From September through December, Irish Arts Center (IAC) will present its Fall 2025 season at both its 11th Avenue home and its newly renovated original space on West 51st Street. The season includes programming in theater, music, visual art, literature and more, focused on Irish and Irish-American culture in the heart of New York City.
This marks the first time the Center will operate both venues simultaneously, part of a long-term expansion. The fall season continues the Irish Arts Center’s work as a link between Ireland and New York, bringing together various artists while expanding the organization’s footprint in the city.
Programming
The season’s theater program is led by Endgame, presented by Galway’s Druid Theatre in honor of its 50th anniversary. Directed by Tony Award winner Garry Hynes and starring fellow Tony winner Marie Mullen, the production brings Beckett’s take on isolation and absurdity back to New York.
Music highlights include Irish folk legend Andy Irvine, who returns for two solo shows on October 4 and 5. Known for his influential work since the 1960s with groups like Planxty, Irvine blends traditional Irish folk with Balkan influences and original songwriting. Later in the season, the Center’s annual Spirit of Ireland Gala on November 7 will feature a performance by BIIRD, an all-female traditional supergroup, at Pier 60.
Visual art programming includes Irish Gothic, a retrospective exhibition from Patricia Hurl, presented in partnership with the Irish Museum of Modern Art. The show spans four decades of Hurl’s work, addressing themes of violence, womanhood, and political memory.
The season also features cross-Atlantic collaborations, family-friendly events and ongoing efforts to connect Irish culture with New York’s arts scene through diverse programming. To get a detailed schedule visit the IAC website.
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