Explore your Creativity with Music Generation on Cruinniú na nÓg

Get ready for a night of live music with Music Generation Carlow at The Exchange! Five local rock and pop bands from the Band Development Programme will take to the stage from 8:30pm. This one is not to be missed!

• Time: 8:30pm
• Location: The Exchange, Carlow   
• Age Group: 13 – 17 year olds 

Discover more here.  

Explore the rich fiddle, uilleann pipes and button accordion traditions of North Monaghan with Music Generation Cavan / Monaghan. Through stories and archive recordings, young musicians will discover the sounds and spirit of the McKenna family's musical heritage. Participants won't just learn the repertoire - they'll reimagining it and have the opportunity to respond creatively to the stories behind the music.  

• Time: 2pm - 4pm
• Location: Deravoy National School, Deravoy, Co. Monaghan, H18 PY11
• Age Group: 7 – 14 year olds 

Free event. Booking is essential on Eventbrite. Find out more here.  

Music Generation Clare will host an evening of DJ and beat making workshops. Young people can experiment with music technology and create music together. The evening will finish with a live performance.  

• Time: 6pm - 9pm
• Location: Clare Youth Service, Ennis
• Age Group: 14 - 17 year olds 

Find out more here. 

Rock the Block takes over Carnegie Courtyard for Cruinniú na nÓg! Enjoy a full day of rock, pop, trad and rap, with a very special live performance of his debut EP from TINY of The Kabin Studio.

• Time: 1pm - 6pm
• Location: Carnegie Courtyard at Cork City Library.
• Age Group: All ages 

Find out more here.  

Music Production and DJ Workshop

• Time: 12pm - 2pm
• Location: Loughlinstown Community Rooms
• Age Group: 13 – 18 year olds 

Explore DJing and electronic music production with Music Generation dlr for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026. The session will finish with performances from local young musicians across a range of genres including folk, hip hop and rock. 

Youth Silent Disco 

• Time: 6pm - 8pm
• Location: Myrtle Square, Dún Laoghaire
• Age Group: 14 – 18 year olds 

Music Generation dlr will host a silent disco for young people aged 14 – 18 on the evening of Cruinniú na nÓg. 

Free to attend, all welcome! 

Find out more here.  

Music Generation Galway City will bring Youth Lates back to Fr Burke Park for Cruinniú na nÓg! From 12pm to 4pm, families can enjoy art, crafts, circus, storytelling and live music.  

From 4pm, the park comes alive with Youth Lates - a high-energy live music event for young people aged 14-18. The headliner is rising Cork band BABYRAT along with local musicians and bands. It’s until 9:30pm. Booking may be required for some workshops. 

• Time: 3pm - 9.30pm
• Location: Fr Burke Park, Galway City
• Age Group: 14 - 18 year olds 

Find out more here.  

Music Generation Galway County will host a music event for children and young people with additional needs on Saturday, June 6th for Cruinniú na nÓg. The event aims to support young people from across Galway County to engage with creativity in a fun, accessible, and fully inclusive environment. 

Participants can take part in hands-on musical workshops, perform, try out new instruments, and enjoy a range of creative activities. 

• Time: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm  
• Location: LimeLight Creative Arts Centre, Oranmore 

Careful attention will be given to sensory needs throughout the day, and the venue is fully accessible, including lift access, to ensure a comfortable and supportive experience for all participants. This is a free event, registration in advance is required.  

Click here to register.  

Please note: Places are limited and spaces will be offered on a first come, first served basis. 

Music Generation Galway County is coming to Inis Oírr for Cruinniú na nÓg! They will host workshops and music consultation sessions at Áras Éanna, Europe's most westerly Arts Centre, on the smallest of the Aran Islands.

A new Music Hub is opening on Inis Oírr in September and this is your chance to shape it. Music Generation Galway County want to hear from children on the island about what music they would love to learn. From instruments and genres to songwriting, performance and new musical experiences – they want to hear all your ideas! Bring your own instrument or try one out for the first time.

• Time: 10am – 3pm
• Location: Áras Éanna (situated in a former weaving factory)
• Age group: All ages 

No experience needed. All ages welcome. Find out more here. 

Sound & Vision is a fun, creative workshop with Music Generation Kilkenny and guest visual artist Paul Mahon. Young people will explore how music and visuals work together to create their own short audiovisual piece using digital tools. 

• Time: 10am and 2pm  
• Location: MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny.
• Age Group: 13 – 18 year olds 

No experience needed. 

Free event. Booking essential. Click here to book now.  

Enjoy an afternoon of live music from musicians, bands and ensembles from West Limerick. All ages welcome. No booking required. Bring an umbrella (just in case!).

• Time: 1pm – 3pm 
• Location: Desmond Complex, Newcastle West 

• Age Group: All ages 

  See more here.  

Make Some Noise! Kids Music session! 

• Time: 1pm – 3pm 
• Location: Croom
• Age Group: 5 - 8 year olds 

Join Music Generation Limerick County for an interactive 2 hour music workshop for 7 – 14 year olds. They will explore ukulele, singing, songwriting and experiment with music technology. This workshop is open to all abilities with no music experience needed. See more here.  

The Sound Project 

• Time: 11am – 1pm 
• Location: Shannon House, Castleconnell
• Age Group: 14 – 18 year olds 

This digital music workshop for 14 – 18 year olds will explore sounds of everyday life to make music. Book your free spot here.  

Garageland Galaxyz will host a day-long music and arts festival for young people aged 12 – 19 years. Expect live performances, workshops and creative collaborations. Hear bands and young musicians from Music Generation Meath perform throughout the day.  

• Time: 12pm - 5:30pm
• Location: The Swift Cultural Centre, Trim
• Age Group: 12 – 19 year olds 

See more here.  

Music Generation Offaly invites children to explore the magical world of music on Cruinniú na nÓg. They will offer a series of workshops across four libraries in the county. Details for each library are listed below.   

• Kilcormac Library, Melody Makers Workshop for 5-8 year olds. See more here. 
• Clare Library, Melody Makers Workshop for 5-8 year olds. See more here.
• Ferbane Library, Boom! Boom! Shake the Room! For 9-12 year olds. See more here.
• Edenderry Library, Boom! Boom! Shake the Room! For 9-12 year olds. See more here.
• Tullamore Library, Boom! Boom! Shake the Room! For 9-12 year olds. See more here. 

Live Music Showcase

Young musicians from Music Generation Sligo’s music Hubs will perform live on the Marquee Stage for Cruinniú na nÓg. Come along and hear Sligo’s emerging musicians, band and ensembles.

• Time: 2pm - 4pm
• Location: Marquee Stage at Sligo Library
• Age Group: 9 – 18 year olds 

 See more here.  

Music Workshops with Music Generation Sligo.  

Young musicians will take part in a series of workshops in the run up to Cruinniú na nÓg. They will compose and perform new music on June 6th.

• Location: Springboard Sligo, Cranmore, Sligo.
• Age Group: 9 – 15year olds 

Find out more here.  

Unleash your creativity at a high energy drumming workshop with Music Generation Tipperary. Book your spot now. 

• Location: Cashel Library and Thurles Library
• Age Group: 5 - 8 year olds and 9 - 12 year olds.  

  Find out more here.  

Hear young musicians from Mullingar Music Jam perform in collaboration with Athlone Youth Orchestra. The event is hosted in partnership with Garageland Galaxyz. Expect solo acts, small bands, and ensembles across genres from blues to rock. 

• Time: 12pm – 5:30pm
• Location: Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone
• Age Group: 13 – 18 year olds 

See more here.