Celebrate Culture Night with Music Generation! Open mic’s, sing along sessions, outdoor gigs – there’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy!
This One Night For All takes place on Friday 19th September 2025. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening across the country. You'll find the full list below.
Corda Connections will play their biggest performance yet at University of Limerick. After an inspiring summer residential they are ready to step on stage at University Concert Hall.
The young string players are part of Music Generation Kerry, Music Generation Louth and ICO Youth. Expect to hear The Barber of Seville, Mars, a Lady Gaga Medley, and an American Folk Song Suite (and lots more). Book your free ticket here.
Music Generation Offaly will host Midland Rocks – an open mic event for young bands at Esker Arts Centre. Whether it's your band's first time performing or a chance to test out a new song, this is the perfect opportunity to play live for an audience. Find out more here.
Experience The Sense Ensemble with George Higgs and Music Generation Wexford. George will showcase his collection of multi-sensory instruments and graphic scores. These have been developed in collaboration with the deaf community over the last 15 years. Recently he has worked with deaf children in Newbawn NS with Music Generation Wexford. Find out more here.
All Culture Night events are free and open to everyone! See the full list of Music Generation events below. We hope you have a wonderful Culture Night!
Music Generation Clare
Experience Tradition Reimagined at St. Columba’s Church this Culture Night, where the MG Clare Harp Ensemble, Irish Chamber Orchestra, and special guest John Spillane come together for an unforgettable evening of music.
Music Generation Cork City
Get ready for gamelan workshops, rap & beats sessions, open mic, trad music, and live performances at Hollyhill Library and The Kabin Studio this Culture Night! A vibrant evening of creativity and collaboration awaits in Knocknaheeny. Booking recommended.
Music Generation Fingal
Join us in Swords Castle Chapel for a 60 minute challenge to write and record a brand-new song from scratch! Guided by our Musician Educators, you’ll help shape the lyrics, melodies, and beats in this fun, hands-on workshop. All ages and abilities are encouraged to take part.
Photo by Fintan Clarke
Music Generation Kerry
Celebrate Culture Night with the Tralee and Kenmare Band Projects, showcasing the energy and talent of young musicians in KCYS Tralee and the Carnegie Arts Centre, Kenmare.
Corda Connections perform in Limerick
Music Generation Kerry & Music Generation Louth
Enjoy Culture Night with the Corda Connections at University Concert Hall Limerick. Over 45 young musicians from ICO Youth, Music Generation Kerry, and Music Generation Louth will come together to perform an exciting programme. Enjoy songs from The Barber of Seville and Mars to a Lady Gaga medley and an American Folk Song Suite. A showcase of incredible talent and collaboration you won’t want to miss!
Photo by Sean McMahon
Music Generation Laois
Music Generation Laois will host music workshops, concerts, and community performances for Culture Night! Highlights include singing workshop with guest artist Ríoghnach Connolly - RTÉ Radio 1 Best Folk Singer / BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year. This will be followed by a concert with the guest artist and Dunamaise Strings ensemble, and a special community choir performance.
Music Generation Limerick City
Step into the world of 12 Scissors, a murder mystery short film from Limerick Youth Theatre in collaboration with Music Generation Limerick City, with screenings at 6pm and 8pm.
Music Generation Limerick County
Enjoy live performances in Newcastle West Foroige and Abbeyfeale Library this Culture Night! Local young musicians will showcase their talent with music and song from 5-7pm in each location.
Music Generation Offaly
Take the stage at Midland Rocks Open Mic in Esker Arts Centre! This event is all about celebrating youth, music, and self-expression. Whether it's your band's first time performing or a chance to test out a new song, this is the perfect opportunity to play live for an audience. All levels are welcome to perform. Click the link below to sign up.
Music Generation Sligo
Dive into an interactive family-friendly workshop where kids can sing, play percussion, conduct live musicians, and discover fun facts about instruments in this hands-on musical experience. Booking in advance is encouraged.
Music Generation Tipperary
Clonmel comes alive with Enter the Night. This large-scale outdoor concert will showcase alternative and up-and coming bands from 8pm. Expect live music, food trucks, and festival energy filling the plaza until midnight!
Music Generation Waterford
Music Generation Waterford are ready for a massive House Takeover at Theatre Royal. Young musicians and bands will fill every corner of the venue with music. Expect a mix of indoor and outdoor performances by the Music Generation Waterford Wind Ensemble, Trad Harps & Pipes and Open Mic. It takes place from 4-5pm on Culture Night.
Music Generation Westmeath
The Ubuntu Intercultural Choir brings voices from many cultures together in harmony at Tuar Ard Arts Centre THe diverse community choir was formed by Music Generation Westmeath in partnership with Tuar Ard Arts Centre and New Horizons Athlone.
Experience the joy of song and community in this uplifting performance at 8pm on Culture Night.
Music Generation Wexford
Meet the Yellow Bellows, a dynamic youth singing group performing pop and rock with rhythm, movement, and body percussion – guaranteed to lift the roof on Culture Night!
Music Generation Wexford
Music Generation Wexford presents George Higgs -The Sense Ensemble. This event will feature multisensory instruments and graphic scores. They have developed by composer George Higgs through years of collaboration with the Deaf community , including recent work with deaf children in Newbawn NS with Music Generation Wexford.
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