THE GAP ARTS FESTIVAL 2026

We’re thrilled to welcome you to this year’s Gap Arts Festival.

Our programme is packed with diverse and daring performances, headlined by two compelling theatre offerings: Jimmy Murphy’s acclaimed one-man play The Kiss, performed by Luke Griffin, and Joy Redmond’s brand-new work Lover, a sharp and witty exploration of modern dating. On the music front, don’t miss Gaphead, the latest project from three of the area’s most prominent musicians, bringing their heavy desert-rock sound to our Gig at the Gap showcase of local original talent.

Beyond the stage, we’re proud to offer something for everyone – from hands-on workshops and family-friendly events to the vibrant community spirit that makes our festival so special.

Supported by Wexford County Council and Creative Ireland, we remain committed to our unique, participative approach. Thank you to all our artists, volunteers, and audiences for taking ownership and making Earts Fest come alive.

WHO ARE WE

Awarded the EFFE Label as ‘a unique festival’ by the European Festivals Association, with particular reference to the festival’s successful arts participation elements, and nominated for European Rural Inspiration Award 2019 for its Community Portrait Photographic Project, the Gap Arts Festival ‘brings the arts to parts they wouldn’t otherwise reach’.

No village, no crossroads, no theatre, since 2011 the Festival has adapted spaces indoors and out, bringing professional performances and art to this community of place in the hills of north Wexford at Ballythomas, halfway between Gorey and Tinahely.