Beta Festival 2026
Exploring the Future of Art and Technology
Beta Festival returns this November for its fourth edition, bringing an exciting programme of exhibitions, immersive installations, performances, workshops and conversations exploring the relationship between art, technology and society.
Taking place at The Digital Hub in Dublin 8 and venues across the city, Ireland’s festival of art and technology brings together Irish and international artists, researchers, technologists and creative thinkers to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the way we experience and understand the world around us.
This year's programme invites audiences to look beyond the human perspective and consider the intelligence of landscapes, plants, animals and machines. Through 14 new artworks, interactive experiences and thought-provoking performances, the festival explores everything from artificial intelligence and environmental sensing to digital identities, communication networks and our increasingly interconnected world.
Friday 6 - Sunday 22 November
For all programming information and booking please visit the Beta Festival website
Festival Highlights
The festival officially opens at The Digital Hub on Thursday 5 November, offering visitors a first look at this year's exhibitions, including the world premiere of Unmasking Nature by AlanJames Burns, SEED: Signal and Trace, Studiotopia and new work from Beta's Local Artists Network.
The festival's two-day conference, taking place on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November, will bring together leading Irish and international voices for discussions on the evolving relationship between creativity, technology and society. Featuring artists, researchers and cultural practitioners, the programme will explore the possibilities and challenges of our technological future.
Elsewhere, audiences can discover a diverse programme of live performances and participatory experiences, including:
- ni**le by Carys D. Coburn – A provocative performance exploring image moderation, online censorship and the meaning of community standards.
- asses.masses – An immersive theatrical video game exploring labour, automation and collective action, where audiences take turns controlling the action.
- Synthesize_Her – A hands-on workshop introducing participants to DIY electronics and alternative communication technologies through building their own mesh network devices.
The programme also features two award-winning performances making their Irish premieres at Project Arts Centre, alongside new international commissions developed through The F Word programme.
From experimental sound and interactive gaming to speculative ecologies and digital storytelling, Beta Festival offers a fascinating opportunity to experience the intersection of creativity, science and technology.
Whether you're an artist, a technology enthusiast or simply curious about the future, there's plenty to discover at this year's festival.
Find out more, explore the full programme and book tickets at www.betafestival.ie.
Friday 6 - Sunday 22 November
For all programming information and booking please visit the Beta Festival website
