Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre
Bray’s main arts centre with a 242-seat theatre, gallery and café, hosting cinema, theatre and regular family events.
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Purpose-built arts centre in the middle of Bray with a 242-seat theatre, a bright gallery and a café/bar all under one roof. Families come here for children’s theatre, cinema screenings, music, comedy and community events, often tying it in with a walk down Bray Main Street or the seafront. The auditorium is compact and relaxed, so kids don’t feel overwhelmed by a large venue, and there’s plenty of space in the foyer to park buggies and settle in before a show. The building is fully accessible with a ramped entrance, lift access and accessible toilets, and it works well both as a rainy-day option and for evening outings with older children. Festival periods like YARN Storytelling and Bray Jazz bring a busy, lively feel, while daytime visits tend to be quieter and easy-going.
- 242-seat auditorium with digital cinema projection and retractable seating.
- First-floor gallery with rotating contemporary art exhibitions.
- On-site café/bar serving coffee, snacks and interval drinks.
- Free underground parking for evening and weekend performances for ticket holders.
- Fully accessible layout with ramp, lift, accessible toilets and hearing loop.
- Key venue for local festivals such as YARN Storytelling Festival and Bray Jazz Festival.
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Good to know
About
Purpose-built arts centre in the middle of Bray with a 242-seat theatre, a bright gallery and a café/bar all under one roof. Families come here for children’s theatre, cinema screenings, music, comedy and community events, often tying it in with a walk down Bray Main Street or the seafront. The auditorium is compact and relaxed, so kids don’t feel overwhelmed by a large venue, and there’s plenty of space in the foyer to park buggies and settle in before a show. The building is fully accessible with a ramped entrance, lift access and accessible toilets, and it works well both as a rainy-day option and for evening outings with older children. Festival periods like YARN Storytelling and Bray Jazz bring a busy, lively feel, while daytime visits tend to be quieter and easy-going.