Events · Co. Dublin

Events in Dublin: what's on this week and ahead

Festivals, markets, gigs and family days out in Co. Dublin, grouped by week. Refreshed weekly from official listings.

Week of 10-16 November

11Nov
Event · National Photographic Archive · Tue, 11 November to Thu, 31 December
Through a series of striking displays, the exhibition brings audiences on a visual journey of the Live Aid concerts, capturing the behind-the-scenes preparations,…

Week of 5-11 January

8Jan
Event · James Joyce Centre · Thu, 8 January to Sat, 12 December
A fun and exciting walking tour of James Joyce's Dublin offered by the James Joyce Centre. Though Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland, Dublin would…

Week of 19-25 January

21Jan
Event · Pallas Projects/Studios · Wed, 21 January to Sat, 12 December
Between January–December 2026 we will present 8 x 3-week exhibitions of new work by: Paddy Critchley, Fiona Marron, Finn Nichol, Emma Brennan and Thomas Wells, Ciara…

Week of 13-19 April

15Apr
Event · Meeting Point: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum · Wed, 15 April to Sat, 17 October
Visit the heart of a working port and gain insight into how Dublin stays connected to the world. This guided bus tour takes you into operational areas not normally…

Week of 4-10 May

8May
Event · Dublin Cookery School · Fri, 8 May to Fri, 18 December
This is quite a unique night! We think that it’s a great tradition to make at least one Friday night a month a delectable social affair full of good music, good…

Week of 25-31 May

28May
Event · Various Locations, Dublin City · Thu, 28 May to Thu, 26 November
Dublin by Dusk invites locals and visitors to enjoy the city centre in a new way on the last Thursday of each month. Participating venues and businesses will bring…

Week of 15-21 June

21Jun
Event · Sin É · Sun, 21 June to Sun, 15 November
Step into the darker, more powerful world of Irish mythology through this live storytelling performance. Performed entirely from memory, this intimate one-man…

Week of 29 June to 5 July

1Jul
Event · EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum · Wed, 1 July to Thu, 31 December
Ireland joined the European Economic Community (EEC) – as the EU was then known – on January 1, 1973, after a referendum endorsed by 83% of voters. It was then among…

Week of 27 July to 2 August

30Jul
Event · National Print Museum · Thu, 30 July to Thu, 29 October
The National Print Museum will open late on the last Thursday of every month from June to October. Explore the Museum after hours and discover Ireland’s printing…

Week of 17-23 August

19Aug
Event · Thunder Road Cafe · Wed, 19 August to Wed, 18 November
The Social LEGO Night at Thunder Road Café is one of Dublin's most unique monthly social events. Whether you're a lifelong LEGO fan or simply looking for a fun night…

Week of 31 August to 6 September

2Sept
Event · Harbour Plaza · Wed, 2 September to Sat, 30 October
The Dublin Riviera is a guided walk back in time to a golden era where local Dún Laoghaire residents and visitors wined and dined in the yacht clubs, restaurants and…
3Sept
Event · Jameson Distillery Bow St. · Thu, 3 September to Sun, 14 February
Step behind the bar at the original Home of Jameson in Bow St., Dublin 7. With the help of our expert mixologists, the Jameson Cocktail Making Class will teach you…
6Sept
Event · National Gallery of Ireland · Sun, 6 September to Sun, 6 December
Drawings, prints, watercolours and photographs by a range of European artists from the fifteenth century to the present day are included. The exhibition explores the…

Week of 7-13 September

9Sept
Event · Jameson Distillery Bow St. · Wed, 9 September to Thu, 31 December
⏱️ 75 minutes ⏱️ Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat at 11am & Sun at 12.30pm 🧑‍🏫 Fully guided Irish Coffee Masterclass including an Irish Coffee on arrival 🥐 Includes 2 exclusive…
9Sept
Event · Stillgarden Distillery · Wed, 9 September to Fri, 27 November
Visit Stillgarden Distillery to learn how to craft some of our ground-breaking cocktails from our award-winning liquid experts. This is a hands-on experience where…
10Sept
Event · Turk's Head · Thu, 10 September to Thu, 29 October
Crash Course on Ireland is a fun and informal two-hour introduction to Irish history and culture, presented by two qualified local tour guides in a traditional Dublin…
12Sept
Event · IMMA. Irish Museum of Modern Art · Sat, 12 September to Sun, 9 May
In post-conflict countries, the journey towards lasting peace involves a multifaceted approach that extends beyond political, economic, and security measures.…

Week of 14-20 September

15Sept
Event · Bord Gáis Energy Theatre · Tue, 15 September to Sun, 18 October
With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, MATILDA is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind,…
17Sept
Event · The Oriel Gallery · Thu, 17 September to Sat, 17 October
Masters of Irish Art is a landmark exhibition celebrating Ireland's artistic heritage through an exceptional collection of original paintings by some of the nation's…

