Kinsale Arts Weekend celebrates 10th anniversary in July

The annual Kinsale Arts Weekend will return to Cork this summer, celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special headline event.

The event, taking place across Kinsale from July 9 1 12, will be headlined with an extraordinarily rare, site-responsive performance of the Lament for Art O’Leary — From Keening to Contemporary Opera — presented in partnership with the world-renowned Joseph Walsh Studio.

Taking place on July 11, this production will be delivered under the festival’s evocative 10th-anniversary theme, Immrama — the ancient Irish voyage where the sea serves as a living vessel for fate, trade, and transformation.

Kinsale Arts Weekend chairwoman Anna Mulcahy said reaching the 10th anniversary year is “a moment of profound reflection”.

“Immrama isn’t just about the journeys of the past; it’s about the stories currently crossing our borders and the futures we are voyaging toward,” said Ms Mulcahy.

“This year, we focus on the power of the collective voice, celebrating the rich tapestry of people who have touched these shores, enriching and informing our local artistic landscape.

“This monumental performance embodies that very spirit.”

For more information on events, visit www.kinsaleartsweekend.com/.