About Kinsale Arts Week

Kinsale Arts Week is a multi-disciplinary arts festival. It cmmissions new work in all genres and supports both established and emerging artists.

The programme features local, national and international work including visual art, theatre, music, literature, film, dance, architecture, and family entertainment. There is a keen emphasis on community involvement in the festival with many members of the community engaged in year-round festival projects.Local artists also have the opportunity to showcase their work. The festival seeks to use all possible performance spaces in the historic town including the harbour, the streets, boats, churches and any unused spaces.The audience at home and from abroad is invited to experience the festival and celebrate creativity!

Artistic Director : :Deborah Dignam