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Ireland’s EU Presidency Culture Programme 2026 Call for Expressions of Interest

Will you be touring in Europe this year between July and December? If so, this Call may be of interest to you. Culture Ireland invites expressions of interest from artists and touring companies to participate in a cultural programme marking Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will take place during the second half of 2026. As part of this initiative, Culture Ireland will curate a dynamic and high-quality programme of contemporary...

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Open Call: Culture Ireland at Classical:NEXT in Budapest, Hungary, April 2026 

Culture Ireland is inviting applications for interested parties to join the Irish delegation at Classical: NEXT taking place in Budapest, Hungary from 8 – 11 April 2026.  Classical:NEXT is an international showcase and industry conference aimed at the classical and contemporary music sector. The four-day networking event includes showcase concerts and a trade event with presentation of projects and services. Further information of the event is available here.  Culture Ireland is offering a limited number of delegate bursaries aimed...

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EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2026: CALL FOR THEATRE AND DANCE COMPANIES  

Applications are invited for inclusion in Culture Ireland’s 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Showcase (7 - 31 August 2026)     Culture Ireland invites applications to support the presentation of work in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of Culture Ireland’s 2026 Showcase Programme.     The Edinburgh Fringe offers an important and unique platform for Irish theatre and dance artists to gain international recognition for their work and further international touring opportunities.      In line with previous years, the objectives of Culture Ireland's 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Showcase Programme are:   to showcase high quality Irish performances to international audiences  ...

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Meet the Irish 2026

Culture Ireland, in association with the Irish Arts Center in New York, presented the fourth edition of the Meet the Irish showcase on Monday 12 January 2026, offering six Irish theatre companies the opportunity to pitch their work to an auditorium of international programmers, presenters and festivals in New York City. The six productions selected for this year’s showcase are: Pea Dinneen and Once Off Productions - Pea Dinneen: Raising Her Voice Attic Projects –...

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Ireland at the London Book Fair (10 – 12 March 2026) 

Culture Ireland Call for participation by Irish independent publishers   Through its annual grant to Literature Ireland, Culture Ireland has supported the presence of an Ireland stand and delegation at the London Book Fair over many years. Following an initial pilot to support publishers to attend the London Book Fair in 2025, Culture Ireland is once again offering a limited number of travel bursaries to the Irish independent publishing sector to assist with the costs of attendance at the event. Founded in 1971,...

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REQUEST FOR TENDER – OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR IRELAND AT VENICE

REQUEST FOR TENDER - OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR IRELAND AT VENICE Ireland at Venice is a partnership between Culture Ireland and the Arts Council to jointly support Ireland’s representation at La Biennale di Venezia (the Venice Biennale). The Venice Biennale is one of the most prestigious international exhibitions in art and architecture in the world. The Biennale offers a major global platform for artists from participant countries to exhibit their work and attracts an audience of...

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INVITATION TO SUBMIT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO REPRESENT IRELAND AT VENICE 2027

Culture Ireland and the Arts Council are inviting expressions of interest to curate Ireland’s representation at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition at Venice, La Biennale di Venezia in 2027. La Biennale di Venezia serves as a global platform for Irish architecture and is a unique opportunity to connect with international architects, curators and collaborators. Culture Ireland in partnership with the Arts Council is committed to supporting Ireland’s representation at La Biennale di Venezia building on...

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Minister Patrick O’Donovan announces over €1.1 million in funding for Culture Ireland’s promotion of Irish arts globally

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has announced funding of over €1.1 million for the promotion of Irish arts globally through Culture Ireland’s Regular Grants Programme. The funding will benefit 129 projects taking place in over 33 countries, covering circus, dance, film, literature, music, opera, theatre and visual arts. Announcing the grants, Minister O’Donovan said: “This significant investment of over €1.1 million by Culture Ireland highlights the Government’s commitment to supporting Irish...

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Culture Ireland at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025

The Frankfurt Book Fair takes place this week (15 - 19 October 2025). Through its annual grant to Literature Ireland, Culture Ireland has supported the presence of an Ireland stand and delegation at the Frankfurt Book Fair over many years. This year a new Ireland stand will be provided to showcase the work of Irish publishers and create a space for discussion and networking. Founded in 1949, the Frankfurt Book Fair is the largest book...

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Twenty years of Culture Ireland

To celebrate Culture Ireland turning 20 this year, we have been looking back at some of the presentations, productions, events and showcases that we have supported over the years. With Ireland Music Week and International Theatre eXchange taking place this week (29 September 2025), it’s a busy season for Culture Ireland, and we are delighted to continue bringing Irish culture to a global audience. Sharon Barry, Director of Culture Ireland commented: Since 2005, Culture Ireland...

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