Festivals in Dublin City
Dublin’s festival calendar brings theatre, literature, film, live performance and citywide cultural celebrations together throughout the year. Upcoming highlights include Dublin Fringe Festival and Culture Night in September, Bram Stoker Festival in October, Dublin Book Festival in November and St Patrick’s Festival and Bloomsday in 2027.
Stay at The Dean Dublin Centre on Harcourt Street and experience the city from a central base close to St Stephen’s Green, the Luas and Dublin’s leading cultural venues. Whether you are planning an arts-filled weekend or visiting for one of the city’s landmark annual celebrations, you will be within easy reach of the action.
Dublin Horse Show
5–9 August 2026 | RDS
More than just an equestrian competition, the Dublin Horse Show combines international sport, shopping, food, fashion and entertainment into one of Ireland’s signature summer events.
Dublin Fringe Festival
September 2026 | Various Venues
Ireland’s largest multidisciplinary arts festival showcases hundreds of theatre, comedy, dance, music and visual arts performances across the city.
Dublin Theatre Festival
September–October 2026 | Various Venues
One of Europe’s leading theatre festivals presents Irish premieres, international productions and new writing at venues throughout Dublin.
Culture Night
September 2026 | Citywide
Museums, galleries, theatres and cultural institutions open their doors with hundreds of free events, performances and late-night experiences across Dublin.
Bram Stoker Festival
Late October 2026 | Various Venues
Celebrate Dublin’s most famous gothic author with immersive performances, street spectacles, literature, music and Halloween-inspired events.
Dublin Book Festival
November 2026 | Various Venues
Authors, publishers and readers come together for talks, workshops, book launches and literary events celebrating Irish writing.
Dublin International Film Festival
February 2027 | Various Venues
One of Ireland’s premier film festivals showcases Irish and international cinema alongside premieres, industry events and filmmaker Q&As.
St Patrick’s Festival
March 2027 | Dublin City Centre
Ireland’s biggest cultural celebration transforms Dublin with spectacular parades, street theatre, live music, family entertainment and celebrations across the city.
Bloomsday Festival
11–16 June 2027 | Dublin City Centre
Celebrate James Joyce’s Ulysses with literary walks, theatrical performances, readings and Edwardian costume events throughout Dublin.
Other Festivals in Dublin
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Festival |
Typical Dates |
Location |
|---|---|---|
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Forbidden Fruit Festival |
Late May |
Royal Hospital Kilmainham |
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Dalkey Book Festival |
June |
Dalkey |
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Taste of Dublin |
June |
Merrion Square |
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Flavours of Fingal |
Early July |
Newbridge House, Fingal |
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Dún Laoghaire Summerfest |
July |
Dún Laoghaire |
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Live at the Iveagh Gardens |
July |
Iveagh Gardens |
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Dublin Comic Con |
August |
Convention Centre Dublin |
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National Heritage Week |
August |
Various venues |
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Open House Dublin |
October |
Citywide |
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Dublin Festival of History |
September–October |
Various venues |
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TradFest Temple Bar |
January |
Temple Bar |
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Chinese New Year Festival Dublin |
January–February |
Citywide |
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Dublin International Piano Competition |
May (biennial) |
National Concert Hall |
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Dublin Dance Festival |
May |
Various venues |
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New Year’s Festival Dublin |
31 December–1 January |
Dublin City Centre |
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With St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and the best of the city right outside, whether you're here for late nights or slow mornings, Dublin is yours. Have at it.
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Dublin Airport is 35 minute drive from The Dean Dublin
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Connolly Station just a 25 minute walk away
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Many of the city’s top landmarks are just a short walk away - 6 minutes to St. Stephen’s Green, 12 minutes to Trinity College and 20 minutes to St Patricks Cathedral
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