Arts Events in Dublin

ADULT TAP LESSONS in Dublin 1! This course is intended for current students and dancers with previous tap experience.

Tap dance classes at Liffey Trust Studios in Dublin 1. Learn to tap dance in a fun, social environment. All levels from beginner to advanced.

Research seminar on the development of a shared campus biobank at Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, St James's Hospital. Wednesday lunchtime.

Come join us at the National Construction Summit 2026 for all things Architecture, Design & Fit Out - it's gonna be epic!

One of Dublin's finest free museums presents a fascinating exhibition exploring how we read and respond to the written word, drawing on the Chester Beatty's extraordinary collection of manuscripts from across the world.

Come join us at the National Construction Summit 2026 for all things Data Centres & Critical Infrastructure!

ENGAGE is our School’s flagship annual event, showcasing our PhD student's research through engaging presentations for a public audience.

Learn how to make a silver ring. Jewellery workshop with Filip Vanas.

Learn about the latest construction techniques at the National Construction Summit 2026 - Modern Methods of Construction!

Step behind the scenes of the Abbey's landmark centenary production of The Plough and the Stars, with exclusive backstage tours going onstage and into the history of O'Casey's masterpiece.

Project Arts Centre's spring and summer programme of contemporary theatre, dance, visual art, and performance in the heart of Temple Bar.

Monthly film night at Rascals Brewery, Inchicore. Craft beer, pizza, and a movie at the taproom on Tyrconnell Road. Thursday evening, Dublin.

An evening celebrating West Kerry arts, culture, music, and storytelling at The Sugar Club, Dublin. A night of authentic Irish culture from the Gaeltacht.

Technical Session Title: “Behind the Standards: The History and Future of Technical Assessments”

Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.

Tap dance classes at Inchicore Community Sports Centre. Learn rhythm, technique, and choreography in these fun, energetic dance classes.

Over 100 works from Tate arrive in Dublin for this major exhibition exploring the visionary art of William Blake alongside his Romantic contemporaries, in the final stop of an international tour.

An evening of opera and musical theatre at Newman University Church on St. Stephen's Green. Songs of love and longing performed in one of Dublin's most beautiful concert spaces.

Drink & Draw Ireland's paint party. Win Prizes. Create A Masterpiece. Music & craic! Absolutely no painting experience is necessary.

ISACA Ireland will hold its Annual Conference on the 17th April 2026 at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire.

A weekend blues dance workshop with instructors Kasia and Mateusz at Liffey Trust Studios in Dublin 1. Saturday and Sunday sessions for all levels.

Drink & Draw Ireland's paint party. Win Prizes. Create A Masterpiece. Music & craic! Absolutely no painting experience is necessary.

Walking tour exploring 100 years of Dublin's golden age. Starting at King's Inns on Constitution Hill, discover the city's architectural and cultural highlights.

Join Marianne, The Revamp Tramp, for one of her popular Furniture Revamping Workshops

Celebrating 10 Years of Dublin Youth Choir, this concert brings together over 200 young singers for DYC's first orchestral concert.

Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.

Join us for a chill day of watercolor fun, painting beautiful floral designs step-by-step in person!

Pole Dance Ireland celebrates 20 years with a spectacular anniversary show at The Sugar Club. Performances, entertainment, and celebration of pole artistry.

A bilingual storytelling event at YMCA Dublin exploring the connections between Mexican and Irish culture through stories, myths, and shared heritage.

Tired of 'managing' your dog? Discover why the traditional approach isn't working, and what will work better for you and your dog.

The Roadhouse Doors live in Peacocks, Swords, Co. Dublin. The Ultimate Doors Experience!

An exclusive guided visit to the historic Lis na Carrig House and Gardens in Dublin. Explore the beautiful grounds, learn about the estate's history, and enjoy the spring blooms.

A free guided birdwatching tour at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. Spot and identify the birds that call the gardens home with expert guides.

Learn jewellery making at the Craft Courtyard in Marlay Park, Rathfarnham. A hands-on creative workshop in one of Dublin's best park settings.

Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.

Remembering Brendan Kennelly, a poet whose life and work continues to echo through public memory and beyond.

Discover how folk horror explores haunted landscapes, hidden histories, and why the past still unsettles us today. Followed by Q&A.

Lets get dating! A Speed Dating evening is a perfect way to meet and connect with new people

Professor Maura McAdam signs copies of Permission Granted: A Call-to-Action Playbook for Women Entrepreneurs at Hodges Figgis on Dawson Street, with a Q&A.

