Every May, this month long festival programme invites people aged 50+ to take part as audience, artist, critic or participant in Arts and Cultural opportunities from theatre and music to literature and photography. Across Ireland, last year more than 115,000 people took part in over 3,700 events in museums, arts centres, libraries and in nursing homes.
From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, Bealtaine showcases the talents and creativity of both first-time and professional older artists. Each year, Age & Opportunity invites local authorities, arts centres, libraries, Active Retirement groups, care settings, community groups and clubs, associations from every part of the country to run Bealtaine events that celebrate creativity as you age.