A visually striking, non-verbal theatre performance, Pas de Panique brings masked physical theatre, playful existentialism and universal humour to VISUAL Carlow, as emerging Catalan-Irish company Can ai Gó explore fear, ecstasy and the big questions of being human — without speaking a word.

Ireland’s Entertainer of the Year Mike Denver brings his electrifying live show to the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow, joined by special guests Claudia Buckley and Sandy Kelly for an unforgettable night of country hits and classic favourites.

Despite recent flooding in Bunclody, ARTBANK, a community art centre initiative, will host its annual IMBOLC Celtic Winter Festival of Light tomorrow Sunday, 1 February, in honour of the traditional first weekend of spring.

AN EVENING of Irish and American folk music kicks off in Scragg's Alley tonight (Friday 9 January) as Ohio songwriter Ben Gage makes a special Carlow stopover on his way to showcase at Belfast’s Folk Roots event.

Christmas is nearly here and this is shaping up to be a very special night 🎄 Nathan Carter makes his debut in Bagenalstown for Carter’s Christmas Celebration in the beautiful setting of St Andrew’s Church on Friday 19th December at 8pm, joined by ...

Eurovision Song Contest winner Eimear Quinn will bring her acclaimed winter concert series to Carlow next month for a festive performance at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland.

A magical circus hits Barrowvale, sparking chaos, comedy, and curls in a wild, glittering twist on a classic tale.

CLIMATE Action Week 2025, running from 6 to 13 October, has a range of free events aimed at helping all Carlovians to take positive steps towards tackling the climate crisis.

The Nationalist, together with EFE Entertainment and the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, is giving readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Proud Mary & Her City Limits Band live on Friday, 25th October at 8.00pm.

“It gives people something to do on a Tuesday night, so why not?” 

“It came out of the blue, really"

The show literally had something to suit all interests and tastes

Sasha's work has been exhibited extensively in Ireland and abroad and is represented in many notable private and public collections

Many events sold out in advance, highlighting the exceptional demand and reputation the festival now enjoys.

The event is perfect for enthusiasts and history buffs alike

With an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 attendees expected over two weekends, this exciting event not only celebrates young talent but also promises to give a significant boost to the local economy.

The tree, a native whitebeam (Sorbus aria), was planted with the kind permission and support of the Stanley family on the picturesque showgrounds

“They were just fantastic. It was joyous to hear them play swing, blues, jazz."

Organised by John Lennon and the Kiltegan Hall Committee, the fundraising show featured an eclectic mix of musical acts spanning country, traditional Irish, Ukrainian folk and bluegrass styles.

Taking place from Friday to Sunday, 1-3 August, organisers Maurice O’Reilly and Diamante Stankeviciute have a veritable artistic smorgasbord of events lined up