Press release 29/5/2018

Thursday Lates Launch: Celebrate Solstice 
21 June 2018

The National Gallery of Ireland will be launching a Thursday Lates series in June, aiming to provide a unique option for after-work evening entertainment in Dublin. Kicking off on 21 June in celebration of Summer Solstice, the event will take place from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, and it will include food, drinks and lawn games in the forecourt of the Merrion Square entrance, as well as a special outdoor performance by the comedic contortionist duo Lords of Strut and live demonstrations by members of the talented Dublin Circus Project. DJ Dermot Kelly will be spinning tunes in the courtyard where Tropical Popical will also doing customised nail art inspired by the upcoming Circus250 exhibition.  

Following the launch there will be themed events on select Thursdays similarly featuring a selection of live music and entertainment, food and drink, DIY crafting, film screenings, and other special offerings. Details of each will be posted on the Gallery’s website and social media platforms. Please note that the galleries and the café will continue to be open per usual until 8:30pm every Thursday.