Discover the best things to do in Tipperary with our regularly updated events calendar. From live music and gigs to family events and charity fundraisers, our guide features the top upcoming events throughout the county. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the first time, find out what’s on in Tipperary and make the most of your time here. Browse our calendar now!

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Oct

The Esposito Quartet

The Esposito Quartet is one of our musical treasures, four extraordinary musicians who have been playing as a quartet since 2010. For this performance at The Source, they feature one of John Kinsella’s finest works, his third quartet, written in 1977 during the final illness of his first wife; Grammy award-winning Rhiannon Giddens’ ‘At the purchaser’s option’ is based on a song from her album ‘Freedom Highway’. The concert opens with yet another entertaining quartet by Haydn and ends with one of Brahms’ most exuberant and joyful works, his B flat major quartet Op.67. Programme: Haydn – Quartet Op.17 No.5 [1771] Kinsella – Quartet No.3 [1977] Rhiannon Giddens – At the purchaser’s option [2016] Brahms – Quartet in B flat major Op.67 [1875] THE ESPOSITO QUARTET are: Mia Cooper, violin Anna Cashell, violin Joachim Roewer, viola William Butt, cello

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Concert

Oct

The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: Lincoln’s ‘Lady’ Soldier

The Curious Case of Albert Cashier: Lincoln’s ‘Lady’ Soldier, Sat, 21st October, 16€ “Lincoln wanted soldiers. I wanted excitement” Belvidere, Illinois, 1862: A young Irishman, Albert D.J. Cashier, enlists with the Union Army in the Civil War and becomes a decorated hero. But unknown to his comrades, Private Cashier is waging an internal war all of his own. When he is fifty years a veteran an indiscreet doctor reveals to all of America that Cashier was assigned female at birth, born under the name Jennie Hodgers, from Clogherhead, Co. Louth, Ireland. From that day on Albert’s greatest battle truly begins: for identity, selfhood, and truth. CREATIVES Directed by Anna Simpson Set, Costume & Projection by Els Borghart & Declan Kelly Lighting Design by Colin Doran Executive Producer Paul Hayes Poster by Niall O’Brien CAST Ceara Carney Leah Rossiter Anthony Kinahan Fiona Keenan O’Brien Mark O’Reilly Devised by Quintessence Theatre Created in Association with Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda

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Theatre

Oct

Chris Kent: ‘Back At It’

Cork man Chris Kent returns with his brand new show ‘Back At It’. After a dose of the real world (having gone back to the day job as an electrician), Chris found himself with two jobs and the ridiculous notion of trying to buy a house. It turns out he did not have enough jobs. Something had to give and shur there’s no future in electricity anyway… “Chris is effortlessly hilarious, an incredible storyteller and one of my favourite comedians working anywhere today” – James Acaster “He really makes me laugh and I think his stuff is so smart. He’s fantastic” – Tommy Tiernan The Mirror ★★★★★ Ed Fest Magazine ★★★★ Broadway Baby ★★★★ Duration: 2 hours approx. I

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Comedy

Nov

Man Down

Aodh is held hostage by caution and fear, torn between his dreams and desires and the life he is leading. In this thought-provoking and highly theatrical narrative dance, reality isn’t always as it seems. Through a string of encounters, Aodh is faced with split second choices between the known and unknown. Man Down is a gripping dance theatre show by Carlow-based choreographer Róisín Whelan, touring Ireland in 2023. It follows an original score by Aoife Kavanagh, with four exceptional dancers that create the evocative whirlwind of Aodh’s internal world. This physically charged choreography confronts us with our own past, successes and failures. Credits Choreography by Róisín Whelan in collaboration with cast Composer: Aoife Kavanagh Set & Costume Designer: Florentina Burcea Lighting Designer: Matt Burke Dramaturgical Support: Hanna Slättne Producer: Michelle Cahill Photo credit: Joseph Carr Funded: by The Arts Council Touring Award. Original production (2022) was funded by The Arts Council of Ireland Project Award with additional support from VISUAL Carlow, Backstage Theatre, Dance Ireland, Shawbrook, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Carlow County Council, The Strollers Touring Network and The Dramaturgs’ Network,

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Dance

Nov

Pat and Faye Shortt

Pat and Faye Shortt Comedy Show, Fri9day, 10th of November at 8 pm, tickets 30€ Pat and Faye Shortt are back again with their brand-new slick comedy show, following their hugely popular sell out 2023“Well” tour. The new show is a riot of comedy, as Pat and Faye bring this new comedy show on a nationwide tour. Fasten your seat belts for an evening of madcap fun and frolics.

