17/08/2026
Under the guidance of Siamsa Tíre, Young Curators Antonia Gergely and Neil Moore Ryan, deliver a weekend jam-packed full of events for young people.
Lasta is an annual, nationwide, festival of events programmed by young people for young people supported by the NASC Network of venues. This year’s Lasta Festival at Siamsa Tíre takes place from 1st - 4th October 2026.
Discover everything you need to know about the events below!
2nd Oct | 7:30pm | €18/€16/€15 | 16yrs+
This bilingual (English/Irish) one-man show introduces Seoirse who has been pretending to be a spirit-medium. When he actually makes contact with the other side, he’s forced to confront what he has done.
Pop-Up Shop with
The Vintage Vault
3rd Oct | 11am - 3pm | Free
The Vintage Vault was born out of a passion for sustainable living and a love of fashion! Based in Killorglin, Co.Kerry, the team are excited to bring quality used vintage clothing to LASTA festival and can't wait to meet fellow young Kerry fashionistas! No booking required.
Piece of Mind
Drop-in Workshops
3rd Oct | 3pm | Free
Drop by the interactive creative stations to connect and share your thoughts on wellbeing and mental health, no booking required.
Akira
Film Screening
3rd Oct | 7pm | €5 | 15A
The 1988 animated, Japanese cyberpunk, anime masterpiece, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, with its unprecedented hand-drawn detail.
‘Tangent’
Idea Generation Workshop
4th Oct | 11am | €8/€5
A workshop for creatives of all kinds (especially if you don’t call yourself one!) Engage whichever way you choose to. Chat to a new face across the table, jot down words and phrases that catch your ear or doodle aimlessly while you listen to the buzz of the café. You won’t be asked to share what you write. Just bring a journal, a pen, and a book for our book swap.
Art Therapy Workshop
4th Oct | 3pm | €5
Join Art Psychotherapist Rebecca Anastasia for a taster art therapy group workshop applying self-compassion in creative expression. Participants will take their artwork home with them. All materials provided. No experience in art making needed.
And That's Not All!!
The weekend will also feature a free art exhibition, immersive sound installations, and a surprise music gig to bring the festival to a memorable close (more details announced soon). Keep an eye on our website and socials for exciting festival updates!
Calling all young people aged 17–25!
Are you passionate about art, theatre, sound, playwriting, craft, or climate action? We'd love you to be part of shaping our exhibitions at LASTA 2026. Join us to collaborate, create, and make your mark on this exciting youth-led festival. No experience necessary.
Open Call for Sound Installation
'Ag Samhlú'
A three-part workshop series where the finished work will be exhibited as a sound installation titled ‘Ag Samhlú’ for Lasta Festival 2026 at Siamsa Tíre. Attendance at all three 2hr workshops (29th Aug, 5th & 19th Sept) is encouraged, contact our box office to book your spot.
Open Call for Art Exhibition
'Backspace'
Open to all artists, the theme revolves around the return to slowness in contemporary art and the increased relevance of traditional crafts and art forms in response to the big technological changes of recent years.
We're particularly interested in painting, drawing, handmade (handknit/crochet) textile work, film photography, or other similar slow media. For a chance to exhibit your work, email [email protected] by 18th August 2026.
Siamsa Tíre Kerry County Arts Kerry County Museum Kerry Education and Training Board
