Mermaid Arts Centre: A creative powerhouse in the heart of Bray

MERMAID ARTS CENTRE

Main St, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Tel: (01) 272 4030
mermaidartscentre.ie

A creative powerhouse in the heart of Bray, the Mermaid Arts Centre has been welcoming local and international artists and performers for over 20 years now. This year, that hard work was recognised – with the Mermaid team taking home the award in the Rest of Leinster category at the IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards.

They’ve got another electrifying season of live music lined up, from the enchanting Shorelines trio to the mesmerising Jack L – plus a soul-stirring performance from Niall McCabe. Also coming up is West Wicklow Chamber Festival’s Under the Wings of Angels, and the legendary Bray Jazz Festival 2024, which returns this May Bank Holiday Weekend.

Credit: Michael Durand

Capacity: 242

Recent gigs: An Evening with Tom Dunne, Fiachna Ó Braonáin & Alan Connor

Upcoming gigs: Jack Lukeman (April 26), Karen Underwood: The Nina In Me (May 10), The Classic Beatles: The Magical Mystery Tour 2024 (June 15)

Karen Underwood

Read the full Venues Special in the current issue of Hot Press – out now: