# Culture Night Lights Up the Midlands | Belfast News

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-09-18T13:31:48+00:00
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Culture Night is exploding across the midlands with a dazzling mix of music, dance, film, art, and heritage workshops — all designed to spark creativity and bring communities together right in their own towns. From tea towel recipes in Mullingar to mosaic-making in Moate, late-night gallery openings in Athlone, and storytelling sessions in Castlepollard, the arts are alive and well. Laois shines with ukulele jams, opera at the library, and theatre nights in Portlaoise. Offaly’s Birr Theatre transforms into a rambling house while Tullamore hosts a global dance showcase. Longford adds quirky flair with a Biker’s Orchestra, Palestinian Dabke workshops, and church ceilidhs — proving that culture thrives everywhere, in every corner of the region. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2026/0918/1591972-midlands-culture-night/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e86873b75b63ccdf Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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