Festivals in Dublin

City-wide festivals, street events, and cultural celebrations.

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Maternity Care in 1950s Dublin
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Maternity Care in 1950s Dublin

Professor Lindsey Earner-Byrne and Professor Fergal Malone discuss the culture of maternity care and what defined it in the 1950s.

Thu, 9 Apr · 1:00pm
Humanarium, Ballsbridge
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The Peaky Blinders Pub Quiz
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The Peaky Blinders Pub Quiz

Step into the world of gritty Birmingham streets, razor-edged glances, whiskey-soaked schemes and razor-lined caps.

Thu, 9 Apr · 7:00pm
The Bernard Shaw, Northside
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Easter Workshop for Kids
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Easter Workshop for Kids

Join our Education Team for an exciting Easter Workshop - where learning meets fun with engaging hands-on activities!

Sat, 11 Apr · 2:30pm
The Rediscovery Centre, City Centre
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Encounter 2026
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Encounter 2026

Join us for Encounter 2026, a powerful Christian concert with JPD Music & special guests. Experience worship, praise, dance & drama.

Sat, 11 Apr · 5:00pm
RCCG Joseph Palace Dublin, Southside
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Five Lamps Arts Festival Dublin 2026
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Five Lamps Arts Festival 2026

Dublin's North Inner City comes alive with nine days of theatre, music, dance, visual art, and community events. Over 40 performances exploring the theme of Belonging.

Sat, 11 Apr · Various
Various Venues, Northside
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National Concert Hall performance during New Music Dublin festival
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New Music Dublin 2026

Ireland's foremost contemporary music festival returns to the National Concert Hall with 25+ live performances across five days. A thrilling showcase of new compositions, world premieres, and boundary-pushing sounds.

Wed, 15 Apr · Various times
National Concert Hall, City Centre
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The Fallout Pub Quiz
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The Fallout Pub Quiz

Step out of the Vault and into the wasteland — it’s The Fallout Pub Quiz at The Bernard Shaw.

Thu, 16 Apr · 7:00pm
The Bernard Shaw, Northside
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Writing History
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Writing History

Authors John Banville, Martina Devlin, John MacKenna and Emily Hourican explore how historical fiction can illuminate the issues of a time.

Thu, 30 Apr · 7:00pm
City Assembly House, Southside
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Shevach - A Praise Party
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Shevach - A Praise Party

The first of its kind in Ireland. DJ Sets, a LIVE band, pure Gospel music. Dublin, get ready to dance.

Sat, 9 May · 4:00pm
The Racket Space, Northside
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IRISH BARBER EXPO 2026
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IRISH BARBER EXPO 2026

We're back BIGGER THAN EVER! Over 100 Barbers cutting and competing to be the best in Ireland.

Sun, 10 May · 12:00pm
Opium, Rathmines
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Bloom garden festival in Phoenix Park Dublin
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Bloom 2026 - Phoenix Park

Ireland's largest gardening and food festival returns to Phoenix Park. Show gardens, floral exhibits, celebrity chefs, food village, and live entertainment over the June bank holiday weekend.

Thu, 28 May · 9:00am
Phoenix Park, Northside
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Forbidden Fruit festival at Royal Hospital Kilmainham Dublin
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Forbidden Fruit Festival 2026

Forbidden Fruit music festival returns to the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Three days of electronic music, hip-hop, and alternative acts in a stunning Dublin setting.

Sat, 30 May · 2:00pm
Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Liberties
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Bloomsday celebrations on the streets of Dublin
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Bloomsday Festival 2026

Bloomsday celebrates James Joyce's Ulysses every 16 June in Dublin. Readings, performances, walking tours, and breakfast at Davy Byrnes on the day Leopold Bloom walked Dublin.

Tue, 16 Jun · 8:00am
Various Venues, City Centre
Dublin Pride parade through the city centre
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Dublin Pride Festival 2026

Dublin Pride Festival 2026 runs June 20-28 with nine days of events across the city. Parade, Pride Village at Merrion Square, Mother Pride at Collins Barracks, drag shows, walking tours, art exhibitions, and more.

Sat, 20 Jun · Various
Various Venues, City Centre
Festa Junina 2026 at the National Stadium
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Festa Junina 2026 at the National Stadium

Dublin's Brazilian community celebrates Festa Junina at the National Stadium in Dublin 8. Traditional music, dance, food, and festivities from one of Brazil's biggest cultural celebrations.

Sat, 27 Jun · 3:00pm
The National Stadium, Liberties
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Mother Pride Block Party 2026
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Mother Pride Block Party 2026

The Mother Pride Block Party returns to the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks. A day of music, DJs, and celebration for Dublin's LGBTQ+ community and allies.

Sat, 27 Jun · 4:00pm
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Northside
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Longitude Festival at Marlay Park Dublin
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Longitude Festival 2026

Longitude Festival returns to Marlay Park with a massive line-up of hip-hop, pop, electronic, and alternative music across three days.

Fri, 3 Jul · 2:00pm
Marlay Park, Southside
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Dublin Theatre Festival performances at venues across Dublin
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Dublin Theatre Festival 2026

Dublin Theatre Festival brings world-class Irish and international theatre to stages across Dublin. Europe's oldest dedicated theatre festival.

Fri, 25 Sept · Various
Various Venues, City Centre
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Durga Puja 2026 - 5 Days in Dublin
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Durga Puja 2026 - 5 Days in Dublin

A five-day Durga Puja celebration at the Commercial Rowing Club in Dublin 8. Experience traditional Bengali cultural festivities including prayers, music, dance, and food.

Fri, 16 Oct · 6:00pm
Commercial Rowing Club Dublin, Liberties
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Christmas market at Dublin Castle
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Christmas at Dublin Castle 2026

Festive market, food stalls, craft vendors, and entertainment in the historic grounds of Dublin Castle. One of Dublin's most atmospheric Christmas events.

Fri, 4 Dec · 12:00pm
Dublin Castle, City Centre
Dublin Lunar New Year Festival celebrations
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Dublin Lunar New Year Festival 2027

Dublin celebrates Lunar New Year with a festival of cultural events, performances, food, and the famous city centre parade. A vibrant celebration of Asian culture in Dublin.

Fri, 29 Jan · 12:00pm
City Centre, City Centre