Arts and Minds is Maynooth University’s annual celebration of the best in Irish and international arts and culture, welcoming all to join us for live and in-person arts events.

Tickets and more information about the 2025 festival

Since the inaugural festival in 2022, Arts and Minds has become a staple event in the Faculty's annual calendar of events. From performances by Irish National Opera, to movie screenings with acclaimed directors, live music performances, Irish-language arts events, and literary discussion and readings with world-famous authors, we're delighted to host each May an increasingly varied and interesting programme for curious culture vultures everywhere to enjoy.

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Check out the photos from previous years.