Upcoming Events
Participate in or host events, enjoying access to various artistic activities and performances exclusively available to members.
John Philip Murray Trio
We are happy to present a jazz concert by this exciting trio of fine musicians on Thursday the 10th of September at 7:30pm. The John Philip Murray trio has played together over several years in venues ranging from The Crawford Gallery, Cork, to Morrissey’s, for the Doonbeg Jazz Festival, but although two of the three are Dubs, this ensemble hasn’t played in Dublin until now. The relaxing piano nobile room at the Arts Club is a perfect setting for the intimate sounds of an acoustic trio. Their set will include tunes drawn from sources as diverse as Classic Standards, BeBop, and Brazilian music, with haunting ballads. Balancing excitement and reflection. John Philip, Brian and Dave enjoy working off each other’s signature approaches to connect with their audience. The John Philip Murray Trio look forward to spreading a warm musical balm in the elegant surroundings of The United Arts Club. Tickets are €15, bookable through Eventbrite.
September 10, 2026
Fabric & Figure
A Fashion and Life Drawing event by Stephanie Johnson as part of Dublin Independent Fashion Week 2026 Celebrate the intersection of Fashion and Life Drawing in this unique event. Experience live a presentation of original garments by Stephanie Johnson, brought to life through a series of dynamic, timed poses. The audience are invited to observe and draw the designs, exploring the relationship between fabric, form and the figure in an engaging, creative setting. Whether you're an artist, illustrator, fashion enthusiast or simply curious to try, all are welcome! This event is divided into two time slots 11:30 AM - 13:00 PM and 14:00 PM - 15:30 PM Please arrive 15 minutes prior to allow for settling in & setting up as each session will start on time. (There are limited easels - first come first serve!) Some drawing materials will be provided, however feel free to bring along your own. Click the image above for tickets.
September 12, 2026
Nighthawks
NIGHTHAWKS is the best night out in Dublin. It is a mix of music, comedy and poetry. The top-quality line-up includes: Music PEARSE McGLOUGHLIN AND NOCTURNES RELUCTANT BOB AND THE LONELY LOVERS Stand-Up Comedy BREDA HEGARTY Spoken Word Poet MARK WARD This show will be fully seated. Doors open at 8pm. Show starts at 8.15pm sharp. Please do not arrive late. There is an interval at 9.20pm. The show will end at 10.30pm.
September 12, 2026
Baggotonia Book Launch
Join us on the 17th of September at 6:30pm for the launch of the Baggotonia Festival. Dead As Doornails by Anthony Cronin – Published by Lilliput Press, with an introduction from Joseph O’Connor, this is a 50th year edition of Cronin's 1976 masterpiece memoir of post-war literary Dublin of Behan and Kavanagh and Flann O’Brien.
September 17, 2026
Culture Night
We are excited to host Culture Night at the UAC once again. There will be various activities, demonstrations and performances on the night, including tours of our historic building, poetry readings, drama, music with Frank Spiers, portrait drawing by Artists PJ Lynch, Alan Keane, Brian Gallagher and Laura Trueman, print making demonstrations from Artist Marie-Louise Martin and Artist Tom Matthews showcasing his exhibition.
September 18, 2026
Tabletop Readings
Join us at the United Arts Club for the first of our Autumn Tabletop Readings — an afternoon dedicated to the work of W.B. Yeats. On Saturday 26 September, from 1–4 p.m., we will gather around the table to read and explore three of Yeats’s works: Cathleen Ni Houlihan The Words Upon the Window-Pane Purgatory Tabletop Readings are a space for theatre-makers, writers, performers and audiences to come together to read, listen, discuss and explore dramatic work in a relaxed and intimate setting. The tradition of bringing artists together at the United Arts Club to engage with plays and new ideas continues with this autumn series. Tickets: €15 Drop-ins: €20 Tea and coffee will be provided, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Club for an afternoon of theatre, conversation and shared exploration. Saturday 26 September | 1–4 p.m. United Arts Club
September 26, 2026
Past Events
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John Minihan: Beckett & The Wake
Irish photographer John Minihan photographed the great playwright Samuel Beckett many times in Paris and London, capturing moments that have become iconic images of twentieth-century culture. His friendship with Beckett began through a conversation about Minihan’s acclaimed photographic series, The Wake of Katy Tyrell, which he shot in 1977, while visiting his hometown of Athy in County Kildare.
August 27, 2026
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Members' Dining
Join us Saturday the 15th of August at 7pm for our delicious, monthly Members' Dining. This is a fantastic opportunity to break bread with your fellow members over a meal prepared by the wonderful chef Christian May. To book your spot, please use the link below. For any dietary requirements, please specify in the comments section of the booking portal.
August 15, 2026
GUBULATIONS
GUBU Dolls: The musical. Fresh from a triumphant run, headlining the Carlow Fringe Arts Festival. We bring you a more cabaret style format, specially arranged for the U.A.C.. Featuring members and regulars to the club. Original music, costumes, movement and mayhem. Including the documentary 'the Peculiar Saga of Gubuman'.
