This July, Dublin comes alive with vibrant festivals, live music and sporting events across the city. Don't miss out on these amazing events that celebrate the unique spirit of Dublin.
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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 Fringe Festival – 5–20 September 2026
Dublin Marathon – 25 October 2026
Bram Stoker Festival – October 2026 (dates TBA)
Dublin Halloween – 31 October 2026
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:
Republic of Ireland v Austria (UEFA Nations League) – 1 October 2026
Leinster V Munster – 24 October 2026
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 2026
Located a 10 minute walk away this venue plays host to sporting, Conferences, equestrian and musical events:
ZEB Summit — 21–23 September 2026
Dublin Mind Body Experience (Autumn) — 2–4 October 2026
Architecture & Building Expo — 7–8 October 2026
Leinster v Cardiff – 10 Oct 2026
A Place in the Sun Live Property Showcase — 10–11 October 2026
Autumn PTSB Ideal Home Show — 16–18 October 2026
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:
Westlife – 10-12, 15, 16, 18-20, 22-26 September 2026
Brandi Carlile – 15 Oct 2026
The Rock Orchestra – 17 Oct 2026
J. Cole – 22 Oct 2026
Duke Dumont – 25 Oct 2026
The Script – 30-31 Oct 2026
Korn – 2 Nov 2026
Papa Roach – 3 Nov 2026
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:
Matilda The Musical – 15 Sep–18 Oct 2026
Matilda The Musical – Chilled Performance – 18 Oct 2026
High Society – 20–24 Oct 2026
Katherine Jenkins – 25 Oct 2026
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
24th September 2026
Late Nights At The Abbey - Abbey Theatre - 7:30pm–1am
After Hours With Teeling Whiskey - Trinity Street Gallery - 6:30pm–9pm
Whelans – An Evening of Poetry & Music - Whelan’s - 8pm–10pm
Artist Talk – John Behan - Solomon Fine Art - 6pm–7:30pm
Houses of the Barracks Talk with Angela Monks McDonagh and Orla Fitzpatrick - Collins Barracks - 5:30pm–6:15pm
BARI SESSIONS: After Hours Presenting Natalia Carreira - Collins Barracks - 6:15pm–7pm
In-Conversation: Brian Bourke & Eamonn Maxwell - Taylor Galleries - 6:30pm–7:30pm
Artist Talk with Niall Cullen & Live Jazz Trio - SO Fine Art Editions - 6pm–8:30pm
6 Tracks with Efé - Hen’s Teeth, Blackpitts - 6:30pm–11pm
Margaret Corcoran and Sarah McAuliffe: In Conversation - National Gallery of Ireland - 6:30pm–8pm
Aleana Egan 'dove passages' with Curator Michael Hill - Kerlin Gallery - 6pm–7pm
WESTSIDE COWBOY - Dublin venue listed on Dublin.ie - 8pm–10pm
Patrick Redmond in conversation with James Merrigan - Molesworth Gallery - 6pm–7pm
Dublin by Dusk: Artist in Conversation - Hillsboro Fine Art - 6:30pm–7:30pm
Walk & Talk with John Cronin - Green On Red Gallery - 7pm–8pm
Dublin By Dusk – Visit the Reading Room - National Library of Ireland - evening opening
Dublin By Dusk – Live Aid Exhibition - National Printworks/NPA, Temple Bar - 5pm–8:30pm
Dublin By Dusk at EPIC | Late Museum Opening - EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum - evening
Late Evening Discovery Tours at the Museum - National Museum of Ireland - evening
GMT Jazz Club - Glass Mask Theatre - doors 6pm; music from 7pm
After Hours at the National Print Museum - National Print Museum - evening
14 Henrietta Street – Teatime Talk: The Snug - 14 Henrietta Street - 6:30pm–7:30pm
Art in Motion: Routes and Roots Community Celebration - IMMA - 7pm–8:30pm
Canvas After Dark - Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre - 6pm–9pm
The Conditions of Being Here | Student Forum Exhibition Opening - Dublin venue listed on Dublin.ie 6pm–7pm
Live Blues and Jazz - The Blind Pig Speakeasy - 8:30pm–10:30pm
Balla Ban at Brooks Hotel - Brooks Hotel, Drury Street - 6pm–9pm
Dublin by Dusk: A Fair Exchange Writing Workshop - National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks - 5pm–6:40pm
Bag Charm Workshop - Dublin City Centre - 6pm–8pm
Backstage Studio Tours – Windmill Lane - Windmill Lane Recording Studios - 7pm
Darkland - National Leprechaun Museum - evening
Ghostbus Tour - Dublin city - evening
Nightime at Dublinia - Dublinia - 5pm–9pm
Story Telling Trail - Dublin city pubs - 6pm–9pm
Yoga & Meditation at The Museum - Photo Museum Ireland - 7pm–8pm
By the way, what role will you play? - Dublin townhouse venue - 7pm
Late Night Escape Room Experience - Zorg Ella, Grand Canal Dock - 6pm–11pm
Temple Bar 35 - Meeting House Square - from 6pm
Public Tour: Interactive Storytelling - National Gallery of Ireland - evening
Fainne and Fizz: Forge a Silver Claddagh Ring - Silver Works - evening
POP-UP GAELTACHT @ The Morris Bar - The Morris Bar, 15 Talbot Street - from 8pm
Currachí na Life - River Liffey - 6pm–7pm
Neon Painting: Alice in Wonderland - Dublin city centre - 6:30pm–7:30pm
