Free Events in Dublin

Free Easter crafts sessions for children aged 3+ at Castletymon Public Library. Get creative with Easter-themed art projects and activities.

Free lunchtime concerts at the National Concert Hall Dublin every Tuesday. Chamber music, solo recitals, and emerging artists in a world-class venue.

Weekly pub quiz at Anseo on Camden Street every Tuesday night. One of Dublin's best pub quizzes with prizes, cheap pints, and a great crowd.

Weekly pub quiz at the Porterhouse Central on Nassau Street every Wednesday. Great craft beer, solid quiz, central Dublin location.

Free musical fun session for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years at Ballyroan Library in Rathfarnham. Songs, rhythm, and movement for little ones.

A free family history workshop at Tallaght Library where kids can meet a knight, learn about medieval Dublin, and try on armour. Interactive and educational fun for all ages.

Free magic show for kids at Clondalkin Library with Waffles the Wonderful. A fun, family-friendly Easter holiday treat.

Monthly artisan market in the heritage town of Dalkey with food producers, craft makers, and the charm of Dublin's most picturesque village.

A free multicultural celebration at DCU All Hallows Campus marking the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Cultural performances, food, and community in Drumcondra.

A free Cushion Concert for children aged 2-5 at the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle, part of Dublin Handelfest 2026. Classical music for toddlers and young children.

A free Cushion Concert for babies aged 6-24 months at the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle. Dublin Handelfest brings classical music to the tiniest listeners.

A free cartoon drawing class for kids at Flemington Community Centre in Balbriggan. Learn to draw your favourite cartoon characters with artist From A to Art.

A free Lego and brick-building club at Charleville Mall Library in Dublin 1. Kids can build, create, and let their imaginations run wild with bricks and blocks.

A free performance of The Shake at Sean O'Casey Theatre in Dublin 3. An energetic show blending music, movement, and theatre.

A free children's gardening event at Woodie's Airside in Swords. Kids learn to plant seeds, pot flowers, and discover the joy of gardening in this hands-on workshop.

A family concert for children aged 1-4 at the Chapel Royal in Dublin Castle, part of Dublin Handelfest 2026. An introduction to classical music in one of Dublin's most beautiful venues.

A relaxed 4 hour self directed life drawing session. 1 pose. Dry materials provided but feel free to bring your own, wet or dry.

A crowdfunded sensory swap and play event at Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre. Bring toys to swap, enjoy sensory play stations, and connect with other families in Dublin 24.

Free guided heritage tours at the National Maritime Museum of Ireland in Dun Laoghaire. Explore Ireland's maritime history, nautical artefacts, and the stories of the sea.

A free bi-weekly coding club for children aged 7 to 13 at Accenture's Dock innovation centre on Hanover Quay. Kids learn to build animations and games using Scratch.

A free coding club for children aged 7 to 13 at The Dock on Hanover Quay. Learn Scratch programming, build games, and develop digital skills in a fun, supportive environment.

A free parent and baby cinema screening at Tallaght Library. Watch a film in a baby-friendly environment with low lights, soft sound, and space for buggies.

Little voices, big tales! A free language exploration programme for early years children at Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre. Stories, songs, and creative play in multiple languages.

A free STEAM Saturday session at Clondalkin Library where kids aged 4+ can enjoy Lego and Duplo freeplay. Build, create, and explore through imaginative construction play.

Free storytelling and sustainability event in Dartmouth Square Park, Ranelagh. A family-friendly afternoon of stories and environmental awareness in one of Dublin's loveliest small parks.

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.

A free children's art for peace workshop at Trinity College Dublin. Kids create artwork inspired by hope and peace, facilitated by the School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies.

Free sensory play sessions for pre-school children at Lucan Library. Explore textures, sounds, and colours in this fun, stimulating play environment.

Ireland's leading careers fair returns to the RDS on April 25 with hundreds of active job opportunities across sectors. Free to attend, no booking required, just show up with your CV.

A free family workshop at Instituto Cervantes Dublin where science meets storytelling. Kids explore scientific concepts through creative tales and interactive experiments.

A free drum exchange and workshop at Aras Chronain Irish Cultural Centre in Clondalkin. Bring a drum or try one out and join in this celebration of rhythm and percussion.

Monthly flea market at Newmarket Square in the Liberties. Vintage clothing, antiques, records, books, art, and street food from independent traders.

Discover Erasmus+ opportunities for young people and sports staff at this free interactive evening in Explorium.

Free jazz on International Jazz Day at Arthur's Thomas Street. Barry McCormack Organ Trio and Organ Freeman play the Liberties on April 30th.

Free 5K Walk & Talk along the Royal Canal in Dublin 7 for Ireland's National Workplace Wellbeing Day. Start your morning with fresh air and good conversation.

Dublin's coolest street food market returns for summer at the Bernard Shaw site. Shipping containers, craft beer, cocktails, and some of the best street food in the city.

Free outdoor yoga in Dartmouth Square every Saturday at 11am through summer. Brought to you by Happenings. All levels welcome, just bring a mat.

St Brigids GAA Club host a 100KM sponsored walk starting from Tom Russell Park in Dublin. A massive community fundraiser - walk as much or as little as you can.

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

Free outdoor yoga sessions in St Stephen's Green every Saturday morning from May to September. All levels welcome, just bring a mat.

A free speciality coffee pop-up at Dundrum Town Centre. Sample brews from Irish roasters on a Sunday morning in one of Dublin's busiest shopping centres.

The journey to healing and moving to create an Ireland free from sexual violence against children.

A free Africa Day celebration at Tallaght County Library. African music, dance, food and cultural performances for the whole community in the heart of Tallaght.

The FAI Futsal Cup Final at Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Dublin 15. Watch Ireland's top futsal teams battle it out for the cup in this free-admission final.

A free children's workshop at Pearse Street Library where kids can build their own smart city. Learn about technology, connectivity, and urban design through hands-on creative activities.

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.

A free concert at Kilmainham Gaol's East Wing entitled 16:14 - the local time Nelson Mandela walked free. Featuring Akugbo, Tsotetsi, and Dublin Youth Choir.

Free lunchtime music in Dublin's secret garden. The Iveagh Gardens summer concert series brings live music to one of the city's most beautiful hidden spots every week.

FREE careers event for students & recent graduates to network with fantastic graduate employers!

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

Dublin's cycling festival with group rides, races, family events, and cycling culture celebrations across the city. Promoting cycling in Dublin.

A free classic car show in Bohernabreena in the Dublin Mountains. Vintage and classic vehicles from across the decades, set against one of the finest backdrops in south Dublin.

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.

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.

Free family activities in Herbert Park, Ballsbridge throughout summer. Playground, sports, nature trails, and community events in one of Dublin's loveliest parks.

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.

Annual Somme Ceremony of Remembrance and wreath laying at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge. A moving ceremony honouring those who fell.

The annual Rose Festival in St Anne's Park celebrates Dublin's finest rose garden with guided tours, workshops, family activities, and live music. A gorgeous free weekend out.

The Irish Card Market returns to the Royal Marine Hotel in Dublin for summer 2026. Trading cards, collectibles, and gaming for all ages.

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

CeiliCon at the Lucan Spa Hotel - a unique family-friendly convention blending Irish ceili dancing with pop culture and fandom. A one-of-a-kind Dublin event.

A free drumming and gospel music event at 20-21 Lee Road in Dublin 11. Experience the power of rhythm and gospel in this unique community music event.

Celebrate World Arepa Day at D Two in Dublin 2. Sample delicious Venezuelan arepas, enjoy Latin American music, and experience the vibrant flavours of South American street food.

Culture Night opens Dublin's galleries, museums, theatres, studios, and cultural spaces for free. One night of free access to the city's cultural life.

Dublin Startup Week brings together founders, investors, and the tech community for a week of events, pitches, and networking across Dublin.

Dublin's official Halloween festival features a massive city centre parade, live music, street performers, fire displays, and family-friendly events across the October bank holiday weekend.

Dublin's Halloween festival celebrating the legacy of Bram Stoker. Four days of Gothic events, night-time spectacles, and spooky family fun across Dublin.

Dublin's Christmas markets return to the city centre with festive food, mulled wine, crafts, gifts, and seasonal entertainment.

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

The 12 Pubs of Christmas is Dublin's unofficial Christmas party tradition. Pub crawls across the city with festive rules, fancy dress, and Christmas jumpers.

Dublin's official New Year's Eve celebrations with live music, light displays, and midnight countdown at Custom House Quay and venues across the city.

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.