Juanita’s Big Problem – A Circus Performance

Juanita the Cleaner has been collecting her rubbish for one whole year. But what can she do with this mountain of plastic? She needs your help. In 45 minutes of hilarious climate-saving clowning, Europe’s leading female clown Angelica Santander tackles plastic pollution with dance, circus and several bin loads of humour.

Juanita’s Big Problem – A Circus Performance

Juanita the Cleaner has been collecting her rubbish for one whole year. But what can she do with this mountain of plastic? She needs your help. In 45 minutes of hilarious climate-saving clowning, Europe’s leading female clown Angelica Santander tackles plastic pollution with dance, circus and several bin loads of humour.

Ceoltóirí Craobh Naithí

Come and listen to Ceoltóirí Craobh Naithí play traditional Irish music. Bígí linn le ceol, craic agus cairdeas!

Dublin Rock Band – OverDub

Get ready to rock as Dublin’s greatest cover band returns to close out the performances on the Main Stage at UCD Festival 2025. The perfect finale to a great day!    

Lunchtime Concert with Two Community Orchestras

Join us in listening to music played by The Offbeat Ensemble and St Agnes Chamber Orchestra, a community and teenage orchestra. Meet our Access Leaders, who will be delighted to show you around the festival events on campus.

Sensory Friendly Storytelling

Join us at 3:30 pm for a sensory-friendly storytelling session with theatre maker and storyteller Joe Brennan. Joe will bring a sense of wonder to children and their families at the UCD Festival through his captivating storytelling. This relaxed and welcoming session is designed to be comfortable for everyone, including children with sensory sensitivities, offering… Continue reading Sensory Friendly Storytelling

Taiko Drummers

Don’t miss this captivating Japanese Drum performance by the Japan Taiko Team. Led by the team from the UCD Centre for Japanese Studies, the team introduces UCD students to traditional Japanese drumming and collaborates annually with the UCD students’ Taiko Team. Experience the energetic rhythms and diverse intercultural performances of EJ Taiko!  

Ringsend Rock School

Ringsend Rock School has been providing quality music lessons for more than a decade to kids and adults in the Ringsend Community and beyond. Enjoy performances from some of their students on the main stage in the Family Fun Zone.

UCD Community Choir

Formed in 2016, the UCD Community Choir brings together 70 current and retired UCD staff and is a registered member of Sing Ireland. Directed by Ms Caoimhe O’Neill, the choir has become a much-loved highlight of the UCD Festival each year, showcasing the spirit of the UCD community.