First Fortnight 2026
Thu, 1 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
Various Venues Nationwide
Festivals & eventsLive music & gigs
Your guide to the perfect Dublin break
Festivals and events coming up
Whelan's Ones to Watch 2026
Thu, 8 Jan - Sat, 10 Jan
Whelan's
Festivals & eventsLive music & gigsFoil, Arms & Hog - Skittish
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 - Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Vicar Street
Festivals & eventsComedyDublin Gothic
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 - Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Abbey Theatre
Festivals & eventsTheatreBiffy Clyro
Sat, 10 Jan 18:00
3Arena
Festivals & eventsLive music & gigsThe Dublin City Fashion Market | Dry January
Sat, 10 Jan 12:00
Lost Lane
Festivals & eventsFood ExperiencesPicasso: From the Studio
Thu, 9 Oct 2025 - Sun, 22 Feb 2026
National Gallery of Ireland
Festivals & eventsArt ExhibitionsAlpine Skate Trail Dún Laoghaire
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 - Sun, 18 Jan 2026
Dún Laoghaire Harbour
Winter in Dublin
Experience the buzz, excitement and atmosphere of this year's Winter in Dublin. Celebrate with the best gigs, stand-up comedy, sport, theatre, literature and more.
Traveller guides
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Essential Dublin
- The Book of Kells ExperienceThings to see & doMuseums
- Guinness StorehouseFood & drinkBars & pubs
- EPIC The Irish Emigration MuseumThings to see & doMuseums
- St Patrick's CathedralThings to see & doChurches & religious sites
- National Gallery of IrelandThings to see & doGalleries
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.Food & drinkFood & drink tours
- Dublin CastleThings to see & doCastles
- National Botanic GardensThings to see & doGardens
- Wild Lights at Dublin ZooFestivals & eventsArt Exhibitions
Thu, 6 Nov 2025 - Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Dublin Zoo
- Whiskey and Warmth ExperienceFestivals & eventsFood Experiences
Sun, 2 Nov 2025 - Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery
- Pat Liddy's Walking Tours of Dublin LtdThings to see & doCity tours
- Musical Pub CrawlFood & drinkFood & drink tours
- Dublin Literary Pub CrawlThings to see & doLiterary Dublin
- DoDublin ToursThings to see & doCity tours
- SilverworksThings to see & doCrafts & design
Hidden gems
Uncover unique and exceptional experiences that are the lesser known attractions in Dublin
- The Little Museum of DublinThings to see & doMuseums
- Windmill Lane Recording StudiosThings to see & doMuseums
- The Dublin Liberties DistilleryThings to see & doBreweries & distilleries
- National Print MuseumThings to see & doMuseums
- 14 Henrietta StreetThings to see & doMuseums
- The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum ExperienceThings to see & doMuseums
- Pearse Lyons DistilleryThings to see & doBreweries & distilleries
- Casino Model Railway MuseumThings to see & doMuseums
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