Riverbank Arts Centre

05/11/2026

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 - 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸

Wednesday 11 November, 7:30pm
Tickets €14/€12

‘Spectacular performance…. a thoroughly immersive experience’ - Meath Chronicle on Sightless Cinema

Sightless Cinema Kildare group perform for the first time in Sightless Cinema Network’s third visit to Riverbank with their latest lively mix of surround-sound audio shorts combining comedy, drama and music.

They present ‘Overboard’, a comedy about the misadventures of a blind girl invited last-minute on a Mediterranean cruise by an old schoolfriend. They get in hot water trying to keep their relationship afloat while escaping from CJ the persistent Newbridge computer salesman.

Also on the programme is: ‘Split Time’, where a blind runner’s fall fractures more than his ankle, forcing him and his guide to confront some hard truths. ‘Cuckoo’s Lane’ is a housing-crisis comedy about adult children moving home, a misplaced modular house and an out-of- control John Deere tractor. The show includes surprise live audio dramas performed by the blind performers from the Sightless Cinema Network- a firm favourite with audiences.

Now in its twelfth successful year, Sightless Cinema is a collaborative arts project led by director Ciarán Taylor, for people with sight loss to devise and produce audio theatre.

Optional blindfolds are provided to help bring you into the immersive world of Sightless Cinema.

‘Very entertaining and funny. Great variety, very atmospheric…’ (audience on Dog’s Life )

Sightless Cinema Kildare is supported by Kildare County Council, Creative Ireland Creative Communities Kildare and Riverbank Arts Centre. Sightless Cinema Network is also supported by South Dublin, Meath, and Laois Arts Offices and Creative Ireland in partnership with Solstice, Dunamaise and Riverbank Arts Centres and Vision Ireland.

05/11/2026

Applications are now open for the Music Network Music Capital Scheme, funded by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

A total of €500,000 in funding is available through Awards 1, 2 and 3 which provide funding for the purchase of musical instruments and selected items of equipment to individual professional musicians and non-professional groups across the country

Applications close at 2pm, Tuesday 15 December
Learn more and apply at MusicNetwork.ie

05/11/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗕. 𝗞𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲 is now SOLD OUT!

Contact our Box Office on 045 448327 to be added to the waiting list!

05/11/2026

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗸-𝗨𝗽

Thursday 12 November, 7pm
Pay What You Can - Free/€5/€10
Book via link in bio

Join us for our monthly Craft Hook-Up at Riverbank for a relaxed, welcoming space for anyone who loves to craft!

Whether you crochet, knit, spin, weave, embroider, etc, this is a chance to slow down, share ideas, and enjoy some friendly company. Bring along your current project, try something new, or simply come for the chat and inspiration.

Everyone is welcome to join. There’s no pressure to be perfect or productive; the monthly hook-up is about connection, creativity, and enjoying time together.

Expect plenty of yarn talk, tips swapped, and a cosy atmosphere.

Please note that this is not a class, a facilitator will be on hand to provide help for anyone who needs it, but will not be teaching.

04/11/2026

𝗦𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻

Thursday 19 November, 7pm
Pay What You Can - Free/€5/€10

Sketchbook Club is a monthly event that encourages fun and playful art-making whilst also building a community of new, old, professional or hobby artists! The goal is to provide a safe space to create art in a relaxed environment. Make some art, make a friend, or just unwind on a Thursday evening.

All art materials are provided but feel free to bring your own sketchbook.

Kate Escolin is an artist whose illustration work consists of soft rounded forms, paired with bright colour palettes and playful line art. Her comics focus on human connection and navigating the world around her, with an emphasis on showing emotional honesty.

For ages 16+

Duration: 120 mins

Please note: This event is priced using a Pay What You Can structure. Participants have a choice to take part for free or to pay €5 or €10.

Participants under 18 years of age will need to have parents/guardians fill out a consent form.

04/11/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 is in Théâtre de la Ville, Paris this week!

This tour is supported by Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and Culture Ireland

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 is co-produced by Riverbank Arts Centre and Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre. Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon with touring support from Culture Ireland. Creative residency Riverbank Arts Centre, with the support of Kildare County Council and The Arts Council.

Photo credit: Ste Murray

04/11/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴

Monday 9 November, 8pm
Tickets €7 (early bird) / €9 (on door) / €5 (student)
Tickets via link in bio

Anker is sent to prison for his part in a bank robbery, but before he’s put away he manages to entrust his vulnerable brother Manfred with hiding his share of the heist money. 15 years later, Anker is released and wants to finally reclaim his loot. Manfred, however, has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder and is now convinced he’s John Lennon. He also appears to have no recollection of where he hid the money. Anker embarks on a hare-brained plan to restore his brother’s memory and recover the money.

The compelling and unpredictable new film from the director of Men & Chicken and Riders of Justice mixes absurdity, dark comedy and just the right dash of poignancy.

Directed by Anders Thomas Jensen | 115 mins | Cert 15A | Danish with English subtitles

Screenings are presented in association with Access Cinema and Europa Cinemas.

04/11/2026

What a lovely morning of creative energy at our co-working café!

Big thank you to this week's guest artist Caoimhe O’Farrell

We look forward to December's Co-Working Café on Wednesday 2 December - places available to book now!

03/11/2026

Co-Working Café is back tomorrow!

This month Roseanne will be joined by Kildare-based theatre maker Caoimhe O'Farrell.

Join Roseanne and Caoimhe for a day of creative co-working, inspiration, chats and biscuits!

Places are free and can be booked via link in our bio

03/11/2026

Less than 40 tickets left! Book yours now via link in bio

Tickets starting to run low!
Promising to be a very memorable and unique concert, this is an inspired pairing of twice Grammy nominated vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird with renowned pianist/composer Cormac McCarthy with special guest (and bandmate from The Gloaming), acclaimed fiddle maestro Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh at Riverbank Arts Centre on Dec 11th.