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Festivals, theatre, concerts and what's on around Ireland.

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11 Nov 2025 · Dublin

Live Aid Exhibition

Through a series of striking displays, the exhibition brings audiences on a visual journey of the Live Aid concerts,…

8 Jan 2026 · Dublin

James Joyce Walking Tour

A fun and exciting walking tour of James Joyce's Dublin offered by the James Joyce Centre. Though Joyce lived most of…

21 Jan 2026 · Dublin

Artist-Initiated Projects 2026

Between January–December 2026 we will present 8 x 3-week exhibitions of new work by: Paddy Critchley, Fiona Marron,…

28 Mar 2026 · Viking Tours Ireland, Viking Tours Ireland, Castle St, Athlone, Westmeath

Daily Lough Ree & River Shannon Cruise

Departing from Athlone Castle, this cruise travels upstream on the River Shannon to Lough Ree. During the sailing…

28 Mar 2026 · Viking Tours Ireland, Viking Tours Ireland, Castle St, Athlone, Westmeath

Viking History & Celtic Mythology Walking Tour of Athlone

Hear the ancient tales of gods and goddesses who once roamed these sacred waters. From the mighty warrior Cuchulainn…

20 Apr 2026 · Galway

Galway Céilí Club – Beginners Class

No experience? No problem! The Galway Céilí Club is dedicated to making traditional Irish dance accessible and fun for…

8 May 2026 · Dublin

Friday Night Supper Club

This is quite a unique night! We think that it’s a great tradition to make at least one Friday night a month a…

25 May 2026 · Cork

Karaoke at Old Oak

Trevor Fitz brings the music and fun to Old Oak all night long with Karaoke every Monday night. Free, no booking…

28 May 2026 · Dublin

Dublin by Dusk

Dublin by Dusk invites locals and visitors to enjoy the city centre in a new way on the last Thursday of each month.…

21 Jun 2026 · Dublin

Irish Mythology Storytelling Experience

Step into the darker, more powerful world of Irish mythology through this live storytelling performance. Performed…

1 Jul 2026 · Dublin

EPIC Exhibition – Common Ground: Ireland in the EU

Ireland joined the European Economic Community (EEC) – as the EU was then known – on January 1, 1973, after a…

30 Jul 2026 · Dublin

After Hours at the National Print Museum

The National Print Museum will open late on the last Thursday of every month from June to October. Explore the Museum…

22 Aug 2026 · Carlingford, Louth

Carlingford Food Tours

Great food, local stories, and a walk through one of Ireland’s most scenic coastal towns. This guided Carlingford food…

1 Sept 2026 · North Mayo Heritage Centre, North Mayo Heritage Centre, Enniscoe, Prospect, Castlehill, Mayo

Travelling Banner Exhibition | Strangers to Citizens

People, ideas and goods have always moved over and back between Ireland and Continental Europe. That exchange…

2 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Dún Laoghaire Walking Tours, The Dublin Riviera

The Dublin Riviera is a guided walk back in time to a golden era where local Dún Laoghaire residents and visitors…

3 Sept 2026 · Cork

Sarah Long: Residency & Exhibition

Sarah Long is an artist based in Cork. She creates autofiction that she translates across painting, performance and…

3 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Jameson Christmas Cocktail Making Class

Step behind the bar at the original Home of Jameson in Bow St., Dublin 7. With the help of our expert mixologists, the…

6 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Rembrandt to Matisse – A Celebration of European Works on Paper

Drawings, prints, watercolours and photographs by a range of European artists from the fifteenth century to the…

9 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Jameson Black Barrel Irish Coffee Workshop with Fable Bakery

⏱️ 75 minutes ⏱️ Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat at 11am & Sun at 12.30pm 🧑‍🏫 Fully guided Irish Coffee Masterclass including an…

9 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Winter Cocktail Masterclass

Visit Stillgarden Distillery to learn how to craft some of our ground-breaking cocktails from our award-winning liquid…

10 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Crash Course On Ireland

Crash Course on Ireland is a fun and informal two-hour introduction to Irish history and culture, presented by two…

12 Sept 2026 · Solstice Arts Centre, Solstice Arts Centre, Railway St, Dillonsland, Navan, Meath

The First Frontier Was the Horizon

The First Frontier Was the Horizon As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of Solstice Arts Centre, The First…

12 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Technologies of Peace: Art and Transition in Contemporary Europe (1989–2026)

In post-conflict countries, the journey towards lasting peace involves a multifaceted approach that extends beyond…

16 Sept 2026 · Ballymote Library, Ballymote Library, Teeling St, Stoneparks, Ballymote, Sligo

Travelling Banner Exhibition | The Life & Works of WB Yeats

The NLI is home to the largest collections of books, manuscripts and personal items relating to WB Yeats in the world.…

