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):
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:
Dermot Kennedy — 11 July 2026
Dermot Kennedy — 12 July 2026
Arsenal v Real Betis (Pre-Season Friendly) – 5 August 2026
Aer Lingus College Football Classic — 29 August 2026
Republic of Ireland v Austria (UEFA Nations League) – 1 October 2026
Republic of Ireland v Israel (UEFA Nations League) – 4 October 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
Megacon Live Dublin – 16–17 Jan 2027
Air Finance Dublin 2027 – 25–28 January 2027
Irish Running Show – 6–7 Feb 2027
Catex – 16–18 Feb 2027
Located a 15 minute drive away this venue plays host to Music and sporting events:
Lily Allen — 30 June - 1 July 2026
The Wolfe Tones – 17 -19 July 2026
Pierce O'Leary v Mark Chamberlain – 20 July 2026
A$AP Rocky – 5 Sep 2026
The Waterboys – 5 Sep 2026
Hilary Duff – 6 Sep 2026
Westlife – 10-12, 15, 16, 18-20, 22-26 September 2026
Oprah Winfrey – 14 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:
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! — 19 June – 5 July 2026
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! — continues until 5 July 2026
Legally Blonde – 7–18 Jul 2026
The Last Laugh – 21–25 Jul 2026
Fawlty Towers – 28 Jul–1 Aug 2026
The Bodyguard – 4–8 Aug 2026
Annie – 11–16 Aug 2026
Swan Lake – 18–23 Aug 2026
Mean Girls – 25–31 Aug 2026
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
UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony – 21 Feb 2027
Located a 20 minute drive away this venue plays host to large Music and sporting events:
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
30th July 2026
Events will be updated closer to the date