Week of 21-27 September

22Sept
Event · Malahide Castle & Gardens · Tue, 22 September to Sun, 29 November
Six contemporary Fingal artists come together at Malahide Castle this autumn in an exhibition exploring memory, history, heritage and the changing role of monuments…
23Sept
Event · National Print Museum · Wed, 23 September to Thu, 17 December
Our current exhibition at the National Print Museum, Come Fly With Me: Aviation, Tourism and Irish Design, uses flight as a central thread to explore how design and…
23Sept
Event · The Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship · Wed, 23 September to Sun, 31 January
Take a journey back in time, get an insight into life on board a Famine ship and hear the stories of the people who made the arduous voyage. Then head into EPIC The…
24Sept
Event · EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum · Thu, 24 September to Thu, 26 November
On the last Thursday of each month until November, EPIC will remain open until 9pm, with tickets available for just €10 and a special evening guided tour (for €15)…
24Sept
Event · National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks · Thu, 24 September to Thu, 25 March
'A Fair Exchange' takes place in a series of locations in Collins Barracks, inviting new and exciting engagements with different exhibition spaces, themes, and…
25Sept
Event · Gate Theatre · Fri, 25 September to Sun, 1 November
Set against the backdrop of a single Sunday afternoon in Meath, MEREDITH is a darkly comedic drama that peels back the layers of a family held together by secrets,…
26Sept
Event · dlr Mill Theatre · Sat, 26 September to Sat, 13 February
Sinéad Culbert: I’m No Wonder Woman In her brand new stand up show, one half of comedy duo DirtBirds, Sinéad Culbert explores the extreme dangers of growing up in the…
27Sept
Event · National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks · Sun, 27 September to Sun, 13 December
What You’ll Experience Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreted guided tours. The chance to learn about a diverse range of themes. Explore fascinating Museum collections…

Week of 28 September to 4 October

30Sept
Event · Arlington Hotel · Wed, 30 September to Wed, 28 October
What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to…
1Oct
Event · 30 Sandycove Road · Thu, 1 October to Sun, 29 November
Thursday 1 October 2026 – Sunday 29 November 2026; Wed-Fri 1-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery, 30 Sandycove Road, Sandycove, Dublin…
1Oct
Event · Corner of Essex St W & Fishamble St · Thu, 1 October to Thu, 31 December
Take a free audio walking tour through Dublin’s cultural heart and discover the mysteries, histories and curious tales that fill its cobbled streets. Join the voices…
2Oct
Event · Newbridge House & Farm · Fri, 2 October to Sat, 31 October
As twilight falls, watch Newbridge House & Farm transform into an atmospheric autumnal spectacle under the Explore Fingal brand. As part of our Home of Halloween…
2Oct
Event · Fired Up Pizza Goatstown · Fri, 2 October to Sat, 31 October
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls, because Fired Up Pizza, Goatstown is bringing the Bavarian buzz back this autumn with its much-anticipated Oktoberfest in…
3Oct
Event · Vintage Tea Trips · Sat, 3 October to Sun, 1 November
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Vintage Tea Trip Board at St. Stephen’s Green for Dublin tales and the Irish origins of Samhain. Enjoy afternoon tea with homemade sandwiches, warm…
3Oct
Event · Abbey Theatre · Sat, 3 October to Sat, 14 November
A historic ballroom in Dublin’s city centre. A sparkling relic of the past threatens the launch of a modern start-up. Relationships fray, values are tested, and…

Week of 5-11 October

8Oct
Event · Windmill Lane Recording Studios · Thu, 8 October to Thu, 7 January
This late evening tour of Windmill Lane Recording Studios takes you behind the scenes of one of the world's most iconic music venues, where U2, The Rolling Stones, Ed…
8Oct
Event · Roe & Co Distillery · Thu, 8 October to Sat, 28 November
Guided by our expert hosts, enjoy a tasting of three distinctive Irish Coffee serves before crafting your own using Roe & Co Signature Blend whiskey. Along the way,…
9Oct
Event · Malahide Castle & Gardens · Fri, 9 October to Fri, 30 October
As darkness falls, Malahide Castle takes on a sinister new atmosphere. The Traitorous Tale: A Ghoulish Feast is an immersive Samhain experience combining the castle’s…
9Oct
Festival · Sandycove, Dublin · Fri, 9 October to Sun, 18 October
Smashing Times and Front Line Defenders, and a range of partners, present the eighth annual Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival from 9 - 18 October 2026. The…
10Oct
Festival · Various Locations, Dublin · Sat, 10 October to Sun, 18 October
Open House Dublin is a free festival of architecture with guided tours and events taking place across the city and county each October. Brought to you by the Irish…
10Oct
Event · 30 Sandycove Road · Sat, 10 October to Sat, 17 October
Meeting Point: Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery + Centre for the Arts and Human Rights, 30 Sandycove Rd, Sandycove, Dublin Tickets: Adults €15. Under 18 €5. Under 3…
10Oct
Event · Garden of Remembrance · Sat, 10 October to Sat, 17 October
Starting from the Garden of Remembrance, our guides will share the story of one of the Rising’s lesser known heroes, how Dublin’s aging buildings have been utilised…
10Oct
Event · Outside The Grand Social · Sat, 10 October to Sat, 17 October
Every day we walk past a secret language that every modern city has become fluent in. Whether you are new to graffiti, or simply new to the Dublin scene, our tour is…
10Oct
Event · The Tree Outside Starbucks, 1 College Green · Sat, 10 October to Sat, 17 October
“Obedientia Civium, Urbis Felicitas” Have you ever wondered what the words under the Three Castles Burning mean? Dublin has a long and rich criminal culture that goes…
11Oct
Festival · The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre · Sun, 11 October to Fri, 30 October
Step into a season of ancient folklore, haunting tales, music and mystery, where old traditions linger in the shadows and every story carries an echo from the past,…
11Oct
Event · This Must Be The Place · Sun, 11 October to Sat, 17 October
We’ll provide the tools, stencils, and everything you need to create your perfect jack-o’-lantern (minus the mess at home). Whether you're a carving pro or just in it…

