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There are few places in County Down where creativity feels as alive, accessible and community-focused as it does at Down Arts Centre this summer.

The launch of the Centre’s new Summer Arts Programme is more than simply the unveiling of another seasonal brochure. It is a statement of intent, a reminder that the arts remain one of the strongest forces for bringing people together, supporting wellbeing and giving communities spaces to connect, learn and be inspired.

January never stays quiet in Downpatrick. As the lights come up on a new year, Down Arts Centre is opening the doors to its 2026 season and inviting audiences to step into four months of performance, creativity and good company. The January to April programme has now been launched, promising a lively run of music, theatre, comedy, workshops, film and family-friendly moments.

Choose your dance move… Ulster-based Dance Artist Dylan Quinn invites you to dance with him at his travelling Dance Corner this weekend!

Dance Artist Dylan Quinn has just commenced the second leg of his nine county tour this, having travelled across Antrim, Monaghan, Donegal and Cavan in June, Dylan will now travel to 11 locations in counties Tyrone, Derry, Down and Fermanagh throughout the month of August.

Down Arts Centre is delighted to launch the new season programme of performances, classes, one day workshops, film screenings, craftivity club for kids and exhibitions from January to April 2025.

Newry Arts Festival, now in its third year, specialises in bringing an array of renowned acts, original work and innovating talks to the city of Newry.  

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce its ongoing collaboration and support of The Newry Chamber Music ensemble, with an Easter concert to be held on Tuesday 19 of March at 7.30pm in the intimate surroundings of St Margaret’s Church of Ireland, Downpatrick.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to announce that a new temporary light art trail will open in Downpatrick on Friday 15 March, running until Sunday 24 March.

Already large numbers of local residents and visitors have come to experience the mesmerising special effects of the new temporary art installation, ‘Illumaphonium: Halo’, that is currently installed on Sugar Island in Newry.