# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kilkee Brontë Festival 2026 : The Brontës' Celtic Connections - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: THE KILKEE BRONTË FESTIVAL: UNCOVERING THE CELTIC BLOODLINE BEHIND THE LEGACY Did you know that the Brontës had Irish and Cornish blood? This year’s festival explores how being IRISH ON THEIR FATHER'S SIDE and CORNISH ON THEIR MOTHER'S profoundly shaped the wild imaginations of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne. https://clarearts.ie/places/culturlann-sweeney/ WHAT’S ON: Our incredible programme includes TALKS with leading Brontë Experts from the UK and Ireland, a FREE SCREENING of the BBC film To Walk Invisible, an ART WORKSHOP with a leading Clare-based Artist, and a GUIDED WALKING TOUR of Kilkee with a locally based playwright and tour guide! FREE FILM SCREENING: TO WALK INVISIBLE Join us for a FREE screening of the acclaimed BBC film. The film brilliantly explores the intense Brontë family dynamics, the tragic early deaths of their mother and siblings, alongside their lives in the wildly beautiful yet isolated Yorkshire moors. DON’T MISS OUR LINE-UP OF TALKS: ANN DINSDALE (Principal Curator, Brontë Parsonage Museum) Drawing on her 36 YEARS at the museum. Ann will share insights from her role as an advisory consultant on the film To Walk Invisible. This is your RARE CHANCE to ask her your most pressing Brontë questions! SHARON WRIGHT The AWARD-WINNING biographer will shine a spotlight on Maria Branwell, the Brontës’ often-forgotten Cornish mother. UEL WRIGHT will discuss the fascinating publication by his great-great-uncle, William Wright, who carefully documented the oral histories of Patrick Brontë (father of the famous sisters) in County Down. William gathered these remarkable accounts directly from those who lived alongside the family. FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS & EXPERIENCES This weekend isn't just about the amazing Brontë novels and their lives ; it's also an opportunity to PARTICIPATE, ENGAGE, and CREATE. The Brontës absolutely loved being outside, so weather permitting, we will be taking to our beautiful local surroundings! All the Bronte siblings drew and painted and this year we are very excited to offer a SEASCAPE PAINTING & SKETCHING WORKSHOP. Hosted by leading Clare-based artist Ruth Wood. (Weather permitting, we'll be sketching right at the cliffs!) GUIDED BRONTË WALK. Join Festival Director and locally based playwright Jenny Bassett for a unique guided tour. Explore the historic footsteps of Charlotte’s 1854 honeymoon, exactly as reimagined in Jenny's most recent play. There’s also the POP-UP BOOKSTALL run by James Scully from the Banagher Brontë Group to explore at Cultúrlann Sweeney Theatre. Browse a hand-picked gallery foyer filled with literary gems. HOW TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS (GET YOUR 4th TALK FREE!) Individual talks are €10, but you can experience ALL FOUR FOR JUST €30! BOOKING ONLINE: 1. Click the LINK IN THE COMMENTS below. 2. Add your 3 chosen talks to your cart, and then select your 4th. 3. The full price will show initially, but the system AUTOMATICALLY DEDUCTS the €10 discount the moment you view your final trolley! BOOK BY PHONE: Call the Cultúrlann Sweeney box office directly at 00353 65 9050769. STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES: Spaces for the Art Workshop and Guided Walk are strictly limited, so EARLY BOOKING is highly recommended! We can't wait to see you there. STAY UPDATED: Keep an eye on the Kilkee Brontë Festival Facebook page! Starting TOMORROW, we will be spotlighting one event every single day so you can meet our incredible speakers. Booking www.clarearts.ie/culturlannsweeney We would like to thank Clare Council Council for funding this years festival and Siobhan Mulcahy at The Clare Arts Office and thanks also goes to our sponsors Central Bar, Hickies Restaurant and Bar, The Irish House, Kilbaha Art Gallery, Lunches B&B, Murphys Bar, The Lir at L.Kilkee Golf Club, L.J. Foods, O'Mara's, Scotts Bar, Starfish Enterprise, The Stella Maris - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ennis/kilkee-brontë-festival-2026-the-brontës-celtic-connections/200030361633508 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, entertainment, fine-arts, workshops, sports, theatre, literary-art, pop-ups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 29 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Ennis - **state**: CE - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Cultúrlann Sweeney Theatre, Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland. - **lat**: 52.679517114476 - **long**: -9.6440037297354 - **full address**: Cultúrlann Sweeney Theatre, Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland., Ennis, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kilkee Brontë Festival 2026 : The Brontës' Celtic Connections - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/015e675b4c409dd4ac09b5dddd249370e041ed7f51326f0dc1f948e8521a12bf-rimg-w1024-h768-dcd4a453-gmir?v=1784048530 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kilkee Bronte Festival 2026 : The Brontes' Celtic Connections being held? - **A:** Kilkee Bronte Festival 2026 : The Brontes' Celtic Connections takes place on Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Culturlann Sweeney Theatre, Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland., Ennis, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Kilkee Bronte Festival 2026 : The Brontes' Celtic Connections ? - **A:** Kilkee Bronte Festival 2026 : The Brontes' Celtic Connections is organized by Kilkee Bronte Festival . - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kilkee Bronte Festival 2026 : The Brontes' Celtic Connections is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ennis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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