Week of 12-18 October

12Oct
Festival · South Dublin · Mon, 12 October to Sun, 18 October
It is a time when readers and writers meet in fantastic local cultural spaces such as Rathfarnham Castle, Clondalkin Round Tower, Parthalán Place, Rathcoole…
13Oct
Event · Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 · Tue, 13 October to Sat, 24 October
Green Shoot Productions presents The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary, a powerful one-man drama about the life, language and legacy of David Ervine. Written by Robert…
15Oct
Event · Casino Model Railway Museum · Thu, 15 October to Fri, 30 October
Celebrate Samhain through music, folklore and hands-on fun with a beginner tin whistle workshop, traditional stories and a seasonal harvest drink at the Casino Model…
15Oct
Festival · LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre · Thu, 15 October to Sun, 18 October
Supported by the Arts Council, DLR Libraries, and the Culture Programme for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, the festival features…
15Oct
Event · National Gallery of Ireland · Thu, 15 October to Sun, 7 February
Af Klint’s art was profoundly informed by spirituality and her explorations of Rosicrucianism, Theosophy, and Anthroposophy. Like many artists of her time, she sought…
17Oct
Event · Malahide Castle & Gardens · Sat, 17 October to Sat, 31 October
Celebrate the Home of Halloween at The Haunted Trail: Malahide Samhain Festival! Journey through four immersive zones across the grounds of Malahide castle this…
17Oct
Event · Christ Church Cathedral · Sat, 17 October
The milestone concert brings together some of the choir's most beloved repertoire from across two decades of singing, alongside the premiere of a specially…
17Oct
Festival · Luggwoods · Sat, 17 October to Sat, 31 October
As the forest’s magic begins to unravel, you’ll be tasked with collecting special ingredients needed to help restore balance to the enchanted woodland. Travel aboard…
17Oct
Event · 30 Sandycove Road · Sat, 17 October
A workshop and performance by multidisciplinary artist Aoife Ó Tiompánaigh, presented as part of the inaugural Smashing Times Artist Residency Programme. The…
17Oct
Event · 30 Sandycove Road · Sat, 17 October
Enjoy a unique guided walking trail along Scotsman’s Bay, from Sandycove to Dún Laoghaire and back, taking time to admire the beautiful seascapes while listening to…
17Oct
Event · 30 Sandycove Road · Sat, 17 October
Drawing on Lawlor’s decades of experience, the discussion explores challenges, resilience and hope in the continuing struggle for justice, dignity and freedom. Mary…
17Oct
Event · Royal Irish Academy of Music · Sat, 17 October
The concert celebrates the vision of the late Professor Ronald Masin, whose belief in the potential of young Irish musicians led him to found MIFI in 1995. Since…
17Oct
Event · Flux Studios D2 · Sat, 17 October
Works in Flux is a live show bringing together artists making music and art in all sorts of ways and across all sorts of genres, for an evening of performances,…
17Oct
Event · Pawn Shop · Sat, 17 October
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…
17Oct
Event · This Must Be The Place · Sat, 17 October
Our workshops are super informal, this is not a strict class, we have an instructor to guide you along but this is a very basic beginner event for you to experiment…
17Oct
Event · Pawn Shop · Sat, 17 October
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…
17Oct
Event · Outside WB Yeats House · Sat, 17 October
Ireland has a unique relationship with its legendary past. Kept alive in the histories of the Filí and the Seanchaidhe, Ireland’s gods were not destroyed but - in the…
17Oct
Event · This Must Be The Place · Sat, 17 October
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!…
18Oct
Festival · Skerries Mills · Sun, 18 October
The Scarecrow Festival at Skerries Mills is a family fun day, although the Scarecrows hang around long into the dark evenings and may give you the giggles or the…
18Oct
Event · Abbey Theatre · Sun, 18 October
The Ramparts at the Abbey Theatre for a very special 10th Anniversary Concert on Sunday 18th October at 7:30pm. You may know The Ramparts from their viral…
18Oct
Event · Glencullen Adventure Park (The GAP) · Sun, 18 October
Join Newtown Hill Archaeology & Sheepdogs and Tigh’n Alluis for a unique day combining archaeology, landscape and relaxation in the Dublin Mountains. Begin with a…
18Oct
Event · 30 Sandycove Road · Sun, 18 October
Smashing Times Visual Art Gallery, 30 Sandycove Road, Sandycove, Dublin A96V9P1 As part of The Queer Portrait Project, artist Kiz Rutherford presents an exhibition of…
18Oct
Event · 30 Sandycove Road · Sun, 18 October
Featuring original sounds from acclaimed trio CAS performing a blend of traditional and original Irish music with international influences. CAS are joined by…
18Oct
Event · This Must Be The Place · Sun, 18 October
We’ll provide the tools, stencils, and everything you need to create your perfect jack-o’-lantern (minus the mess at home). Whether you're a carving pro or just in it…
18Oct
Event · This Must Be The Place · Sun, 18 October
All materials are provided, so just come along ready to learn, make and have fun! This is over 18s. Our studio is a place for adults to socialise. All attendees must…
18Oct
Event · This Must Be The Place · Sun, 18 October
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…
18Oct
Event · Outside WB Yeats House · Sun, 18 October
Ireland has a unique relationship with its legendary past. Kept alive in the histories of the Filí and the Seanchaidhe, Ireland’s gods were not destroyed but - in the…
18Oct
Event · Lost Lane · Sun, 18 October
The Alternative Dublin Flea Market 🎁 Dublin’s immersive market is back for a city wide market this October as part of Dublin Halloween Festival! Expect 40+ Sellers,…
18Oct
Event · Garden of Remembrance · Sun, 18 October
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,…

