What’s On

Curated events from Dublin.

Being Brendan

Civic Theatre

A reading of a new play by Jim and Peter Sheridan will be staged to honour the memory and legacy of Brendan Behan. ‘Being Brendan’ is an unflinching portrait of the man that draws on his life and his work. It is by turns funny, irreverent and heartbreaking. It also features many of the songs that Brendan made famous in his plays and his impromptu performances. Musical Direction is by Sean Gilligan. Donal Fallon (Historian and Creator of 3 Castles Burning Podcast) will chat to Peter Sheridan and then open out the evening for the audience Q&A to respond to the play.

Shorelines

The Substation

“Shorelines” is a vibrant new exhibition chronicling the varied seascapes of Dublin that will come to The Substation at Dublin Port, courtesy of the Dublin Painting and Sketching Club and Dublin Port Company. The exhibition will contain brand-new works from some of Ireland’s most exciting and dynamic artists, who will bring an immediacy to the life of the sea across paintings, etchings, and sculptures. The exhibition runs from the 8th-20th of March at The Substation, Alexandra Road, Dublin Port. It is open to the public from 11am-4pm, Monday-Saturday, and admission is free of charge f

Feis Ceoil

Varies

Ireland’s leading classical music competition, Feis Ceoil, returns from Monday 11th to Friday 22nd March 2024. Set up in 1896, Feis Ceoil Association promotes excellence in the learning and performance of music across all ages, levels and disciplines. We run an annual festival before Easter each year in Dublin which comprises almost 200 competitions, attracting over 5,000 participants from all over the island of Ireland. We also run non-competitive events and concerts throughout the rest of the year. Feis Ceoil occupies a unique position in Irish life. It is an essential element in the

WAKE

National Stadium

WAKE, the smash-hit theatrical phenomenon, returns to Dublin’s National Stadium in March. From THISISPOPBABY, the hit-makers of international sensation RIOT, WAKE is a home-grown arena party uniting a ferocious full band with the most extraordinary circus, aerial, dance and spoken word artists in the land. Expect wild acrobatics, Irish trad-with-a-twist, searing hot variety acts and outrageous cabaret. This dazzling explosion of past and future makes for an electric night out with your very best pals. This is a high-octane, heart-thumping night out; a celebration of life, of togethe

Audrey or Sorrow

Abbey Theatre

In an old house somewhere in Ireland, a young mother watches over her sleeping baby. But, in Marina Carr’s dark and dangerously funny new play, Audrey or Sorrow, nothing is as it seems. Audrey or Sorrow will bring audiences on a shape-shifting, time-bending deep dive into a world of family secrets, unimaginable loss, ghosts behaving badly and the endless pull of the sea. The play exemplifies Marina Carr’s work to date: storytelling that tunnels deeply into the complicated contours of family dynamics; pushing the boundaries of love, power and desire. It will be the first of two wor

The President

Gate Theatre

In a small, unnamed country, there has been an assassination. However, the gunmen missed their intended targets, the President and the First Lady, killing instead a loyal bodyguard and the First Lady’s beloved dog. As a revolution brews right outside their front door, the First Lady sits with a mixture of hysterics, rage and obsession. The President holds forth in a verbal tsunami of self-aggrandisement and vainglory, while his mistress, an actress, gambles his cash away in the blackjack room next door. With its depictions of the abuses of power, the disdain and paranoia of privilege,

The Rising of the Moon

Bewley's Cafe Theatre

Lady Gregory's THE RISING OF THE MOON is a thrilling and comic political allegory that’s as provocative now as when it was written in 1907. A secluded pier on a moonlit night. Officers of the state search for a dangerous rebel recently escaped from gaol. They fear he will flee by boat. As the Sergeant keeps solitary watch, he encounters a poor singer who will challenge his authority and his loyalties. Lady Gregory’s The Rising of the Moon is a stark exploration of nationalism, the tensions that arise from it and the questions we ask ourselves when our beliefs are challenged. One o

Bricktionary: The Interactive Exhibition

Theatre of Light, The Point Square

Your ultimate LEGO® experience awaits. A leaping orca, towering rocket and glowing DeLorean take you to the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space and all the whimsical worlds in between. Bricktionary: The Interactive Exhibition features custom-built LEGO® models, inspired by nothing more than simple letters and boundless imagination. Guests will get hands on while learning about the creation of the largest LEGO® models. Plus, there are dozens of epic selfie opportunities alongside LEGO® brick creations. And, when inspiration strikes, guests

Turning Heads: Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer

National Gallery of Ireland

This exhibition features works by Dutch and Flemish artists of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries who were exponents of the tronie – an intriguing painting of a head. Paintings include Study of an Old Woman by Rubens, The Laughing Man, 1629-1630, by Rembrandt and The Man with the Golden Helmet, c. 1650 from the circle of Rembrandt. Vermeer’s most exquisitely detailed tronie, Girl with the Red Hat, c.1665-1667, is an exhibition highlight. Ticketed, admission from €5. This exhibition is a collaboration between the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp and the National Gallery of Irelan

The SEAI Energy Show

RDS

Ireland's leading business to business sustainable energy event will return in 2024 with an in person event. The SEAI Energy Show is essential if you work in the energy sector or your business is interested in sustainable energy. The SEAI Energy Show is a business to business event, focused on sustainable energy solutions. It is an exhibition offering expert seminars, technology demonstrations and multiple networking opportunities for visitors. Join us for Ireland's leading business to business sustainable energy event. Essential if you work in the energy sector or your business is inter

Aladdin

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

One lamp, three wishes and infinite possibilities… Disney’s spectacular Broadway and West End musical ALADDIN comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in 2024! Escape to a whole new world and experience this extraordinary theatrical event already seen by over 14 million people worldwide. Featuring the iconic music by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice – this exuberant production is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle!

Paul McKenna: Success for Life

Pavilion Theatre

• Do you want to access your true potential? • Do you want to increase your confidence? • Do you want more motivation and resilience? • Do you want more happiness and joy? Then this live coaching event is for you! Paul McKenna wants to help you achieve more of your true potential in every area of your life. He has spent decades working with sports stars, rock stars, movie stars and business leaders to help them become super successful. Now, it’s your turn. He has distilled strategies that you can easily learn that will give you the edge in life and make you more successfu

Himself and Nora

James Joyce Centre

After the great success of Culture Night 2023, the James Joyce Centre proudly invites you to another performance of Jonathan Brielle’s acclaimed off-Broadway musical Himself and Nora on March 21st and 22nd at 7:30pm. The musical celebrates in song the love story of James Joyce and Nora Barnacle. Broadway writer and composer Jonathan Brielle shall be performing numbers from the show in person and will be accompanied by the Director of the James Joyce Centre, Darina Gallagher. This bawdy, funny, uplifting, and melodic musical, sings the contemporary love story of James Joyce, the brilliant

Basht.

