14 May 2025

Clare Arts office are delighted to announce applications for Culture Night 2025 are now open.

Culture Night is an annual event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts that takes place on Friday 19th September, 2025 from 4pm till late. Arts and cultural organisations across the country open their doors until late with hundreds of free events, tours, talks & performances for you, your family and friends to enjoy.

How do I apply to be part of Clare Culture Night 2025?

It is your responsibility to secure a venue. It is not the role of Clare Arts Office to find you a venue.

  • Consult your group or organisation and relevant community partners to plan what event(s) you will hold.
  • Consult owner of proposed location for your event(s) to ensure permission will be forthcoming.
  • Research costs if any. Priority will be given to artists fees, promotion and documentation on the night
  • Phone us if you are not sure about anything or email arts@clarecoco.ie
  • .Alternatively you can send a query to us through the form below. Best to send queries or clarifications in advance of making an application
  • All Clare events wanting to use Culture Night branding must get approval from Clare Arts Office.

Closing date for applications is ~Thursday June 5th, 2025, 12pm