August 9, 2026
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Bill Griffin Exhibition Opening
The UAC is thrilled to host the opening of Bill Griffin's latest exhibition. Cork born in the late 1940’s, Bill as a self-taught artist moved to London and began painting in the mid-1960s. Now living on the Beara Peninsula, the freedom embedded in his surroundings produces fantastical and wholly original paintings. Griffin possesses both a freedom of spirit and an ability to paint directly from his subconscious through his earthy fingertips. Having had over 22 solo exhibitions in the last 15 years, Bill’s work is widely collected. He now welcomes you to view, explore and enjoy his current work.
August 6, 2026
Exhibition Night One-Plate Supper
€20 Meal Only / €25 Meal and Drink Join us for a delicious One-Plate Supper at our next exhibition opening on Thursday the 6th of August. This months offering is a delicious Coq Au Vin with Crispy Bacon, New Potatoes and Broccoli. Vegetarian option and dietary restrictions are catered for but but must be booked in advance with your dietary need listed in the comments.
August 6, 2026
Sara Piccolo in concert with Antonio Manco
The United Arts Club is delighted to welcome Sara Piccolo (Naples, Italy) in duo with Antonio Manco for a special evening of original songs and acoustic music. Sara Piccolo is an Italian singer-songwriter whose music beautifully blends folk, Americana and Irish influences with poetic, heartfelt storytelling. Having spent a number of years living and performing in Dublin, her songs reflect both her Neapolitan roots and her love of the Irish folk tradition, creating performances that are intimate, honest and deeply moving.
August 1, 2026
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Windswept Mind: The Merrion Square Madness of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Join us on Saturday the 4th of July at 7:30pm for an original one-man play performed by celebrated Irish Actor and Member of the UAC Jack Walsh as Sheridan Le Fanu, written by AE Society Chair, Dr. Patrick O'Donnell. The one-man play, set on the night of Le Fanu's death, will bring to the fore the mystic anxieties of Le Fanu (1814-1873), a Dublin Victorian Protestant master of the ghost story. Free to Society members or €10/€20 depending on ability to pay. Pre-register by emailing Mary McCormick, as space is limited: mary@mccormickintl.com
July 4, 2026
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Alan Phelan La Biennale di Venezia Dinner
The exhibition will introduce Phelan's practice to the world and this celebratory dinner is in part a chance to help with fundraising efforts to cover the associated costs of his participation. The cost is €120 per person, with a fixed menu and wine included.
March 7, 2026
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Verse & Voice - Performance and Two-Course Dinner - 6:30pm
Enda Wyley and Catherine Ann Cullen will read from their work, with actor Jack Walsh reciting a poem from each reading. The night continues (with a bit of vice) while you enjoy a sumptuous two-course dinner. Book direct with link below.
January 23, 2026
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Flower Piano Concert & Book Launch by Svetlana Rudenko
Music compositions by Svetlana Rudenko and launch of her album "Through the Looking-Glass: Alice Dali AR" and "Boyne Valley" by LoGaCulture. An evening of classical piano music and narration. Classical Music meets Art and Augmented Reality. After an appearance at the spectacular Flower Piano festival in the San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park, for their 10th anniversary, Svetlana Rudenko and Haunted Planet Studios bring a concert of “flower” compositions to the United Arts Club. Pieces include Amy Beach’s “Mignonette” and “Honeysuckle,” Svetlana Rudenko's own compositions from Augmented Reality art apps, as well as her recent "Boyne Valley" compositions, created for the EU-funded LoGaCulture project (Trinity College Dublin Principal Investigator Prof. Mads Haahr).
October 29, 2025
James Pretluv - Seventy Eight Thank Yous
In his acclaimed one man show, James Pretlove shares his experiences of the death of his mother by suicide. Presented from the Edinburgh Fringe, via the York Festival of Ideas to St Christopher's Hospice in London, the humour and depth of the piece have moved people all over the country. As an audience member at Edinburgh Fringe said, "Seventy-Eight Thank Yous is an unforgettable, mesmerising, and thought-provoking performance. James’s storytelling skills and use of the spoken word are captivating. Unmissable! I would dearly love to see it again!
October 18, 2025
"Phenomenal Irish Women" - Ishmael Claxton's Exhibition Opening
In his latest body of work, Claxton turns to Irish history and contemporary life, taking inspiration from Maya Angelou’s poetry and from the courage of Irish women who have reshaped cultural and political landscapes. Figures such as Constance Markievicz, Sinead O’Connor, Mary Robinson, Catherine Corless, Bernadette Devlin, and Rhasidat Adeleke are presented alongside lesser-known activists, writers, and truth-tellers whose contributions are equally transformative. Working in cyanotype, Claxton produces layered prints that function as both archive and blueprint — spectral imprints of memory and resistance. Rather than conventional portraiture, the works take shape through symbolic traces: a line of text, the outline of a hand, a domestic object, the shadow of a protest. Together, these fragments weave into a collective presence that transcends time.
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