The Workman's Club

Fresh off supporting Wunderhorse across the UK and Ireland the self proclaimed Rock ‘n’ Roll band announce their heavily anticipated headline tour with dates in Dublin, Manchester, London, Glasgow and Galway. Expect to be captivated as the Dubliners pass through your town, they’re a live act not to be missed and one suspects they won’t be in these intimate rooms for too much longer. Made up of Jack Leavey (vocals), Louis Christie (bass), Sam Duffy (guitar), Rossa Healy (guitar) and Luke O’Neill (drums) the band will be giving fans a first taste of tunes from their next EP… soon

Making A Show of Myself

Smock Alley Theatre

Back by popular demand, following a sellout run in November/December 2023, An Irish raconteur shares the most ridiculous, embarrassing, hilarious and tragic episodes of her life, showing there’s a story in every stumble – and a little magic in every story. Mary Kate explores how her lifelong fascination with story has shaped and sustained her and makes a compelling case for how stories shape and sustain the human race. Content Warning: Mild sexual reference WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY Mary Kate O’Flanagan DIRECTED BY Will O’Connell

Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin 2024

Droga5 Dublin

Techstars Startup Weekend is a 3 days interactive event for people who want to test/validate and explore their business ideas. You’ll meet the very best mentors, learn from workshops, work as a team and networking. Join us to learn how to Think, Work, and Build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. You don't have to have a business idea to join. • Validate your business idea • Get advice from mentors • Learn new skills from workshops • Build your diverse network • Win great prizes *Men are very welcome too! Join us to start your entrepreneurship journey

Ballet Ireland presents Bold Moves

O'Reilly Theatre

Experience exhilarating and dynamic choreography by internationally renowned choreographers Johan Inger, Ohad Naharin and Filipe Portugal in Ballet Ireland’s Bold Moves 2024. Feel the beauty, passion and energy in this incredible triple-bill this spring. Johan Inger created Walking Mad in 2001 for the Nederlands Dans Theater, and found inspiration in the statement by Socrates: “Our greatest gifts come to us in a state of madness.” The set design for this work is more than ever an essential aspect of its conception featuring a long palisade which dancers use as both a spatial divide t

Healthcare Job Fair

RDS

The Healthcare Job Fair is Ireland’s premier recruitment event for medical, nursing and allied health employment opportunities both at home and abroad. As the only event of its kind across the island of Ireland, last year’s job fair brought an unrivalled pool of over 850 healthcare professionals face-to-face with some of the industry’s leading employers. Admission is free for jobseekers. Make sure you’re a part of the next Healthcare Job Fair at the RDS in Dublin on Saturday, 23rd March 2024 from 10am to 4pm

John Gallen

The Lark Concert Hall

Homegrown John Gallen kicks off his European live shows in 2024 at the Lark Balbriggan. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist brings his full live band featuring songs from his No.1 debut album 1970s and his No.2 debuting album Rizla Smokes Music & Wine.

Easter at Luggwoods

Luggwoods

The Easter bunny loves coming to the majestic Luggwoods forest so come along and join him with your Family & Friends this Easter. The Magical Easter Spring Trail is decorated with lots of Colour & Easter sensations, so you can let your imaginations go wild at this special time of year. Meet the Luggwoods Fairy Tales characters who are on hand to help guide you to find the clues that crack the code on the Easter puzzle! There is so much to see and do as you wind your way through the natural forest setting with family fun all around. So come on, let’s work together to complete the Easte

Meditation For Change

Wellington Monument, Phoenix Park

A free event inviting people to come along and sit in meditation together with the intention of peace and change. The aim of the event is to try and get as many people as possible to sit together in solidarity and mindfulness All welcome, just bring along your yoga mat and blanket to make yourself comfortable.

Bach’s Saint John Passion

St Ann's Church

Following a hugely successful performance of Bach's Saint John Passion last year, the Dublin Bach Singers will be performing this masterwork again this year, at 3:30pm on Palm Sunday, March 24th in Saint Ann's Church, Dawson Street. This is the only performance of the Saint John Passion in Dublin this year The concert will be an exclusive event, the audience size strictly limited to 300 people. Soloists lined up: • Evangelist - Andrew Gavin • Christus & Bass arias - Shokri Francis Raoof • Soprano - Kelli Ann Masterson • Alto - Eilis Dexter • Tenor - Jacek Wislocki T

Aristocrats

Mill Theatre

Rathfarnham Theatre Group are proud to present Aristocrats by Brian Friel The O’Donnell children have gathered for the pending wedding of the youngest daughter, Claire, while their father, District Justice O’Donnell, lies dying in his bedroom tended to by the eldest daughter, Judith. An air of decay and decline pervades the house and gardens. First produced by the Abbey Theatre in 1979, Brian Friel’s Aristocrats is a touching and harrowing play about the decline of a once prosperous Catholic family, inhabiting the big house ‘Ballybeg Hall’ on a hill overlooking Ballybeg, a fict

Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience

Unit 9B, Artane Place

Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience in Dublin brings you face-to-face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs that dominated the animal world for 140 million years. From the turkey-sized Velociraptors to the mighty T-rex, interact with life-sized, moving animatronics of a large variety of species, and see these magnificent creatures in their natural Jurassic habitat. Step into another world and learn something new in an experience that's fun for the whole family! Get your tickets now for Dinos Alive in Dublin!

