FamilyFest at The Market
Family Fest at the Market is a vibrant, free event running alongside the Saturday market, bursting with creativity, music, and fun for all ages.
RESPONSE THROUGH DRAWING WORKSHOP WITH CONOR O’CONNELL
This workshop will be a response through drawing to the material in Conor O’Connell’s Lough Gara exhibition.
A DIVE INTO COMICS WITH WAYNE O’CONNOR
Join artist Wayne O Connor for an action-packed adventure in character design and illustration for comic drawing.
FELT FLOWER WORKSHOP WITH LISA CANNON
Join artist Lisa Cannon for a fun and colourful felt flower workshop suitable for adults and children aged 10+.
Maia Purposeful Play Workshop (10am)
Maia Purposeful Play experiences are designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and promote the developmental benefits of play, all while creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone involved.
Maia Purposeful Play Workshop (11.15am)
Maia Purposeful Play experiences are designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and promote the developmental benefits of play, all while creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone involved.
Ukulele Concert with Keynotes
Keynotes are a Ukelele band playing a variety of different music genres.
FESTIVAL OPENING PARADE
Come and be part of our vibrant parade! A celebration of creativity and community to make this festival the most memorable one yet!
Escape from the Bubble Tub
A fun and engaging show featuring puppets and bubbles. Our hero, Bubbles, leaves the mundane bubble tub behind to embark on an exciting adventure across the globe!
Escape from the Bubble Tub
A fun and engaging show featuring puppets and bubbles. Our hero, Bubbles, leaves the mundane bubble tub behind to embark on an exciting adventure across the globe!
The Amazing Bubble Science Show
The Amazing Bubble Science Show is a whimsical journey into the captivating world of bubbles, where science and wonder intertwine.
Music Generation – End of a Century
Music Generation Roscommon perform a special pre-festival event, specially created for Boyle Arts 2025! This year’s show, ‘End of a Century,’ explores music from the 90’s, renowned for its creativity, authenticity, and diversity.
Parade Workshops: 6yrs – 14yrs
Get ready to move, make, and celebrate! In the lead-up to the Boyle Arts Festival Opening Ceremony, this year’s Children’s Parade Workshops invite young creators to play a key role in the magic of opening night.
Current Chemistry Investigators
Explore interactive stations, where each activity takes just 15 minutes! Under the supervision of parents, kids will dive into the world of science, discovering how to make a battery and experiment with ways to make an LED shine brighter.
Sligo Concert Band
Come along and enjoy free music by the Sligo Concert Band.
Boyle Arts Family Day
Join us for a day of excitement and entertainment at The Pleasure Grounds, where families can come together to enjoy a variety of engaging activities as part of the Boyle Arts Festival.
The Regulars
Playing a fast and intricate style of rock, they have been compared to older Irish rock artists such as The Undertones and Stiff Little Fingers, as well as rock icons such as The Strokes and The Smiths.
Brothers of Charity with Sparkcatchers, ‘Odras & the River Boyle’
‘Odras and the River Boyle’ is a re-telling of the mythical origins of the river told through Mime, Movement and Puppets.
FESTIVAL OPENING PARADE
Come and be part of our vibrant celebration of creativity and community and make this festival the most memorable one yet!
Kids’ Yoga, Mindfulness & SoundPlay with Tanja (5-10 years)
In this combination of kids’ yoga, mindfulness practices and sound play with singing bowls and other instruments your kids will breathe together, sing together, do yoga poses together and learn and play with therapeutic instruments.
