RT Supporting the Arts is supporting 35 cultural events nationwide this November

RT Supporting the Arts is proudly celebrating the arts this November with a diverse programme of exciting events and exhibitions across theatre, opera, film, literature, dance and artistic expression.

SUPPORTING LITERATURE

Literature is at the heart of the RT Supporting the Arts November 2026 chapter with four festivals taking place right across the country dedicated to promoting literature in English and Irish. IMRAM F ile Litr ochta Gaeilge will shine a light on Irish language literature while the Dingle Literature Festival offers a bilingual celebration of both English and Irish literature and takes place on the Dingle Peninsula. Dublin Book Festival and Library Ireland Week will also celebrate the power of storytelling with a series of workshops, talks and events.

SUPPORTING FILM

Film fans can enjoy a host of international and Irish films this month with the 71st Cork International Film Festival, the Peugeot IFI French Film Festival, the Waterford International Film Festival and the Dingle Film Festival all taking place throughout November. These festivals will bring together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences to experience the very best of Irish and international cinema right across the country.

SUPPORTING PERFORMANCES & FESTIVALS

An exceptional programme of performances and festivals awaits music lovers this November including the latest installment of the Wigmore Series Dublin featuring Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt and the continuation of the National Concert Hall's Classical Season 2026/2027 throughout the month. The Fidelio Trio Winter Chamber Music Festival and the West Wicklow Festival will celebrate international, Irish and beloved pieces from the chamber music repertoire while the Cork Pops Orchestra Concerts for Schools will introduce the next generation to the joy of classical music. The National Concert Hall will also present Drawing from the Well: RT 100 Years of Radio, celebrating a century of broadcasting through music and live performance.

SUPPORTING THEATRE

In the world of theatre, LemonSoap Productions's Beards and The Seagull by Anton Chekhov will both grace the stage of Dublin's Smock Alley Theatre while Long Day's Journey will feature at the Pan Pan Theatre. The Last Pagans by Stephen Jones will have its world premiere at Glass Mask Theatre while James Joyce's The Dead returns to the Museum of Literature Ireland for a third year. Meanwhile, the Gate Theatre will stage a production of It's a Wonderful Life while the Abbey Theatre presents a packed programme of four productions from ANIMALS to The Magnificent. The Irish National Opera also presents a highly anticipated tour of Bizet's Carmen.

SUPPORTING DANCE

Dance audiences will be treated to a varied programme featuring Ballet Ireland's nationwide tour of Romeo & Juliet, CoisC im's SINGSONG by David Bolger, and LUAIL's nationwide presentation of N s. Together, these productions showcase contemporary and classical approaches to movement and storytelling on stages across the country.

SUPPORTING EXHIBITIONS & SHOWCASES

A wide range of exhibitions and showcases are available for art fans in November including IMMA Collection: Art as Agency, Technologies of Peace: Art and Transition in Contemporary Europe (1989-2026), Hilma af Klint: Artist and Visionary at the National Gallery of Ireland, Una Sealy: Time Lines at RHA Gallery, the RDS Visual Art Awards, and Juli n a Butler Gallery & Cartoon Saloon Exhibition in Kilkenny. These events will celebrate and highlight the breadth of contemporary and historical art on display throughout Ireland.

AND MORE

The RT Supporting the Arts November programme also features innovative experiences such as Beta Festival which will explore the relationship between technology and society, Elevation Ensemble's The Pale Blue Dot and the National Circus Festival of Ireland in Kerry all bringing audiences and artists together through creative experimentation, spectacle and participation.

As part of its commitment to supporting the arts, RT is proud to spotlight these outstanding cultural events and the artists, organisations and communities that make them possible, helping audiences connect with creativity and culture throughout the country.

For more information, visit rte.ie/culture.

Events supported by the RT Supporting the Arts scheme this November:

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