Fitness and Wellness Summit

The Helix

The must attend educational and business development conference for health, fitness & wellness industry in Ireland. Featuring 20+ speakers and mentors who will share their insights on the latest trends and opportunities in the growing fitness sector. The Fitness & Wellness Summit aims to bring together gym managers and owners, personal trainers, sports coaches and all fitness practitioners. Get ready to unlock your full potential at the most anticipated event of the year – the Fitness and Wellness Summit 2024! The Fitness & Wellness Summit will showcase a dynamic CPD- ac

The Gaslight Anthem

3Olympia Theatre

Like so many of the most essential rock bands, The Gaslight Anthem have a rare gift for finding glory in the inescapable pain of being alive. On their new album History Books - their first new music in over nine years — the New Jersey – bred four-piece bring their soulful breed of punk to ten thrilling songs exploring everything from mortality to mental illness to the more precarious dimensions of human connection. In the tradition of their seminal sophomore album The ’59 Sound, The Gaslight Anthem’s sixth full-length ultimately achieves of the tremendous feat of hitting every raw nerv

Dublin Smartphone Film Festival

The Pearse Centre and IFI

Now in its 7th year, The Dublin Smartphone Film Festival was formed with a simple ethos: expensive equipment shouldn’t be a barrier to creativity. Confusing, high-priced film equipment can often pose an additional hurdle for filmmakers starting out. They might have a story to tell but feel they can’t afford to tell it. The Dublin Smartphone Film Festival, a festival created for films shot on mobile phones, was designed to be the antithesis of this. We wanted to show filmmakers that it’s the story that’s paramount, and that a simple tool like your mobile phone is an accessible and powe

Colours Boat Races - Head-to-Head on the Liffey, Dublin. The 72nd edition sees TCD and UCD race from O'Connell Bridge to St James' Gate.

Colours Boat Races

River Liffey

The Trinity and UCD University Boat Race Committee is delighted to announce that the Colours Boat Races will take place in the centre of Dublin city on Saturday 30th March 2024. The 74th event between Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin will be raced upstream on the lower Liffey, from O’Connell Bridge to St. James Gate. Crews will race for the four Colours trophies • The Sally Moorhead Trophy (Women’s Novice VIIIs) • The Dan Quinn Shield (Men’s Novice VIIIs) • The Corcoran Cup (Women’s Senior VIIIs), and • The Gannon Cup (Men’s Senior VIIIs)

Qigong at the Rooftop Garden

Chester Beatty Rooftop Garden

A traditional Chinese form of meditation, coordinating slow movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm state of mind. Join in at Chester Beatty for a gentle practice outdoors (weather permitting) or indoors with the view of the rooftop garden. Suitable for all ages. Free, no booking required but places are limited. Meeting point in the 3 floor lobby of the museum.

Willa White: The White Stuff

Gaiety Theatre

After selling out his very first show in the 3Olympia almost 8 months in advance, Dublin comedian Willa White is set to bringing his side-splitting show, ‘The White Stuff’ to The Gaiety Theatre on Saturday 30th March 2024. In doing so, he is set to become the first comedian to headline the Gaiety in over a decade, following Billy Connelly’s performances in 2013. A member of the special class in school, but a genius on the stage, Willa has established himself as a regular at comedy clubs and festivals nationwide. He has worked with names like, Jason Byrne, Tommy Tiernan, and Kevin Brid

Michael Franzese – Remade Man Tour

DCU, St Patrick's Campus

Michael Franzese - The Re Made Man Tour - Join in for an unforgettable evening with Michael Franzese, who was portrayed by Joseph Bono in the Martin Scorsese film, Goodfellas. Dublin, Saturday 30 March 2024. Dublin City University, St Patricks campus, D214. 18:00 - 23:00. Michael Franzese, once named one of the 50 most significant mob bosses in the USA by Fortune Magazine and a former member of the notorious Colombo crime family, will take you deep into the world of organised crime, sharing captivating tales and insights into the mafia's past, present, and future. You will have the uniq

Red Hurley

The Lark Concert Hall

The Lark are delighted to welcome Red Hurley to the Lark stage. He will perform his greatest hits from down through the years, including ‘Love Is All’, ‘When’, ‘Kiss Me Goodbye’, ‘Broken Promises’, ‘Isadora’, ‘A Poor Man’s Roses’, ‘Let The Heartaches Begin’ and many more. Red is considered to be one of the finest performers Ireland has ever produced. His signature rich powerful voice, relaxed charm and energetic stage shows have captured the hearts of audiences everywhere. Performances throughout Europe and the United States have firmly established him as a truly

Easter at Farmleigh

Farmleigh House & Estate

Enjoy Easter fun for all at Farmleigh House. Highlights will include puppet shows, story telling, falconry and pop up children's comedy. The Farmers Markets will include a Food and Crafts Market, 10am to 5pm, with Music in the Markets from 12 noon to 2pm. Music in the Bandstand 2pm to 4pm.

One Dublin One Book

Dublin

One Dublin One Book is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries, which encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. The One Dublin One Book choice for 2024 is Snowflake By Louise Nealon Eighteen-year-old Debbie White lives on a dairy farm with her mother, Maeve, and her uncle, Billy. Billy sleeps out in a caravan in the garden with a bottle of whiskey and the stars overhead for company. Maeve spends her days recording her dreams which she believes to be prophecies. This world is Debbie’s normal, but sh

Unhooked

Smock Alley Theatre

Our heroine is struggling through the aftermath of an abusive relationship. A detached retina, acute inability to trust and chronic romantic obsessions are the top problems on her list, but she won’t let them stop her from being a great date. With the help of the semi-lucid characters in her love addiction support group, SLAAGs, she’s determined to move on. But in which direction? A dark comedy about love, addiction and starting again – if you can. Show times • 1st April 8pm • 4th, 5th, 6th April 8pm • 6th April matinee 3.30pm

Hands-on History: Fact or Fiction?

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

Drop down to Collins Barracks to see if you can separate fact from fiction in a special handling session and activity trail. Hands-on History: Fact or Fiction? Monday, April 1st: 13:00 - 15:00 This April Fool’s Day, join Museum Educators for a special handling session and see if you can tell the fact from the fib. Keep your wits about you as they try to fool you with tall tales about some of their more mysterious handling objects. This drop-in handling session will take place in Reception at Collins Barracks.

Music Current – Contemporary Music Festival

Project Arts Centre & Contemporary Music Centre

Music Current festival returns this April with a series of visually stunning concerts and electrifying performances. The programme full of Irish premieres focuses on light (and darkness), and the visual experience of concert-going. The annual five-day festival showcases some of the best Irish and international contemporary music makers, hosting five new concerts, including: Black Page Orchestra (Austria), TAK Ensemble (USA), lovemusic collective (France/UK), Dublin Sound Lab, and the return of Nadar Ensemble (Belgium). Festival-goers can participate through a series of workshops explorin

Irish Famine Exhibition

Irish Famine Exhibition

The Irish Potato Famine was the most catastrophic event in Ireland's turbulent history. It is also regarded as being one of the worst Famines in history (deaths as a proportion to population). The use of the word 'Famine' in this context is controversial, for Ireland at the time was part of the richest Empire in the World (the British Empire). There was sufficient food in the country throughout the 'Famine' years, yet over a million people died from starvation and disease, and millions more were forced to flee. This Exhibition tells the story of what happened during those horrific years. W

