August is nearly done and the weekend’s packed, from tiny orphans belting out show tunes to a wall of noise in Temple Bar. The one to circle is The Prodigy out at Royal Hospital Kilmainham next Thursday, open-air and loud. Plenty to sort out first, so here’s what’s on.
Events This Week
What’s on around Dublin this weekend, from family matinees to a good bit of noise.
Annie (Touring), Depression-era New York gets the full song-and-dance treatment, with Claire Sweeney chewing the scenery as Miss Hannigan.
Sat 15 August · Bord Gais Energy Theatre · Dublin
Annie (Touring), Sunday’s closing matinee is an easy afternoon out with the kids before the tour packs up.
Sun 16 August · Bord Gais Energy Theatre · Dublin
Walker Tex & Wilson Lyons, Two alt-country songwriters whose friendship goes back to Northern Ireland trade vivid character songs and open-road guitar.
Mon 17 August · Whelan’s · Dublin · €11
Riverdance 30: The New Generation VIP, The 30th-anniversary rework of the Irish dance juggernaut, reimagined for a new cast.
Tue 18 August · Gaiety Theatre · Dublin
Chat Pile, Full-volume sludge and noise-rock from Oklahoma City’s Chat Pile, with Ragana in support.
Wed 19 August · The Button Factory · Dublin
Bluey’s Big Play, Small Bluey fans get their own stage show, Olivier-nominated and about 50 minutes long.
Thu 20 August · 3Olympia Theatre · Dublin
What’s Happening
Longer runs and one-offs worth planning around, in date order.
National Heritage Week: Art and Architecture of Christ Church, A booked-out guided tour with historian and guide Lorcan Duffy as part of Heritage Week.
Dublin
The Prodigy at Royal Hospital Kilmainham, A live music performance in Dublin scheduled during the week of 15-22 August 2026.
Dublin
Ulster American at the Abbey Theatre, David Ireland’s dark comedy running in Dublin through 22 August 2026.
Dublin
Swan Lake, Ballet De Santiago, A ballet performance at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre running from 18 to 23 August 2026.
Dublin
Dublin Maker Festival, A maker and innovation festival listed for 22 August 2026 at Leopardstown Racecourse.
Dublin
In Stitches Comedy Club Saturday, A comedy night at Peadar Kearney’s Pub listed for 22 August 2026.
Dublin
Making a night of The Prodigy?
If Thursday’s gig at Kilmainham turns into a late one, or you’re travelling in for the weekend’s run of shows, it’s worth booking a bed nearby rather than chancing the last bus home. A room within walking distance takes the stress out of a busy August week in town. Find a Dublin stay for the week
Sponsored: the vintage tractor rally is tomorrow
If Sunday is still open, Kilcullen is worth the drive. The 24th Mac and Norman Vintage Tractor Rally leaves Sully’s yard (W91 W351) at 1pm on 16 August, with registration from 11.30am and an auction after the run.
It is in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, and watching the run go out costs nothing. To register a vehicle, call Trish on 087 350 3494, or see the rally’s Facebook page.
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