Culture Night
Charity and community work is part of our culture. Looking out for your neighbours, washing the jerseys for your local team, hosting a coffee morning for a hospice, campaigning for causes you’re passionate about, or providing care, dignity and understanding for those who need it most. That's why We Act teamed up with the Arts Council to celebrate this aspect of our culture.
People laughing at the DRCC event on Culture Night 2022
Table of fresh produce at Top of the City Community Garden
Remote not-for-profit employees enjoy a boat trip on Culture Night
People laughing at the DRCC event on Culture Night 2022
From the launch of our campaign, it’s been an ambition to literally open the doors of charities and community groups around Ireland, and to let the public see inside. Culture Night is the perfect opportunity!
For Culture Night 2022 We Act hosted a special programme of events. From the arts space to overseas aid programmes, organisations are opening their doors, inviting you to learn more about their work, and sharing their stories.
Engage in a mythical voyage of discovery learning about Ireland’s iconic native seals
Co. Wexford
Experience the tranquility of its gardens, and join an evening of meditation
Co. Dublin
Meet the teams and enjoy a special performance of song, prose, comedy and poetry
Co. Dublin
Check out some of the Culture Night buzz!
See the historic architecture, take a walk in the garden, and chat to nonprofits
Co. Dublin
Tea, coffee, and music from local groups and youths in the community
Co. Dublin
Consider the relationship between the past and the present
Co. Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown
What is Culture Night?
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the Arts Council; it is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and every day.
It is delivered nationwide in cities, towns, villages and rural locations as well as online and through media partners. Over 1.1 million people engaged with Culture Night in 2021.
Doors are opened late and special and unique events are specifically programmed at participating locations and, thanks to the continued support of the Arts Council and Local Authorities across the island of Ireland, all activities are made available to the public free of charge.
Why is We Act taking part in Culture Night?
Charity and community work is part of our culture; looking out for your neighbours, washing the jerseys for your local team, hosting a coffee morning for a hospice, campaigning for causes you’re passionate about, or providing care, dignity and understanding for those who need it most.
We want to celebrate that aspect of our culture in all its forms.
We want to share the work of organisations like yours, face to face, with your local communities and the wider public. And we are excited, after two years of closed doors and social distancing, to finally open up again and let people in!
We Act is a campaign that’s all about celebrating the charity and community sector. It’s also about breaking down barriers and increasing understanding between the public and the organisations at work in their communities.
If you have any questions please email madeline@wheel.ie