The Kite Runner

Gaiety Theatre

Direct from Broadway, The Kite Runner, an outstanding and unforgettable theatrical tour de force is returning to the UK and Ireland in 2024. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel, adapted by Mathew Spangler and directed by Giles Croft, this haunting tale of friendship spans cultures and continents and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a country on the verge of war and best friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul, the skies are full of colour and the streets are full of the exciteme

Irish Annie’s

Liberty Hall Theatre

Irish Annie’s is a new musical comedy with a live band, set in an Irish bar of the same name, written by musician and performer Asa Murphy. Asa has teamed up with theatre producer Bill Elms to tour the UK and Ireland with a brand-new version of the show following its sell-out tour in Spring 2023. The show is ideal to be programmed around March St Patricks Day celebrations. Starring Ricky Tomlinson, Catherine Rice and Asa Murphy. The show also has a series of special guests coming through the pub door playing themselves. In 2023 Jason Manford, Mick Miller, Sean Styles and Billy Butler have al

The Pull Of The Stars

Gate Theatre

Adapted from Emma Donoghue’s own bestselling novel, THE PULL OF THE STARS is set in a Dublin hospital in 1918 during the Spanish Flu pandemic. It follows three transformative days in the life of Julia Power, a young midwife, assigned to a quarantined women’s ward. An eclectic group of pregnant women, those most affected by the deadly flu, spin the dial of destiny as life and death collide and an unlikely love flourishes. This beautiful new play asks us to consider the importance of sisterhood, destiny, connection, the power of chance, and the care we offer to women and their bodies.

Stomptown Brass

The Academy

8-piece urban funk brass act Stomptown Brass have shocked and delighted audiences across Ireland and abroad since their inception in late 2014. Through countless festival appearances and a number of wild and wacky productions, they have built a reputation as one of the Ireland’s most unique and dynamic ensemble acts. Blending sweeping soundscapes, relentless rhythms, groovy drops and captivating visuals, the expansive band line-up of two Drummers, two Trombones, two Trumpets, sixteen hands, one Sax and one big filthy Tuba are known to blow a serious racket that’ll get any crowd on their fe

Dive Ireland Expo

Sport Ireland Campus

Get ready to dive into an unforgettable aquatic adventure at the most anticipated event of the year! Join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Sport Ireland Arena, Dublin for a day filled with thrilling watersports, fascinating exhibits, and endless fun. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a curious beginner, this expo is perfect for all water enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in a world of possibilities as you explore the latest diving equipment, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative techniques. Discover a wide range of exhibitors showcasing the best in scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, kay

Celebrating Centenaries with the Goethe Choir

St Patrick's Cathedral

Goethe Choir is thrilled to announce a spectacular concert commemorating the centenaries of Stanford, Smetana & Bruckner, with soloists Roisin O’Grady, Sharon Carty, Eamonn Mulhall & Gyula Nagy alongside David Leigh, organ & Hartigans Brass Ensemble. The Goethe Choir, directed by John Dexter and joined by accomplished soloists, will present a concert of works by renowned composers C. V. Stanford (1852–1924), Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884), and Anton Bruckner (1824–1896) in the stunning setting of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral with support from David Leigh (organ) and the Hartigans Brass

Stall It Live with Darren and Joe

Vicar Street

GoLoud present Stall It Live with Darren and Joe, live at Vicar Street, Dublin on Saturday 6 April 2024. Darren Conway and Joe McGucken present Stall It. What's it about? What isn't it about. Two lads from Dublin, one mic. A load of shite talk, the odd sketch. It’s alright, I suppose. Anyways how’s your ma, is your da workin?

Slippery When Wet

Bewley's Cafe Theatre

Award-winning Slippery When Wet tells the story of an actor forced to move back to her parents after running out of work and money. To stay afloat she gets a job as a cleaner in a local supermarket. Just when she thinks she's got a firm footing, love unexpectedly slides into her... workplace. We follow this bawdy young woman through drunken nights, embarrassing encounters and ‘bad feminism’, as she debates abandoning her theatrical city dreams for Love (with a capital L).

All-Ireland Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2024

The Helix

Join us at The Helix, Dublin, for over 6 hours of the very latest developments across midwifery and maternity care, to network with colleagues, visit the diverse exhibition and demos, hear our Meet the Expert talks, experience our free wellbeing taster therapies. A chance to recharge your batteries, to be inspired and to recognise and learn from the fantastic dedication and commitment of midwifery and maternity staff across the island of Ireland. If you can’t make it to Dublin, you’ll be able to watch the core programme through our live stream channel. Either way, join us on the d

Five Lamps Arts Festival

North East Inner City

The Five Lamps Arts Festival, located in the heart of the community in Dublin’s North East Inner City, was founded in 2007 by Roisin Lonergan, a former teacher from Marino College. We are a smart and resourceful community–based team working year-round with local people and professional artists to put culture, creativity and diversity at the heart of the area’s regeneration. Since its first edition, the Festival has grown to become a center for the creation and presentation of locally relevant, artistically ambitious works and is a highly regarded and much-loved part of the communit

DCU Spring Open Day

Glasnevin Campus (10am-3pm) / St Patrick's Campus (10am-2pm)

DCU are excited to welcome you to their Spring Open Day on Saturday 13 April 2024 as follows: • Glasnevin Campus (10am until 3pm) • St Patrick's Campus (10am until 2pm) There will be Course Talks on over 75 Undergraduate degrees, a host of Support Talks, lots of Campus Tours and some new additions including: Taster Lectures DCU are offering students a chance to attend a university Taster Lecture in Business, Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering & Computing and Science & Health on our Glasnevin Campus. There will be a number of Education sessions on our St Patric

Jason Byrne – The Ironic Bionic Man

3Olympia Theatre

Jason Byrne, half man, half natural disaster. Over the course of his accident-prone life Jason has been rebuilt from the ground up. Bits removed, metal pins, new knee, and an eye that’s been treated, over the years, by the medical profession like a game of Pong. This all culminated last year with heart surgery, twice! He enjoyed it so much he went back for more. Join the most gifted live comedian on the planet as he invites you to laugh at his misfortune.If he tried to say Schadenfreude, he’d probably dislocate his tongue.

