The last weekend of July is full of plans: a stage version of a much-loved sitcom finishing its Dublin run, Afro-inspired parties on the quays, and Croke Park building towards its biggest ladies football day of the year on the Sunday.
That All-Ireland finals triple-header is the one to circle if you fancy a day out. There’s plenty for tonight and tomorrow too, so here’s what’s on.
Events This Week
The bigger tickets over the next week, in date order.
Fawlty Towers The Play, John Cleese’s own stage adaptation of the sitcom, on its closing night in Dublin and suitable for ages 5+.
Sat 1 August · Bord Gais Energy Theatre · Dublin
LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Finals, Three finals in one afternoon, building to Galway against Kerry for the senior title.
Sun 2 August · Croke Park · Dublin
Northlane, Australian metalcore built for a sweaty, front-row kind of night.
Mon 3 August · The Academy · Dublin
Riverdance 30: The New Generation, The show’s 30th-anniversary run with a fresh young cast.
Tue 4 August · Gaiety Theatre · Dublin
Gallagher Dublin Horse Show 2026, Ireland’s flagship equestrian week kicks off, with a new RDS Little Riders family zone and evening Horse Show Sessions to keep the day going.
Wed 5 August · RDS (Royal Dublin Society) · Dublin
Gallagher Dublin Horse Show 2026, Day two brings world-class jumping by day, then live music, food and drinks in the Concert Hall from 6pm to 11pm.
Thu 6 August · RDS (Royal Dublin Society) · Dublin
What’s Happening
A mixed bag for the weekend, from dancefloors to workshops, mostly landing on Saturday.
Aphrodisiac Jersey Party, An Afro-inspired, jersey-themed night of DJs and dancing.
Dublin
Dublin Gay Singles Cocktail Masterclass (Age 30 to 48), Guided mixology makes an easy icebreaker for gay singles in the 30 to 48 bracket.
Dublin
The Final Sunset, Sing-alongs and live music from Ubuntu Entertainment, held at Chillas Restaurant rather than the venue you might expect, so check the listing first.
Dublin
Kundalini Reiki Master Instructor Course, Full-day training for practitioners wanting to go deeper into energy healing.
Dublin
How to Build Confidence in Children (for Parents), A practical online workshop with real tools and a Q&A.
Dublin
Making a week of the Horse Show?
Ballsbridge and the RDS get busy once the show is in full swing, and rooms near the grounds go early. If you’re travelling in for a day at the jumping or the ladies football finals, it’s worth locking down a bed close to the action rather than trekking across the city each morning. Find a Dublin stay for Horse Show week
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