The evenings are drawing in and the autumn calendar is filling out fast, so here’s a calm look at the week ahead before it gets away on you. The headline is Westlife settling into the 3Arena for a record thirteen-night residency, two of them this week. Around it there’s a touring musical, a world-premiere play and, out in Carlow, everything from stand-up to a farm walk. Here’s what’s on.
Events This Week
The pick of what’s on across the province this week, roughly in the order it happens.
Crash Course On Ireland, Over a pint, two local guides run through the big story of Ireland from Celts to Vikings to Normans in an easy, informal two hours.
Thu 24 September · Turk’s Head · Dublin · €18
Jameson Black Barrel Irish Coffee Workshop with Fable Bakery, Build your own Irish coffee in a hands-on 75-minute masterclass, with a tasting of cask-strength Jameson and two Fable pastries to go with it.
Wed 30 September · Jameson Distillery Bow St. · Dublin · €60
Matilda the Musical (Touring), The Royal Shakespeare Company’s take on the Roald Dahl favourite runs a matinee and an evening show.
Wed 23 September · Bord Gais Energy Theatre · Dublin
Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour, Two decades of singalong pop hits open a residency the lads have stretched to a venue-record thirteen nights.
Thu 24 September · 3Arena · Dublin
Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour, If Thursday’s already gone, here’s a second night of the anniversary run.
Fri 25 September · 3Arena · Dublin
Radio Bette, Inspired by the life of Bette Davis, this world premiere opens this year’s Dublin Theatre Festival.
Sat 26 September · Gaiety Theatre · Dublin
What’s Happening
Carlow does the heavy lifting this week, with a spread from business to belly laughs.
Resilient Business Breakfast with Susan Hayes Culleton, A morning of practical strategy and support aimed squarely at SME owners and local entrepreneurs.
Carlow
Soil Health Farm Walk, Carlow, Teagasc runs a free walk on soil and tillage at Hugh McDonnell’s farm in Bagenalstown.
Carlow
Rory’s Stories: The Good Ol’ Days 2026, A brand-new show from the man who built a following out of GAA and small-town Ireland bits.
Carlow
ALDOC Live at The Tower, A festival-favourite band playing loud and local, with Asophonics on support to warm the room.
Carlow
Making a night of the Westlife run?
With the 3Arena booked out for thirteen nights, the Docklands and city centre will be busy, so if you’re travelling in it’s worth locking down a bed early. A room within a short walk of the venue saves you the late-night scramble for a taxi. Find a place to stay near the 3Arena
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