After Hours at Hugh Lane Gallery – 2025

Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion (Note: this exhibition will not be available to view between 7-8pm this evening 17th October)
Brian Maguire is an Irish Artist and human rights advocate and the exhibition spans two decades of work that spotlights the artist’s repeated quest to draw attention to global injustices, war, and human rights.

Bafushia: a physically bound process of forward movement
Open until 27th April 2025
Bafushia is an exhibition of contemporary artists who share Traveller heritage. Bafushia at  Hugh Lane Gallery is curated and organised as part of HLG’s Art Education programme in collaboration with artist Séamus Nolan and Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre.

Ongoing Displays
Francis Bacon Studio & Gallery
Sean Scully Gallery
Harry Clarke Stained Glass

• ‘I Heart Art’ table quiz – 6pm – 8pm – Show off your art and pop culture chops and join us for an evening of fun at our ‘I Heart Art’ Quiz Night in the inspiring Hugh Lane Gallery Sculpture Hall. Bring along some friends (there’s a prize for the best team name) or come along to meet new ones. Great prizes, great craic. Price includes 1 complimentary drink (alcohol/non-alcohol options available). Book here
• Life Drawing | 18.00 – 19.30 | Free, drop-in: Join artist Sarah for a drop-in Life Drawing session in the wonderful setting of the Scully Gallery at Hugh Lane Gallery. All materials provided, no booking required.
• More to be announced…

• Sip & Paint Lavery Edition | 18.30-20.00 | Tickets € 25, Includes 2 free drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic options available) | Book here: Pick up a palette and a drink with us and enjoy painting your own interpretation of the beautiful ‘Mrs Lavery Sketching’ by Sir John Lavery. All materials are provided and you’ll have your own work of art at the end to take home. Choose how you want to engage with the canvas by either following the guided approach by our excellent team, or feel free to experiment!
• Free Expert Art Tour – Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion |18:00 – 19.00 | Free, Book here or show up on the day, subject to availability: Join our expert guide on a guided tour of the acclaimed exhibition Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion. Brian is a leading Irish artist and human rights advocate. The exhibition spans two decades of work that spotlights the artist’s repeated quest to draw attention to global injustices, war, and human rights.
• There will be no life drawing on 6th February but feel free to bring along your pencils and sketch book and sketch if you’re feeling inspired!

• Awakening with Imbolc with Danu Herbalist Sarah O Neill | 18.00 and 19.00 | Tickets € 18, book here: Step into the season of renewal with our immersive workshop, Awakening with Imbolc with Danu Herbalist Sarah O Neill. Through a hands-on herbal tea blending activity, you’ll craft your own custom blends using different herbs. Participants will also take home an Imbolc-inspired herbal tea blend. The workshop concludes with a guided poetry session.
• Life Drawing | 18.00 – 19.30 | Free, drop-in: Join artist Sarah for a drop-in Life Drawing session in the wonderful setting of the Scully Gallery at Hugh Lane Gallery. All materials provided, no booking required.
• Free Expert Art Tour – Hugh Lane Gallery Collections |18:30 – 19.30 | Free, Book here or show up on the day, subject to availability: Join us for a guided tour of highlights of the collection with our guide, Tony Suttle. This tour will celebrates our Legacy of Donations, featuring significant gifts from 1908 to 2024, focusing on the Friends of the National Collection room, the Sean Scully room, Modern & Contemporary Art and Impressionist Masterpieces.

• After Hours Exhibition Tour – Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion |18:00 – 19.00 | Free, Book here or show up on the day, subject to availability. Join our expert guide on a guided tour of the acclaimed exhibition Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion.
• St. Brigid’s cross making Workshop | 18.00 – 18.50 and 19.00 – 19.50 | Tickets €12 includes one free drink, Book here: Get together for some crafting and a drink to tap into our pagan roots and celebrate the end of winter and beginning of spring with us in Hugh Lane Gallery’s gorgeous café. Join us to make St. Brigid’s crosses in preparation for St. Brigid’s Day, or Imbolc, which is celebrated on the 1st of February, and marks the beginning of Spring in Ireland. No prior experience needed.
• Gentle Yoga Flow in the Sculpture Hall with Lucia Fabbro | 18.30 – 19.30 | Tickets €12 includes a glass of herbal tea , Book here: Join us for a peaceful yoga session designed to restore balance and harmony in both body and mind. This class combines asana (physical postures) and pranayama (breath control) into a sequence of gentle movements, deeply connected with the breath. Guided breath retentions and focused movements will work at a deep subtle level to help you release negative emotions and cultivate positivity and clarity. Health & Safety Disclaimer: By participating in this yoga class at the Hugh Lane Gallery, you agree to take responsibility for your own health and well-being. By participating, you confirm that you waive any claim you may have against the Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin City Council, the yoga instructor or any other participants for injury or damages that you may sustain as a result of participating in this yoga class. Our yoga teacher will never ask you to do something you aren’t comfortable with.

• Vision Board Workshop | 18.00 – 20.00 | Tickets €18, Book here: Join our inspiring Vision Board Workshop to turn your aspirations for 2025 into a clear and actionable plan! This hands-on session will help you visualize your goals, create a powerful vision board, and identify the first small steps to bring your dreams to life.All art materials are provided and you will make your own custom vison Board guided by our facilitator Marina Marinina. Feel free to bring personal items or pictures that hold special meaning for your vision.No prior experience needed. Suitable for +18 years only.
• After Hours Exhibition Tour – Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion |18:00 – 19.00 | Free, Book here or show up on the day, subject to availability. Join our expert guide on a guided tour of the acclaimed exhibition Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion.
• Basking Shark Fishing Documentary Screening – with live musical score | 18.30 – 20.00 | Tickets €15 includes one free drink, Book here:Join us for a special screening and live score performance ‘Achill Island, Basking Shark Fishermen’ from The Achill Sound.A beautiful film, managing to sensitively impart Achill’s shark fishing history through oral accounts, music and song and describing the battle for economic survival, all amidst the stunning sea, land and mountains of the island.
• Postponed – Art Quiz in the Sculpture Hall | 18.30 – 20.00 | Tickets €10 includes one free drink:Join us for an Art-themed Table Quiz in the amazing setting of the Hugh Lane Gallery Sculpture Hall with Dublin’s favourite Quiz Masters Fionn Russell.There will be multiple rounds played during this high energy quiz night!No experience is needed and you can come alone or with friends.Ticket includes 1x complimentary drink (alcohol or non-alcohol)
  Single entry: €10
  Team of 4: €32

  If you purchase a single ticket, we can group you with a team!
  18+ only; team tickets available.

• Sound Bath in Sculpture Hall | 18.30 – 20.00 | Tickets €20, Book here: Due to popular demand and overwhelmingly positive feedback, sound artist and sound therapy practitioner Chloe Mc Hugh of Sonas Sounds, returns to the Hugh Lane Gallery Sculpture Hall for a sound bath experience not to be missed. Participants are asked to please bring along your own yoga mat and water. Suitable for +18 years only.
• After Hours Exhibition Tour – Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion |18:00 – 19.00 | Free, Book here or show up on the day, subject to availability. Join our expert guide on a guided tour of the acclaimed exhibition Brian Maguire: La Grande Illusion.