Thanks for another Amazing Festival, getting ready for 2020.
From everyone here at Clifden Arts Festival Thank you to everyone who came out to Clifden for the 2019 Festival. Thanks to our old friends and all the new ones we made this year. Thanks to all the amazing artists, musicians, writers, speakers, and so many more. Thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make the Festival possible. Thanks again for another great year! We had such an amazing time at this year's 2019 Clifden Arts Festival that we can't wait for the next one and are already looking forward to it. Our days will be 17-27 September 2020. So make your plans now! Be sure to stay tuned
Programme Updates
There have been a few updates to the programme that were not available at time of printing. The Online events programme has been updated but the following changes were made to the programme and are not reflected in the printed version. EXPLORING 6000 YEARS OF ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY OF JOYCE COUNTRY CONNEMARA. is now scheduled for Wednesday 25th September at 9:30 in the Omey Suite. Music Network Presents Nell NíChróinín, Tara Breen, Laoise Kelly, and Josephine Marsh. is now scheduled for Monday 23rd September at 10 pm. Cherish the Ladies is now scheduled for Thursday 26th September 8pm in the West Connemara Leisure Centre. RTE Concert Orchestra is now scheduled for
Highlights 2019 – Pop, Trad, and More
Bill Whelan, Colm Mac Con Iomaire and special guests - 22nd September - 8:00 pm - Station House TheatreThis unique evening is an opportunity to experience the majestic musical gifts of Bill Whelan and Colm Mac Con Iomaire in an intimate setting.Paul Noonan - 21st September - 9:00 pm - Station House TheatrePaul Noonan, Multi-instrumentalist and much-loved frontman of Bell X1, is bringing his solo show to Clifden. He will be performing a selection of hits from his band's catalogue.RTE Concert Orchestra - 27th September - 7:00 pm - West Connemara Leisure CentreZoë Conway and John McIntyre are ‘simply one of the
Highlights 2019 – Theatre, Comedy, and Cinema
vs PLAY: Joxer Daly Esq. - 24th September - 6:30 pm - Clifden Town HallSean O’Casey’s playful scrounger from the classic, Juno and The Paycock, takes centre stage in this intriguing new play from the pen of Eddie NaughtonPLAY: BEFORE - 25th September - 7:00 pm - Clifden Town HallA new play with much music by Pat KinevanePLAY: The Sphere of Light - Secrets of the Boleyn Women -27th September - 12 pm - Station House TheatreA presentation by Ann Henning Jocelyn and actors of her latest novel/stage play The Sphere of Light, exploring a new angle on the tragic fate of the Boleyn family under King
2019 Festival Poster for Sale
This year's Poster designed by Jimmy Lawlor. Following this year's Festival theme of "Flight". It depicts not just the physical act of flight, but also flights of imagination. The poster can be purchased now at our online store or at various retailers around Clifden Town.
Clifden Arts Festival Highlights 2019
PLAY: Joxer Daly Esq. - 24th September - 6:30 pm - Clifden Town HallSean O’Casey’s playful scrounger from the classic, Juno and The Paycock, takes centre stage in this intriguing new play from the pen of Eddie NaughtonPLAY: BEFORE - 25th September - 7:00 pm - Clifden Town HallA new play with much music by Pat KinevanePLAY: The Sphere of Light - Secrets of the Boleyn Women -27th September - 12pm - Station House TheatreA presentation by Ann Henning Jocelyn and actors of her latest novel/stage play The Sphere of Light, exploring a new angle on the tragic fate of the Boleyn family under King Henry