Thanks For The Dance - The Leonard Cohen Story
A show combining Leonard Cohen’s songs, poems, and life stories. Led by singer Robert Doyle, the show has sold out across Ireland.
Friday 2 October 2026, 8pm
Shorts For Wee Ones
A colourful collection of short films from around the world introduces young children to stories of friendship, kindness, and embracing differences through imaginative, mostly dialogue-free adventures.
Sunday 4 October 2026, 1.30pm, Age Rating: 3+
Shorts For Families
A vibrant collection of imaginative and inspiring short films from around the world, specially curated for audiences aged 8 and over.
Sunday 4 October 2026, 3pm, Age Rating: 8+
The Council of All Beings Workshop & Riverine Screening
Experience an immersive workshop that invites you to see the world through the eyes of river-dwelling species
Wednesday 07 October 2026, 3pm & 7pm
CHOP!
A darkly funny, physical show about masculinity, eco-anxiety, and the end of the world—with real axes and lots of laughs.
Friday 9 October 2026, 7pm, Age Rating: 8+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL
The Otherworld stirs at VISUAL…
22 October - 1 November 2026
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Temporary Vacation
Clifton Redmond
This exhibition brings together a compelling body of work by contemporary painter Mary Cullen Kelly, exploring the quiet, resonant psychology of unpeopled spaces.
Mineral Haunting
Maija Makela
Writer and musician Maija Makela responds to Hold This with a poem reflecting upon radios, signals and mineral extraction
Coracle
Kerri ní Dochartaigh
Reflecting on VISUAL's open call exhibition Hold This, author Kerri ní Dochartaigh reflects on what it means to hold and be held, across communities both online and offline
News
Vacancy: Front of House / Box Office Team
VISUAL invites applications for a part-time position as part of the Front of House / Box Office Team. Deadline for applications is Friday 25 September 2026 at 5pm.
Return for Good: A community collaboration between VISUAL Carlow and St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre
VISUAL Carlow is delighted to announce a new collaboration with St. Catherine’s Community Services Centre to support their vital Meals on Wheels service through a sustainability-focused initiative.
Artworks Awards 2026 Winners Announced
VISUAL and Carlow Arts Festival are delighted to announce the recipients of the Artworks Awards 2026, part of this year’s annual open call exhibition presented under the theme 'Hold This'.
