Culture Crush- November 18th 2026 @RIAM Dublin 2

Bringing Irish cultural and creative communities together to connect, share and celebrate at a critical time for our sector. Following the huge success of Culture Crush in 2023, 2024, and 2025, we are delighted to announce Culture Crush 2026! The date for Culture Crush 2026 is Wednesday 18th November. This year's venue is the wonderful space in Whyte Recital Hall in the RIAM -Royal Irish Academy of Music in 36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2. The theme for this years Culture Crush event is 'FRONTIERS'. From creative evolution to creative boundaries, Culture Crush 2026 will explore the changing role and critical value of creative voices and the creative sector at a time of unprecedented upheaval for the sector and for society. You can view our latest guest announcements and schedule on our website: CULTURE CRUSH 2026 Each Culture Crush pass gives attendees access to all talks, panel discussions, performances, as well as refreshments throughout the day. Passes are now on sale for 40 Euro per ticket for the Early Bird rate until October 30th or until sold out. Then the ticket price will switch to 50 Euro per ticket for the full rate. Get your tickets today & we can't wait to see you on Wednesday, November 18th! If you'd like to purchase more than 5 tickets, there are a limited amount of group tickets available at the early bird rate. Contact us directly RE: Group tickets. (IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Each guest will still need to complete a form at least 10 days in advance of the event date so we can capture dietary & access information). If you experience any issues when making your payment, please note that it is best to use the eventbrite app, or if using a web browser please ensure that your ad block & 3rd party cookies are disabled. ABOUT CULTURE CRUSH Culture Crush was established in 2023 as an annual event for all professionals working in the cultural and creative sectors in Ireland across Film, TV, Animation, Games, Music, Immersive Technologies, Media, Visual Arts and Performing Arts. Culture Crush aims to: (1) Connect our Creative Communities (2) Explore Sectoral Opportunities and Challenges (3) Celebrate the success and achievements of Creatives and the wider Creative Sector Through a mix of talks, panel discussions, performances, and guest speakers, Culture Crush has established itself as a key annual event for the Irish Cultural and Creative communities to come together to connect, share, and celebrate at a critical time for our sector. Culture Crush is managed and organised by Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet (CCIS) and is supported by Screen Ireland, Coimisiun Na Mean, Skillnet Ireland and Furthr. About the Organisers Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet was established in January 2023 as a consolidation and expansion of three existing and established Skillnet Business Networks (Animation Skillnet, Screen Skillnet and Immersive Technologies Skillnet) to support the following cultural and creative sectors: Animation, Visual Effects, Games, Film, TV, Documentary, Post-Production, Immersive Technologies, AR/VR, Virtual Production, Digital Media, Entertainment Events, Music, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and network companies. Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.