Children of the Sun

Abbey Theatre

In April, Hilary Fannin’s radical adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s Children of the Sun will premiere on the Abbey Theatre stage. Augusta Gregory and Maxim Gorky wrote at a time of profound political change from different corners of Europe. Our mutual history is rooted in those events and their aftermath, in the troubled century that brings us to the present. Children of the Sun is the story of how a small family, their collection of friends and one eccentric stranger distract, entertain and enrage each other at a moment of crisis. Meanwhile, unseen beyond their fragile walls, their world

Silent City

National Gallery of Ireland

‘Silent City’ will explore depictions of the deserted urban landscape across the island of Ireland, comprising photography, painting, print and drawing dating from the 20th and 21st centuries. Many artists are compelled by vacant, quiet and ghostly urban settings for their poetic quality, narrative potential, and architectural beauty. Touching on themes of memory, reverie, dereliction, and solitude, this exhibition poses a unique opportunity for visitors to experience new acquisitions and works from the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Ireland featured alongside one anoth

The Great MoLI Book Swap

Museum of Literature Ireland

Join in with the Great MoLI Book Swap! Taking place at the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) in April 2024. Taking place across two days, the Book Swap is your opportunity to rehome your well-loved books, and pick up some new reads in the process. Entry is included with general admission (half price with code BOOKSWAP or free for MoLI members). Spend a day exploring their exhibitions and exchanging books with fellow bookworms!

National Construction Summit

Sport Ireland Campus

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien TD will address the National Construction Summit 2024. The 10th edition of Ireland’s largest construction industry event will take place on 18th April 2024 in the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, in partnership with Kingspan Group. Key topics will include planning, sustainability, and accelerating the delivery of housing, infrastructure, and a decarbonised built environment. Key topics include: – Housing for All – Planning – Infrastructure – Real estate and industrial development – Modern methods of

Cirque du Soleil OVO

3Arena

Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to announce its return to Ireland and the UK for the first time in six years with its newly revisited high-energy and high-acrobatic production OVO. An exciting Cirque du Soleil experience, OVO is a colourful intrusion into a new day in the life of insects; a non-stop riot of energy and movement. Through show-stopping acrobatics highlighting the unique personalities and abilities of selected insect species, OVO explores the beauty of biodiversity in all its contrasts and vibrancy. Loved by children and adults alike, OVO’s return to Ireland and the UK for its 2024

Jobs Expo

Croke Park

Jobs Expo is returning to Croke Park in 2024! Jobs Expo Dublin will take place on Saturday, 20th April (10am-4pm) inside the Hogan Suite. This careers fair will be brought to you by Recruit.ie and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities . Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION. What can you expect at Jobs Expo Dublin? • Employers actively recruiting for hundreds of jobs at home and abroad • Specialised areas dedicated to jobs in particular industries • Start your own business experts offering advice and support networks • The Car

Sophie Hutchings

Pavilion Theatre

Renowned Australian pianist and composer Sophie Hutchings plays her first-ever Irish show at Pavilion Theatre, Sunday 21st April, as part of a major EU/UK tour for her recently released album, A World Outside on London label Mercury KX. With two nominations for the Australian Music Prize and the National Live Music Awards’ top five live instrumentalists of the year, praise from MOJO, The Guardian, and the release of eight highly acclaimed albums including Echoes in the Valley reaching the impressive milestone of becoming the #1 classical album in the UK in 2021, Sophie Hutchings continues

The Lark in the Afternoon: Caitlin Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh

The Lark Concert Hall

Caitlín Nic Gabhann three-time All-Ireland champion on Concertina has performed all around the world including the Cork Opera House and The National Concert Hall. She has toured the world with Riverdance and has performed with the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet and Liam Ó Maonlaí. Recently she performed at the Royal Albert Hall, as a guest of President Michael D. Higgins. Her debut release, "Caitlín" was voted ‘CD of the Year’ award by tradconnect.com as well as the ‘top Irish traditional album of 2012’ by The Wall Street Journal. Ciarán Ó Maonaigh is a recipient of TG4 Young Musician

Poetry Day

Online and Various Locations

Poetry Ireland is thrilled to announce Poetry Day Ireland 2024 will take place on Thursday 25th April. Now in its tenth year, Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry which invites the nation to read, write, and share a poem on the day. All are welcome to get involved, with participation encouraged from artists, venues, schools, hospitals, community groups, poetry-lovers, and more. The theme for this year is “Good Sports” celebrating the good sport in all of us, the drive to give it a go or to have a crack at it. All are welcome to get involved, with participati

New Music Dublin

Various Locations

For 4 days in Spring, from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th April, the National Concert Hall and venues and spaces across Dublin will be vibrant stages for the enlivening, the enlightening, the head-scratchingly bizarre and the purely confounding. Join us for music that’s never been heard before, music that you never knew you wanted, and music that you may never want to be without again. From orchestral blow-outs to concerts that may or may not be concerts, children’s choirs through to disembodied otherworldly electronica, New Music Dublin 2024 will present a deeply intriguing selection

Ideal Home Show

RDS

The PTSB Ideal Home Show returns to the RDS next April 26th – 28th 2024. Over 26,000 potential customers flock to the RDS for advice, inspiration and to explore the choice offered by Ireland’s leading suppliers of home improvement products and services. With three decades of show history, the event is widely publicised across traditional and digital channels. Exhibitors and sponsors benefit from a significant advertising and media campaign to an engaged audience. The Show has long proven itself as an unrivalled opportunity to network one to one, gain new customers and ultimately deli

Mark Geary

The Fumbally Stables

Join in for a wonderful evening of music from songwriter Mark Geary. This special show is in support of his highly anticipated new album. A wonderful night playing songs from his beautiful new album 'In The Time Of Locusts' in an intimate and charming 18th century converted stable. Time Out NY said, “His delicate songs about love and defiance recall Richard Thompson and John Lennon.” Six studio and three live albums, Geary’s sound is stripped back. His lyrics slice through to the core revealing a life laid bare of human emotional frailty, failed relationships, hurt & desire. Ge

Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball

Mansion House

The Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball will take place on Saturday, 27th April 2024. The evening is fully sponsored by The Round Room, FIRE Steakhouse & Bar and SOLE Seafood & Grill. The night promises to be an evening of delicious food, live auction, music and raising some much needed funds for the three deserving charities in the beautiful and historic Round Room at the Mansion House.