Week of 19-25 October

19Oct
Event · Millbank Theatre · Mon, 19 October
An evening with Eddie Lenihan Irish author, storyteller, lecturer and broadcaster. He is one of the few practising seanchaí (traditional Irish lore-keepers and…
19Oct
Event · The Lark Concert Hall · Mon, 19 October
George A. Romero’s groundbreaking 1968 Night of the Living Dead traps seven strangers inside a remote farmhouse as the dead begin to rise outside. Made on a tiny…
19Oct
Event · Bewleys Cafe Theatre · Mon, 19 October to Sat, 7 November
Edinburgh, 1828. The undisputed cutting edge of anatomical and surgical research and the place every young medical apprentice dreams of. But there’s a problem - new…
20Oct
Event · 6 Kildare St · Tue, 20 October
In a fractured social media environment, we will cut through misinformation, bringing trusted experts directly to you with clear, evidence-based information. Prof…
20Oct
Event · James Joyce Centre · Tue, 20 October
Junqueira will discuss his novel, The Architecture of Fear. This event will be moderated by the Director of Literature Ireland, Sinéad Mac Aodha. All are most…
21Oct
Event · The Dropping Well · Wed, 21 October
📅 Wednesday, 21st October 2026 📍 The Dropping Well, Milltown, Dublin Join us for the internationally acclaimed Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, the hilarious…
22Oct
Event · Ardgillan Castle and Demesne · Thu, 22 October to Sun, 1 November
During Samhain, when the veil between the living and the dead grows thin, the Taylor family return to Ardgillan Castle, Fingal, the home they once knew. Confused to…
22Oct
Event · Fernhill Park & Gardens · Thu, 22 October
Experience the outdoors in a way that feels nourishing, spacious, and deeply restorative. Guiding you with warmth and ease, Orlagh leads you through a series of…
22Oct
Event · Irish Film Institute · Thu, 22 October to Mon, 26 October
Over five days, genre fans can immerse themselves in the very best of new horror, a special strand of classic folk horror essentials, the highly anticipated annual…
23Oct
Event · The Civic Theatre · Fri, 23 October to Sat, 31 October
The Sanderson sisters: Winnie, Sarah, and Mary, are back in Salem! When they capture best friends Wiggles and Giggles, the duo must outwit the cunning sisters and…
23Oct
Event · Dublin City · Fri, 23 October to Mon, 26 October
At one of Dublin’s biggest festivals, the ordinary fades into the shadows and the extraordinary comes to life. Whether you're a curious wanderer, a creature of the…
23Oct
Event · Whitestown House · Fri, 23 October to Sat, 24 October
Celebrate Samhain, the ancient Irish festival that inspired Halloween, with an unforgettable evening at historic Whitestown House, Fingal, North County Dublin. Gather…
23Oct
Event · Tree of Gold, Central Plaza (meeting point) · Fri, 23 October to Mon, 26 October
Bram Stoker may be Ireland's most famous writer worldwide — even rivalling James Joyce, though that's a debate for another day. Building on a lineage of Irish horror…
23Oct
Event · GAA Museum & Tours · Fri, 23 October to Sun, 1 November
Discover spooky stories, colourful characters and Dublin’s darker side from the roof of Croke Park! Tales from the Pale celebrates all things horrific - learn about…
23Oct
Event · Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 · Fri, 23 October to Mon, 26 October
Alice, in the basement for seven months… Forgotten girl with her face all torn, A shadow of shame and scorn. On Samhain night, she is reborn. For those who dare,…
23Oct
Event · James Joyce Centre · Fri, 23 October
There can be no doubt that John Stanilslaus Joyce was a chronic alcoholic. But what impact did his drinking have on his family? This lecture will consider the Joyces…
24Oct
Event · dlr Mill Theatre · Sat, 24 October
After two sell-out tours and unforgettable nights across the country, the show everybody is talking about visits The DLR Mill Theatre for the first time with a…
24Oct
Event · GAA Museum & Tours · Sat, 24 October to Sun, 1 November
Teidí Tours return for Halloween! Teidí Tours include a teidí making workshop and a family friendly guided tour of Croke Park. Each child who visits will make their…
24Oct
Event · MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland · Sat, 24 October to Sat, 31 October
As the veil thins at Samhain, join us for a journey through the hidden folklore, horrors and spirits of our house on St Stephen's Green. From Saturday 24 to Saturday…
25Oct
Event · dlr Mill Theatre · Sun, 25 October
Today’s teenagers are growing up in a digital world that is moving faster than any generation before them – and for parents, it can feel overwhelming. From social…
25Oct
Event · Skerries Mills · Sun, 25 October to Fri, 30 October
Visit Skerries Mills for an experience that is entertaining and will interpret the early beliefs and festivals of Ireland that give birth to today’s Halloween…
25Oct
Event · Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 · Sun, 25 October to Mon, 26 October
Do you know the story of Diana? Probably. But do you know this story of Diana? We very much doubt it. Join Diana in heaven as she shares the untold and untrue tale of…
25Oct
Event · The Cobblestone · Sun, 25 October
Her debut EP ‘Feels So Right’ was released on October 28th and received strong national radio support, earning airplay on stations including RTÉ 2FM, 98FM & Today FM.…
25Oct
Event · Axis Art Centre and Theatre · Sun, 25 October
Foinse re-imagine this ancient myth about the mysterious druid king Cú Roí Mac Daire, The Druid of Many Faces. When he steals Blathnaid away from Cú Chulainn and the…

