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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.
Book your stay at the Mespil Hotel Now and Experience our Passion.
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):
Bloomsday Festival – 11–16 June 2026
Bloomsday – 16 June 2026
Dublin Pride Festival – 24–28 June 2026
Dublin Pride Parade – 27 June 2026
Trinity Summer Series – 29 June–5 July 2026
Big Grill Festival – 13–16 August 2026
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:
Metallica (M72 World Tour) — 19 June 2026
Metallica (M72 World Tour) — 21 June 2026
Take That – The Circus Live — 4 July 2026
Dermot Kennedy — 11 July 2026
Dermot Kennedy — 12 July 2026
Aer Lingus College Football Classic — 29 August 2026
FAI Cup Final — 8 November 2026
Autumn International – Ireland v Argentina — 8 November 2026
Autumn International – Ireland v South Africa — 21 November 2026
Located a 10 minute walk away this venue plays host to sporting, Conferences, equestrian and musical events:
Dublin Horse Show — 5–9 August 2026
ZEB Summit — 21–23 September 2026
Dublin Mind Body Experience (Autumn) — 2–4 October 2026
Architecture & Building Expo — 7–8 October 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
Elf Town Dublin — 22 Nov – 23 Dec 2026
Located a 15 minute drive away this venue plays host to Music and sporting events:
Guns N’ Roses — 10 June 2026
Robyn — 24 June 2026
Lily Allen — 30 June - 1 July 2026
Located a 15 minute walk away this venue plays host to large theatre and musicals:
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! — 19 June – 5 July 2026
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! — continues until 5 July 2026
Legally Blonde — 7–18 July 2026
The Last Laugh — 21–25 July 2026
Fawlty Towers — 28–31 July 2026
Located a 20 minute drive away this venue plays host to large Music and sporting events:
Sam Maguire Round 3 — 20–21 June 2026
All-Ireland Senior Football Quarter Finals — 27–28 June 2026
GAA Hurling Semi-Final — 28 June 2026
GAA Hurling Semi-Final — 4–5 July 2026
GAA Football Semi-Final & Tailteann Cup Final — 11–12 July 2026
All-Ireland Hurling Final — 19 July 2026
All-Ireland Football Final — 26 July 2026
The Weekend - 22-23 Aug 2026
Bon Jovi 30 Aug 2026
Located a 15 minute walk away this park hosts live music events every Summer during the month of July:
Nile Rodgers & Chic – 2 July 2026
Dylan Gossett – 3 July 2026
The Scratch – 4 July 2026
Elvis Costello & The Imposters – 5 July 2026
Johnny Marr – 10 July 2026
Bell X1 – 11 July 2026
James Taylor – 12 July 2026
Damien Dempsey – 16 July 2026
James Morrison & Emeli Sandé – 17 July 2026
Garbage – 18 July 2026
Charlie Puth – 19 July 2026
