The EPIC award winning community Poetry group, “Poetry in the Park” present, from their books, poetry recitals, short stories and the launch of Brian McLoughlin's book, 'When you come to the fork in the road, take it...'

‘Your life and mine’, Walker Ewart takes us on a journey of a life through poetry and pose.
Revive memories of childhood and schooldays, of love and laughter, of growing older.
Moments to ponder and moments to laugh out loud.
Tea afterwards in Green Room.

The club welcomes Drama Festival visitors to enjoy a round of golf with a special prize for the best visitor score on the day.
Entry Fee €20 payable at club

Darren O'Hara returns to the fringe with a musical happening, ‘The Bare Voice’. Musical theatre and Screen, Irish Memories and more….
Tea afterwards in Green Room.

Start Point: Dean Crowe Theatre
‘Athlone, History and Characters’ trail with former festival director, Joe McCarrick.

Come to the Dean Crowe Theatre forecourt and hear stirring pipe music. Please note that the planned march from civic square is cancelled. Sunshine optional.

Theatre 3 from, Newtownabbey, Co. , perform their Northern Ireland (one act) winning play. This will be the last public performance before they compete for the UK title next month in Belfast, so come and wish them well.
Tea afterwards in Green Room.

Athlone A Cappella return with their unique choral recitals.
Popular vocal musical entertainment. Sheraton Hotel Foyer.

Defence Forces Band of the Eastern Brigade by kind permission of GOC Eastern Brigade
Popular musical entertainment for the last night of competitive drama for 2023.

‘Raising the Curtain, A celebration of Ireland’s Dramatic Movement’. A lecture by Dr. Fiona Brennan, followed by a Q and A chaired by Joe McCarrick. Sponsored by TUS. Tea from 10.30.