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.
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Week of 31 August to 6 September
1Sept
We are returning to Dublin for the first time since 2023 and playing the iconic Vicar St for the very first time on 1 September. We’ve finally been allowed back into…
1Sept
He has an extensive back catalogue beginning with The Wells of the World (1997), and his songs have been covered by Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Sean Keane and many…
1Sept
Set against the backdrop of 19th‑century France, this iconic musical follows the journey of Jean Valjean as he seeks redemption while being relentlessly pursued by…
2Sept
The Irish singer-songwriter, based in Berlin since 2012, releases her new album, I Can See Your House From Here, in June 2026. An intrepid vulnerability is key to…
2Sept
Each facing an unplanned pregnancy and impossible choices. As their lives collide, cycles of pressure, secrecy, and survival repeat. These homes, built differently,…
2Sept
For tour times and details, visit our website. No booking required. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Meet at Reception on the ground floor.…
3Sept
Sheer Luck Holmes – The Case of the Floating Fiancée - A laugh out loud Murder Mystery Dinner Show Get ready for an exhilarating night of mystery and mayhem as you…
3Sept
Livia Records in association with the James Joyce Centre presents JOYCE NOTES, performed by the Conor Guilfoyle Septet with Barry McGovern on Thursday, 3 September at…
3Sept
Together, Julian and Jiaxin explore the extraordinary story behind Bach’s sublime Cello Suites, how Bach influenced their careers as musicians and how these…
3Sept
When original lead singer with a career spanning five decades, takes to the stage in what will be an unmissable night, Chris Norman has had an unparalleled success as…
3Sept
A BRAND NEW COMEDY by Al Porter and Karl Spain. The World Premiere of The Kavanagh’s ‘Married With Parents’ Al and Mike got engaged and moved in with Al’s Mam and Dad…
3Sept
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…
4Sept
Punctuate the year with a selection of seasonal Frank Sinatra interludes. In this lunchtime concert, leading Sinatra exponent Sean Hession and his stellar jazz trio…
4Sept
Formed in 2018 by a group of seasoned performers, Qween is an Irish tribute band dedicated to meticulously recreating the theatrical magic and "essence" of a classic…
4Sept
Theatre Lovett return to the stage this September with an exciting brand new work - a new family show that opens up the world of Franz Kafka to young people and their…
4Sept
The world knows and loves him for his hilarious daily clips, now it’s time for you to see this Gas Man in person. Jarlath Regan’s brand new 2026 standup comedy show…
4Sept
Inspired by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, and Paulo Nutini, Pat’s unique sound borrows from numerous other genres including Rap, RnB, and Country.…
4Sept
Drawing inspiration from artists including The National, R.E.M., Radiohead and Sam Fender, the band has played stages including Electric Picnic, the Olympia Theatre…
4Sept
Close to Home is a solo exhibition by RHA selected artist Tetiana Tsarenko. Working primarily with oil on canvas, Tetiana creates contemporary compositions that…
4Sept
Experience one of Dublin’s biggest football rivalries as Shamrock Rovers take on Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium on Friday, September 4th, kick-off 8pm. Just 40…
4Sept
Bringing together artists, designers, writers and printmakers from Ireland and abroad, the festival will celebrate the enduring influence of print culture through a…
4Sept
While their practices are distinct, both artists share a deep connection to typography and graphic communication. Their collaborations with the National Print Museum,…
4Sept
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…
4Sept
Drink & Draw is a super fun event designed so you can have a good time, we aren't about perfection we want you to relax and create. We have instructors who will help…
4Sept
Come explore with us where these two elements fuse to create the wonderful world of Legends, Ghosts, and Ghouls that are just as much a part of Dublin’s history as…
5Sept
Featuring the award-winning 21st Century ABBA, this electrifying tribute show faithfully recreates ABBA’s signature harmonies, iconic costumes, and unforgettable…
5Sept
Dublin Fringe 2026 reignites a love affair with Dublin city, in a bold new festival programme for its 32nd edition. Hosting a jammed-packed festival that reflects the…
5Sept
Experience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a breathtaking concert that will transport you straight into the heart of…
5Sept
Production by Sadhbh McLoughlin. Presented by Dublin Fringe Festival. From Belgian chocolates to hot chicken rolls, after 10 years Sadhbh can finally pronounce her…
5Sept
Production by Genevieve Hulme-Beaman. Presented by Dublin Fringe Festival. Jacky keeps her house immaculate, her routine rigid and her diet exclusively Special K Red…
5Sept
One of Ireland’s most distinctive independent songwriters, Hegarty has built a reputation for richly arranged songs written on open-tuned folk guitar and piano,…
5Sept
Meet your tour guide in our Atrium, near the Merrion Square information desk. Read our Visitor Guide for details of what to expect on your visit to the Gallery. A…
5Sept
Saturday, 5th September 2026 14:00 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks 15:30 LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks Friday, 18th September 2026 - Culture Night 17:30…
5Sept
All Them Dogs by Djamel White has been longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize. Published to rave reviews in March this year, it’s a heartbreaking literary thriller by a…
