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This weekend in Leinster: 28-30 August

Festivals, markets, gigs and family days out across the twelve counties, for this Friday to Sunday. Updated every week.

See the full 28-day events calendar or read this week's weekend edition.

Co. Dublin

25Aug
Festival · Collins Barracks · Tue, 25 August to Sun, 30 August
Wider Than Pictures 2026
Fast becoming a staple of summer in Dublin, Wider Than Pictures takes place in one of the most visually stunning locations in the city, The National Museum of…
25Aug
Event · Bord Gáis Energy Theatre · Tue, 25 August to Sat, 5 September
Mean Girls
From an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde)…
25Aug
Event · Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 · Tue, 25 August to Sat, 29 August
The Catalpalyst
Donal O’Kelly’s new theatrical presentation, The Catalpalyst, is his creative re-exploration for the 150th anniversary of the 1876 Catalpa whaleship rescue of six…
27Aug
Event · Smock Alley Theatre, 1662 · Thu, 27 August to Sat, 29 August
Temple Bar: The Musical
On one fateful St Patrick’s day, Sonny McNamara is tasked with 7 gigs to play around Temple Bar. Everything that can go wrong will go wrong, however the show must go…
27Aug
Event · Fitzsimons Temple Bar · Thu, 27 August to Sun, 30 August
Fitzsimons - AER LINGUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLASSIC WEEKEND
We are turning Fitzsimons purple from August 27th to 30th, and we cannot wait to welcome Horned Frog fans to Dublin’s premier live entertainment venue in the heart of…
28Aug
Event · Vicar Street · Fri, 28 August to Sat, 29 August
The Dubliners Encore
Since launching on The Late Late Show last September, the show has performed to thousands of Irish music fans at sold-out venues across Europe. Now, following their…
28Aug
Event · Whelan's · Fri, 28 August
White Denim
Based for much of that time in Austin, though frontman James Petralli has since relocated to Los Angeles, the group quickly built a reputation for electrifying live…
28Aug
Event · Abbey Theatre · Fri, 28 August to Sat, 5 September
Mirandolina
Joining forces once again, Marina Carr and Caitríona McLaughlin reimagine La Locandiera, Carlo Goldoni’s revolutionary masterpiece, from an urgent and contemporary…
28Aug
Event · The Grand Social · Fri, 28 August
GazeFest
Flying the flag for Irish shoegaze, GazeFest has grown over the last four years to become the centre point of the Old Crows Promotions calendar. Ireland's first and…
28Aug
Event · The Civic Theatre · Fri, 28 August
Proud Mary & her City Limits Band
A celebration of the Queen Of Rock- not to be missed. Proud Mary & Her City Limits Band are a 6 piece live band performing all your favourite hits, with power house…
28Aug
Event · The Lark Concert Hall · Fri, 28 August
The Sensational 70's Superstars Show
Featuring songs from Smokie, T. Rex, Showaddywaddy, Donny Osmond, Suzi Quatro and many, many more. Fully costumed and with tongues firmly in cheek, the guys will…
28Aug
Event · The Helix · Fri, 28 August to Sat, 29 August
The Band - The Take That Musical
This feel-good show celebrates the songs that became the soundtrack to a generation. Whether you're a lifelong Take That fan or simply love a musical filled with…
28Aug
Event · National Concert Hall · Fri, 28 August
Metronome: Diet of Worms
Moving between rhythmic intensity, voice, percussion, texture and electroacoustic experimentation, the programme brings together three distinct approaches to…
28Aug
Event · Richmond Park · Fri, 28 August
St Patrick's Athletic v Waterford FC
As the League of Ireland enters its final series of games, St Patrick's Athletic FC welcome Waterford FC to Richmond Park in Inchicore, where the Saints hope to keep…
28Aug
Event · This Must Be The Place · Fri, 28 August
Drink & Draw: Starry Night Over Dublin
This event is open to everyone, bring a loved one, a friend or come alone. No experience is needed and in under two hours you will create your very own masterpiece!…
28Aug
Event · Teeling Whiskey Distillery · Fri, 28 August
University of North Carolina (UNC) Marching Band and Cheer Squad
The event is expected to attract a significant number of local residents, visitors and travelling supporters, with attendees gathering from approximately 11:30am and…
29Aug
Event · Aviva Stadium · Sat, 29 August
Aer Lingus College Football Classic - TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels
TCU, from Fort Worth, Texas will serve as the home team in Dublin against UNC who have recently appointed Bill Belichick as head football coach. Belichick is…
29Aug
Event · The Bloody Stream · Sat, 29 August
The Bloody Stream Summer Series- Red Hot Funky Peppers
Expect all the biggest hits delivered with the energy of the real thing - come along and sing your heart out with a pint in hand! Set beneath the Howth DART Station,…
29Aug
Event · National Concert Hall · Sat, 29 August
Family Concert: Musical Picnic with The Echo Band
Come early and meet the musicians, try out some instruments, and have fun with musical face-painting! Then come into the John Field Room to enjoy our interactive…

Co. Wicklow

29Aug
Event · Beyond the Trees Avondale · Sat, 29 August
Treetop Live presents Brian Kennedy at Beyond the Trees Avondale
Brian Kennedy is one of Ireland’s most inspired and revered ambassadors of music. He is not only a prolific songwriter but a master interpreter of lyrics as well, and…

Event data from Fáilte Ireland Open Data (CC BY 4.0), last refreshed 24 August 2026. Details can change; check the organiser link before travelling.