Immerse Yourself in Culture Night 2024 with Music Generation

Music Generation Waterford are getting ready for a massive House Takeover at Theatre Royal. Young musicians and bands will fill the venue all evening with their vibrant musicmaking. Read more here.

Over at Garage Theatre in Monaghan, Nasc'24 will feature 70 young musicians for a performance of ‘The Circle of Life’ under the direction of the incredible Lisa Canny. This event will be unforgettable! See more here.

Young musicians in Music Generation Clare will take the stage alongside popular trio ‘Breen | Rynne | Murray’ for a night filled with traditional Irish music. Find out more here.

In Music Generation Cork City, you can enjoy a lively mix of Gamelan, Trad, Rap, and Open Mic sessions at The Kabin Studio.

Music Generation Galway City will travel East to Pavee Point in Dublin for a film screening and live music event. The evening will showcase the wonderful talent of young Traveller children from Foróige Ballinfoyle.


Hear Music Generation Kerry's String Ensemble perform at ‘Harmony through Diversity’ concert, hosted by Munster Technological University. See the full list of events below.

Join in the action with Music Generation Longford! “Reels on the Bus” is a bodhrán workshop and live trad session. Music Generation Limerick County will run virtual reality (VR) music workshops, which will conclude with a live performance on the square in Newcastle West.

Open Mic fans! You’ll find an open mic session at Music Generation Offaly, Music Generation Cork City or Music Generation Waterford... to name just a few! Browse the full list of events below.

Music Generation Laois will bring samba music to Rathdowney Revel. There’ll be fire performances, giant puppets and lots more on the streets for this community cultural event. How exciting!


Whether you’re performing or cheering from the sidelines, Culture Night is the perfect time to celebrate young musicians, creativity, and community across Ireland!

Nasc'24 is a trad fusion ensemble of over 70 young musicians from the Northeast border region. Following the recent premiere of their original work "The Circle of Life" at the Fleadh 2024 they are set to bring the performance to the Garage Theatre in Monaghan.

Guided by Lisa Canny and a team of Musician Educators, this unique performance celebrates creativity and collaboration. Nasc’24 is made up of young musicians from Music Generations Cavan/Monaghan, Louth, Meath, in partnership with Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol and Comhaltas.


Find out more here.

Come celebrate traditional Irish music with Music Generation Clare! Young musicians from their programme will perform alongside the talented trio Padraig Rynne, Tara Breen, and Jim Murray. This is a wonderful opportunity for emerging talent to collaborate with professionals and bring fresh energy to beloved Irish tunes.

Find out more here.

Get ready for a jam-packed day at Music Generation Cork City! From Gamelan and Trad to Rap and Open Mic sessions, there’s something for everyone at Hollyhill Library and The Kabin Studio. Young musicians will have the chance to perform, join workshops, and explore new musical styles throughout the day (and night!). There’s still time to sign up.

Find out more here.

Join Music Generation Galway City at Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre in Dublin. There will be for a special screening of a short film made with young Traveller children from Foróige Ballinfoyle and Music Generation Galway City. This will be followed by live music performances of traditional Traveller songs. The lineup includes Musician Educator PJ Mongan. This event will be a fantastic opportunity to see local young Traveller musicians shine through film and music!

Discover more here.

Music Generation Kerry's Young String Ensemble will perform at the 'Harmony through Diversity' concert, in partnership with Munster Technological University. The concert will be held at the Island of Geese Theatre in Tralee. Learn more here.

'Try the Pipes' with Music Generation Kilkenny and Kilkenny Uilleann Pipers Club. Learn more about the UNESCO Heritage Instrument, the Uilleann Pipes. People of all ages can come along to try out the pipes and hear demonstrations by the Musician Educators. This will be followed by a lecture on the history of uilleann pipes in Kilkenny.

Find out more here.

Get ready for Rathdowney Revel! This will be an exciting outdoor event hosted by Music Generation Laois in partnership with Laois Arts. There will be a unique blend of cultural activities at the event including samba music, fire performances, giant puppets, and more. Young musicians from local schools will have the opportunity to perform together for their friends, families and community.

Find out more here.

Celebrate the best of youth culture with Music Generation Limerick City. There will be music, arts, games and lots more at Lavas Java Youth Cafe on Culture Night. Enjoy live performances, music workshop and karaoke with Music Generation Limerick City.

Find out more here.

Music Generation Limerick County and Newcastle West Foroige have teamed up for a full day of music making! From virtual reality (VR) music workshops to live evening performances, young people will create new tracks and take the stage in a supportive, inclusive space. They will perform for their local community on the Square in Newcastle West from 6pm – 8pm. Drop by and give them a cheer!

Find out more here.

"Reels on the Bus” is a bodhrán workshop and live trad music session open to children and young people in Longford. Participants will take part in a one-hour workshop on the Big Yellow Bus. They will put their new skills to use in a live trad ‘session’ alongside professional musicians. Absolute beginners and experienced musicians are welcome to join this immersive music making experience.

Bodhráns will be provided by Music Generation Longford so everyone can take part.

Discover more about this event here.

Enjoy Culture Night at the Linen Hall Arts Centre in Castlebar with Music Generation Mayo. The opening performance will be Music Generation Mayo's Harp Ensemble. They will be a variety of other local ensembles and a Silent Disco at this event.

Find out more here.

Calling all singers and musicians! Take the stage and share your talent at Music Generation Offaly’s Open Mic at Esker Arts Centre. Whether you’re performing or supporting, this event is about giving young musicians a welcoming and supportive space to shine on Culture Night.

View more information here.

Join Music Generation South Dublin at County Hall Tallaght on Culture Night as they premiere a new music commission by Damien Gallagher. This piece was composed for a children’s chorus, adult choir, string quartet, pipes, oboe and flute. The event will feature the release of a new single by SubSounds, music from CEOL and spoken word performance by poet Ben MacCaoilte.

Find all the information here.

Music Generation Waterford are getting ready for a massive House Takeover at Theatre Royal. Young musicians and bands will fill every corner of the venue with music. Prepare to be blown away by their Youth Wind Ensemble's jazzy improvisation skills. The Open Mic Stage is always a favourite. We can’t wait to discover new young talent during the open mic sessions.

Find out more here.

Join Music Generation Westmeath’s Music Jammers for a live performance at Mullingar Library on Culture Night! Young musicians will showcase their talents in a lively, welcoming environment. All are invited to come along and enjoy this celebration of music, creativity, and youth artistry—no booking required! See more here.