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Streaming for Schools - On Demand Performances

1 Jan - 31 Dec 2026

Streaming for Schools - On Demand Performances — Bring The Ark to your Classroom with our suite of on-demand performances, workshops and teacher CPD.

ON DEMAND FOR SCHOOLS - Music Workshop with Ed Devane

26 Jan - 31 Dec 2026

ON DEMAND FOR SCHOOLS - Music Workshop with Ed Devane — Take part in Sonic Explorations with Ed Devane, a music workshop presented by The Ark and Music Network, from the comfort of your classroom!

Autumn/Winter Streaming for Broadband Connection Points 2026 copy

2 Oct - 31 Dec 2026

Autumn/Winter Streaming for Broadband Connection Points 2026 copy — The Ark is streaming FOUR of our critically acclaimed shows created especially for children, for participating Broadband Connection Points,

Babies @ The Ark: Excitedly Resting

14 Oct - 14 Nov 2026

Babies @ The Ark: Excitedly Resting — Back by popular demand, babies from birth to 24 months and their grown-ups can explore our interactive space created by artist Orla Kelly

Baby Workshop: A River Adventure

16 - 17 Oct 2026

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Baby Workshop: A River Adventure — Join visual artist Órla Kelly for a gentle storytelling adventure in our baby space.

Teachers' CPD: Process to Performance

17 Oct 2026

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Teachers' CPD: Process to Performance — A one-day practical workshop for primary-level teachers exploring how to take your class from process drama to performance.

Early Years Workshop: The Bear's Garden

23 - 24 Oct 2026

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Early Years Workshop: The Bear's Garden — A playful journey of stories, nature, making and imagination for little ones and their grown-ups.

Dracula’s Disco 2026

26 Oct 2026

Dracula’s Disco 2026 — Get in the spooky spirit with Dracula’s own DJ spinning the decks at this spooky disco for ages 4 +.

Live Online Workshop for Broadband Connection Points 2026: Halloween Mask Making

27 - 30 Oct 2026

Live Online Workshop for Broadband Connection Points 2026: Halloween Mask Making — Funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development & The Gaeltacht, The Ark presents a spooky Samhain mask making workshop, just in time for Halloween with artist Debora Adachi!

Workshops: Invisible Artworks!

29 - 30 Oct 2026

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Workshops: Invisible Artworks! — What's hiding in that painting? Join artist Róisín White and find out in these creative workshops for Ages 5-12.

Early Years Workshop: The Tiny Tree Folk & The Magic Tree

31 Oct 2026

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Early Years Workshop: The Tiny Tree Folk & The Magic Tree — Get cozy with artist Joanna Parkes in an interactive storytelling workshop for Ages 2-4.

Workshops for Schools: The Snow Sculptors' Song

11 - 18 Nov 2026

Workshops for Schools: The Snow Sculptors' Song — Join performer Wren Dennehy for an engaging, interactive musical workshop for Junior Infants to 2nd Class.

A Christmas Carol

25 Nov - 30 Dec 2026

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A Christmas Carol — Back by popular demand, The Ark presents Livin’ Dred’s production of Aaron Monaghan and Bryan Burroughs’s playful adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story. The perfect festive treat for Ages 7+.

Early Years Workshop: All The Red Things

27 - 28 Nov 2026

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Early Years Workshop: All The Red Things — A playful creative workshop for Ages 2-4 and their grown-ups.

Baby Workshop: Where Sound Comes to Play

4 - 5 Dec 2026

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Baby Workshop: Where Sound Comes to Play — A live music experience for babies aged 6-18 months and their grown-ups.

Workshops for Schools: The Winter Festival Transformation

8 - 10 Dec 2026

Workshops for Schools: The Winter Festival Transformation — Join artist Duffy Mooney-Sheppard for an engaging, interactive workshop for Junior Infants to 2nd Class.

Butterfly and Mockingbird - Tradfest Performance

21 - 24 Jan 2027

Butterfly and Mockingbird - Tradfest Performance — A delightful music performance for ages 3-6 from an outstanding duo featuring traditional, classical and other world music!