Brigid the Bard Festival 2026

We had a quick chat with Áine de Paor, one of the creative forces behind the Brigid the Bard Festival 2026—an evocative celebration of music, poetry, and female-led storytelling rooted in the Celtic legacy of Brigid.

Hosted by Waverley Library in Bondi Junction, this opening night invites us to reimagine Brigid not just as saint or goddess, but as sovereign transmitter of bardic fire. Áine joins us to unpack the mythic threads, creative rituals, and cultural resonance of Brigid’s enduring presence.

6:30pm

30th January, 2026

Free entry

Waverly Library 32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction