Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Wednesday 23 September 2026 to Saturday 7 November 2026 · 19:30
Abbey Theatre
World premiere Abbey Theatre production adapted by Dan Colley from the short stories of Blindboyboatclub, with Pat Shortt in the cast. An absurdist, surreal comedy-drama on the Abbey Stage for adult audiences.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 2 October 2026 to Saturday 14 November 2026 · 20:00
Abbey Theatre
World premiere play by Eoghan Quinn, directed by Claire O'Reilly, on the Abbey's Peacock Stage. Five people in a historic city-centre ballroom face fraying relationships and an uncertain future.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Monday 2 November 2026 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Australian virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, plays Vicar Street.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Monday 2 November 2026 to Saturday 7 November 2026 · 19:30
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Irish National Opera opens its 2026/27 large-scale season with Bizet's Carmen at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, directed by Paul Curran with mezzo-soprano Niamh O'Sullivan in the title role.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 3 November 2026 to Saturday 7 November 2026
Gaiety Theatre
Blackeyed Theatre and Verdant Productions present Nick Lane's ensemble adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic thriller, fittingly staged in Stoker's home city.
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Festivals & Culture
Confirmed
Wednesday 4 November 2026 to Sunday 8 November 2026
Venue details being confirmed
Annual celebration of Irish authors and publishing with readings, talks, workshops and family events across Dublin venues. Runs 4-8 November 2026; suits book-loving visitors and locals.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Thursday 5 November 2026 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Kíla frontman Rónán Ó Snodaigh and ambient musician Myles O'Reilly bring their collaborative show to Vicar Street.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Thursday 5 November 2026 · 19:30
The Helix
Comedy duo Scummy Mummies (Helen and Ellie) bring their new show Hot Mess — songs, sketches and stand-up — to The Helix for a mums'-night-out-style comedy evening.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Thursday 5 November 2026
3Arena
CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Cody Johnson brings his Live 26 tour to 3Arena, with special guests Parker McCollum and Emily Ann Roberts.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 6 November 2026
Vicar Street
Irish stand-up Catherine Bohart brings her tour show to Vicar Street.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Friday 6 November 2026
Aviva Stadium
Ireland open their inaugural Nations Championship home programme against Argentina under Friday-night lights at the Aviva Stadium. The new biennial competition replaces the traditional autumn internationals.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 6 November 2026 to Saturday 7 November 2026
Dublin Municipal Theatre (DMT) at Smock Alley
Daniel Kitson's Thrum — music, stories and jokes from one of the most admired live performers around — plays two nights at Smock Alley.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Confirmed
Saturday 7 November 2026 to Monday 9 November 2026
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
A three-day electric vehicle show at the RDS with manufacturers, charging providers and test-drive opportunities for prospective EV buyers.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Sunday 8 November 2026 · 15:00
Aviva Stadium
The 2026 Club Orange FAI Men's Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium, the showpiece of the League of Ireland season. Finalists to be decided in the October semi-finals.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 8 November 2026
3Olympia Theatre
American stand-up and online comedy star Trevor Wallace brings The Alpha Beta Male tour to the 3Olympia.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 10 November 2026 to Saturday 14 November 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The international hit pub-choir show The Choir of Man, a celebration of community and camaraderie set in a working pub, returns to Dublin.
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Conferences & Business
Confirmed
Wednesday 11 November 2026 to Thursday 12 November 2026
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Two-day conference and exhibition on the design and delivery of education buildings in Ireland, at the RDS.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Friday 13 November 2026 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Kentucky country band Ole 60 play Vicar Street.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Confirmed
Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November 2026
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
A weekend contemporary art fair at the RDS where galleries and artists sell direct to the public.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Saturday 14 November 2026 · 19:30
Opium Rooms
Leeds soul-jazz trio Gotts Street Park play Opium Live on Wexford Street.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 14 November 2026 · 20:10
Aviva Stadium
Ireland host Fiji in Round 5 of the inaugural Nations Championship at the Aviva Stadium, a Saturday-evening Test against one of world rugby's most entertaining sides.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 15 November 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
An evening with physician, author and podcast host Dr Rangan Chatterjee at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Tuesday 17 November 2026 · 19:00
Whelan's
Nashville-based independent singer-songwriter Ron Pope plays Whelan's.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Tuesday 17 November 2026 · 19:45
Aviva Stadium
Ireland's final 2026/27 UEFA Nations League League B group match, at home to Kosovo at the Aviva Stadium on a Tuesday evening.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 17 November 2026 to Saturday 21 November 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The dark comedy musical Heathers, based on the cult 1980s film, plays a one-week run at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Tuesday 17 November 2026
3Arena
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith ('Stargazing') plays his first Dublin arena headline at 3Arena.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Confirmed
Wednesday 18 November 2026 to Thursday 19 November 2026
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
A two-day trade exhibition and multi-stream conference at the RDS for Ireland's data centre sector, covering technology, energy and operations.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Thursday 19 November 2026 · 18:30
3Arena
Noah Kahan opens a three-night 3Arena stand on The Great Divide Tour; this extra date was added due to demand. Support from Bella Kay.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 20 November 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027
The Helix
The Helix's 2026 panto heads to Neverland with pirates, fairies and festive mayhem, produced by TheatreworX. Dublin's big northside family panto on the DCU campus.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 20 November 2026 to Sunday 31 January 2027
Venue details being confirmed