Week of 26 October to 1 November

26Oct
Event · The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre · Mon, 26 October
You can make it Halloween themed or go with your very own unique design. Our instructor, Eddie will teach you about the process of fusing glass and then you will…
26Oct
Event · The Lark Concert Hall · Mon, 26 October
The night begins with Vincent Price in House on Haunted Hill (1959), as five strangers accept a chilling challenge to spend the night inside a supposedly haunted…
26Oct
Event · EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum · Mon, 26 October to Sun, 1 November
This Halloween family tour includes a walkthrough of EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum. You will work as a group to locate clues hidden in our galleries to Dracula’s…
26Oct
Event · EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum · Mon, 26 October to Sun, 1 November
Learn more about The Dullahan (“dark man”) a malevolent harbinger of death who served as the inspiration for the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow, or how the local…
26Oct
Event · Teachers Club · Mon, 26 October to Wed, 28 October
Reluctantly forced to return to his rural Sligo roots because of the need to care for his sick mother, Frank has given up on ever finding love. Prompted by his mother…
27Oct
Event · The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre · Tue, 27 October
Dare to draw the Phantom Queen! In this spine-tingling comic workshop, young artists will dive into the magical and eerie world of Mór Riogain - the great…
27Oct
Event · Draíocht Blanchardstown · Tue, 27 October
Explore the colourful world of face & body painting in a fun, hands-on workshop. Learn professional painting techniques, experiment with colour and design & create…
27Oct
Event · Project Arts Centre🎭 · Tue, 27 October to Sat, 31 October
Choreographer John Scott and Irish Modern Dance Theatre (imdt) create a thrilling and unique dance new show, Physical Landscape, that features urgent physicality,…
27Oct
Event · Dublinia · Tue, 27 October to Fri, 30 October
Spell Jar Making Workshop – 27th and 28th of October Learn about the meanings behind ingredients such as amethyst, rose quartz and rosemary. Take your finished jar…
28Oct
Event · Draíocht · Wed, 28 October to Thu, 29 October
Long ago, crows circled high over campfires, listening to the stories of humans being carried in the air. Created by artist Paula Mongey and harpist Mary Louise…
28Oct
Event · Howth Castle Cookery School · Wed, 28 October to Fri, 30 October
Celebrate the ancient festival of Samhain with a special hands-on evening cookery class at the award-winning Howth Castle Cookery School as part of Fingal's Home of…
28Oct
Festival · Howth Castle · Wed, 28 October to Sat, 31 October
Meet other writers, write to prompts to generate new life stories, explore the themes of Samhain & Celtic culture, share your stories, receive feedback from Lara and…
28Oct
Event · Howth Castle · Wed, 28 October to Sun, 1 November
Celebrate Samhain 2026 with a special ghostly guided tour of historic Howth Castle as part of Fingal's Home of Halloween Festival. Step inside one of Ireland's most…
28Oct
Event · The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre · Wed, 28 October
Ireland's travelling marionette theatre company Moon & Sixpence Puppet Theatre presents a magic pumpkin story for Halloween in a string puppet production of the…
28Oct
Event · Swords Library · Wed, 28 October to Sat, 31 October
Join children’s author Megan Wynne for a fabulous spooky story writing workshop inspired by her children's novel, The Spirit of Loughmoe Abbey. Create ghostly…
28Oct
Event · Blanchardstown Library · Wed, 28 October to Sat, 31 October
Suitable for ages 8-12yrs. Part of Fingal Home of Halloween Donabate Library on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm E mail: donabate.library@fingal.ie / Tel:…
29Oct
Event · Draíocht Blanchardstown · Thu, 29 October
Full Scream Ahead! Welcome to a very special storytelling event for lovers of the supernatural. Over one otherworldly evening, three writers and two performers will…
29Oct
Event · National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks · Thu, 29 October
Halloween began as a pagan celebration called Samhain over 2,000 years ago in Ireland so celebrate the spooky season with us. This embroidery class is suitable for…
29Oct
Event · The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre · Thu, 29 October
The Outcasts, set in pre-famine Ireland when poverty and magic were rife, sees a young girl (Mary Ryan) discover a magical world of the imagination through ‘a wild,…
29Oct
Event · National Concert Hall · Thu, 29 October
A pianist of great musicality and attention, Craig Taborn brings his hypnotic solo performance to NCH as well teaming up with Peter Evans for a duo set. NCH presents…
29Oct
Event · Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 · Thu, 29 October to Sun, 1 November
Set in Donegal in 1936, Brian Friel’s award winning play centers on the five Mundy sisters, who live with their older brother, a priest just returned from Uganda, and…
29Oct
Event · Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 · Thu, 29 October to Sat, 7 November
Here ye, Queer ye! The Beards are BACK! To avoid being burnt at the stake for being gay, medieval siblings Daryl and Erika marry each other’s lovers. When one of the…
29Oct
Event · James Joyce Centre · Thu, 29 October
The Write Stuff are gatherings in collaborative storytelling, poetry & music. Curated & hosted by Dublin writer Steve O’Toole. At each gathering, storytellers, and…
30Oct
Event · Draíocht Blanchardstown · Fri, 30 October
Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), owner of a struggling furniture store, has started living in his shop amid a failing marriage. One night, an electricity issue leads him to…
30Oct
Event · Draíocht Blanchardstown · Fri, 30 October
Step into the spooky world of storytelling in this Halloween-themed podcasting workshop for ages 9–12 years! Create creepy characters, dream up mysterious sound…
30Oct
Event · Malahide Library · Fri, 30 October
Join renowned storyteller Balor Otherworld this Halloween for storytelling and folktales! Let Balor's spooky, historical narratives and folklore from Dublin and…
30Oct
Event · National Concert Hall · Fri, 30 October
The unique partnership between the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Anja Lechner, National Symphony Orchestra Ireland and Tõnu Kaljuste brings these evocative…
31Oct
Festival · Howth Castle Estate · Sat, 31 October
