Culture Night Open Call

Deadline to apply for funding

What is Culture Night?

Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. A range of organisations present hundreds of FREE events, tours, talks and performances for you, your family and friends to enjoy. 

This year, Culture Night will be celebrated on Friday 18 September. It will take place from 4pm till late.

Building on the success of previous years, County Tipperary will again celebrate Culture Night in 2026. Coordinated by Tipperary County Council, we are now inviting arts and culture organisations, creative practitioners, artists, performers, community groups and schools to hold an event. 

What events are we looking for?

Ranging from live music and arts events to book readings, outdoor projections on buildings or multicultural celebrations, Culture Night is about inclusion and particularly suited to encourage  venues / locations to open their doors and new audiences to participate. We encourage and support participation by all voices and cultures that make up Ireland today. 

Check out www.culturenight.ie for inspiration. 

Will funding be available?

Yes, funding is available, however applying for funding does not guarantee that your event will be funded. The maximum grant per event is €550. Please read the information sheet and application form and fill in Part C of the application form if you wish to apply for funding for your event. The deadline for funding application is 12 noon on Thursday 18 June 2026. You will be notified if you have been successful with your application in early July 2026.

If your event does not need funding, please also fill in the application form, as the Tipperary Arts office is coordinating all Culture Night events in county Tipperary and we want to make sure your event is promoted on the national website to reach a maximum audience! If you do not require funding, the deadline does not apply, you can fill out the application form on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Arts Office via artsoffice@tipperarycoco.ie or 0818 06 5000.

Culture Night is brought to you by The Arts Council in partnership with Tipperary County Council and cultural organisations throughout the county.