People's Park, Dun Laoghaire - Free Events & Market
Date & Time
Saturday 4 April 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Location
People's Park
Other
Price
Free
The People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire is a beautiful Victorian park overlooking Dublin Bay. It hosts one of Dublin’s best Sunday markets and regular community events through summer. The park itself is free to enjoy year-round.
What to Expect
The Sunday market is the main draw - artisan food, crafts, vintage, and hot food stalls in the park’s bandstand area. It’s a great atmosphere with live music and a community feel.
Beyond the market, the park has a Victorian bandstand, mature trees, flower gardens, a playground, and sea views. Summer brings community events, outdoor cinema nights, and family activities.
Good to Know
- Park: free, open daily
- Sunday Market: every Sunday, approximately 11am to 4pm
- Summer events programme through July and August
- The pier and seafront are a 5-minute walk
- Dun Laoghaire has excellent restaurants and cafes
- Teddy’s ice cream is a local institution (on the seafront)
- Good playground for kids
Getting There
DART to Dun Laoghaire station, 5-minute walk. Dublin Bus 46A, 75. Free parking on surrounding streets (can be busy on Sundays).
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