The sell-out immersive promenade production of Joyce's The Dead returns to UCD Newman House (MoLI), 85 St Stephen's Green, for a third year. Small audience groups move through the historic house with the actors.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027 · 18:30
Gate Theatre
The Gate's Christmas 2026 production: Mary Elliott Nelson's stage adaptation of the classic film, directed by Claire O'Reilly. The story of George Bailey and an angel second class in Bedford Falls.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Saturday 21 November 2026 · 18:30
3Arena
Noah Kahan at 3Arena, night 2 of 3 on The Great Divide Tour. Support from Bella Kay.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Confirmed
Saturday 21 November 2026 to Monday 23 November 2026
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Comic-Con Ireland's three-day pop-culture convention at the RDS, with media guests, comic creators, cosplay, workshops and family activities.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Saturday 21 November 2026
Vicar Street
David O'Doherty plays a headline comedy night at Vicar Street.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 21 November 2026
Aviva Stadium
Ireland face world champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in their final Nations Championship pool fixture — the marquee match of Dublin's November 2026 rugby programme.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Sunday 22 November 2026 · 18:30
3Arena
Noah Kahan at 3Arena, final night of 3 on The Great Divide Tour. Support from Bella Kay.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Sunday 22 November 2026 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Jakob Dylan's The Wallflowers ('One Headlight') play Vicar Street on a special 2026 European tour.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 22 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
Gaiety Theatre
The 2026 Gaiety Christmas pantomime is Robin Hood: a swashbuckling panto with the Sheriff of 'Snottingham', Maid Marian and the usual mayhem, continuing a tradition at the theatre since 1873.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 24 November 2026 to Saturday 28 November 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
A stage adaptation of Thomas Harris's thriller The Silence of the Lambs plays a one-week engagement at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Wednesday 25 November 2026 to Saturday 30 January 2027 · 19:30
Abbey Theatre
The Abbey's 2026 Christmas production: a world premiere by Erica Murray directed by Joe Dowling. Six nuns face one last Christmas together in a warm, witty new play.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Thursday 26 November 2026
Vicar Street
British-Malaysian stand-up Phil Wang brings his tour show to Vicar Street.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 29 November 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
British comedy star Harry Enfield brings his one-night solo show to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Confirmed
Wednesday 2 December 2026 to Sunday 6 December 2026
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
A five-day contemporary craft and design fair at the RDS with Irish makers and a Christmas food emporium - a major pre-Christmas shopping event.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Wednesday 2 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The West End comedy musical Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the Robin Williams film and starring Gabriel Vick, receives its Irish premiere as the Bord Gáis 2026 Christmas show.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Thursday 3 December 2026
Vicar Street
Comedian Simon Brodkin (Lee Nelson) plays Vicar Street.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 4 December 2026 to Saturday 5 December 2026
Dublin Municipal Theatre (DMT) at Smock Alley
Grand Slam Champion storyteller Mary Kate O Flanagan tells six true tales in a solo show fresh from a sellout off-Broadway run, in the Boys' School at Smock Alley.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Wednesday 9 December 2026
3Arena
The Pogues — with original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy plus special guest vocalists — play their Greatest Hits tour at 3Arena, including 'Fairytale of New York'.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Thursday 17 December 2026 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Irish-language pop artist SexyTadhg plays Vicar Street on the Ireland/UK 'Sluttrad' tour.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Friday 18 December 2026
3Arena
Kodaline close their farewell tour with one final Irish show at 3Arena following their sold-out Malahide Castle date.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 19 December 2026 · 17:30
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Leinster host Glasgow Warriors in the festive derby round of the URC at the RDS Arena (Laya Arena) on the Saturday before Christmas.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
3Olympia Theatre
The 3Olympia's annual panto celebrates 22 years with Cinderella, as Olly and the gang rescue Cinderella from her outrageous Ugly Sisters. Wall-to-wall audience-participation comedy for kids and grown-ups.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 26 December 2026 to Tuesday 29 December 2026
Leopardstown Racecourse
Four days of top National Hunt racing at Leopardstown from St Stephen's Day, with seven Grade 1 races including the Racing Post Chase, Paddy Power Chase, Savills Chase and December Hurdle, plus live music in the festival marquee.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 2 January 2027 · 19:45
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
The New Year interprovincial as Leinster host Ulster at the RDS Arena (Laya Arena) in Round 9 of the URC.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 8 January 2027 to Saturday 9 January 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
A two-night dance production, Nōs, by Luail (Ireland's national dance company) at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Wednesday 13 January 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Slovak-born pop artist Adéla plays the first of two sold-out 3Olympia nights.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Thursday 14 January 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Second of two sold-out Adéla nights at the 3Olympia.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Confirmed
Saturday 16 January 2027 to Sunday 17 January 2027
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
A weekend pop-culture convention at the RDS with celebrity guests, cosplay, gaming and trader halls.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Confirmed
Sunday 17 January 2027 to Tuesday 19 January 2027
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Ireland's long-running creative trade fair at the RDS, where Irish home, gift, fashion, jewellery and wellness makers present collections to retail buyers.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Wednesday 20 January 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
British singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone headlines the 3Olympia.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 23 January 2027 · 17:30
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Leinster host Welsh side Dragons at the RDS Arena (Laya Arena) in Round 10 of the URC regular season.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 29 January 2027 to Saturday 30 January 2027
3Olympia Theatre
Jarlath Regan continues his now-annual January 3Olympia residency with his 2027 stand-up show Craic Pot: three performances over two nights (extra Friday show added by demand).
