Events Archive: 2026

Back by popular demand, The Ark presents Livin’ Dred’s A Christmas Carol, a playful adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story. The perfect festive treat for Ages 7+.

Building on successful presentations around the world, Pram People by Polyglot Theatre (Australia) comes to Dublin in collaboration with local communities supported by the North East Inner City Initiative (NEIC).

Pack a picnic for a free, interactive outdoor theatre show for families at the National Botanic Gardens, Dublin.

An interactive bilingual music workshop with Ríona Sally Hartman for children aged 2–4.

Join artist Jole Bortoli for this hugely popular hands-on, creative course for teachers focusing on a visual arts approach to exploring numeracy, literacy & other subjects.

Step into a world of dragons, adventure, and imagination at The Ark this summer, for ages 9+.

As part of the Children's Art in Libraries Creative Hubs Summer Programme in Cabra Library, we have created a series of creative events that will keep all the family entertained!

Creative Hubs is a Dublin City Council Arts Office and Libraries initiative delivered by The Ark.

Join visual artist Laura Whelan for a fun creative workshop inspired by the My Father’s Dragon exhibition and the silhouette images of Lotte Reiniger, and the drawing with scissors style of Henri Matisse.

As part of the Children's Art in Libraries Creative Hubs Summer Programme in Ballyfermot Library, we have created a series of creative events that will keep all the family entertained!

Creative Hubs is a Dublin City Council Arts Office and Libraries initiative delivered by The Ark.

As part of the Children's Art in Libraries Creative Hubs Summer Programme in Coolock Library, we have created a series of creative events that will keep all the family entertained!

Creative Hubs is a Dublin City Council Arts Office and Libraries initiative delivered by The Ark.