Dance Meets Arts
A 15 to 20 minute performance where movement and visual art merge, blurring the line between what is seen and felt. Each motion reflects the emotions within the artwork—a storm erupts into a swirling solo, a serene portrait flows into a slow waltz. The dancer becomes the bridge, bringing art to life. Art is subjective, […]
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 […]
Paddy – The Life & Times of Paddy Armstrong
This event is part of The Five Lamps Arts Festival 2025 Fifty years after his wrongful conviction, at the age of 74, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. In Paddy, he relives the journey that forever altered his destiny. A one-man show starring Don Wycherley as Paddy, the play […]
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
Nominate us for the AIB Community €1 million fund
Nominate The Five Lamps Arts Festival in this year’s AIB Community €1 million fund! and help us bring even more culture, creativity and diversity to Dublin’s North East Inner City
Bullied in Germany as part of Zeitgeist Irland 2024
Bullied in Germany as part of Zeitgeist Irland 2024, If you are near the city of Giessen in Germany, you can’t miss ‘BULLIED’ from June 6th to June 8th! We’re thrilled to announce that ‘BULLIED,’ a play nurtured at Five Lamps, is touring Germany as part of Zeitgeist Irland 24 This incredible play, which we supported with […]
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 […]
We’ve Made Headlines! Check the Article and Radio Interviews
The Five Lamps Arts Festival in the Spotlight Exciting News! HotPress Magazine spotlighted The Five Lamps Arts Festival 2024 in a compelling article, highlighting the variety of events on display! Featuring a program where diversity and inclusivity shine just as brightly as the artists themselves. Explore the Festival’s diverse 2024 Programme, for all ages and […]
MONOGRAPH PHOTO EXHIBITION celebrates Dublin’s North Inner City
MONOGRAPH is a collection of photographs celebrating the story of Dublin’s North Inner City’s people, places, and rich cultural heritage. The exhibition is a visual journey through the lens of Kevin Newcomen, a dedicated volunteer turned amateur photographer, as he presents his inaugural exhibition capturing the essence of the Five Lamps Arts Festival. Join us […]
Go With the Flow + Soapbox: two inclusive Events on April 13, at The Dean Art Studios
Two Inclusive Events on April 13 at The Five Lamps Arts Festival 2024 Kicking off the evening on April 13th, from 6pm, at The Dean Arts Studio, “Go with the flow” – a cultural experience to unite lovers of the sacred element in a fun afternoon-evening with music, painting, clothing and sculptures. The event will feature […]
Ceol na Cathrach – Music of the City: the best Irish traditional music at the Five Lamps Arts Festival 2024
Warm up for the Five Lamps Arts Festival 2024 Ceol na Cathrach (Music of the City) is a bilingual series of 4 gigs featuring traditional music and songs that celebrates the great talent of musicians in the city. The gigs will take place at Annesley House every Wednesday, from March 20th – April 10th, in the […]