5Sept
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…
6Sept
The new shows will be the last chance for fans to see this unique performance from SIGUR RÓS in collaboration with conductor Robert Ames and local orchestras, making…
6Sept
This special event will bring together the 100-member youth orchestra and a 350-member children’s choir along with special guest artists, to raise vital funds for…
6Sept
Not related but relatable, the weekly podcast The Bishop Exchange sees fellow comedians and good friends John Bishop and Des Bishop break down life from opposite…
6Sept
More than two decades after his untimely death, Jeff Buckley remains one of the most captivating and influential figures in modern music history. His singular studio…
6Sept
There is magic, myth and music as he interacts with the two brilliant musicians percussionist Brian Fleming and harpist Aisling Lyons, who enhance each tale with a…
6Sept
This glamorous production was captured on location on Sydney Harbour in 2021 in front of a sold-out audience. La Traviata features timeless romantic arias, lively…
6Sept
If gender is a performance, then wrestling is the Oscars. Meet Danu, a trans woman who picked a terrible name, as she traverses the sissy, cissy world of wrestling,…
6Sept
The single follows a remarkable career that has seen Gribbin co-write the Grammy-nominated “Celebration” for Madonna, compose the soundtrack for the U2-backed film…
6Sept
That early momentum translated into a landmark global record deal with American/Republic, Polydor, and EMI/Universal Australia, all secured prior to any official…
6Sept
Mining an array of styles and traditions, all the way from 16th century European court music through to Irish and Nordic melodies, their repertoire of original music,…
6Sept
Join us for a special Community Day celebrating 30 years of the National Print Museum. Experience live printing demonstrations, hands-on workshops in letterpress,…
6Sept
Through objects, stories and discussion, visitors will explore themes of identity, democracy, citizenship and cultural exchange, and consider Ireland's place in the…
6Sept
Come join us for a relaxing craft session and make your own collage! Our workshops are super informal, this is not a strict class, we have an instructor to guide you…
6Sept
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…
6Sept
Come along for an easygoing evening of reading, making, chatting, relaxing, or just having a break from screens for a few hours. No phones, no notifications, no…
6Sept
Opera in the Park will see two professionally staged performances take place in South Dublin's public parks, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to…
Week of 7-13 September
7Sept
Since breaking through with Top 10 single ‘Lost Without You’ back in 2017, Ridings has cemented herself as one of the UK’s most impressive vocal talents, with the…
8Sept
A lot of the songs directly reference this journey and its aftermath but don’t be misled. The music is a celebration of life, where humour, pathos and wit abound. the…
8Sept
This subversively funny take on Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest returns for a 10th anniversary tour, having sold out previous runs in Ireland & the UK.…
8Sept
Abigail is carrying the cloned fetus of Abraham Lincoln. Joan is carrying the cloned fetus of Michael Collins. They are making the future, making change,…
8Sept
Mam is worried her son is spending too much time alone. So worried in fact, she hasn’t left the house in six weeks either. Coping with the death of a loved one, their…
8Sept
Set out on a pub crawl of Dublin’s formerly gay bars, opening doors to intimate memories of gay life prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland. Your…
8Sept
We've had some complaints. You're “underperforming, unlovable, indecent and really easy to hate”. We have a lot to unpack here. God may have deserted you, but HR…
9Sept
This is the third edition of Dún Laoghaire Folk Fest, the mood of this year's curation draws on psychic happenstance, gloom-folk, the authentic voice, and the…
9Sept
The original band played such stellar gigs as the Isle-of-Wight festivals (1969 & 1970), Newport Folk Festival, Fillmore East and West, Carnegie Hall and The Royal…
9Sept
They have arrived at a boldly singular sound that is both thrillingly new and immediately essential to the modern rock landscape. In a major leap forward, the band’s…
9Sept
Comprising three of the country’s most exciting up-and-coming comics—Cormac Sinnott, Patrick Conlan, and Jack Shortall—The Cronie Brothers are triplets. Or at least,…
10Sept
The UK’s leading political comic Nish Kumar – co-host of hugely popular podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of axed BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster’s…
10Sept
By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it…
10Sept
The Irish Premiere, presented by Wake The Beast and Circus Zambia in association with The Civic as Part of Dublin Fringe Festival. An all-ages, high-flying collision…
10Sept
Bright Phoebus, Lal and Mike Waterson's 1972 folk-noir masterpiece, has long been recognised as one of British music's legendary lost records. Following the parting…
10Sept
Production by Yves Lorrhan & Inner Man Community Presented by Dublin Fringe Festival A raw and honest fusion of dance and physical theatre, directed by Yves Lorrhan,…
10Sept
His debut single Heaven’s Eyes is approaching 16 million streams and has soundtracked over 80,000 TikTok creations, helping him build a strong and growing…
10Sept
Fresh from a successful 2024 which included the release of their new studio album Focus 12, extensive European/UK touring as well as a month-long tour of the USA…
