Explore Our Festival Spaces
Clonmel Junction Arts Festival 2026 takes place across a rich tapestry of historic, cultural, and contemporary spaces throughout the town. From the vibrant Kickham Plaza to the intimate STAC Chapel, our venues are as diverse as the programme itself, each one offering a unique atmosphere for performance, reflection, and connection.
Gleeson’s
Gleeson’s Pub is a family run business and one of the main social and entertainment establishments of Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Through decades of outstanding service paired with an invigorating atmosphere, you can be sure an evening at Gleeson’s will be one full of music and laughter. Each week you will find live music, live televised sport, an open jam session and a multitude of events hosted by Gleesons.
Old St Mary’s Church
A beautiful location with excellent acoustics and with seating for 250+, Old St Mary’s is the largest venue for concerts in Clonmel. Old St. Mary’s Church in Clonmel, County Tipperary, is a historical Church of Ireland church believed to have been founded in 1204 by William de Burgo.
Venue and toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Place 4 U
Place 4U Café is a charming community hub in Clonmel, where the focus is on fostering connections and creating a welcoming atmosphere. This volunteer-run space invites visitors to enjoy coffee while engaging in meaningful conversations rather than traditional dining experiences. It’s an ideal spot for gatherings, making it a favourite among locals.
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
IMC Cinema
IMC is Irelands number 1 multiplex cinema chain. Here they have screens which show movies in 3D, Digital, Theatre and Opera. A partner of the Clonmel Junction Arts Festival for years and a proud host of the TUS Film and Animation showings.
This venue is wheelchair accessible and has wheelchair accessible toilets.
Main Guard
A beautiful historic building owned by the OPW, the Main Guard has been used for exhibitions, concerts and Spoken Word events in the past (upstairs) and for concerts downstairs.
Venue and toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Fetch
Nestled in the heart of Clonmel, Fetch has become a beloved destination for coffee enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Fetch believe in the perfect blend of artisanal coffee-making and community spirit.
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Abbey St Car Park
This recent project has transformed the existing car park to provide a dual-purpose space. A performance stage with a fixed canopy overhead, power points and lighting will transform, when required an existing car parking space and adjacent streets into an outdoor performance space for a variety of cultural activities.
This venue is wheelchair accessible.
linn gallery
The goal for linn gallery is to be more than a place to buy art, it’s a place to step away from the rush of our busy lives. Our intimate space is a truly relaxed environment for a personal experience with art. Passionate about connecting people with incredible art from hugely talented, emerging and established Irish artists.
Mulcahy’s
Offering food, beverage & accommodation services in the heart of Clonmel.
Venue and toilets are wheelchair accessible.
South Tipperary Arts Centre (STAC)
Located in central Clonmel, STAC, is a long-standing partner of CJAF and the venue for our joint-annual exhibitions. Arts Centre in Clonmel was founded over 20 years ago to be a focal point for the arts in Clonmel and County Tipperary. The arts centre is situated in a beautiful, light-filled Modernist building near the River Suir on Nelson Street. The building houses a gallery and a spacious workshop.
Venue and toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Clonmel Library
With a large cohort of local writers and a committed audience for literary events, Clonmel Library has a long-standing history of working with CJAF to schedule writers to give talks and workshops during the festival in response to the year’s theme. CJAF also works together with the library to schedule an exhibition in the library during the festival – a large, light space ideal for a small to medium exhibition. It is located across the square from the Museum of Hidden History.
Venue and toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Tipperary Museum of Hidden History
A state-of-the-art facility, the Museum of Hidden History is another long-standing partner of CJAF, working together successfully for a number of years to programme creative events in response to the museum’s remarkable and extensive collection. It is located across the square from Clonmel Library.
Venue and toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Baker’s Bar
Bakers Bar is a bar and live music venue in the heart of Clonmel. It’s a hot spot for loads of gigs and concerts in Clonmel and supports local artists here in Tipperary.
Venue and toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Raheen House Hotel
Situated in the heart of Clonmel, Raheen House Hotel exudes a vintage charm that truly sets it apart. This historic retreat radiates inviting warmth, offering guests a place to relax and feel at home while indulging in the timeless elegance of a bygone era. Nestled within four acres of lush gardens, it offers a unique blend of heritage and tranquillity.
Venue and toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Kickham Plaza
The late 18th century former military site – Kickham barracks. The disbanded barracks that had been left vacant for over a decade now witnesses the emergence of an impressive educational, cultural, and civic quarter, marked by the new Kickham Plaza.
Venue is wheelchair accessible. Toilets are portaloos behind the STAC Chapel which are wheelchair accessible.
STAC Chapel
STAC Chapel was launched in Spring 2023 as an additional space for South Tipperary Arts Centre and allows an expansion in the range of arts programming on offer to audiences. Located on Kickham Plaza, in the former Barracks Chapel, STAC Chapel is a multi use space which will host a diversity of practices and events across visual arts, film, music, dance and theatre, among others.
Venue is wheelchair accessible. Toilets are portaloos which are wheelchair accessible.
Showgrounds Shopping Centre
Our offices and Box Office are situated in an empty unit named ‘The Platform’ in the Showgrounds. We also have access to the old ‘Name It’ unit where we hold the 100 Dogs Workshop and the unit that held ‘Iceland’ which we will use for the Vincent Hanley Summer School.
Venue and toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Denis Burke Park
The Denis Burke Park in Clonmel is a redesigned park on the outskirts of Clonmel. The park commemorates Mayor Denis Burke who successfully operated the bacon factory here in town. The park is an open space with seating areas, a children’s playground, and a lot of room for different activities.
This venue is wheelchair accessible. There are no public toilets available on site.
O’Connell Street
O’Connell Street in Clonmel is a significant thoroughfare with historical and architectural importance, serving as a key commercial and residential area within the town. It is known for landmarks like the West Gate and the Main Guard which lay on either side of the street.
Road is wheelchair accessible, no public toilets available on the street.
