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
Dublin Gothic
Sat, 22 Nov 2025 - Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Abbey Theatre
Festivals & eventsTheatreMallory Chipman & Maddisun
Tue, 13 Jan 20:00
Whelan's
Festivals & eventsLive music & gigsLate Night Opening at Windmill Lane Recording Studios
Thu, 6 Nov 2025 - Thu, 15 Jan 2026
20 Ringsend Rd
Friday & Saturday Night Live at The Laughter Lounge
Fri, 16 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
The Laughter Lounge
Festivals & eventsComedyCaipirinha Society
Sat, 17 Jan 19:30
The Sugar Club
Festivals & eventsLive music & gigsCharles Dickens's A Christmas Carol by Neil Bartlett
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 - Sun, 18 Jan 2026
Gate Theatre
Festivals & eventsTheatrePicasso: From the Studio
Thu, 9 Oct 2025 - Sun, 22 Feb 2026
National Gallery of Ireland
Festivals & eventsArt Exhibitions
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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