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Here is a list of some of the main events taking place in Dublin city this year. (these event may cause delays or impact public transport):
Dublin Book Festival – 4–8 November 2026
Dublin Christmas Markets – November December 2026 (Dates TBA)
Dublin Winter Lights – December 2026 (dates TBA)
Dublin New Years Festival – December 2026 (dates TBA)
St Patricks Day Festival – March 2027 (dates TBA)
Located a 10 minute walk away this venue plays host to large sporting and musical events:
FAI Cup Final — 8 November 2026
Nations Championship – Ireland v Argentina — 6 November 2026
Nations Championship – Ireland v Fiji— 14 November 2026
Nations Championship – Ireland v South Africa — 21 November 2026
Noah Kahan — 17 July 2027
Located a 10 minute walk away this venue plays host to sporting, Conferences, equestrian and musical events:
NEVO Electric Vehicle Show Ireland — 7–9 November 2026
Education Buildings Ireland — 11–12 November 2026
DataCentres Ireland — 18–19 November 2026
Comic-Con Ireland — 21–23 November 2026
Leinster v Glasgow – 19 Dec 2026
Elf Town Dublin — 22 Nov – 23 Dec 2026
Leinster v Ulster – 02 Jan 2027
Megacon Live Dublin – 16–17 Jan 2027
Leinster v Dragons – 23 Jan 2027
Air Finance Dublin 2027 – 25–28 January 2027
Leinster v Bulls – 30 Jan 2027
Irish Running Show – 6–7 Feb 2027
Catex – 16–18 Feb 2027
Leinster v Benetton – 20 Mar 2027
Leinster v Connacht – 17 Apr 2027
Leinster v Stormers – 08 May 2027
Located a 15 minute drive away this venue plays host to Music and sporting events:
Cody Johnson – 5 Nov 2026
Kevin Bridges – 6-8 Nov 2026
Niall Horan – 10,12,13 Nov 2026
Professor Brian Cox – 14 Nov 2026
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell – 28 Nov 2026
Interpol & Bloc Party – 30 Nov 2026
Joanne McNally – 5 Dec 2026
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter – 7 Dec 2026
The Pogues – 9 Dec 2026
The Mary Wallopers – 10 Dec 2026
Joanne McNally – 12 Dec 2026
Bill Bailey – 13 Dec 2026
Located a 15 minute walk away this venue plays host to large theatre and musicals:
Carmen – 2–7 Nov 2026
The Choir of Man – 10–14 Nov 2026
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee – 15 Nov 2026
Heathers – 17–21 Nov 2026
The Silence of the Lambs – 24–28 Nov 2026
Harry Enfield and No Chums – 29 Nov 2026
Mrs. Doubtfire – 2 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
NŌS (Luail) – 8–9 Jan 2027
We've Only Just Begun: The Carpenters Love Songs Starring Toni Lee – 7 Feb 2027
Twelve Angry Men – 9–13 Feb 2027
Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort of) – 16-20 Feb 2027
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony – 21 Feb 2027
Singin' in the Rain – 23 -27 Feb 2027
Dirty Dancing – 03-13 Mar 2027
CATS – 16-20 Mar 2027
Turandot – 4-10 Apr 2027
Six – 13-17 Apr 2027
Paranormal Activity – 18-22 May 2027
Located a 20 minute drive away this venue plays host to large Music and sporting events:
Harry Styles – 18, 20, 21 Aug 2027
Located a 30 minute drive away this venue plays host to large Music and cultural events:
No Scheduled Events
26th November 2026