Supporters of The Complex take part in a protest outside the arts centre in December. Photograph: Alan BetsonDublin arts centre The Complex is due to shut its doors for the final time on Wednesday night bar a last-minute stream of State funding coming through. Operators hope a final, emergency meeting between the arts council and Dublin City Council (DCC) on Wednesday afternoon can lead to a breakthrough. We have one lifeline left, which is to hope that the Arts Council and Dublin City Council can come up with some kind of solution to our issue.”The Complex is located Mary’s Abbey in Dublin city centre. Further communication in June 2025 and in recent months has reiterated that position.”Dublin City Council was contacted for comment on the situation.

Source: The Irish Times January 13, 2026 21:50 UTC