Mermaid Arts Centre is a creative powerhouse in County Wicklow. Their work connects artists and communities in exchanging artistic experiences that spark curiosity, delight and debate, while fostering pride, pleasure and wellbeing.
Their purpose built arts centre consists of a 242 seater auditorium, a spacious gallery and café/bar area.
For full programme details, up to date information and bookings, please visit their website.
- Composting Colonialism: Towards the Radical Garden
Free things to doComposting Colonialism: Towards the Radical Garden Composting Colonialism: Towards the Radical Garden, a group exhibition opening at Mermaid Arts Centre this July running until October, curated by Elida Maiques and Anne Mullee.
- The Penguin Lessons
Family funThe Penguin Lessons Argentina, 1976. Disillusioned schoolteacher Tom Michell (Steve Coogan) arrives in Buenos Aires to teach at a prestigious all-boys school.
- Lunfardia
Arts and cultureLunfardia Formed in Dublin in 2004 by Argentinean musician Ariel Hernandez, Lunfardia was a regular group at venues and festivals around Ireland performing their exciting mix of Latin American song and dance tunes.
- Four Mothers
Arts and cultureFour Mothers Edward is a gay Irish novelist whose career and love life have stalled due to the demands of caring for his ailing mother Alma. He’s kept sane by a group of friends in similar situations.
- Berry Harvesting & Chalk Stick Making Workshop
Family funBerry Harvesting & Chalk Stick Making Workshop Join us in Roundwood to celebrate Lughnasadh with a full-day workshop led by Elida Maiques and Malú Colorín on Saturday 16 August 2025.
- Yvanna Greene: The Bee and the Plant
Family funYvanna Greene: The Bee and the Plant Pollinators are at risk. Bumblebees are in danger. Food security is under threat. The Bee and the Plant is a performance-lecture devised by artist Yvanna Greene. This event is part of the Composting Colonialism exhibition: Towards the Radical Garden.
- The Windows of the Town Hall
Free things to doThe Windows of the Town Hall As part of Heritage Week 2025, Brian White of Bray Cualann Historical Society will give a talk on The Windows of the Town Hall Bray on three dates.
- Holy Cow
Arts and cultureHoly Cow Eighteen year old Totone spends most of his time with his friends drinking and having fun. But when circumstances change, Totone must become more responsible and find the means to provide for himself and his young sister.
