About Us

Welcome to Siamsa Tíre, one of Ireland’s busiest and most vibrant theatre and arts centres. We provide a diverse and inclusive range of live family entertainment and performances, arts workshops and visual art exhibitions from our beautiful centre in Tralee, Co Kerry.

About Us

What we Do

At the heart of everything we do is social connection—bringing people together to experience moments of joy through a vibrant and diverse programme including touring drama, classical music, comedy, dance, traditional arts and opera along with productions by local groups and musical societies.  Our gallery spaces display the work of artists from Ireland and abroad.

As Ireland’s first Green Certified Theatre, we approach sustainability from a holistic perspective. From the preservation and development of our traditional cultural and contemporary arts, through to the sustainability of our venue, suppliers and how you can do your part when you join us.

On these pages, you will find out everything you need to know about Siamsa Tíre as well as answers to your questions on our programming policy and technical specifications.  Feel free to contact us with any additional queries on boxoffice@siamsatire.com or check out individual staff team details on our People page.

 

Exploring and sharing the Arts

Abstract digital drawing in light tones like fur or hair, inspired by Siamsa Tíre theatre Tralee.

Exploring

through creative learning, participation and development programmes.

Pixel art of a white swirling wave on blue, inspired by Siamsa Tíre theatre Tralee.

Sharing

our stories past, present and future, our traditions and contemporary arts through touring and in-house productions, co-productions, and commissions.

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Welcoming

a full range of hosted events across artforms from local, national and international groups and providing opportunities to engage with our diverse and vribrant communities.

Our Theatre and Arts Centre

Siamsa Tíre, an iconic theatre and arts centre is nestled in the centre of Tralee, County Kerry, along Ireland’s breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way. Developed in 1991, our bespoke venue boasts a fully accessible 350-seat theatre, a spacious rehearsal studio, a dedicated music room, and inspiring gallery spaces.

For over 50 years, Siamsa Tíre has been a cornerstone of Irish arts, founded to sustain, explore, and share traditional Irish arts and the vibrant stories that define our cultural identity. Today, we carry forward this legacy by offering an inclusive and dynamic programme of contemporary and traditional performances, workshops, and thought-provoking visual art exhibitions.

As one of Ireland's busiest theatres and arts centres, we are committed to making the arts accessible to all, fostering a space where diverse communities can connect, create, and be inspired.