Dublin Fringe Festival 2026

Dublin Fringe Festival is the city’s biggest and most exciting multi-arts festival. For two weeks every September, venues across Dublin host hundreds of shows spanning theatre, comedy, dance, music, spoken word, circus, and everything in between.

What to Expect

The Fringe is where you’ll see the most exciting, experimental, and boundary-pushing work in Dublin. It’s where new talent emerges, where established artists take risks, and where you can see five shows in a day if you’re up for it. The programme is massive and varied, with something for everyone from immersive theatre to stand-up comedy to contemporary dance.

Many of Ireland’s biggest theatre and comedy stars got their start at the Fringe, and it remains the best place to discover what’s next in Irish performance.

Good to Know

• Two weeks of programming across 20+ venues
• Individual show tickets from €10, with passes and bundles available
• Programme released in August
• Many free and low-cost events alongside ticketed shows
• The festival hub is a social space for audiences between shows
• fringefest.com has the full programme and booking