Bealtaine Festival

The Bealtaine Festival is a unique and groundbreaking Irish festival celebrating creativity in older age. Thousands of older people now take part in the Bealtaine festival, with 2011 being its 16th year. From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists

The festival runs from 1-31 May, you can download the Bealtaine festival programme here or pick up a free programme with the Irish Times on April 26th.

Bealtaine is coordinated by Age & Opportunity, the Irish national organisation working to promote greater participation by older people in society, and an active member of the Older & Bolder alliance.

Photograph: Singing out at the Dawn Chorus in Carlow during the 2010 Bealtaine Festival  (photo: Jeff Harvey)