Culture Night comes to An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny on Friday 18 September 2026 for a colourful evening of live music, folk dancing, traditional costumes and multicultural performances.

Presented by Donegal County Council’s Arts Service, this free celebration brings performers and audiences from different communities together for an inclusive evening of culture and creativity.

The event begins outdoors on An Grianán Theatre Plaza with a special performance by the Inisowiacy Polish Folk Group from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

Visitors can enjoy traditional Polish dancing, live music and colourful costumes representing different regions of Poland before the celebration continues inside the theatre.

What to expect:

• Completely free Culture Night celebration in Letterkenny

• Traditional Polish folk dancing and live music

• Colourful costumes from different regions of Poland

• Multicultural music, song and dance

• Live performances from artists and community groups

• Outdoor entertainment on An Grianán Theatre Plaza

• Late-night cabaret inside the theatre’s new Studio Space

• Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere

• A colourful evening with excellent photography opportunities

• Suitable for families, locals and visitors

• No ticket or advance registration required

• Part of Culture Night Ireland 2026

After the outdoor performance, visitors can step into An Grianán Theatre’s new Studio Space for a lively late-night cabaret featuring a varied mix of music, dance and cultural performance.

Culture Night is an annual nationwide celebration that gives the public free access to arts, culture and creativity for one special evening.

This is a brilliant free event for families, music fans, visitors and anyone looking for a lively and colourful night out in Letterkenny.

Free entry — everyone is welcome.

The final running order and additional performers may be updated closer to Culture Night, so visitors should check the latest An Grianán Theatre information before travelling.

Official organiser / source: Donegal County Council Arts Service / An Grianán Theatre / Culture Night Ireland.

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