Enjoy unique art events, exhibitions, guided storytelling walks, artist talks, poetry readings and discussions as well as the launch of The Smashing Times Arts and Literary Journal which features local voices.
The Kerry Arts and Human Rights Festival takes place on Sat 18 & Sun 19 July 2026 in Cahersiveen and Valentia Island on the Iveragh Peninsula along the Wild Atlantic Way.
The festival promotes unique creative spaces in Kerry for arts, storytelling and human rights. Presented by Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and The Barracks Heritage Centre, the festival celebrates stories of changemakers from Kerry and the wider Munster region, past and present, who champion peaceful human rights. Join in discussions on sustainable, inclusive societies, and social justice values today and share stories of your favourite change-maker.
Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.
