Collaborating, Creating, Connecting
Clonmel Junction Arts Festival is an annual 10-day multi-disciplinary arts festival set in Clonmel, Tipperary’s largest town. Connecting artists and audiences since 2001, CJAF has evolved into a vibrant arts platform, offering opportunities to local, national and international artists to collaborate and create work by, about and for the people of Clonmel and its visitors.
Our theme for 2027 is ‘In the Margins’, inspiring opportunities for artists to explore ideas of marginalisation as well as preconceptions of performances and audiences. Marginalia in literature is also a space for commentary, a window to our private reflections and our meandering thoughts on ‘reading’ a work of art – it is these audience responses that will also be explored in the 2027 programme.
From enticing performances in public spaces to intriguing new works, concerts, literary events, theatre, dance performances, as well as family events, there is something for everyone in our busy programme. Many of our events are free or offer concessions honouring our commitment to presenting an inclusive and accessible arts programme for all.
Involving and encouraging visitors and the local community to participate in a wide variety of arts is key to the festival. Our packed programme of events really will have something for everyone. We place great importance on inclusivity, ensuring that many events are free and some have special offers or concessions.
With strong links to the community our community engagement programme connects the festival with community groups in the locality. We also welcome visitors to Clonmel, giving them an opportunity to extend their stay by offering exciting arts events in this wonderfully historic town.
Supporting professional artists in developing their work and giving them a platform to perform is also a vital role of the festival, offering opportunities for Tipperary, national and international artists.
