Moving music among upcoming highlights at Mayo's Linenhall
WITH an array of tastes and demographics in mind, the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar has a line-up bursting with fresh content and recurring favourites.
An exciting new addition to the Linenhall’s summer schedule, Kids Robotic Creativity Club commenced on April 13. For ages 6 to 8s and 9 to 14s, participants at this intriguing workshop can unlock their creativity one byte at a time as they explore coding, robotics and 3D design to develop critical thinking skills.
Booking options include solo classes, or a block of four, with it running weekly on Mondays through April, May and June.
CLASSICAL GEM
Musically, a classical gem awaits fans of the genre or those moved by instrumental sounds. Kammer Philharmonie has included a Linenhall concert on April 25 in its much anticipated 2026 tour, aptly titled Powerful Emotions.
Alongside award-winning soloist Cyrill Gussaroff on trumpet, this ensemble, featuring some of Europe’s most talented musicians, which tour and perform globally in reputable concert halls and opera houses, will enchant audiences in Mayo with their repertoire.
FILM CLUB
In Persian title It was Just an Accident, the next Linenhall Film Club instalment on Tuesday, April 21, when a man and his family hit a dog with their car, they have no idea about the unexpected chain of events which lay ahead.
Upon meeting mechanic Vahid, the man believes him to be his torturer from an Iranian prison.
He kidnaps him intending to exact vengeance, but as doubts creep in Vahid turns to a loose circle of other victims for confirmation. The group struggles to decide: is this definitely their torturer? And what would retribution mean if they can carry it out?
KIM ROSEN
Author of Saved by a Poem: The Transformative Power of Words, the venue hosts An Evening with Kim Rosen on Thursday, April 23.
A poet, spoken word artist, ritualist, and guide of inner exploration, Rosen returns with Being Human: A Communion In Poetry And Music, a culmination of the realness, rawness and intimacy that arises when we turn towards all levels of being human.
Drop out of real time and be transported into realms where words, music and presence illuminate the soul.
AZURE TOURS
People at all life stages are entitled to actively participate culturally, and the Linenhall is thrilled to offer free dementia-friendly Azure Tours of the gallery’s exhibitions.
Designed to support people living with dementia and their family, friends or carers, the free monthly tours last approximately 50 minutes, followed by a cup of tea and a chat.
Led by visual artist Joanna Hopkins, advanced booking is essential due to limited spaces, with the next tour scheduled for April 23.
More information on programming is available at thelinenhall.com or contact the box office on (094) 9023733.