Cultural Heart of Westport Drama Music Comedy & More

Saturday November 15th at 1:00pm

Circus Science by the Sea Festival 2025

Tickets: Child €8, Adult €10, Family of 4 €32 (ISL interpreted performance)

Join curious scientist Finn on a fascinating journey as ordinary drops of water are transformed into something extraordinary.

The Drop Science Bubble Show combines fun and learning, revealing the science behind bubbles through stunning sculptures and mesmerizing formations. From a bubble cube to a tornado in a bubble, this visually captivating show sparks wonder while teaching audiences of all ages how bubbles behave, bringing science to life.

Inspired by the works of Tom Noddy & Thomas Altman.

Saturday November 15th at 3.00pm

Circus Science by the Sea Festival 2025

Tickets: Child €8, Adult €10, Family of 4 €32

For your entertainment, we present Sparks: A Family Circus Science Cabaret - a dazzling mix of circus wonder and scientific curiosity!

From a climate clown, to mind-bending contortion, egg-citing eggs-periments, a certified bubbleologist and a juggling doctor - every act comes with a scientific twist.

Expect laughter, surprises and spectacular skill in a cabaret that proves when circus meets science, anything is possible.

Saturday November 15th at 6.00pm

Circus Science by the Sea Festival 2025

Tickets: €15 / €10 conc. (ISL interpreted performance)

From hunted to honoured. Over the last half century, Achill Island’s relationship with the basking shark has shifted from an active hunting industry to tourist attraction.

Using film, audio visual effects and newly compiled archive footage – set to an original score played live by Mayo’s leading traditional musicians – Achill Island, Basking Shark Fisherman traces the history of our relationship with these magnificent creatures of the Atlantic Ocean.

Join us for an evening full of understanding and compassion about who we are, what we did, and how we can change.

Don't miss the live panel discussion after the show with The Achill Sound musicians and storytellers.

Wed 19th, Thurs 20th & Fri 21st November 2025 at 8pm each night.

Tickets: Adult €20.00 OAP / Student €18.00

St Patrick’s Drama Group Westport is delighted to bring back to the stage the much-loved comedy "A Wake in the West" by Michael Joe Ginnelly for a special three-night run from Wednesday, 19th November to Friday, 21st November 2025 at Westport Town Hall Theatre.

This revival is particularly poignant, marking 20 years since the group first staged the play, and following the recent passing of its beloved Mulranny playwright, Michael Joe Ginnelly in May 2025. It also comes on the heels of the group celebrating its 60th Anniversary, making this production a heartfelt tribute to both the enduring legacy of the play and the man behind it.

Thursday November 27th 2025 at 8.00pm (Doors 7.30pm)

Tickets: €37.50

Dan McCabe burst onto the music scene in May 2020 when a single YouTube upload—his favourite songs arranged in his signature style—went viral, racking up over 50 million views in just three months. He has since established himself as one of Ireland’s most compelling voices, blending the soul of traditional Irish ballads with contemporary folk.

Today, McCabe is riding the momentum of his chart-topping releases and high-profile performances. His debut self-penned single, Heaven’s Only a Touch Away, shot to #1 in early 2023, and his first studio album, Back to Life (October 2024), also vaulted to #1 on the iTunes charts. Fresh off those successes McCabe is in the studio crafting new material and collaborating with songwriters across Europe and North America.

FESTIVE HARMONY 2025 | FRIDAY 12TH & SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2025 AT 8PM

After 14 SELL-OUT concerts from December 2016 to 2024, internationally renowned vocalist Anne Marie Gibbons is back for the highly anticipated Festive Harmony concerts in the Westport Town Hall Theatre on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th December. She will be joined by tenor Hugh Francis, The Cresham Academy of Irish Dancing, Voices for Us Choir, Castlebar Primary School Choir, The Music West Big Band, pianist Richard Lewis and some very special guests, to present a varied programme of music, dance, popular songs and musical theatre favourites, carols and Christmas cheer!

Our Very Special Guests [appearing both Fri. & Sat.}

Anú | Grace Kelly | Cera Maloney | Fia Murphy | Emma Mongey | Róisín Quinn | Kara Gibbons Murray

Westport Town Hall Theatre Community Pantomime Cinderella & The Spare Prince by Brendan Williams

Running for 7 shows only – Monday 29th December 2025 to Saturday 3rd January 2026

Westport Town Hall Theatre proudly presents its 8th Annual Pantomime "Cinderella & The Spare Prince", a brand-new, laugh-out-loud twist on the classic fairy tale, where the Spare Prince becomes the true hero, and Prince Charming… isn’t quite as charming as you remember!

Guided by two of the Palace’s most loyal staff, Mrs. Sure-Fire the Housekeeper and Frankie Valet, this retelling sparkles with all the fun, music, and mischief you’d expect — plus a few “Panto-fications” along the way. Cinderella still toils for the Ugli Sisters (whose mother has quite the way with Wordle), the Fairly Godmother is still in training, and the King’s obsession with local GAA knows no bounds. There’s a royal ball, a missing slipper, an evil Queen, and even a special appearance by Sir David Attenborough — Oh yes, there is!

**Note the performance at 2pm on Thursday January 1st will be a relaxed performance:

**Relaxed performance is in an effort to be more inclusive of people with additional needs such as learning disabilities or autism or simply anyone who would benefit from a more ambient environment. Slight changes to the production include aspects such as softer lighting, noise reduction and the expectation that some audience members may leave their seats to be somewhere more comfortable for their needs during the performance. We will have additional space outside of the Auditorium where some audience members might like to move to during the performance for some "chill-out" time.

Saturday 17th January 2026 | Show 8pm | Ticket €22

From Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It, comes a brand new show: Further Adventures in WOMANING. And what an hilarious adventure it’s going to be!

Join us as Anne explores the world of the feminine, the mammy, the twerky dancer: From 18-hour girdles and Housewives of The Year, to ripped influencer grannies pumping iron on Insta, from the Sunday drive to the spa break, from Angel Delight to Ozempic and back to the chiffon scarf test, Anne weaves a pant-wetting path through a changing half century of womany stuff - and that’s just the tip of the Anneberg!

What Audiences Are Saying

“Hilarious.” “200% Recommend.”

“An incredible energy and a Brilliant show.”

“Amazing night, died laughing.”

“I’m going to bring my sisters.”

Acorn Palyers Present "Loophole" A Comedy play by John McManus

Saturday, January 24th 2026 | Curtain Up: 8pm | Tickets: €20/18

On the surface, it seems that miserable farmers Paidi and Cass are best friends, but time will tell. Paidi has been given just six months left to live and decides to leave the land to Cass. Paidi's no-good brother Rooster is likely to cause problems but hopefully local solicitor Miss Murphy will sort everything out, with the help of the two nosey neighbours Mairead and Molly. This hilariously funny 3 act play is performed by the Leitrim based Acorn Players and written by John McManus.