Maynooth University Spring Open Day

Maynooth University

Maynooth University welcomes back  this spring Open Day on Saturday 30th April 2022. MU Open Days offer lots of opportunities to engage with our staff and students across a wide range of events and chats. Here is the proposed schedule for the day. Campus tours (incorporating a Library tour) will depart from the foyer of the Iontas Building at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Subject and information stands open across various buildings from 10am until 2pm Tours of Campus Accommodation depart from the Iontas Building at regular intervals throughout the day Talks on Sport in the TSI Buil

Skyview Tower Abseil

Skyview Tower, Smithfield

Will you go to great heights for survivors? This is your chance to climb to the top of the iconic Skyview Tower, take in breathtaking 360º views across Dublin City, abseil 190ft down into Smithfield square, and most importantly, all while raising much need funds to support One in Four's vital services. One in Four are asking everyone to pay a registration fee that can also go towards their fundraising minimum of €300 for the event.  It’s a brilliant opportunity to take part in a thrilling event while giving back at the same time.

Experience Japan Hanami Festival

Farmleigh House & Estate

The Experience Japan Hanami Festival is a free, family-friendly day out where you can enjoy and celebrate Japanese–Irish culture! Join us in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House to witness performances, demonstrations, seminars, and traditions both old and in the making!

Angels of Libra

The Sound House

The Angels Of Libra are coming to town, bringing love and happiness to your soul, blisters to your feet and excitement to eyes and ears alike. The Angels Of Libra are an international, Hamburg-based Soul Collective, a random bunch of people who gather to write and perform music just like it has to be done: Pure, from the heart, rich in sound, message and performance, connecting matters of now and then, art and fun, dancefloor and contemplation. Their first three albums are out there, have a listen. Going "Back To Basics“ as a Band involves much more than the cliché of doing it like

The Manny

Civic Theatre

A dark comedy about an Irish male nanny who works for rich single mums in West London. In it, Manny is enjoying a Peter Pan-esque lifestyle of well-paid cash in hand work & settling for meaningless dates with women who harmonise happy birthday with their eyes closed, just to disguise himself from the fact that he’s letting life go by without following any real purpose, or allowing himself to really feel anything substantial or lasting. Throughout the story, he meets Molly, an actress disillusioned with life, as she sells beetroot brownies in Borough market, as opposed to playing Cleopa

ESG Summit

Croke Park

Sustainable priorities and practices for business today and tomorrow ESG has been growing the past few years alongside the rising awareness of climate change, but heading into 2024 there are even more new ESG trends for everyone to remain mindful of, especially for companies seeking to implement greater sustainability practices. Now that we have taken the first steps in mandatory reporting (the CSRD) there will be increased stakeholder scrutiny as boards must respond to action demanded by consumers, investors, employees and regulators. While many reporting and disclosure requirements are

Christy Dignam: A Celebration

Vicar Street

Vicar Street is to host A night to celebrate the life and music of Christy Dignam on Friday May 3rd, 2024. “Christy Dignam A Celebration” will feature a variety of Top Irish Artists performing Dignam's songs that he sang throughout his career up to his final album. The celebration is being organized in response to the massive requests from fans and artists for a night to come together to honour Christy’s legacy. The Dignam family is also directly supportive of the event and would like to thank everyone for their love and support. "Christy loved Vicar Street," said Christy's wife, K

‘May The Fourth Be With You’ – The Music of Star Wars

The Helix

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra presents an evening of epic music from Star Wars movies. Conducted by Dionysis Grammenos and presented by RTÉ’s Seán Rocks, experience a live orchestra going full tilt in stirring themes from The Phantom Menace, The Attack of the Clones, The Revenge of the Sith, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi and more. The force is strong with this one!

Vivaldi’s L’Olimpiade

Pavilion Theatre

Four young people, one an Olympic champion. Tangled relationships. Forbidden love, twice over. An unsuccessful assassination. An execution avoided. And a royal father who has to accept his children as they are. Irish National Opera continues its award-winning exploration of Vivaldi’s operas with the work which started the 20th-Century revival of the composer's works for the stage. L’Olimpiade brims with opportunities for all seven characters, showing their personalities and feelings through arias that range from the explosive and almost instrumentally virtuosic, to the slow explorati

State Choir LATVIJA

The Lark Concert Hall

The State Choir LATVIJA is one of Europe’s most well-known choirs, invited to collaborate with world-class conductors and orchestras, and requested at prestigious concert halls and festivals. The singers’ musical intelligence and skill makes this a musical unit that feels at home with delicate a cappella choral music as well as in large-format performances with triple orchestra. Since 1997, the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the choir is Māris Sirmais, and the Executive Director is Māris Ošlejs. The State Choir LATVIJA is a regular guest at the Elbphilharmonie in Hambur

International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival

Various Locations

The Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is an annual event, celebrating contribution of gay people to theatre, past and present. The Festival was founded in 2004 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Oscar Wilde, in his native city. With an emphasis on new or recent international and Irish works with a broadly gay theme or relevance, the Festival has grown to become the largest event of its type in the world. The Festival creates new opportunities for visibility and affirmation for existing and emerging gay artists and theatrical works. The Festival’s criteria for inclusion into the prog

Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour

National Concert Hall

Experience a night of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet! With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel! This is a screening of the Red Film Prog

The Mousetrap

Gaiety Theatre

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed! As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself? Now celebrating 70 years, and returning

Culture Date with Dublin 8

Various Locations

Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a neighbourhood initiative, which aims to celebrate Dublin 8’s rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage while encouraging people who are living, working and visiting the area to explore what is on their doorstep. This collaborative project and programme of events aims to connect with and amplify the wider efforts being made to regenerate the area, highlighting all the great things there are to see and do in Dublin 8 to locals and visitors alike. This years event takes place from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th May.

WellFest

Royal Hospital Kilmainham

he very first WellFest took place in September 2015 in Herbert Park, Dublin. The festival was created by 4 founders; Helena and Katie Ryan, Fionnualla Cleary and Anthony Kelly. The founders loved music festivals… But they were also huge fans of health and wellness. So they decided to create a festival that had music festival vibes… But with fitness icons instead of music groups, and avocados in place of alcohol! The festival has grown every year since, and last year we had over 12,000 WellFesters in attendance. 2024 is looking to be our biggest and best year yet. There are tonnes of

Darkness Into Light

Various Locations

Darkness Into Light 2024, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, will take place at 4:15am on the morning of Saturday May 11th 2024. There are lots of ways to get involved. You can take part in a Darkness Into Light official walk, Take Part in Your Own Way, or you can create your own DIL Fundraiser by holding a bake sale, a car wash, a sponsored silence, a run, or a swim and fundraising with your family, friends and colleagues in your local area. Join an Official Walk With over 200 official walks across Ireland and abroad, you can come together with your community and be part of the mos