Monthly arts conversation club at Goethe-Institut Irland, Merrion Square. Peter Joyce talks conducting, composing, and the arts. Wednesday evening, 6:30pm.

Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.

Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.

The PTSB Ideal Home Show takes place at the RDS Simmonscourt, 24th – 26th April 2026

Paint and sip at O Brother Brewing's taproom in Greystones. Guided painting session with local artist Claire Schorman, O Brother craft beer on tap all afternoon.

Dinner organised by parents and past pupils of the school, open to current & past parents, and past pupils.

A unique walking tour exploring Marilyn Monroe's surprising connections to Dublin. Starting on O'Connell Street, discover the fascinating stories linking Hollywood's greatest star to the Irish capital.

Ireland’s largest biopharma career fair connecting job seekers with top employers, industry insights and upskilling opportunities.

Get ready to flex your sneaker game and vibe with the coolest kicks at Souled Out Saturday: Sneaker Edition - it's all about style and soul!

Irish National Youth Ballet presents Ballet Connect, a symposium featuring performances from INYB, Youth Ballet West, and High Points Youth Ballet Belfast, plus a ballet industry Q&A.

Build your own plant terrarium at this creative workshop in Dublin. Learn about miniature ecosystems and take home a beautiful living creation.

Join the speed dating revolution with a 94% connection rate! Meet singles and ignite sparks with fun, chemistry games!

Video games quiz night at Rascals Brewery, Inchicore. Trivia on consoles, characters and gaming history at the Tyrconnell Road taproom. Sunday evening.

Workshop with Leigh Alderson, part of Ballet Connect 2026. Learn from this Royal Ballet trained dancer, currently with Staatstheater Cottbus

This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the role and duties of not-for-profit board members/directors.

Zero Day Con is Ireland's best cybersecurity conference. Join 600+ CISOs and CIOs on April 29th in Dublin.

The island's premier contemporary dance event is back for a two-week run across the city. This year's opener is Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo celebrating their 50th anniversary, and the programme stretches right through to May 16 with free outdoor events, club nights, and international choreographers.

Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre runs award-winning living history guided tours year round, with costumed actors bringing the 14th-century townhouse castle to life six days a week.

Explore Ireland's national cemetery with expert guides who bring to life the stories of the remarkable people buried there, including a dedicated Women of Ireland monthly tour series.

Daily guided tours of Ireland's national cemetery in Glasnevin explore the stories of figures who shaped Irish history, from Daniel O'Connell to Michael Collins, in one of Dublin's most remarkable places.

Book a guided tour of one of Dublin's most important historic sites, now featuring a rare exhibition of secret photographs taken inside the Gaol during the 1921 War of Independence.

Free and ticketed workshops, guided tours, and horticultural talks at the National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin through summer 2026. From plant identification to garden design.

SEEING at Science Gallery Dublin explores vision, perception, optics and the subjective experience of sight through contemporary art and science, free admission with regular talks and events.

Dublin Street Photography Festival half day workshop. Let’s hit the streets of Dublin for close-up shooting full of character!

Experience astounding music by one of classical music’s greatest composers performed by some of the country’s best classical musicians.

A free community event at Royal Canal Park in Dublin. Come together for music, connection, and celebration in this unique outdoor gathering.

New Yorker staff writer and author of Say Nothing and Empire of Pain in conversation with crime correspondent Nicola Tallant at Trinity College Dublin.

Join Corna Fean for a 2 hour photowalk in the streets of Dublin, capture candid moments in a city full of character!

Over 200 artists display and sell original paintings on the railings of Merrion Square every Sunday from 10am to 6pm, in one of Dublin's most charming free outdoor experiences.

Every Sunday, artists line the railings of Merrion Square with original paintings, prints and photography in one of Dublin's longest-running and most beloved free outdoor art experiences.

On May 4th, gathering your crew of Scoundrels, Smugglers & would-be Jedi, and test your Star Wars Universe Trivia at the PYE Cantina.

Join us for an insightful event in Teagasc Ashtown which will focus on mushroom innovation.

IMMA activates its 48-acre Royal Hospital Kilmainham grounds every summer with IMMA Outdoors, a free programme of performances, music, talks and workshops, alongside IMMA Nights on Thursday and Friday evenings from May to September.