Join us for a wonderful and atmospheric evening of storytelling at Howth Castle. Hear true stories from six local writers from Howth Writing Workshops, curated by…
31Oct
Event · Howth Castle Cookery School · Sat, 31 October
Celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain with an exclusive candlelit dining experience at the award-winning Howth Castle Cookery School. Set within the…
31Oct
Event · Howth Castle Cookery School · Sat, 31 October
Celebrate Halloween with a fun-filled Teen & Tween cooking experience in the beautiful 18th-century Georgian kitchen at Howth Castle Cookery School. Young chefs,…
31Oct
Event · Howth Castle Cookery School · Sat, 31 October
Celebrate the ancient festival of Samhain with renowned foraging expert Mary Bulfin (Wild Food Mary) in the beautiful surroundings of Howth Castle Estate. This…
31Oct
Event · Swords Castle · Sat, 31 October
The Festival of Fire kicks off with an electrifying musical prelude from 6.30pm that will set the mood for an unforgettable night. From spine-tingling tunes to…
31Oct
Event · Bremore Castle · Sat, 31 October
The Festival of Fire at Bremore Castle, Balbriggan kicks off with an electrifying musical prelude from 6.30pm that will set the mood for an unforgettable night. From…
31Oct
Event · Millennium Park Playground · Sat, 31 October
The Festival of Fire at Millennium Park, Blanchardstown kicks off with an electrifying musical prelude from 6.30pm that will set the mood for an unforgettable night.…
31Oct
Event · Balbriggan Carnegie Library · Sat, 31 October
Suitable for ages 6+. Part of Fingal Home of Halloween Contact Library for Booking: Balbriggan Library on 31/10/2026 at 11am-12pm E mail: balbrigganlibrary@fingal.ie…
31Oct
Event · Baldoyle Library · Sat, 31 October
Not to be missed! All welcome. A Fingal Home of Halloween event. Contact Library for Booking: Howth Library on 31/10/2026 at 10am-11am E mail: howth.library@fingal.ie…
31Oct
Event · The Lark Concert Hall · Sat, 31 October
Halloween night begins at The Lark with one of cinema’s earliest and most memorable monsters. Released in 1920, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde stars John Barrymore as the…
31Oct
Event · The Lark Concert Hall · Sat, 31 October
George A. Romero’s groundbreaking Night of the Living Dead (1968) traps 7 strangers inside a remote farmhouse while the dead gather outside. Made on a tiny budget, it…
31Oct
Event · The Lark Concert Hall · Sat, 31 October
This Halloween night, step into the darkness with one of the most influential horror films ever made. Released in 1922, Nosferatu brought the vampire to the screen in…
31Oct
Event · O'Reilly Theatre · Sat, 31 October
From the shimmering wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to the…
31Oct
Event · National Concert Hall · Sat, 31 October
Swirling and undulating improvisations of piano and double bass, the duo of Catalan pianist Jordina Millà and British bassist Barry Guy shape fluid, highly detailed…
31Oct
Event · Tree of Gold, Central Plaza (meeting point) · Sat, 31 October
Want a chilling experience? Not too chilling — we want you entertained, not terrified. But we do venture into the supernatural and the origins behind Halloween…
31Oct
Event · National Concert Hall · Sat, 31 October
You might know it as Halloween, but the origins of this carnival of all things supernatural lie deep within our Celtic roots – traditions such as trick or treat,…
31Oct
Festival · Swords Castle · Sat, 31 October
Free, inclusive, family-friendly celebration in the grounds of historic Swords Castle. Honouring loved ones who have passed, this culturally authentic event…
31Oct
Event · Johnnie Fox's Pub · Sat, 31 October
Along the way, they’ll share family stories, local history and myths and legends whilst highlighting ancient houses, burial sites, and field systems that date back…
1Nov
Event · Howth Castle Cookery School · Sun, 1 November
Celebrate the final day of the Samhain weekend with a hands-on autumn brunch experience at the award-winning Howth Castle Cookery School. Set within the magnificent…
1Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Sun, 1 November
Anna Gourari is one of the most outstanding pianists of her generation. Her playing has been described as “technically perfect” and “dazzling”, an “almost perfect…
1Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Sun, 1 November
under conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and guest organist Kadri Traksmann. Pärt’s music, described by The Guardian as “haunting and hypnotic,” is built on simplicity, silence,…
1Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Sun, 1 November
Virtuoso of the lute and Baroque guitar Rolf Lislevand is one of the most charismatic figures in today’s early music scene. He was born in Oslo in 1961 and studied…
1Nov
Event · Dublin Winter Lights Tour · Sun, 1 November to Sun, 20 December
Experience the magic of Dublin during the festive season on our Winter Lights City Tour! Sit back, relax and enjoy a journey through Dublin’s beautifully illuminated…
1Nov
Event · Old Music Shop · Sun, 1 November to Sun, 3 January
Enjoy a carefully prepared selection of delicate sandwiches, freshly baked handmade scones served with cream and jam, and an assortment of miniature desserts…
1Nov
Event · Croke Park GAA Museum & Tours · Sun, 1 November to Sun, 31 January
Enjoy a comfortable B&B overnight stay at Croke Park Hotel, a delicious two-course meal with a glass of house wine, and tickets to the Kellogg’s Skyline Croke Park…
1Nov
Event · Dandelion · Sun, 1 November
Join Howth Foraging for a special Samhain mushroom forage in collaboration with Ireland's own Bill O'Dea. Discover the enchanting world of edible, magical, and…
1Nov
Event · Glasnevin Cemetery · Sun, 1 November to Sun, 20 December
As part of Winter in Dublin, Experience Glasnevin welcomes the public to Glasnevin Cemetery for a 60 minute Winter Solstice Tour every Friday, Saturday and Sunday…
1Nov
Event · 3Arena · Sun, 1 November
Promoted by Live Nation and produced by Wonder Productions, Inc., the concert event is a celebration honoring 50 years of the groundbreaking and universally acclaimed…
1Nov
Event · Flavour Trails · Sun, 1 November to Sun, 28 February
Step into the magic of winter with The Storytelling Trail, a festive Dublin experience blending Irish folklore, seasonal traditions and warming flavours. Explore…
1Nov
Event · 3Olympia Theatre · Sun, 1 November
When Dublin’s Gurriers released 2024 debut album Come And See, they underlined their status as a visceral, unignorable new voice in the thriving Irish alternative…

