All Ireland Drama Festival 2025
One of Europe’s largest amateur theatre festivals this hotly contested battle between drama groups from all over Ireland.
Nine groups, who have qualified from a series of 35 regional heats, each perform a three-act play in the final. All performances are open to the public and are very well attended, so book your tickets in advance! Many professional actors and playwrights cut their teeth in Athlone, including John B. Keane who’s play Sive had its debut at the festival.
Athlone comes alive each May with visitors flocking to the town to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy great drama and the many fringe events happening. There will be street theatre, workshops, art exhibitions and many other events.
Tickets now on sale and available from the
Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone to see the plays competing for the prestigious RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival Award.
The running order for the 2025 festival
The All Ireland Drama Festival held under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (ADCI).