22 Sept 2026 · Dublin

‘Thinning the Veil’: Art Exhibition

Six contemporary Fingal artists come together at Malahide Castle this autumn in an exhibition exploring memory,…

23 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Come Fly With Me: Aviation, Tourism and Irish Design

Our current exhibition at the National Print Museum, Come Fly With Me: Aviation, Tourism and Irish Design, uses flight…

23 Sept 2026 · Dublin

EPIC x Jeanie Combo Ticket

Take a journey back in time, get an insight into life on board a Famine ship and hear the stories of the people who…

24 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Dublin By Dusk at EPIC Museum

On the last Thursday of each month until November, EPIC will remain open until 9pm, with tickets available for just…

24 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Dublin by Dusk A Fair Exchange Writing Workshop

'A Fair Exchange' takes place in a series of locations in Collins Barracks, inviting new and exciting engagements with…

25 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Meredith

Set against the backdrop of a single Sunday afternoon in Meath, MEREDITH is a darkly comedic drama that peels back the…

26 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Sinéad Culbert: I’m No Wonder Woman

Sinéad Culbert: I’m No Wonder Woman In her brand new stand up show, one half of comedy duo DirtBirds, Sinéad Culbert…

27 Sept 2026 · VISUAL Carlow, VISUAL Carlow, Old Dublin Rd, Carlow

Autumn / Winter Cinemas at VISUAL

Little Amélie (2025) – 27 September 3pm Shorts For Wee Ones – 4 October 1.30pm Shorts For Families – 4 October 3pm…

30 Sept 2026 · Dublin

Language Exchange Ireland

What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities •…

1 Oct 2026 · Galway

Gaillimh Ah-Boo! Moth & Butterfly – Riddle me a story

Best with headphones on their phones. Each piece offers a different story linking to Gaillimh Ah-Boo’s themes- as…

1 Oct 2026 · Dublin

Voices of Peace Visual Art Exhibition reflecting on Peace, Equality and Human Rights

Thursday 1 October 2026 – Sunday 29 November 2026; Wed-Fri 1-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm Smashing Times Visual Art…

1 Oct 2026 · Dublin

Hidden Histories Audio Tour Temple Bar

Take a free audio walking tour through Dublin’s cultural heart and discover the mysteries, histories and curious tales…

2 Oct 2026 · Co. Meath, Meath

Spirits of Meath

Key attractions include a good scare where demonic forces have taken root in the corn fields at Farmaphobia in Causey…

2 Oct 2026 · Dublin

Pumpkins After Dark

As twilight falls, watch Newbridge House & Farm transform into an atmospheric autumnal spectacle under the Explore…

2 Oct 2026 · Cork

Spike Island After Dark: Conviction

Your night begins with a special guided journey into the hidden corners of Ireland’s infamous prison island. Led by…

2 Oct 2026 · Causey Farm, Causey Farm, Girley, Meath

Farmaphobia 2026

Attractions include: Funhouse Freaks | Coven | The Cornjuring | Slaughter House | The Crypt | Zombie Morgue…

2 Oct 2026 · Dublin

Oktoberfest at Fired Up Pizza

Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls, because Fired Up Pizza, Goatstown is bringing the Bavarian buzz back this autumn…

3 Oct 2026 · Dublin

Vintage Tea Trips Halloween x Glasnevin Dead Interesting Tour

1:00pm – 2:30pm: Vintage Tea Trip Board at St. Stephen’s Green for Dublin tales and the Irish origins of Samhain.…

3 Oct 2026 · Ballymad Farm - Archie’s Acre Animal Farm, Ballymad Farm - Archie’s Acre Animal Farm - Piltown Pumpkin Patch Meath, Ballymad House, Pilltown, Drogheda, Meath

Pilltown Pumpkin Picking at Ballymad Farm

Piltown Pumpkin Patch began in 2021, we grow all of our own pumpkins and gourds here on the farm, and visitors get to…

3 Oct 2026 · Kerry

Killarney Pumpkin Farm 2026

Join us this October as we celebrate the ancient festival of Samhain, with a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience that’s…

3 Oct 2026 · Alright Pumpkin, Fordstown, Girley, Meath

Alright Pumpkin

Alright Pumpkin is a family run pumpkin patch in Co. Meath. Alright Pumpkin also offers great photo opportunities, a…

3 Oct 2026 · Dublin

visions

A historic ballroom in Dublin’s city centre. A sparkling relic of the past threatens the launch of a modern start-up.…

5 Oct 2026 · Cavan County Museum, Cavan County Museum, Virginia Rd, Kilmore, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan

Travelling Banner Exhibition | Portraits of the Invisible

This poignant exhibition explores the experiences of Irish servicemen, medics, nurses and non-combatants in the First…

8 Oct 2026 · Dublin

Evening Tours of Windmill Lane Recording Studio

This late evening tour of Windmill Lane Recording Studios takes you behind the scenes of one of the world's most…