Informal Music Afternoons are a series of monthly events, presented in partnership with Sligo Baroque Orchestra, where an eclectic mix of music is performed in a welcoming format in The Model’s Atrium space. The Informal Music Afternoon is an ideal way to spend a calm Sunday afternoon. The idea behind this event is to make classical music accessible for all, by means of an informal concert with a relaxed atmosphere in a cafe-style setting. Musicians perform classical works in addition to a non-classical section – often folk, traditional or jazz.

This Culture Night The Model will transform into a vibrant hub with an evening of performance, workshops and exhibitions

Fri. 18 Sep. 2026
Free Admission

At the heart of the programme is a flagship performance by Crash Ensemble, developed in collaboration with Sligo Integration Chorus, and Sligo Ukrainian Choir alongside voices from Sligo’s new communities. Led by composer Ed Bennett, Everything is Connected brings professional musicians and community participants together through collaboration, intercultural exchange and shared creative authorship.

Visitors can also enjoy Cathy Wilkes’ solo exhibition along with an exhibition exploring the work of Jack B Yeats, aemi's newly opened experimental films touring exhibition, artist-led adult collage workshop with artist Jo Conway and drop in creative family workshops.

Vibrant, inclusive and accessible, the evening offers multiple ways to experience and participate in arts and culture.

All events at Culture Night at The Model are free of charge but some have limited availability and must be booked in advance.

8 – 9pm
Free Admission

A socially engaged project collaborating with singers from community choirs around Sligo.
Presented in association with The Model.

Crash Ensemble presents Everything is Connected, a bold and inclusive new work by acclaimed Irish composer Ed Bennett, created with collaboration and community at its core.

Commissioned by Crash, the project brings together members of the ensemble with local musicians and performers from diverse musical backgrounds in a dynamic live performance showcasing the possibilities of collaborative performance.  

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Collage Workshop with Jo Conway
6.00 – 7.00pm

Free Admission
Booking required, limited spaces

Join us for a playful and experimental collage workshop where you can explore ideas, images and materials in unexpected ways. Read more...

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Family Workshop
5.30 – 7.30pm

Free Admission
Drop-in, all ages

Join us for a mix of creative activities in The Model at Culture Night. Suitable for all ages, just drop in.

Free Admission
Open until 6pm

Visit us on Culture Night to see our current exhibitions Cathy Wilkes, The Living Ginger with works from Jack B. Yeats, and newly opened Desire Lines; curated by aemi, showing experimental films. The Gallery will be open to visitors until 6pm. There is no need to book a place, admission is free.

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The September programme includes Sligo Baroque Orchestra performing works by Heinichen and Stradella. And SBO will bejoined by soprano Orla Shannon (soprano) who will sing arias by Pasquali, Handel and Strozzi.

And making their IMA debut will be singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Niamh Keane with piano accompaniment by Ailbhe Kehoe.

Come along, have a cup of tea or coffee and some delicious food, to enjoy quality music in a relaxed atmosphere, the ideal way to spend a Sunday afternoon! The concerts starts at 1pm, but we recommend coming at 12.30pm. Foam will be open from 12 noon serving a selection of refreshments and lite bites.

Informal Music Afternoons are a series of monthly events, presented in partnership with Sligo Baroque Orchestra, where an eclectic mix of music is performed in a welcoming format in The Model’s Atrium space. The Informal Music Afternoon is an ideal way to spend a calm Sunday afternoon. The idea behind this event is to make classical music accessible for all, by means of an informal concert with a relaxed atmosphere in a cafe-style setting. Musicians perform classical works in addition to a non-classical section – often folk, traditional or jazz.