Adventure is closer than you think!  |  26 May 2011
If you're looking for something really different and exciting to do with the kids next weekend, then look no further!

Down County Museum Kick Starts 30th Birthday Celebrations  |  23 May 2011
Down County Museum kicked off its 30th anniversary celebrations with a birthday party like no other! Visitors were treated to a day packed with quizzes, trails, mystery object handling and competitions galore, along with talks on the his...

IRISH SUPERGROUP TO LAUNCH ALBUM IN CASTLEWELLAN  |  19 May 2011
Down Arts Centre is delighted to welcome one of Ireland’s leading traditional music bands, Beoga, for the launch of their new album at The Lodge Cultural Centre, Castlewellan, 8pm on Friday 27 May.

POEMS FOR A SUNDAY AFTERNOON  |  13 May 2011
Down Arts Centre and Write! Down are pleased to invite all aspiring poets and writers to join them on Sunday 22 May at 2.30pm for Poems for a Sunday Afternoon, in the Gallery at the Saint Patrick Centre, Lower Market Street, Downpatrick....

Family Drama in Downpatrick packs more punch than Eastenders Christmas Special!  |  13 May 2011
A close-knit provincial community where everyone knows each other’s business, a closely guarded family secret, a party, the return of a prodigal son, a terrible tragedy and an impossible moral dilemma; all in one day!

Summer Coaching Camp - Ballynahinch Leisure Centre  |  12 May 2011
This summer we are offering children the chance to be coached in Athletics and Basketball by top qualified coaches as part of the Active Communities Scheme.

Unique Music Weekend in Down  |  05 May 2011
Down Arts Centre presents two fantastic and very different live music performances this Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May, to coincide with the launch of Celtic Fusion 2011.

World Class Soprano to perfom in Castlewellan  |  11 April 2011
On Wednesday 20 April at 12.30pm, The Cuan Guest Inn, Strangford, will a host a unique performance by renowned Northern Irish Soprano, Rebekah Coffey; the final in this season’s Liquid Lunch series, brought to you by Down Arts Centre.

Bruiser’s Explosive ‘Othello’ Gets Rave Reviews  |  04 April 2011
Down Arts Centre is proud to present the latest production by Belfast’s Bruiser Theatre Company, Othello by William Shakespeare, at the Annesley Hall, Newcastle, at 8pm on Saturday 9 April.

Weekend of Outstanding Entertainment in Down  |  25 March 2011
Down Arts Centre is presenting a fantastic weekend of live entertainment to cater for all tastes from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 April, featuring Jazz on Friday night, gritty, contemporary drama on Saturday night and a series of one-act classi...