Events - Archive: Schools

29 May - 15 Jun
Schools: Beats & Rhythms From Around the World

Perfect for school tours, take a trip around the globe through rhythm! Your class will learn all about drumming and rhythmic music styles from around the world as well as take part in a dynamic hands-on percussion workshop where they will experience how to play a group rhythm piece together as a band.

Schools: Beats & Rhythms From Around the World
18 May - 20 May
Hocus Pocus

We regret to announce that due to injury, these performances of Philippe Saire’s Hocus Pocus at The Ark as part of #DDF2018 have been cancelled. We are currently working on rescheduling this event for later in the year. Please check back here for updates in the coming days. The Ark and Dublin Dance Festival will be in contact with everyone who has purchased a ticket from our respective box offices. If you haven’t heard from us by the end of Thursday 17th May, if you booked via us you can contact us on boxoffice@ark.ie or +353 (0)1670 7788. Ticketholders who booked through DDF can contact them on boxoffice@dublindancefestival.ie or +353 (0)1 673 0660. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

Hocus Pocus
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Trad Gigs for Children: MOXIE

Don’t miss your chance to catch a young band at the forefront of new Irish trad music in a series of special concerts for young audiences of all ages. Part of MusicTown 2018

Trad Gigs for Children: MOXIE
6 Mar - 22 Mar
Schools: Me & The City

In Me & The City your class will discover and explore how a city is planned, created and developed. Working with artist Jole Bortoli, they will learn how architects work and look at artists who have created landmark sculptures and colourful big-scale street art.

Schools: Me & The City
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Trad Gigs for Children: Socks in the Frying Pan

A gig for children of all ages from this multi-award winning trio from Co Clare, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Part of the TradFest Children's Hub 2018

Trad Gigs for Children: Socks in the Frying Pan
1 Dec - 30 Dec
Tracks in the Snow - The Henry Girls

Back by popular demand this Christmas, follow the heavenly harmonies of The Henry Girls into an enchanting world of winter!

Tracks in the Snow - The Henry Girls
30 Nov
Schools: Scottish Music Gig

Acclaimed Scottish Folk group Kilda perform a special one-off gig for children at The Ark to celebrate St Andrew's Day.

Schools: Scottish Music Gig
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Music Gigs: SPACE

Always popular with The Ark's audience, Nico Brown and Martin Brunsden invite children aged 6+ to take part in a musical exploration into space! Part of Science Week at The Ark

Music Gigs: SPACE
12 Oct - 15 Oct
We Come From Far Far Away

Inside the theatre is a big tent. Inside the big tent is a smaller tent. Inside this smaller tent is a boy.

We Come From Far Far Away
5 Oct - 8 Oct
Poggle

A warm-hearted sensory dance theatre piece with live music, clapping rhythms and comedy throughout in an imaginatively changing world which the children have the chance to explore.

Poggle