Culture Night Dublin 2024 unveils its programme including Irish-Palestinian events and more

The programme for Culture Night Dublin 2024, set to take place on Friday, September 20, has been unveiled. The annual celebration will spread across 300 events throughout the city and county, and feature over 250 venues.

It will include an Irish-Palestinian trad concert titled Seisiún Palaistíneach at the Wood Quay Amphitheatre, along with opportunities to learn the Dabkeh, the traditional dance of Palestine. It will feature Palestinian artists Abdullah Al Bayyari, Leen Maarouf and Latif Midoume, and members of Irish trad music group Faró.

Another event centering Palestine titled Dancing With Strangers: From Palestine to Ireland, a ground-breaking pop-up project by artist Rita Marcalo will invite members of the public to take part in dance routines based on audio instructions sent by Palestinian dancers who can not be present due to the ongoing conflict.

Later in the night, City Sounds will highlight Ireland’s emerging soundsystem culture, turning Central Plaza, Essex Street, and Capel Street into open-air dance floors, with performances from collectives such as Rise Up Soundsystem, Bang Bike and Interruption.

 

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Speaking at the programme launch, the Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan invited audiences to join the celebrations: “Join us on September 20th for the annual cultural-nocturnal extravaganza. Culture Night is our chance to celebrate, discover and explore all that Dublin’s vibrant arts and culture scene has to offer.

“From theatre, music, and dance to podcasting, painting and poetry, countless surprises await at iconic heritage sites and quirky venues alike! Once a year, we come together to honour the amazing talent of our artists, creatives, and arts workers who make Dublin city a wonderful place to live and work.”

Other events will include a concert from the National Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert Hall, as well as a dress rehearsal of the Abby Theatre’s upcoming production Grania, and much more.

To see the full programme of events for Culture Night Dublin 2024, click here.