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theatre · Friday 21 August 2026 · Various 
St Mary's Musical Society: Rivals Cabaret
At Solstice Arts Centre · Railway Street, Navan, Co. Meath
At Solstice Arts Centre · Railway Street, Navan, Co. Meath
St Mary’s Musical Society has been putting Navan audiences through their paces since the 1950s, and their summer 2026 outing looks like a crowd-pleaser for anyone who loves musical theatre done with spirit. Rivals is a cabaret format - duets, dance-offs, and the gleefully competitive pairings that make the genre so watchable. Think frenemies, showdowns, and back-to-back showstoppers rather than a single narrative; it is built for an audience that wants energy and variety in a single sitting. Suits musical theatre fans of all ages, couples looking for a proper night out, and anyone who enjoys live performance from a society that clearly takes its craft seriously.
The concept of Rivals pitches famous musical theatre duets against each other - think competitive scenes and numbers drawn from across the repertoire, with society members taking on the roles. The cabaret format keeps things punchy: each piece stands alone, so even people unfamiliar with the full source shows can follow the fun. St Mary’s Musical Society has been staging productions at Solstice Arts Centre regularly, most recently their 2025 pantomime, so they know the space and how to fill it. Tickets run from €20 to €75 depending on the seating category, which suggests a tiered auditorium layout with a range of options from general to premium. The show runs on both Friday 21 August and Saturday 22 August 2026, giving you two bites at it if your first choice sells out.
Navan sits about 50 km north-west of Dublin, roughly an hour by road on the M3. Bus Eireann runs regular services from Busáras on the 109 route, and coaches pull into Navan Bus Station on Railway Street - which is also the street where Solstice Arts Centre sits, so you step off the bus practically at the door. If you are driving, town-centre parking is available at several car parks within a short walk; Navan is a compact town and the arts centre is easy to find once you are in the centre.
Navan is the county town of Meath and has good cafés and restaurants along Trimgate Street and the surrounding streets for a pre-show meal. The Boyne Valley is on your doorstep if you want to build the trip into a longer visit. There is more to see in Navan and across Co. Meath.
Heading to Solstice Arts Centre in Navan? Meath has plenty more to see. Read the Navan area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.