International Literature Festival Dublin

Merrion Square Park

On an island of storytellers and in a city where books are treasured, International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) is Ireland’s leading literary event. Since 1998, we have brought the world’s finest writers together to enthral, engage and excite audiences. In readings, conversations, debates, screenings, guided walks, events, podcasts and broadcasts, we’re proud to celebrate the very best Irish and international fiction and non-fiction authors, poets, lyricists, playwrights and screenwriters. Irish language writing and emerging talent are always supported, and new voices championed

Niall McCabe

The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre

With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island Niall McCabe possess an effortless charm which both captivates and liberates his audience. Like the wild Atlantic landscape of his home McCabe’s songs feel timeless and natural yet bely the dense shaping of a dynamic creative force. Deft, intricate guitar work brings a lightness to the weight of Island isolation yet the sound, soul and stories of McCabe’s life and experiences breathe a deep cultured sense of discernment through his vocals. His natural distinct voice is earning him a growing loyal fanbase, dis

Harold’s Cross Community Festival

Harold's Cross

The Harold’s Cross Community Festival 2024 buzzes with energy under the theme “Bee Wild,” celebrating biodiversity and inclusivity. The festival will showcase the importance of preserving ecosystems, and bring communities together to learn and celebrate the local wild lives and native plants and their role in sustaining a balanced ecosystem. Activities are designed to cater to all ages and abilities to foster a sense of belonging and empower attendees to take action for a greener future. Through unity and education, the festival exemplified how small communities can make a big impact in

Construction Jobs Expo

RDS

Construction Jobs Expo is returning to Dublin in Spring 2024! This careers fair will take place on Saturday, 18th May (10am-4pm) at the RDS. This careers fair will be dedicated to the construction sector and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities . Construction Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION. What can you expect at Construction Jobs Expo? • Employers actively recruiting for hundreds of jobs at home and abroad • Specialised areas dedicated to jobs in the construction and engineering sectors. • Start your own business experts

Teddy Swims

3Olympia Theatre

Atlanta singer-songwriter Teddy Swims plays 2 shows in 3Olympia Theatre on Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st May 2024, as part of his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour. Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims (born Jaten Dimsdale) found himself on the path towards self-forgiveness when he started putting pen to paper for his debut studio album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), via Warner Records. Though he’s released music and toured the world since making his debut in 2019, the 31-year-old Georgia-born artist has spent much of the last four years writing his way towards an album t

New Era, New Éire

Smock Alley Theatre

Set in a working-class suburb of South Dublin, the play centres around JT O’Brien and his father Stephen “Buzzer” O’Brien as they deal with the recent death of JT’s mother Marie. Both BoyFace and Standard Practice Productions are award winning production companies in the world of cinema. This is the first theatre production for both companies, who hope to provide an entertaining and poignant look into modern Dublin, the power of memory and the inevitability of change. Age 15+

yeule

Button Factory

yeule is the Singapore-born, Los Angeles-based nonbinary musician, performance artist, and painter also known as Nat Ćmiel. First self-releasing songs at age 14, they have since emerged as a cult art icon, whose experimental pop songs of emotional excavation and self-reclamation have attracted a dedicated following of fellow outsiders who seek catharsis from physical and mental struggle. A chameleonic auteur guided by a multidisciplinary ethos, they craft entire worlds and personas through their music, weaving together everything from the classical canon, hypermodern internet cultures, academ

DublinLand

Smock Alley Theatre

Dublin is in a time of crisis. Rents sky-rocketing, houses turning to hotels, tech conglomerates spreading like wildfire. But don’t worry, the government has a plan to save us... and its called DublinLand! In the near future, the Taoiseach announces that they have sold Dublin to corporate investors who plan on turning it into a Dublin-themed theme park, offering an experience as “more Irish than Ireland itself.” At the press conference launching the scheme, the Taoiseach and the billionaire who bought the city explain why this dystopian plan is in fact a great advancement for industry

Howth Wave Regatta

Howth Yacht Club

Wave Regatta returns in 2024 - plan now and be ready for Ireland's top class sailing event - wrapped in a 3 day spectacular party! Wave Regatta, a biennial sailing event, is set to take place at Howth Yacht Club from May 24th to 26th, 2024, inviting enthusiasts from Ireland and beyond to compete in a showcase keelboat-racing event for all cruiser racing classes and local one-designs.

Richmond Barracks Summer Fair

Richmond Barracks

Up-cycle, recycle and reuse on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26h May at the Richmond Barracks Summer Fair. Join us in the heart of Inchicore at Richmond Barracks for a fair filled with crafts, fun and lots to do. Our Summer Fair will be all about upcycling, recycling, and reusing. Visit stalls showcasing upcycled gems and recycled treasures made by businesses, artists, and craftspeople, eco-friendly workshops, and locally made treats to eat.

Dublin Tech Summit

RDS

Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) is a two-day conference that sits at the heart of the international tech scene. As one of the world’s most active technology hubs, Dublin has become the EMEA base for some of the biggest global tech companies and over the last 6 years DTS has emerged as one of Europe’s fastest growing B2B tech events. DTS is delighted to host our next event on 29 & 30 May 2024 and we are looking forward to delivering another world-class conference that will bring together our international community of innovators, thought-leaders, and influencers once again in Dublin’s mos

Bloom

Phoenix Park

Bord Bia Bloom takes place over five days on the June Bank Holiday weekend (May 30th – June 3rd), running from 9am to 6pm daily. Bloom, which celebrates its 18th birthday in 2024, has been deemed one of the nations’ favourite summer events and takes place across 70 acres in the Phoenix Park. This spectacular gardening event is a great coming together for garden designers, flower growers, landscapers, plantaholics, garden-furniture makers, food fanatics and anyone who loves to garden. Bord Bia Bloom is a world-class, uplifting and innovative horticulture, food, and drink experience with

David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man

Draíocht

The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. David O’Doherty is back at Vicar Street this Jan for 3 nights on Jan 4th-6th with his new stand-up show “Tiny Piano Man”. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty (Channel 4).

Forbidden Fruit Festival

Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Can you believe it’s the 12TH Forbidden Fruit Festival? Our city centre festival on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham returns on the June Bank Holiday Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June 2024 – giving you Monday to catch your breath. We’ve been working away behind the scenes, and are excited to reveal the first few acts that will be joining us for Forbidden Fruit 2024. Nelly Furtado Four Tet // BICEPpresent CHROMA AV DJ SET // Barry Can’t Swim LIVE // DJ Seinfeld // Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn // Freddie Gibbs // George Riley // Groove Armada DJ SET // Le Boom // Nia Arc

Riverdance

Gaiety Theatre

Riverdance returns to the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin from 5 June to 8 September, following sell out summer seasons in 2023 and 2022 and hugely successful tours in North America, the UK, Europe and Dubai. This is Riverdance completely reimagined! A powerful and stirring reinvention of the global phenomenon, celebrated for its Grammy Award-winning score and the extraordinary energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking

Bloomsday Festival - A literary carnival in honour of James Joyce and his famous novel, Ulysses, that was set in Dublin on June 16th, 1904.

