This week & ahead
What's on across Leinster
Festivals, markets, gigs and family days out across the twelve counties. Updated weekly.
Just want this weekend? See what's on Friday to Sunday across Leinster.
In brief
33 events are coming up across Leinster, from Friday, 17 July to Tuesday, 21 July 2026 — in four of the twelve counties, with event, festivals, and markets. Full listings are below, refreshed every week.
15Jul
BOLERO+
Experience the power and beauty of BOLERO+, an evening of dance by the DWC Contemporary Ballet Company designed to ignite the senses. At its heart is Bolero,…
17Jul
The Brightening Air by Conor McPherson
Adult siblings, Billie and Stephen, share their family home in their own semi-functional way. Until their excommunicated uncle, Fr Pierre, and estranged brother,…
17Jul
The Classic Beatles - Revolver & More
Those who have seen one of the Classic Beatles’ previous tours (e.g., Number 1s, Magical Mystery Tour, the 1965 Tour) will know that a splendid time is guaranteed for…
17Jul
Dublin's Daughters Tour at Croke Park
Introducing our brand-new Kellogg’s Skyline Tour – Dublin’s Daughters! This exciting new experience celebrates Dublin’s most famous, infamous and admired women. The…
17Jul
Neon Painting: Sail Away
Our team will take each person step by step into creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary. - Artist (to help you paint) - Themed Painting - Prizes - Music…
17Jul
Drink & Draw: Ha'Penny Bridge
This event is open to everyone, bring a loved one, a friend or come alone. No experience is needed and in under two hours you will create your very own masterpiece!…
17Jul
ISL Guided Tour: Highlights of the Museum
Join in this tour and see some of the most famous artefacts from the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street's collection and learn about life from Stone Age to…
18Jul
The World of John Williams by the Mystery Ensemble
Harry Potter, Home Alone, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Superman, The Geisha Diaries, Jurassic Park — this evening will bring you the maestro’s most iconic soundtracks,…
18Jul
Gay McKeon, Mary Corcoran, Roma Casey & Tom McDonagh at the Ancient Music Festival
☘️ Join us for a special concert at the Ancient Music Festival featuring Gay McKeon, Mary Corcoran, Roma Casey & Tom McDonagh. 🎵 The programme presents Irish…
18Jul
Ilana Glazer
You can find her comedy & socio-political video-podcast “IT’S OPEN with Ilana Glazer” every Thursday on YouTube, audio-only available everywhere you podcast.…
18Jul
THE EGGS FACTOR
Have you got the EGGS FACTOR? Welcome to the only reality tv talent show turned dazzling cabaret eggstravaganza. Featuring the finest cabaret stars and special guests…
18Jul
The Bloody Stream Summer Series - Abuse Your Illusion
Expect all the biggest hits delivered with the energy of the real thing - come along and sing your heart out with a pint in hand! Set beneath the Howth DART Station,…
18Jul
Seafront Funfair Bray
Open daily from noon until 10pm for a brilliant day out by the sea. (Just a heads up: the team takes a breather on Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th, so the…
18Jul
Heated Rivalry Club Night
Our DJs will be playing music from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, woven into a late night mix of the greatest 00s & 10s pop/queer club anthems. No ice. No rules. It…
18Jul
Alternative Side to Dublin | FREE Walking Tour
Ever wonder what’s down there? For such a small city, Dublin certainly has its fair share of secret spots and dodgy stories. Starting from the Garden of Remembrance,…
18Jul
Beach BBQ Festival
Enjoy an incredible selection of activities, featuring a funfair, demos, games, DJ sets, and delicious food trucks during the weekend of July 18th and 19th. Soak up…
18Jul
Discover the Boglands - Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again
Throughout Heaney's work, the bog has played a vital role in his poetic imagination. From his admiration of his father turf cutting in Digging, to his praise of bogs…
18Jul
Route 66 Band Live in Concert
Route 66 has been a great success with theatre audiences over the past 10 years who have been singing and dancing along to their brilliant music. A memorable night is…
18Jul
Neon Painting: Space Painting
Our team will take each person step by step into creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary. - Artist (to help you paint) - Themed Painting - Prizes - Music…
18Jul
Paint With Coffee Art Workshop
Create your own coffee painting right in Smithfield! Join us for a 90 minute painting session where each person will create their own painting using only coffee. All…
18Jul
Bear Paint Pouring
Participants will create an individual piece of art, using a mesmorising paint pouring technique to decorate a 3D bear that you can proudly display in your home! This…
19Jul
Simon O'Dwyer & Maria Cullen O'Dwyer at the Ancient Music Festival
☘️ Join us for a fascinating performance at the Ancient Music Festival featuring Simon O'Dwyer & Maria Cullen O'Dwyer from Ancient Music Ireland. 🎵 Voices of Deities:…
19Jul
Belvedere Garden Festival
Discover the latest trends in gardening, explore pop‑up plant shops, watch live demos from horticulture pros, and dive into interactive workshops that spark…
19Jul
Dublin City Flea Market
Expect - 40+ Sellers, Multiple Rooms, Tattoo Artist, Spoon Ring Maker, Tarot Readers, Full Kitchen and Bar. There will be goody bags for the first 100 people! Please…
19Jul
Neon Painting: Northern Lights
Our team will take each person step by step into creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary. - Artist (to help you paint) - Themed Painting - Prizes - Music…
19Jul
Alternative Side to Dublin | FREE Walking Tour
Ever wonder what’s down there? For such a small city, Dublin certainly has its fair share of secret spots and dodgy stories. Starting from the Garden of Remembrance,…
19Jul
Mosaic Making Workshop
Ticket includes: Board for your design Mosaic tiles Glue, grout and all other necessary equipment for you to tile a masterpiece Unlimited tea or coffee & biscuits…
19Jul
Spray Paint Workshop | Create Your Own Painting
Draw out a design then spray onto canvas. At the start will be a short introduction to graffiti and street art culture as well as a demonstration by our team.…
20Jul
The Liberties Festival 2026
Come and join us for a seven day festival in the Liberties, the village in the city, celebrating music, culture, environment, old classics, young people, health &…
20Jul
The Blue Trail
In the near future, the Brazilian government has created ‘colonies’ where older people are sent to live the last few years. 77-year-old Teresa, however, refuses to…
21Jul
The Last Laugh
– Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse, in a dressing room, discussing the secret of life, death, comedy and what it means to be funny… really funny!…
21Jul
Soleil Theatre Productions with Alba Technique presents SPOONS
SPOONS deep-dives into the post-pandemic comic challenge of finding human connection. Brad, a sportswriter, cannot seem to meet women! Desperate for simple human…
21Jul
Pop-up Talk: Orpen's Portrait of the Artist's Parents
Join us for this talk looking at William Orpen's Portrait of the Artist's Parents. Meet by the painting in Room 16. Easiest access is via the Merrion Square entrance…
Event data from Fáilte Ireland Open Data (CC BY 4.0), refreshed weekly. Last updated 13 July 2026. Details can change; check the organiser link before travelling.