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Comedy

Nov

The Legend of Luke Kelly

The Legend of Luke Kelly, Saturday, 18th Nov at 8pm, 25€ On January 30th 1984 it is said that the whole of Ireland grieved the early death of Dubliner Luke Kelly. He has left an indelible mark as being the greatest folk artist of the 20th Century and his music is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s cultural treasures. The Legend of Luke Kelly is an authentic show celebrating the life and songs of Ireland’s most iconic and greatest folk singer. Created and performed by the renowned Chris Kavanagh the show is a concert style journey through Luke’s music that has received rave reviews in Ireland and abroad. An overwhelming endorsement of authenticity are the huge amount of followers and regular sell-out performances in Ireland’s most prestigious venues such as Vicar Street and Cork Opera House. In 2011 Chris was asked by John Sheahan to perform with The Dubliners on their German tour and Luke’s family are still in regular attendance at his concerts. This is a 2hrs show with 15 min interval

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Music

Nov

Polar Bear & Penguin

Polar Bear & Penguin, a charming play for young audiences written and performed by John Currivan & Paul Curley. The tale of an unlikely encounter between a Polar Bear and a Penguin. This is the story of polar opposite characters meeting for the first time, getting to know one another and learning how to survive in a world that is melting beneath their feet…paws…flippers. Paul Curley (THE DIG and Bake!) and John Currivan (The Bockety World of Henry & Bucket), bring this quirky and relevant play for young audiences to life. Award-winning director Ian Cameron (White) joins the team along with designers Ger Clancy and Sarah Jane Shiels and composer Denis Clohessy. Polar Bear & Penguin is a tale of our time, infused with humour, friendship and fish. Polar Bear & Penguin was originally developed by Paul Curley & Draíocht with the support of The Arts Council YPCE Project Award & Meitheal CPS – A Branar Initiative and is presented with the support of an Arts Council Touring Award. Ages 5+ I Duration 45 minutes

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Play

Nov

Polar Bear & Penguin

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Play

Nov

Joe The Magician!

It’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show tothe Source Arts Centre for one spectacular afternoon of mind boggling fun! Joe’s show fuses laugh out loud comedy magic with absolutely jawdropping spectacular illusions live on stage. It’s a rollercoaster theatrical ride that reinvents children’s entertainment. Tables will fly, a friendly ghost will magically fly into the audienceand charm kids and grownups alike! Joe will even make it snow live on stage! That’s just for starters! Joe’s hugely popular TV show ‘abraKIDabra’ as been one of the mostwatched shows on RTÉjr and on the RTÉ player and now Joe stars in his new educational comedy show ‘Dizzy Deliveries’ where Joe is a magical delivery man. “Joe Daly is Ireland’s leading children’s magician” The Irish Times “Joe Daly is absolutely brilliant” John McColgan …producer/director of Riverdance. Duration: 70 mins I

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Children

Family

Dec

The Mysterious Case of Kitsy Rainey

A new one man show written and performed by Mikel Murfi. Having married Kitsy Rainey late in life, cobbler Pat Farnon finally decides to lift the lid on a life previously lived by his wife. And all the while Pat faces down his own reckoning. Following on from ‘The Man In the Woman’s Shoes’ and ‘I Hear You and Rejoice’; the new piece, tender, heartfelt and joyously funny takes us on a very unusual and otherworldly journey. ‘ This is the third collaboration between Sligo County Council Arts Service, The Hawk’s Well Theatre Sligo, and Mikel Murfi. On sale: June 9th

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Comedy