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Festivals and events coming up

Dublin by Dusk
Event Date
Thu, 28 May - Thu, 26 Nov
Event Location
Various Locations, Dublin City
Art Exhibitions
Aer Lingus College Football Classic - TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels
Event Date
Sat, 29 Aug 17:00
Event Location
Aviva Stadium
Sports
Wider Than Pictures 2026
Event Date
Tue, 25 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Event Location
Collins Barracks
Festivals
Skerries Mills Harvest Time Festival
Event Date
Sat, 29 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Event Location
Skerries Mills
Live music & gigs
GazeFest
Event Date
Fri, 28 Aug 19:00
Event Location
The Grand Social
Live music & gigs
Dublin City Council Ceol Country 2026
Event Date
Sat, 29 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Event Location
Merrion Square Park
Live music & gigs
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Event Date
Wed, 17 Jun - Sun, 6 Sep
Event Location
The Gaiety Theatre
Traditional Irish Music
Temple Bar: The Musical
Event Date
Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
Event Location
Smock Alley Theatre, 1662
Live music & gigs

Traveller guides

Inspirational ideas to help you plan your Dublin experience.

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The best patios and beer gardens to enjoy the sun in Dublin
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Discover every stop on the Dublin Coastal Trail
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Family fun on a day out in Dublin
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Essential Dublin

Popular sights

Museums
The Book of Kells Experience
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Gardens
National Botanic Gardens
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Food & drink tours
Guinness Storehouse
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Museums
GPO Museum
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Churches & religious sites
St Patrick's Cathedral
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Museums
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
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Galleries
National Gallery of Ireland
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Food & drink tours
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
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Things to do

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The insider’s guide to the Dublin Docklands
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City tours
DoDublin Tours
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Water activities
Dublin Bay Cruises
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Food and drink tours in Dublin
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City tours
Pat Liddy's Walking Tours of Dublin Ltd
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Activity tours
Howth Adventures
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Food & drink tours
Musical Pub Crawl
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Irish dinner shows in Dublin
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Hidden gems

Uncover unique and exceptional experiences that are the lesser known attractions in Dublin

Museums
MoLI - Museum of Literature Ireland
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Museums
The Little Museum of Dublin
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Museums
14 Henrietta Street
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Museums
Windmill Lane Recording Studios
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Breweries & distilleries
The Dublin Liberties Distillery
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Museums
The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience
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Breweries & distilleries
Pearse Lyons Distillery
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Museums
National Print Museum
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