The research found that 90% of under 35s attended an arts event in 2025, while almost 60% of this age group took part in the arts themselves. These figures show that younger adults are not only audiences, but active participants and creators. They point to a generation that sees the arts as part of everyday life and are shaping Ireland’s future cultural landscape.
Young adults drive arts engagement as 90% of under 35s attended an arts event in 2025
Arts Council of Ireland - An Chomhairle Ealaíon, 28 April 2026, Ireland
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