Pop Up Movie Club
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-28 | Johnstown Castle Estate, Y35 HP22, Ireland
Join Pop Up Movie Club for a 3-night only cinema experience in this stunning location. Bring your own seats, pack a picnic, and make yourself comfortable under the night sky. Think blankets, good food, and a proper cosy outdoor movie vibe.
We’ll be serving cinema popcorn on site, so you’ve got the essentials covered while you settle in for the film. One night, one iconic movie, and a setting you won’t get in a regular cinema.
Fri Aug 21 – 21:15 The Greatest Showman SOLD OUT
P T Barnum becomes a worldwide sensation in the show business. His imagination and innovative ideas take him to the top of his game.
Sat Aug 22 – 21:15 Dirty Dancing
While holidaying with her parents at a resort, Frances is smitten with the resort’s rebellious dance instructor. However, her father opposes the relationship, creating ripples in her family.
Fri Aug 28 – 21:00 Mamma Mia
As Sophie and her family are busy preparing for her wedding, she secretly invites three men, who were her mother’s lovers in the past, with the hope that one of them is her father.
PLEASE NOTE All ticket holders are advised to bring camping chairs or blankets. Gates open 30 minutes before movie start time. This event is outdoors and subject to weather conditions.

Artisan Craft Fair
2026-08-22 11:00 - 2026-08-23 16:00 (Europe/Dublin)
The wonderful Johnstown Artisan Craft Fair is returning after the success of the Summer and Christmas markets!
This two day event is taking place on 22- 23 August in the museum courtyard, this event features over 30 stalls offering hundreds of unique handmade items perfect for gifts or a special treat. Enjoy live music while you browse, creating a lively and fun atmosphere for all ages.
Organised by a third party team Craft Collective (contact: Chantelle & Sheila artisanfairjohnstown@gmail.com), the fair is free for Irish Heritage Trust members and included in daily admission for day visitors.

Evening Bat Walks
2026-08-27 20:00 - 22:00
As the sun begins to set over Johnstown Castle and the visitors leave, many animals are settling down for the night.
In the attic of the Irish Agricultural museum and by the lakes others are just coming to life! Did you know the museum attic is home to a large roost of pipistrelle bats? One of the largest in the country in fact!
This Spring and Summer we are delighted to welcome you for some very special after hours Bat walks. Come and join us for an evening bat talk and walk with bat conservationist Harm Deenen. Learn about the various bats which live on the Johnstown Estate and why Johnstown Castle is such a special place for them. Get to try out a bat detector and find out how we use it to identify a bat by its call.
**Please note your start time as start times vary depending on sunset time**
Dates & Times:
Thursday 27th August at 20:00 SOLD OUT

Culture Night 2026: The Stone Sessions
2026-09-18 21:00 - 22:30
Come along to Johnstown Castle Visitor Centre on Culture Night and immerse yourself in your local heritage in creative ways with The Stone Sessions, an initiative that aims to deepen people’s relationship with the stories, spaces and artists that define Ireland’s creative landscape.
Attendees can choose to listen to stunning music and poetry in the cafe or book into a special workshop in the Irish Agricultural Museum. Performances and stories on the night will include mesmerising shows by musicians Talua, Rachel Grace and poet Ben Mac Caoilte. Workshops in the Irish Agricultural Museum will include an evening wind down storytelling workshop with Joe Brennan and a skill sharing workshop by thatcher Sara Leach exploring the heritage craft and skill of thatching.
Ticket Options:
Peacock Cafe 9pm – 11pm – Performances by Talua, Rachel Grace and Ben Mac Caoilte (Limited Tickets)
Performances and stories on the night will include very special shows by dynamic, energetic folk and trad group Talua, mesmerising singer songwriter Rachel Grace and poet Ben Mac Caoilte whose work is rooted in the rich traditions of Irish storytelling, folklore, and sound. Don’t miss this very special gathering of celebration of our culture by such rich local talent in Wexford.
Cart Room 9pm – 9.45pm Relaxed Story Telling Workshop with Joe Brennan (Limited Tickets)
Join Wexford storyteller Joe Brennan in the beautiful surrounds of Johnstown Castle for a relaxing hour of traditional stories from Ireland and beyond. Leave your worries at the door and take flight on the wings of tales that will surprise, reassure, amuse and delight. Joe is a traditional oral storyteller who has been telling stories for the last 26 years. He has delighted audiences of all ages in Ireland and internationally.
Special Exhibition Room 9pm – 9:45pm – Thatching Demonstration Workshop with Sara Leah (Limited Tickets)
In the surrounds of the Irish Agricultural Museum, join Sara Leach, one of two female Thatchers in Ireland and participate in her drop in workshop and find out more about this beautiful ancient heritage craft. Sara offers reed based thatching services throughout Ireland and has a world of knowledge to share about this skill on Culture Night.
Doors open at 8.30pm and refreshments will be available on the night.
These events are free to attend, but tickets are required and availability is limited. To book your ticket please call 053 91 84671.

George Grogan Morgan, Johnstown Castle, Ardcandrisk House & the Anna Eliza by Duncan Laurence
2026-09-19 11:00 - 12:00
It is not well known that the owner of Johnstown Castle, Hamilton Knox Grogan Morgan, had a younger brother, George. So who was George? Where did he live? What did he do? Who was his wife? What happened to him? And why is so little known about him?
Using photographs, maps, historical records and newspaper accounts, this talk will answer these and other questions. George’s story covers Wexford’s pre-Famine era, the early days of Ardcandrisk House, extreme wealth, marriage, luxury yachting, a Mediterranean grand tour, a pandemic, regattas in Wexford harbour, bankruptcies and death.
Limited spaces available, advanced booking required.
Location: Ballroom, Johnstown Castle Estate

Jazz at Johnstown Presents: Johnny Taylor Trio
2026-09-26 20:00 - 22:30
Johnny Taylor, Dominic Mullan & Barry Donohue.
Back together again for one night only at Jazz at Johnstown on Saturday, September 26, is the legendary jazz trio of Johnny Taylor (keyboards), Dominic Mullan (drums) and Barry Donohue (bass).
This is a trio whose integrated and disciplined interplay endears them to jazz and non-jazz fans alike. Since their last headline appearance at Jazz at Johnstown in 2024, they have been working on individual projects. For example, Barry – now based in England – has backed Imelda May on recent stripped-back and intimate stage performances.
The level of improvisation exploring fresh and new sources of repertoire is always mesmerising and never less than communal when this trio gets together, creating an unforgettable musical experience.
An evening with Johnny, Dominic and Barry at sumptuous Johnstown Castle, as autumn closes in, is one in which the band and audience are joined by intimacy and energy. Unmissable.
Tickets:
€22.50 for Irish Heritage Trust
€25.00 for Visitors
Doors open at 19:30, performance begins at 20:00

Sip 'n' Paint with Sarah Cogley
2026-09-27 12:00
Join local artist Sarah Cogley in the Ballroom at Johnstown Castle for an inspired creative painting session on Sunday, 27th of September 2026 from 12-3 pm.
Starting with an hour-long tour of the beautiful 18th-century castle, you will have the chance to be inspired by the architecture, design, artworks and history of this magnificent heritage site.
You will then be seated in the adjoining ballroom, where you will be served a mini afternoon tea while you paint on canvas using acrylic paints. Sarah will be there to guide you one-on-one with tips and ideas as you create your inspired artwork.
This is sure to be a fun-filled, creative afternoon set in a gorgeous location, perfect for an immersive day of creativity and local history with family and friends.
Tour, Mini Afternoon Tea and all Painting Materials are included in the price.
No previous experience needed. This is a fun, creative session.

A Johnstown Christmas (Shared)
2026-11-28 12:30 - 2026-12-22 19:00
This year at Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens, experience the magic of Christmas in a place like no other. Nestled within centuries of history, our fairy tale castle becomes a place of wonder, with festive magic around every corner.
With this shared Christmas experience, you will enjoy the festivities alongside other families from the beginning and throughout your visit, including your special moment with Santa, while still receiving your own individual family photos to treasure.
Whether you’re visiting Johnstown Castle for the first time or as part of our cherished community of families who return every Christmas, we welcome you to the wonderful Johnstown Castle, where traditions are treasured and new memories are made.
Your Shared Enchanted Christmas Experience lasts around 55/60 minutes, giving you and your family plenty of time to enjoy every magical moment.
What to Expect:

Seasonal hot beverages
Beautifully decorated festive interiors
Heart warming moments with Mrs. Claus
Fun with Santa’s Elves
A magical encounter with Santa
Each child selects their very own special gift from Santa’s Workshop
Professional Third Party Photography

Ticket Prices:

Infants (0-12 months): €10.00
Children (12 months +): €28.00
Adults: €16.00

Each ticket includes a hot beverage for both adults and children, a magical visit to Santa Claus, and a Christmas gift for each child (including infants).
Photography:
Capture the moment your way, take your own photos or choose to add on our professional photography option for a lasting keepsake.

One Photo: €12.50
Two Photos: €20.00
Three Photos: €30.00

Baby's First Christmas
2026-12-22 10:00 - 15:00
Baby’s First Christmas at Johnstown Castle
Create a special first Christmas memory with a visit to Santa at Johnstown Castle.
For one day only, Johnstown Castle is delighted to offer a gentle and intimate Baby’s First Christmas with Santa experience, created exclusively for babies aged 12 months and under.
This experience is designed for new-borns and babies who may benefit from a shorter, calmer visit with Santa. Families will join a small group and, during their visit, each family will have the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs Claus, spend a few moments together and capture those precious first Christmas memories.
The experience has been created with little ones in mind, offering the magic of meeting Santa, without the games, activities and extended journey included in our Shared Christmas Experience.
A Few Things to Know:

Exclusively for babies aged 12 months and under.
This is a separate event from our Shared Christmas Experience.
Available for one day only, with limited spaces available.
You will share your time slot with other families, but your family will have its own picture with Santa.
Advance booking is essential.

By choosing to visit us this Christmas, you are also helping to support the ongoing care and preservation of Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum and Gardens.
Make their first Christmas one to remember, with a special visit to Santa at Johnstown Castle.
