This week & ahead
What's on across Leinster
Festivals, markets, gigs and family days out across the twelve counties. Updated weekly.
In brief
39 events are coming up across Leinster, from Wednesday, 8 July to Saturday, 18 July 2026 — in four of the twelve counties, with event, and festivals. Full listings are below, refreshed every week.
6Jul
Heaney's Greatest Hits - Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again
Whether you’ve admired his work for years or are discovering it for the very first time, this is a chance to experience the voice of one of Ireland’s most beloved…
7Jul
Legally Blonde
Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’ This…
7Jul
Late Night Station
Late Night Station is a sharp edged darkly comic drama that reveals how ordinary people become complicit in systems of control and denial. Blending absurd humour with…
8Jul
The Ghost Story Gathering
The Ghost Story Gathering is bringing screams to summer! Thought the bright nights would save you? Think again! Horror doesn't take a holiday! In this Dublin based…
9Jul
Songs That Shaped the World
Then you have to experience the man they are calling Mr Sunshine Swing. With his unique style of swing, combined with his distinctive vocal tones. Tom jr endeavors to…
9Jul
Neon Painting: Michael D. Higgins
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…
9Jul
Fishamble presents Underneath
Sticks and stones didn’t break Her bones, but words and pointing crushed Her. Is Beauty really only skin deep? Does Ugliness hide somewhere deeper? Following the…
10Jul
Neon Painting: Shrek
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…
10Jul
Launch of Celibacy in Irish Women’s Writing
Celibacy in Irish Women's Writing, edited by Dr. Paul Fagan, is an open-access Humanities special issue dedicated to less familiar feminist, queer, and activist…
10Jul
Drink & Draw: Paint like Banksy
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!…
11Jul
Traditional Arts Collective (TAC) at the Ancient Music Festival
☘️ Join Traditional Arts Collective (TAC) for a vibrant afternoon of Irish myth, music, dance and song at the Ancient Music Festival. 🎵 This engaging performance…
11Jul
Treetop Live presents Paddy Casey
Having been at the forefront of the Irish music scene since his multi-platinum selling debut album 'Amen (So Be It)', Paddy Casey's career has taken him all over the…
11Jul
Suite Dreams | Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra in Dublin
From the dreamlike world of The Fairy Queen, with its fairy dances, enchanted scenes and midsummer romances, to Telemann’s playful musical portrait of Don Quixote the…
11Jul
SubSounds Youth Music Festival
SubSounds Youth Music Festival showcases original music created by the future of Leinster artists. Now in its third year, the SubSounds Youth Music Festival offers an…
11Jul
Paint Your Own Mandala Workshop
Each ticket includes: • 1 X Canvas • All paints included • Brushes (you can use) • Pencil • Reference paintings • Unlimited tea or coffee & biscuits included for…
11Jul
Neon Painting: Ha'Penny Bridge
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…
11Jul
Megan Burke
Megan has independently built a digital following of over 155k fans across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, with multiple videos reaching millions of views.…
11Jul
Mack Fleetwood
MACK FLEETWOOD bewitch their audience with authentic renditions of all your favourite classic FLEETWOOD MAC hits. Their love of the material and musical prowess…
11Jul
Kids Tote Bag Painting
Get creative with paint and have fun. This isn't an art class it's an art party! In under 90 minutes participants you will create a masterpiece! This event is…
11Jul
Ireland's Eye Foraging & Beach Picnic
Join us for a memorable adventure that starts with a scenic boat trip from Howth's West Pier with Howth cliff cruises to this stunning island. Led by Nicole, you'll…
11Jul
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,…
11Jul
Battle of the Sounds
Young musicians have until Monday, 15th June, to enter and follow in the footsteps of famous artists who have graced Bray's historic stages. After an initial digital…
11Jul
Carlingford Food Tours
This guided Carlingford food tour takes you through the heart of the medieval village with a selection of food and drink stops along the way, while your local guide…
11Jul
Drink & Draw: Paint St Stephen's Green
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!…
12Jul
Wells Food Fest 2026
Join us on Sunday 12th July for the delicious return of Wells Food Fest at Wells House & Gardens! Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Wells Estate, this vibrant…
12Jul
Johnstown Castle Garden Fair
Expect: Plant Nurseries Browse a carefully selected range of plant nurseries offering everything from rare perennials to Irish natives. Garden & Craft Stalls Discover…
12Jul
Seán Ryan & Ciara Callanan Ryan at the Ancient Music Festival
☘️ Join us for a vibrant afternoon concert at the Ancient Music Festival featuring Seán Ryan & Ciara Callanan Ryan. 🎵 The programme combines Irish traditional music,…
12Jul
I AM HERE: A musical collaboration with Nature
I Am Here gives voice to nature, asking us to return to her bosom, to reconnect, to remember the joy we feel together. It was born from an urgent need to reconnect…
14Jul
Songwriters In The Round
Whelan's are delighted to present 2 hours of original songs in this intimate In-The-Round performance featuring some of Ireland’s most lauded singer-songwriters…
14Jul
Lucy Rose
This Ain’t The Way You Go Out is an album constructed from the ashes of despair, nurturing the tiniest of green shoots and giving life to something that had looked…
15Jul
Mark Geary
Geary has headlined shows and festivals throughout his career in Ireland, Europe and the USA. He’s performed in venues such as: The Kennedy Center, The Plaza World…
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…
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…
Event data from Fáilte Ireland Open Data (CC-BY 4.0), refreshed weekly. Last updated 6 July 2026. Details can change; check the organiser link before travelling.