Week of 2-8 November

2Nov
Event · EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum · Mon, 2 November to Fri, 22 January
LGBTQ+ equality in Ireland only came relatively recently. Homosexuality was only decriminalised in 1993, with marriage equality following in 2015. However, LGBTQ+…
2Nov
Event · 3Arena · Mon, 2 November
Korn changed the world with the release of their self-titled debut album in 1994. It was a record that would pioneer a genre, and blur others-leading into a larger…
2Nov
Event · Bord Gáis Energy Theatre · Mon, 2 November to Sat, 7 November
From the seductive “Habanera” to the triumphant “Toreador Song”, Carmen, the most popular French opera, has some of the most alluring arias ever. Bizet’s Carmen sings…
2Nov
Event · 3Olympia Theatre · Mon, 2 November
The tour will consist exclusively of songs from the Yazoo catalogue and select tracks from her acclaimed solo electronica albums the minutes and Other. While a…
2Nov
Event · Vicar Street · Mon, 2 November
He got his start at the age of six, when he first began touring his native Australia with his family’s band. As a teenager, he earned a reputation as a highly sought…
3Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Tue, 3 November
This special double-bill concert features two of ECM’s most exciting current projects - one from Greece and one from Scandinavia. The much-loved Greek singer Savina…
3Nov
Event · 3Arena · Tue, 3 November
Papa Roach have just released a brand-new single called “Wake Up Calling,” and unveiled the next wave of their ‘Rise Of The Roach’ world tour, with dates confirmed…
3Nov
Event · 3Olympia Theatre · Tue, 3 November
Last year, Jack announced a series of special shows, including a one-off night at London’s Royal Albert Hall, which sold out in under an hour. He will also play…
3Nov
Event · The Gaiety Theatre · Tue, 3 November to Sat, 7 November
As a new shadow looms large over England, a small group of young men and women, led by Professor Van Helsing, are plunged into an epic struggle for survival.…
4Nov
Festival · Royal Irish Academy of Music · Wed, 4 November to Sun, 8 November
Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s biggest and most dynamic literature festivals, celebrating Ireland's writers, illustrators and publishers. With over 100…
4Nov
Event · National Gallery of Ireland (meeting point outside gates) · Wed, 4 November to Sun, 8 November
Dublin has always had a way with words. From poets and playwrights to novelists and storytellers, generations of writers have drawn inspiration from its streets,…
4Nov
Event · Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 · Wed, 4 November
The artists, Fióna Bolger, Tara Bredemeier, James Hosty, David Ferreira-Alves and Maud Hendricks, with the audience, upend and reimagine the conventions of theatre…
4Nov
Event · 3Olympia Theatre · Wed, 4 November
The dates will be the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the name of Dexys Midnight Runners since 2003, when they played a sold-out show…
5Nov
Event · National Gallery of Ireland (meet outside gate) · Thu, 5 November to Sat, 7 November
Dublin has always had a way with words. From poets and playwrights to novelists and storytellers, generations of writers have drawn inspiration from its streets,…
5Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Thu, 5 November
A trail-blazing composer and multi-instrumentalist whose sound has evolved through landscapes of ambient, jazz and electronic dance music, Masin is confounding…
5Nov
Festival · Royal Irish Academy of Music · Thu, 5 November
Join Colm O’Regan and Páraic Kerrigan for a warm, witty and wonderfully Irish conversation inspired by their new books. In Tipping Away, Colm turns his attention to…
5Nov
Event · 3Arena · Thu, 5 November
Today, Cody has announced the addition of international shows to the fall tour schedule. Cody Johnson comes to Dublin’s 3Arena, 5th November and Belfast’s SSE Arena…
5Nov
Event · Bord Gáis Energy Theatre · Thu, 5 November
Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. brings his extraordinary voice, magnetic stage presence, and genre-spanning artistry to the stage for an evening…
5Nov
Event · 3Olympia Theatre · Thu, 5 November
The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and…
5Nov
Event · Vicar Street · Thu, 5 November
A founding member of Kíla, Ó Snodaigh’s voice moves between chant, song and incantation, shaped by the Irish language and decades of boundary-blurring performance.…
6Nov
Event · The Civic Theatre · Fri, 6 November
John Bosco McLaine is a man who has never lain down with a woman, but has had romantic blood pulsing through his veins all his life. Always an optimist, and virgin in…
6Nov
Event · Silver Works · Fri, 6 November to Fri, 18 December
Come and sip on a glass of prosecco while creating your very own beautiful, handmade enamelled Christmas decoration at our Winter in Dublin Workshop. Inspired by the…
6Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Fri, 6 November
Honor Heffernan (vocal) Jim Doherty (piano) Dave Redmond (bass) Myles Drennan (drums) Presented by Jim Doherty Friday 6 November at 1.05pm in John Field Room. Readers…
6Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Fri, 6 November
Overflowing with sweeping and lush melodies based on themes that Korngold had written for the silver screen, the piece, which premiered in 1947, was famously…
6Nov
Event · 3Arena · Fri, 6 November to Sun, 8 November
After shattering box office records with Overdue Catch-Up (2022), Brand New Tour (2018), and A Whole Different Story (2015), Kevin has firmly established himself as…
6Nov
