Late August, and the light’s tilting towards autumn, but there’s a good weekend left in the summer yet. Down in Dalkey the whole of Castle Street hands itself over to seafood on Saturday and Sunday, which is reason enough to point south for the day. Here’s what else is worth your time.
Events This Week
A run of family shows and one late-night gig, ordered through the week.
Bluey’s Big Play, The telly favourite arrives reimagined as a life-sized puppet show, pitched right at the under-sevens.
Sat 22 August · 3Olympia Theatre · Dublin
Bluey’s Big Play, Same Heeler household, Sunday edition.
Sun 23 August · 3Olympia Theatre · Dublin
Prostitute, For anyone chasing something louder than the weekend just gone, the band bring their upgraded Irish debut on Monday night.
Mon 24 August · The Workmans Club · Dublin
Bluey’s Big Play, Midweek matinee territory now, and a reliable way to fill a long August afternoon with the kids.
Tue 25 August · 3Olympia Theatre · Dublin
Bluey’s Big Play, This one carries an Irish Sign Language performance at the 1pm show, the most accessible pick of the whole run.
Wed 26 August · 3Olympia Theatre · Dublin
Bluey’s Big Play, Last of the week’s shows before the run winds down.
Thu 27 August · 3Olympia Theatre · Dublin
What’s Happening
Festivals, ballet and a museum walk for if the weather turns, all running across the days ahead.
Dalkey Lobster Festival 2026, Castle Street turns into an open-air seafood quarter of stalls and live music across Saturday and Sunday.
Dublin
Swan Lake, Ballet de Santiago, Chile’s company make their Irish debut with the most familiar thing in the classical repertoire.
Dublin
August Tours at the National Museum, Kildare Street, Free guided walks lead you through the archaeology collection, past the gold hoards and the bog bodies with someone who knows the stories.
Dublin
Making a weekend of it
If Dalkey and the docklands are pulling you into town for a night, it’s worth grabbing a room while there’s still choice. A quick search turns up plenty within reach of the DART and the seafront. Find a place to stay
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