Louth County Council is calling on artists, creatives, community groups, venues and organisations across the county to take part in Culture Night 2026.
The national celebration of culture, creativity and the arts will take place on Friday, September 18, with free events planned across the country encouraging people to engage with culture in new and accessible ways.
Applications are now open for the Culture Night Event Fund 2026, with funding available to support events taking place in Louth.
Two funding strands are available this year. The annual Culture Night fund, supported by Louth County Council and the Arts Council of Ireland, offers grants of up to €1,500 for free events taking place after 4pm on Culture Night.
A second one off funding strand, supported by Culture Ireland as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, offers grants of up to €1,000 for events exploring Irish culture and its relationship with the EU.
Arts Officer with Louth County Council, Moya Hodgers, said:
“Culture Night is a fantastic opportunity for people to experience creativity in their own communities. We’re encouraging anyone with an idea, whether you’re an individual artist, a community group or a venue, to get involved and bring something special to Louth’s Culture Night programme this year.”
Priority will be given to projects that reflect the cultural richness and diversity of Louth, engage new audiences and encourage participation across all ages and communities.
Application guidelines and further details are available at CreateLouth.ie or by emailing arts@louthcoco.ie.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with successful applicants to be notified by June 24.
Culture Night is organised by The Arts Council in partnership with Louth County Council and cultural organisations nationwide.