Event · 3Olympia Theatre · Fri, 6 November
Already setting the airwaves and dancefloors of the nation alight with current single ‘Can I Get A’ – which premiered on BBC 6Music, and has just been made Track of…
6Nov
Event · Vicar Street · Fri, 6 November
As seen and heard on A League of Their Own, Mock the Week, The Mash Report, The News Quiz, Last One Laughing Ireland, and her Amazon Prime special Immaculate. Host of…
6Nov
Event · Dublinia · Fri, 6 November
The Forgotten Viking Kingdom Across the Water: Power, Culture & Legacy in the Isle of Man Join us for an engaging evening exploring the Viking Age in the Irish Sea…
7Nov
Festival · Capel Street · Sat, 7 November
With over 80,000 people attending last year’s edition, we are certain that 2026 can only get bigger and better! Stay tuned for a vibrant programme of music, culture,…
7Nov
Event · dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum · Sat, 7 November
Award-winning Eric Lalor is one of the most sought after comedians in the country. Some people will recognise him as the villain from Fair City, the gangster, Cathal…
7Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Sat, 7 November
Described by The New York Times as a 'social conscience, multimedia collaborator, system builder, rhapsodist, historical thinker and multicultural gateway',…
7Nov
Festival · The Workman's Club · Sat, 7 November
Beatles Day Dublin will include live performances from THE NEWSPAPER TAXI MEN, FIACH MORIARTY and LENIN & LIONEL. There will also be a staging of the play LENNON v…
7Nov
Event · Pearse Lyons Distillery · Sat, 7 November to Sat, 9 January
Choose from our selection of botanicals before taking to your mini copper still to distil your very own gin from start to finish. Enjoy festive bites and serves…
7Nov
Event · Pearse Lyons Distillery · Sat, 7 November to Sat, 19 December
Shake, stir and sip your way into Christmas with Sip & Sleigh, our festive cocktail experience at Pearse Lyons Distillery. Settle into Pearse’s Place, our very own…
7Nov
Event · 3Olympia Theatre · Sat, 7 November
The Undertones will also continue promoting the release of their very first live album 16 Live Humdinger which is currently only available for purchase at live shows…
7Nov
Event · Whelan's · Sat, 7 November
They are comprised of Euan Smillie (fiddle), Alasdair Taylor (mandolin), Calum MacQuarrie (bass) and Greg Barry (drums, samples). Creating a progressive blend of…
7Nov
Event · Vicar Street · Sat, 7 November
Recorded by GRAMMY® Award-winning engineer and longtime collaborator Stuart Sikes (Loretta Lynn, The White Stripes) at Austin, TX’s Church House Studios with backing…
8Nov
Event · Aviva Stadium · Sun, 8 November
The Club Orange Men's FAI Cup dates back to 1921 and is the blue riband competition in Men's domestic Irish football. Clubs from the League of Ireland and Amateur…
8Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Sun, 8 November
Schumann String Quartet in F major Op.41 No.2 [1842] Jane O’Leary new work [2026] † Schubert String Quartet in G major D.887 [2026] † First performances Presented by…
8Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Sun, 8 November
With many members having faced cancer personally or supported loved ones through their journeys, this extraordinary ensemble returns to the National Concert Hall for…
8Nov
Event · National Concert Hall · Sun, 8 November
Now, they present an evening of intimate and sonically varied songs & chamber music, written during several writing retreats in Northern Karelia and Portland, Oregon.…
8Nov
Festival · Royal Irish Academy of Music · Sun, 8 November
Both have shaped contemporary Irish literature over the past two decades, producing work that has captivated readers at home and around the world. They join The Irish…
8Nov
Festival · Dublin Cruise Terminal (Berth 18) · Sun, 8 November
What lives beneath the surface of Ireland’s coastline — and how can we learn to see it? Climb aboard for a unique literary and natural history trip around Dublin Bay…
8Nov
Festival · Royal Irish Academy of Music · Sun, 8 November
Léiriú haiku amuigh faoin aer i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla agus rannpháirtíocht an phobail ann. Join us for a haiku reading in Irish and English with Liam Carson, author…
8Nov
Festival · Royal Irish Academy of Music · Sun, 8 November
From the former presenter of Ireland’s most popular daily radio show comes a memoir that captures a defining part of the nation’s voice and memory. Talk to Joe: Life,…
8Nov
Event · InterContinental Dublin by IHG · Sun, 8 November
Ireland Card Show is Ireland’s ultimate celebration of trading cards and collecting! Bringing together collectors, families, vendors and fans from across Ireland and…
8Nov
Event · Board And Brewed · Sun, 8 November
Catch the award winning comedian Seán Begley at Board and Brewed for the Dún Laoghaire Comedy Festival on November 8th. ‘But I Digress!’, presents a mix of stories,…
8Nov
Event · 3Olympia Theatre · Sun, 8 November
Trevor Wallace is a stand-up comedian, writer & actor. Wallace can be seen just about everywhere on the internet and has collectively built a digital thumbprint of…
8Nov
Event · Fernhill Park & Gardens · Sun, 8 November
Escape the chaos of the holiday season and experience the outdoors in a way that feels nourishing, spacious, and deeply restorative. Winter can be a difficult time of…
8Nov
Event · Fernhill Park & Gardens · Sun, 8 November
Escape the chaos of the holiday season and experience the outdoors in a way that feels nourishing, spacious, and deeply restorative. Winter can be a difficult time of…

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