Listowel / Co. Kerry

North Kerry's home for theatre, music, film, conversation and contemporary arts.

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Sept - Oct 2026Sept - Oct 2026

Music Friday 11 September 2026 · 8pm

Songbird: The Songs of Eva Cassidy

Niamh Strong and her band bring Eva Cassidy's beloved songs to Listowel in a soulful evening of jazz, blues and memory.

Music Wednesday 16 September 2026 · 8pm

National String Quartet Foundation: Kantos Quartet

Kantos Quartet pair Beethoven with Caroline Shaw, Swan Hennessy and Janáček in their vivid debut chamber programme.

Music Saturday 19 September 2026 · 8.30pm

Karen Underwood: The Songs of Nina Simone

Karen Underwood tells Nina Simone's remarkable story through narration and song, with a live band and timeless classics. Part of the Story Telling Festival.

Music Sunday 11 October 2026 · 7pm

La Famille LeBlanc

An acclaimed Acadian family band bring Celtic and francophone folk, brilliant playing and high-energy step dancing.

Music Wednesday 14 October 2026 · 8pm

Maccana: The Unseen Growth of Winter

Composer Maccana presents 70 minutes of original piano music shaped by drama, documentary and the stillness of winter.

Music Monday 19 October 2026 · 12 noon

WhistleBlast’s Musical Voyages Visual Magic

A family-friendly multimedia concert of orchestral favourites, visuals and video, followed by a short Q&A with the musicians.

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Reviews on Google from visitors to St. John's Theatre & Arts Centre.

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Jonno Bennett

26 February 2023

5.0

A very intimate and historic venue. The old Saint John’s Church. We saw the John B. Keane play “The Hiker” here and we had a really fun night. It was a full house and the rest of the patrons were the most friendly, welcoming bunch you could ever hope to...

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David O'Brien

18 October 2022

5.0

Small venue with a huge heart. If it’s your first time in Ireland and you’re in Listowel pop in and see a show. It’s a unique venue, you have to go there once.

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Dan Leary

5 February 2019

5.0

A delightful place to put on a show. Wonderful light and sound booth. If your play has special lighting retirements, Joe Murphy can handle them with ease. Comfortable dressing room with it's own toilet.

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