marked the official launch of the print edition of the anti-bullying play. In his address, the Lord Mayor praised the production, sharing how […]
Mud Island Community Garden Family Friendly Day
On Sunday 6th April Mud Island Community Garden is set to welcome families for a lineup of Live Music, Circus acts, engaging Children’s Workshops, wrapping up The Five Lamps Arts Festival 2025. Activities are scheduled to take place from 11am – 6pm. Agenda MAD DOG11 amMAD DOG is Shane McGrath’s musical project, blending original songs, storytelling, and […]
The Five Lamps Arts Festival Flash Fiction Competition
This competition is part of The Five Lamps Arts Festival 2025 This spring, the Five Lamps Arts Festival is inviting writers based in Ireland to submit their flash fiction stories of up to 500 words. Poet and fiction-writer Mary O’Donnell and poet Sara Ribeiro will be the judges of the competition. The overall winner will be awarded a €250 cash prize and their story will […]
Winners of the Social Enterprise Award
We are thrilled to be one of the Winners of the Social Enterprise Award by Inner City Enterprise and Dublin City Council.
We are shortlisted!
Kmend Arts Partnership category of the Business to Arts Awards 2024
Empower Her – A Limited Edition Book and Exhibition by Linda Hanlon
A Celebration of Extraordinary Women of Ireland A Limited Edition Book and An Exhibition by Linda Hanlon Linda Hanlon, a retired psychotherapist turned photographer, is set to unveil her debut project Empower Her – a collection of photography portraits in a ground-breaking limited edition book and exhibition that captures the essence of female empowerment in modern […]
The Volunteers Behind the Festival’s Success
The heroes behind The Five Lamps Arts Festival This year The Five Lamps Arts Festival 2024 welcomed over 50 volunteers so far, from more than 20 different nationalities, each contributing in diverse roles. Thanks to these true heroes, the Festival blossoms into something better and bigger with each passing year. Their dedication and hard work […]