After Hours

• Sip & Paint: Sarah Purser Edition (From 18.30): Unleash your creativity and find your flow with a guided painting session inspired by Sarah Purser’s works. All materials provided; includes two drinks (alcohol or non-alcohol). 18+ only.  Tickets available on Eventbrite here.
• Expert Art Tour (From 18:30): Explore the acclaimed exhibition MORE POWER TO YOU: Sarah Purser – A Force for Irish Art with a guided tour. Free – book online here or meet at reception, subject to availability.
• DJ Steve Reddy (From 18:00 – 20:30): Chill out to laid-back tunes in the front hall. Admission Free. No Booking Required.
• Free to Explore (Until 20.30): Hugh Lane Gallery will be open until 8.30pm on Thursdays in August – Take it at your own pace and enjoy our creative oasis. Now on display: MORE POWER TO YOU, Sacred Trust, Time & Time Again and High Expectations as well as Francis Bacon’s Studio, Harry Clarke in the Stained Glass Room and a the dedicated Sean Scully Room. Admission Free. No Booking Required.
• Fáilte le Grá Café: the gorgeous independent café will be open late, serving up delicious treats & drinks downstairs.
• Gallery Books: open late with great deals on art books, gifts and more!

• Contemporary Female Expression: A life drawing class with Geraldine Carton (From 18.45) An evening of reclaiming the portrayal of women in art; free from the male gaze and societal expectations of how women “should” look. Open to all women and non-binary folk, this is a life-drawing class with a rebellious twist, encouraging us to embrace our creativity and imperfections, and appreciate womanhood in all its unruly glory. All materials provided and no experience necessary. Price includes 1 drink. 18+ Only. Tickets €20 via Eventbrite here.
• Expert Art Tour (18:30 – 19:30): Explore the acclaimed exhibition MORE POWER TO YOU: Sarah Purser – A Force for Irish Art with a guided tour. Free – Tickets available on Eventbrite here or meet at reception, subject to availability.
• DJs Francois Pittion & Mick Heaney (18:00 – 20:30): Bringing the chilled vibes with a vinyl set, melting us into the weekend.
• Free to Explore (Until 20.30): Hugh Lane Gallery will be open until 8.30pm on Thursdays in August – Take it at your own pace and enjoy our creative oasis. Now on display: MORE POWER TO YOU, Sacred Trust, Time & Time Again and High Expectations as well as Francis Bacon’s Studio, Harry Clarke in the Stained Glass Room and a the dedicated Sean Scully Room. Admission Free. No Booking Required.
• Fáilte le Grá Café: the gorgeous independent café will be open late, serving up delicious treats & drinks downstairs.
• Gallery Books: open late with great deals on art books, gifts and more!

• Art Quiz (18:00 – 19:30): Test your art knowledge in a fun quiz night. Includes a complimentary drink. 18+ only; team tickets available. Tickets via Eventbrite here or show up on the day. Subject to availability.
• The Tiny Quartet (18:00 – 20:30): Enjoy contemporary classics on violin, guitar, and double bass in our front hall. No booking necessary.
• Expert Art Tour (18:30 – 19:30): Explore the acclaimed exhibition MORE POWER TO YOU: Sarah Purser – A Force for Irish Art with a guided tour. Free – Tickets via Eventbrite here or meet at reception, subject to availability.
• Free to Explore (Until 20.30): Hugh Lane Gallery will be open until 8.30pm on Thursdays in August – Take it at your own pace and enjoy our creative oasis. Now on display: MORE POWER TO YOU, Sacred Trust, Time & Time Again and High Expectations as well as Francis Bacon’s Studio, Harry Clarke in the Stained Glass Room and a the dedicated Sean Scully Room. Admission Free. No Booking Required.
• Fáilte le Grá Café: the gorgeous independent café will be open late, serving up delicious treats & drinks downstairs.
• Gallery Books: open late with great deals on art books, gifts and more!

• Mindful Meander & Sound Bath (18:00 – 19:45): A unique session combining mindfulness, slow looking, and sound meditation. 18+ only. Please bring a yoga mat with you for the meditation. Tickets €25 available on Eventbrite here.
• Molly O’Mahony (18:45 – 20:00): An intimate acoustic session with the acclaimed singer-songwriter in our café. Tickets €10 available via Eventbrite here.
• Expert Art Tour (18:30 – 19:30): Explore the acclaimed exhibition MORE POWER TO YOU: Sarah Purser – A Force for Irish Art with a guided tour. Free – Tickets via Eventbrite here or meet at reception, subject to availability.
• Free to Explore (Until 20.30): Hugh Lane Gallery will be open until 8.30pm on Thursdays in August – Take it at your own pace and enjoy our creative oasis. Now on display: MORE POWER TO YOU, Sacred Trust, Time & Time Again and High Expectations as well as Francis Bacon’s Studio, Harry Clarke in the Stained Glass Room and a the dedicated Sean Scully Room. Admission Free. No Booking Required.
• Fáilte le Grá Café: the gorgeous independent café will be open late, serving up delicious treats & drinks downstairs.
• Gallery Books: open late with great deals on art books, gifts and more!

Fáilte le Grá café our gorgeous independent café will be open late, serving up delicious treats and drinks downstairs.

The Gallery Bookshop will be open until late with great deals on artbooks, gifts and more!