The festival serves up a curated program of contemporary theatre from Ireland — appreciated, in a city that punches below its weight in terms of international performing arts offerings from countries it doesn’t border.
By Liam Donovan /Jun 12, 2026
iPhoto caption: Eva O'Connor in 'Chicken.' Photo by Hildegard Ryan.
The 2026 edition will unfold at the Corleck, a new waterfront performance venue set to officially open in November. Bealtaine audiences will be among the first to experience the space.