Live Shows
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
The Place That Has Never Been Wounded
Niall Breslin and The Polaris Quartet perform at VISUAL with of the most distinctive offerings in the contemporary Irish music landscape.
Saturday 10 October 2026, 8pm
Blondie Raptured
A vibrant new tribute show to the unmistakable sound, style and attitude of Blondie and Debbie Harry.
Friday 16 October 2026, 8pm
How's Your Father? - Starring Conal Gallen
A side-splitting tale of love, deceit, mystery, bad food and a bit of "How's Your Father" thrown in for good measure!
Saturday 17 October 2026, 8pm, Age Rating: 16+
The Seeger Sessions Revival
Step into the world of Bruce Springsteen’s legendary Seeger Sessions with a night of rousing folk, gospel and Americana.
Sunday 18 October 2026, 8pm
Dr David Coleman - Ready for Anything: Building Emotional Resilience in Children and Teenagers
Learn how you can help today's children and teenagers discover that they can survive adversity, and thrive afterwards.
Tuesday 20 October 2026, 8pm, Age Rating: 18+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: The Last Witch Bridget Cleary
A powerful, solo storytelling piece based on the true story of Ireland’s last witch burning.
Thursday 22 October 2026, 8pm | Age Rating: 12+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Úlla Búlla concert with Ríona Sally Hartman & band
Discover brand-new children’s music blending Irish, jazz and improvisation in a fun, creative and interactive show for all the family.
Saturday 24 October 2026, 12pm + 1.30pm
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Stories from the Shadows
Journey into the shadows this Samhain for spooky stories, strange sounds and eerie tales, perfect for the young and young-at-heart.
Sunday 25 October 2026, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 4pm | Ages: 5+
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Lemoncello with special guest Peter Broderick
A live music performance that shimmers with tones of modern Ireland, from singer-songwriter Laura Quirke and cellist-arranger Claire Kinsella.
Thursday 29 October 2026, 8pm
Samhain Festival 26 at VISUAL: Aindrias de Staic: By the Light of the Silvery Moon
A lively storytelling show blending folklore, myth, music and humour, featuring Aindrias de Staic with percussionist Brian Fleming and harpist Aisling Lyons.
Friday 30 October 2026, 8pm | Age Rating: 16+
Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
An interactive screening of Murder She Wrote where there is a murder that only she (or you!) can solve!
Friday 06 November 2026, 8pm, Age Rating: 16+