Neurofestivity Welcome Meeting

A welcome meeting hosted by Eibhlin Gleeson (CEO, Cork Opera House), Michelle Carew (Cork City Arts Officer) and Jody O’Neill (Playwright and lead artist – Neurofestivity). This event will open the festival, welcoming neurodivergent artists and arts workers to share their experiences and challenges in making and presenting work today. We will examine themes of accessibility, understanding and practice. We will also be delighted to welcome poet Paula Hynes for a special performance to open the festival.

Part of Neurofestivity 2026
Neurofestivity ‘26 will be a vibrant celebration of neurodivergent art and the artists who make it. Produced by Cork Opera House in collaboration with lead artist, Jody O’Neill and partners Cork City Council and UCC, the festival will take place on UCC Campus on 24th & 25th April 2026.