An Táin Arts Centre is an independent arts space in Dundalk, County Louth, based in the former Táin Theatre, Town Hall, Crowe Street. Dundalk is a market town situated along Ireland’s Ancient East, that has a rich cultural heritage that dates to at least 3500 BC. An Táin Arts Centre derives its name from the Táin Bó Cúailnge or the Cattle raid of Cooley, a legendary story from early Irish literature, which is said to have taken place in the nearby Cooley Penninsula. An epic tale of war, it tells the story of Queen Medbh of Connacht who declares war on Ulster and tries to steal the famous stud bull Donn Cúailnge, but is opposed by warrior, Cúchulainn, who defends Ulster at all costs.
Supported by Louth County Council, An Táin Arts Centre houses a 350 seater main theatre, a 55 seater studio theatre, a visual arts gallery and two workshop spaces. The programme includes a diverse collection of local arts, national tours, workshops, exhibitions and in house productions.
- Dance Kids 2026: Let Us Entertain You
Family funDance Kids 2026: Let Us Entertain You Get ready for a spectacular night of music, dance and pure entertainment as The Dance Kids return to the stage with their exciting new show Let Us Entertain You.
- SEX! DEVIANCE! DANGER! by Arlene Caffrey
Free things to doSEX! DEVIANCE! DANGER! by Arlene Caffrey How can pole dancing express identity, challenge norms and rethink what performance art can be? This exhibition explores pole dancing as an art form through sculpture, images, light and sound.
- Noirland
Family funNoirland This town has its secrets and some people just can’t resist digging them up. Back in September 1996, six workers at the Carrolls cigarette factory vanished without a trace. They clocked in… but they never clocked out.
- The Ultimate Bubbles Show
Family funThe Ultimate Bubbles Show Ray Bubbles, an International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble!
- Hamnet
Arts and cultureHamnet William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet. However, when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece "Hamlet."