… one of the most gifted acoustic musicians on the planet” Blues Blast Magazine.

Vintage fashion salon at the Royal Society of Antiquaries on Merrion Square. Browse vintage clothing, accessories, and style in a stunning Georgian setting.

The Doors tribute at Lost Lane, Grafton Street, Dublin. The Roadhouse Doors play a complete tribute show on a Saturday evening. 7pm, Dublin 2.

Irish singer-songwriter Lucy Blue brings her entrancing live show to The Sugar Club in Dublin on May 11th

The master of psychological illusion and mind control returns to Dublin with his brand new show Only Human, running for a week at the Gaiety Theatre.

Merrion Square turns into a literary village for ten days in May. The International Literature Festival Dublin brings writers from across the world to one of the city's finest parks for talks, readings, poetry, and conversation. Free to enter the square, tickets for individual events.

Dublin City University's annual student-run Anime, Manga and Gaming convention returns to the DCU campus for a weekend of cosplay, screenings, panels, gaming and community fun.

Get to know your sewing machine in this fun, hands-on beginner workshop with Rediscover Fashion’s Arran Murphy

Learn to build your own closed terrarium at this hands-on workshop in Dublin 22. Create a miniature ecosystem in glass that practically takes care of itself.

Conor Killeen presents "Yup The Poems x" with support from Eva Mary Lucy, Rory O'Mahony, Adam Kelly and hosted by Ned Dunn x

Join us for an evening on hormone health with DUTCH: insights from Dr Jaclyn Smeaton, dinner, networking, and perimenopause case workshop.

Renaissance, Ireland’s leading IT security distributor, is delighted to announce the return of Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2026!

The NCH Spring Summer 2026 Season features over 40 concerts including the National Symphony Orchestra, international soloists, and highlights such as Angelique Kidjo on 5 June and a Festival of Voice concert on 22 May.

One-day clinical trials research seminar at O'Reilly Hall, UCD Belfield. Covering recruitment and retention strategies for trial teams. Tuesday 9am.

Get ready to dive into the world of Digital Transformation & AI at the National MSC Conference & Expo 2026!

Come join us at the National MSC Conference & Expo 2026 to learn about the latest in renewable energy and climate technology!

Get ready to dive into the world of Robotics & Automation at the National MSC Conference & Expo 2026 - it's going to be epic!

Learn about how we can tackle sustainability issues, manage plastics, and handle waste effectively at the National MSC Conference & Expo!

Dublin Port's Shipwrecks exhibition opens at The Substation in June 2026, exploring the wrecks of Dublin Bay through artefacts, photography and storytelling as part of a 100-event summer cultural programme.

The Irish Museum of Modern Art's summer exhibition programme at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Free entry to world-class contemporary art in stunning grounds.

Outdoor cinema in Merrion Square every sunny Thursday evening in summer. Happenings and Dublin City Council bring movies under the stars to one of Dublin's most beautiful parks. Just 5 euro on the gate.

A watercolour painting workshop at Costa Dawson Street in Dublin 2. Learn to paint expressive skies and dramatic light in this relaxing creative session.

SpecCon is a one-day worldbuilding conference with talks and workshops on various worldbuilding topics from physical worlds to languages.

Literary festival in the coastal village of Dalkey featuring international authors, panel discussions, workshops, and readings. One of Ireland's most prestigious book festivals.

Join us at SMEC 2026 for an awesome in-person STEM education jam packed with cool workshops and networking!

Celebrating 50 years of product design at the National College of Art and Design. A free exhibition showcasing five decades of Irish design innovation.

Bloomsday Festival walking tour following Father John Conmee's route from Ulysses. Starting at St Francis Xavier's Church on Gardiner Street, Dublin 1.

To celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day, our Craft Cinema Community are on the road. Jump on board for some tea and crafty chats.

A free ceremony of remembrance and wreath laying at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens in Dublin 8. A solemn tribute to those who served.

At Trinity College, Dublin, with a new theme: The Future of Story, many new speakers, and Saturday lunch included with all tickets.

A free community tradefair at Mountview Youth and Community Centre in Dublin. Browse stalls from local traders, crafters, and small businesses.

Learn the art and history of braiding at this Black History Month workshop on North Great George's Street in Dublin 1. A cultural and creative experience celebrating heritage through hair.

Bizet's Carmen, the world's most popular opera, comes to Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre. A full production of this passionate masterpiece.