Sligo Events

Culture Night Sligo September 24th 2010

Wonder and excitement will fill the streets of Sligo again this year on the 24th of September, transforming the town into a cultural wonderland for Sligo’s second Culture Night.

Planning is already underway for Culture Night Sligo 2010, which promises to follow in last year’s huge success with a night of free entertainment, discovery and adventure for all the family.  With over 40 cultural organisations, joining together in this unique collaboration to open their doors with over 50 events taking place, providing an evening of inspiration and magic for both young and old.

Culture Night Sligo is coordinated by Sligo County Council Arts Service in partnership with Bus Eireann Sligo and the participating cultural organisations and individuals, the imaginative four hour programme running from 6pm to 10pm, will feature storytelling, jamming sessions, a treasure hunt, backstage tours, exhibitions, as well as an opportunity to meet artists in their studios and a host of workshops for all ages.  Alongside the return of the Sligo Music Bus’s, with Bus Eireann Sligo providing discounted bus fares into Sligo with live musicians to get you in the mood for Culture Night Sligo 2010.

Culture Night is an initiative co-coordinated by Temple Bar Cultural Trust and supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport in partnership with Sligo County Council and Sligo Borough Council.

So save the date Friday 24th September, come along and celebrate Sligo’s diverse and vibrant culture, with a night to remember for you, your family and friends!

For further information please contact Sligo Arts Service on, (071) 9111823 , or by logging on to www.sligoarts.ie or check out www.culturenight.ie

Friday 24th September, 6pm – 10pm