Siamsa Tire National Folk Theatre of Ireland

Siamsa Tíre is located near Tralee Town Park and is one of the busiest theatres and arts centres in the country. Home to the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, it enables visitors to connect with traditional Irish culture through a range of immersive cultural experiences including self-guided and guided tours of the latest art exhibitions, sneak-peek backstage tours, workshops and intimate performances by members of the National Folk Theatre Cast. The art gallery is free to enjoy and hosts exhibitions from Irish and international artists throughout the year. During the summer months, the gallery hosts The Folk Homecoming Exhibition which tells the story of the beginnings of the National Folk Theatre of Ireland in 1968 right up to present day. Open all year round, Siamsa Tíre has events to suit all tastes, including a wide range of comedy, theatre and music. From May to September, visitors can enjoy a performance of Folk Theatre productions, these limited-run shows are exclusive to Siamsa Tíre and cannot be viewed in any other venue – a truly authentic experience not to be missed! Also home to the National Folk Theatre Training Academy, it is here that students receive training in the unique Siamsa Tíre style of singing, dancing, playing music, and storytelling. Classes take place on a weekly basis over the course of three years, after which, students are then given the opportunity to train further in order to become members of our performing company. To view all events and book, visit www.siamsatire.com