10Sept
Ticket includes all art supplies, step-by-step guidance, a tote bag to take home, 2 glasses of prosecco (or alternatives), & prizes What your ticket includes: - All…
11Sept
Join the RTÉ lyric fm presenter and special guests for entertaining anecdotes, plus the finest music from his popular radio show, from Puccini to Morricone. Following…
11Sept
Derby Browne studied music in The Royal Irish Academy of Music and Conservatory of Music, Dublin, sang in the famous Soho district of London where she learned the…
11Sept
Renowned for his “precision, distinction, and beauty of gesture not seen since Lorin Maazel” (Le Devoir) Shelley conducts this towering masterpiece, a vast,…
11Sept
After the pair’s rapturously received run earlier this year honoring the band’s famed 1985 album Fables of the Reconstruction, which saw the four original members of…
11Sept
Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of…
12Sept
Cormac’s career has gone from strength to strength over the past year; selling out Vicar Street, headlining the National Concert Hall, winning Best Folk…
12Sept
The Brahma Viharas, often translated as the “four immeasurables” or “divine abodes,” are core heart teachings in Buddhism. These are: Metta: Loving-kindness or…
12Sept
Jenny has been a driving force in Irish dance music for almost 25 years. She first made her mark at just 17, spinning on the legendary Pulse FM, and quickly built a…
12Sept
Another artist in the Dún Laoghaire Folk Festival 2026 line-up no stranger to these parts is Andy Irvine. He is royalty in Irish folk music terms although he would…
12Sept
These Charming Men have toured extensively from Europe, to the USA and Japan, where they replaced Morrissey at the Fuji Rock Festival after he pulled out. Yes, they…
12Sept
It’s a side splitting show from one of Ireland’s very few Perrier Award nominated comics, joining the ranks of Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran. Having played 4 nights…
12Sept
Settle in for Cartoon Saloon’s much-loved Irish animated adventure, with wireless headphones, a relaxed atmosphere and quiet spaces available for anyone who needs a…
12Sept
Join guides and local farmers Philip and Daniel for a journey through the remarkable archaeological landscape on their farm at Newtown Hill. Along the way, they'll…
12Sept
Step aboard visiting ships, try a new sport, follow the historic Liffey Swim, join walking tours, discover the stories of the river, watch spectacular aerial and jet…
13Sept
Featuring chaotic games, epic scenes, and ever-so-slightly unhinged performances, their Metro, Evening Standard, and Time Out-recommended shows are completely…
13Sept
Ellie O’Neill is an artist from Co. Meath, Ireland whose music weaves a rich, diverse and tender landscape, traversing raw and intuitive explorations of intimacy and…
13Sept
This is a rare solo performance from Destroyer’s Dan Bejar from Vancouver, British Columbia. Dan Bejar started Destroyer as a solo home-recording project in the early…
13Sept
Opera in the Park will see two professionally staged performances take place in South Dublin's public parks, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to…
Week of 14-20 September
14Sept
Released in God’s year of 2026, the 250th anniversary of the founding of America in Kurt Vile’s fine city of Philadelphia, Philadelphia’s been good to me finds one of…
14Sept
Production by Ryan Carrick Presented by Dublin Fringe Festival Join Ryan Carrick as he sacrifices his pride to make you laugh. His debut show is packed with stories…
14Sept
The Dublin Painting and Sketching Club presents its 148th Annual Exhibition at Townhall, 1WML, Windmill Quarter, Dublin 2. The exhibition brings together painting,…
15Sept
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,…
15Sept
The evening is an intimate and unforgettable experience that invites the audience to connect deeply with the raw emotion and profound beauty of this passionate music.…
15Sept
The tour will celebrate Anastacia’s chart-topping hits, and with this year marking 25 years since the release of her iconic debut album Not That Kind, it promises to…
15Sept
Trolley Boy is a dance theatre piece set in a dark, endless shop existing beyond reality. Its inhabitants are born, live, and die within its aisles, bound to a…
15Sept
Civic Theatre & Bitter Like A Lemon present the Irish premiere of Ross & Rachel by James Fritz. No one told them life was going to be this way. We grow up believing…
15Sept
Boldly experimental and famously witty, Whistler disrupted the strict conventions of Victorian society in pursuit of a new cult of beauty, creating “art for art’s…
15Sept
Production by Thomas Collins Presented by Dublin Fringe Festival A fence separates Jimmy and Aoife. It’s not the only thing standing between them. Jimmy is a…
15Sept
James Felice and William Lawrence, two members of The Felice Brothers band, are taking to the road to perform music from their respective solo works. It will be a…
16Sept
The études explore timbre, resonance, polyrhythms and atmosphere. Taking inspiration from the post-minimalist and romantic era movements, these intimate pieces…
16Sept
Some bands don’t just soundtrack a moment, they stay with you. As one of the defining indie-rock bands of the 21st century, Death Cab for Cutie have spent the last 30…
16Sept
Hello Charlie follows Sisters Maeve and Kate. They have fled their past trauma in Derry and now live in London. Hedonistic Maeve binge-drinks to oblivion; stoic Kate…
16Sept
Homes don’t hold. Rules don’t always stick. A sofa appears. A bag must be carried. Two young people navigate a city where survival is learned and protection isn’t…
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