Five Lamps Arts Festival
11–19 April 2026
Opening hours Tue–Sun 11am–5:30pm
Launch 6pm Thursday 16 April 2026
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The International Centre for the Image, in collaboration with the Five Lamps Arts Festival, is excited to present a busy schedule of exhibitions and events for all audiences running 12–19 April. With a mix of exhibitions, screenings, dance, and spoken word, the programme offers everyone something to discover.

‘Still Looking’ presents an exhibition with new works by Ciara Richardson, Conn McCarrick, Evanna Devine, Finbar Flanagan, and Jake Hughes to mark the conclusion of their cycle of participation in PhotoIreland’s annual RADAR programme.

‘Scannán Glas’ is an exhibition and screening programme exploring ecology, nature, and our relationship with the nonhuman world through experimental film and moving image. The programme features works by Irish artists Sarah Browne and Laura McMorrow, alongside Mexican artist Elena Pardo. The exhibition also includes an installation of work created during community workshops held at Mud Island Community Garden.

‘Tsundoku Art Book Fair’ returns with a programme of events running 17–19 April at the International Centre for the Image. During the weekend, visitors can enjoy publications from 80 publishers from around the world, alongside a selection from The Library Project’s latest arrivals. There are several events accompanying the fair, from book launches to workshops, free and paid, for everyone to enjoy.

Battle of Zen returns to the Five Lamps Arts Festival for its fourth edition with electrifying dance battles. It showcases Ireland’s top street dancers, alongside international competitors, battling for the winning title and prize.

REIC is a multilingual spoken word night featuring poetry, rap, music, and storytelling. Host Ciara Ní É founded REIC in 2015 to celebrate our oral poetry tradition and to create a welcoming space for performances in Gaeilge.