Bloomsday Festival

Various Locations

Bloomsday celebrates Thursday 16 June 1904, the day depicted in James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the central character in Ulysses. The novel follows the life and thoughts of Leopold Bloom and a host of other characters – real and fictional – from 8am on 16 June 1904 through to the early hours of the following morning. Celebrations often include dressing up like characters from the book and in clothes that would have been the style of the era. One of the hallmark fancy dress items of Bloomsday is the straw boater hat. Celebrations come in many differen

All-Ireland Business Summit

Croke Park

Held in Croke Park, the All-Ireland Business Summit is the All-Ireland Business Foundation's annual flagship gathering. With over 500+ entrepreneurs, CEO’s and speakers, the Summit promises to be packed full of insights and business opportunities. At the 2024 All-Ireland Business Summit - you'll learn cutting-edge skills and strategies to IMPLEMENT - from recession proofing your business, scaling your business, selling your business, recruiting and keeping the best talent, the mindset of business success and much much more… You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in our wor

Dalkey Book Festival

Dalkey

Founded in 2010 by Sian Smyth and David McWilliams, Dalkey Book Festival celebrates and fosters literary talent in Ireland as well as hosting some of the world’s leading writers and thinkers. Pulling from the strong literary heritage and natural beauty of Dalkey the annual festival runs across the third weekend in June. Over the years the event has welcomed internationally renowned writers, world leaders, Oscar winners and Nobel Laureates. From compelling conversations to live performances and debate, Dalkey Book Festival has fostered a community that ignites dialogue, facilitates conv

P!nk

Aviva Stadium

Since her debut in 2000, P!NK has released eight studio albums, one greatest hits album, sold over 140 million albums equivalents worldwide, 15 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (four at No.1) and has sold out stadia all over the world. In addition, she is the recipient of three Grammy Awards (twenty-one nominations), one Daytime Emmy Award, seven MTV Video Music Awards including the 2017 Vanguard Award recipient, two MTV Europe Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2013, and received The Brits Outstanding Contribution To Music Aw

Villagers – Trinity Summer Series

Trinity College Dublin

Villagers are delighted to announce an open-air summer show at Trinity College Dublin on Saturday 29th June as part of their Summer Series 2024. Villagers’ most recent album Fever Dreams follows The Art Of Pretending To Swim, Darling Arithmetic, {Awayland} and Becoming A Jackal. Conor O’Brien also has a string of accolades under his belt including two Ivor Novello Awards, two Mercury Music Prize nominations and is a previous winner of the Choice Music Prize. Additionally, Villagers’ music has featured in the BBC/Hulu series Normal People and their Spotify session of “Nothing A

Dropkick Murphys

Iveagh Gardens

Dropkick Murphys proudly remain Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll underdogs turned champions. Since 1996, the boys have created the kind of music that’s meant to be chanted at last call, in packed arenas, and during the fourth quarter, third period, or ninth inning of a comeback rally. Their celebrated discography includes four consecutive Billboard top 10 album debuts (Turn Up That Dial, 11 Short Stories Of Pain & Glory, Signed and Sealed in Blood, Going Out In Style), along with 2005’s gold-selling The Warrior’s Code featuring the near double platinum classic “I’m Shipping Up To Boston.

Park West Night Run 5k & 10k

Park West

The Park West Night Run on 23 July 2024 is at Park West Business Park in Dublin. The race starts just down from the Park West Plaza and brings runners on a flat route around the business park and along Dublin’s Grand Canal. The 5km participants will do 1 loop while the 10km will do 2 loops. This is the perfect Midweek activity for those looking to get a 5k or 10k run under their belt during the long Summer evenings. Finishers medal for each participant. Great atmosphere and flat and accurately measured courses

Aer Lingus College Football Series – Georgia Tech vs Florida State

Aviva Stadium

Georgia Tech vs Florida State Georgia Tech will return to Ireland next year for the second time since 2016, when they defeated Boston College by 17 points to 14 in the Aviva Stadium. Florida State University, known as the Seminoles, will play their first ever game in Ireland this year.

Gossip

National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

Punk revivalists Gossip join James Blunt, THE THE and Deacon Blue as the fourth headliner to be announced for Wider Than Pictures 2024 - Singular Artists’ exceptional series of shows that are fast becoming a staple of summer in Dublin. Real Power, pioneering American trio Gossip’s first album since 2012, finds Beth Ditto, Nathan Howdeshell and Hannah Blilie back together and reunited with super producer Rick Rubin, who helmed their 2009 opus Music For Men. The result is a comeback of magnum force that celebrates the galvanizing might of music, the joy of creative expression, and the pow

The International Dublin Writers’ Festival

Academy Plaza Hotel

Since 2015 the Dublin International Writers' Festival has welcomed writers to learn, network and improve their craft. The mission is to help writers excel and to provide opportunities for writers to learn from key industry professionals. Dublin is a World Heritage City and home to some of the most famous writers. This event is an opportunity for all writers, everywhere, to connect with the literary culture of Dublin and to learn from experts and peers. Writers, both aspiring and experienced, are all welcome. The speakers are renowned, highly-experienced, published authors, and worl

Gaelforce 10K Howth Summit

Howth

The final event of the Gaelforce 10K Trilogy is city trail running, but not as you know it. You'll run on grassy tracks, rough trails, woodland paths and sealed roads in a looped route right to the top of Howth Summit and back. Lonely Planet calls this one of its ‘Epic Runs of the World’ and you’ll see why! With two assents of the steep terrain of Howth Hill to conquer, this route will repay the challenge with stunning views over Dublin Bay. New for 2024, we've added a walkers wave so you can take on this scenic challenge at your own pace.

Dublin Book Festival

Various Locations

The Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s most successful and vibrant book festivals, running since June 2006. The annual public festival showcases, supports and develops Ireland's writers and publishers, all in an entertaining, festive, friendly and accessible environment that reflects the creativity and personality of the Irish writing community and publishing sector. Events include authors in conversation, panel discussions, book launches, walking tours, poetry, professional development events and workshops, the family and childrens' programme, and the schools' programme. Taking pl

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