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 29 January 2027
Vicar Street
Irish comedian and actor Shane Daniel Byrne brings his stand-up show to Vicar Street.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 30 January 2027 · 17:30
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
A rematch of the 2025 and 2026 URC Grand Finals as Leinster host South Africa's Vodacom Bulls at the RDS Arena (Laya Arena).
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 30 January 2027 to Sunday 31 January 2027
Leopardstown Racecourse
Two days of elite jumps racing at Leopardstown with eight Grade 1 races, including the Irish Gold Cup and the Irish Champion Hurdle — the flagship winter meeting of the Irish racing calendar.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Monday 1 February 2027 to Tuesday 2 February 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Brazil's acclaimed São Paulo Dance Company brings a two-night programme to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Thursday 4 February 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Internet duo Dan & Phil bring their one-night live stage show to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Thursday 4 February 2027
Vicar Street
Live stage edition of The Offload at Vicar Street.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Friday 5 February 2027 · 20:10
Aviva Stadium
The 2027 Six Nations opens under Friday-night lights at the Aviva Stadium with the biggest fixture of Ireland's home season, against England.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Saturday 6 February 2027
3Arena
Disney's Worlds Collide live concert tour brings the Descendants, ZOMBIES and Camp Rock franchises to 3Arena for two nights — a strong family draw.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 7 February 2027 · 17:30
The Helix
Irish National Opera's touring production of Rameau's French baroque opera Les Boréades plays The Helix — the Dublin date of a tour also visiting Wexford, Tralee, Cork, Limerick, Sligo, Letterkenny and London. A co-production with Royal Ballet and Opera, with the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Luail (Ireland's National Dance Company); Lila Dufy makes her INO debut as Alphise.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 7 February 2027
3Olympia Theatre
Bernard O'Shea (Republic of Telly, Bridget & Eamon) brings his new stand-up show Desperate House Husband — midlife, marriage and modern domesticity — to the 3Olympia.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Sunday 7 February 2027
3Arena
Second night of Disney's Worlds Collide concert tour at 3Arena — extra date added due to demand.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 9 February 2027 to Saturday 13 February 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Reginald Rose's classic jury-room drama Twelve Angry Men plays a one-week engagement at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 12 February 2027 to Saturday 13 February 2027
Vicar Street
Jason Byrne plays two nights at Vicar Street.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Confirmed
Tuesday 16 February 2027 to Thursday 18 February 2027
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Ireland's largest foodservice and hospitality trade show at the RDS, where chefs, hoteliers, publicans and caterers meet suppliers over three days.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 16 February 2027 to Saturday 20 February 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The irreverent Olivier Award-winning comedy retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, performed by a small all-female cast, comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Thursday 18 February 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Dave Lofts opens a three-night run at the 3Olympia.
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Festivals & Culture
Confirmed
Thursday 18 February 2027 to Sunday 28 February 2027
Venue details being confirmed
The 25th Dublin International Film Festival: eleven days of Irish and international premieres, galas and industry events across Dublin cinemas. Suits cinephile visitors; programme usually announced in late January.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Friday 19 February 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Dave Lofts at the 3Olympia, night 2 of 3.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 19 February 2027
3Olympia Theatre
Gearóid Farrelly brings his new stand-up show No Pressure to the 3Olympia, unpacking the chaos of modern life after a stint on Dancing with the Stars.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Saturday 20 February 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Dave Lofts at the 3Olympia, night 3 of 3.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 23 February 2027 to Saturday 27 February 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The classic Hollywood musical Singin' in the Rain dances into Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for a one-week run.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Saturday 27 February 2027 · 18:30
3Arena
Multi-platinum American singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett plays his biggest Dublin headline to date at 3Arena.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Monday 1 March 2027
3Olympia Theatre
Singer-songwriter Arthur Hill headlines the 3Olympia.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 2 March 2027 to Saturday 13 March 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage returns to Dublin for a two-week run at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Thursday 11 March 2027 · 19:00
The Helix
The Sofia City Ballet performs the classical ballet The Sleeping Beauty in the Mahony Hall at The Helix.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 13 March 2027 · 20:10
Aviva Stadium
Ireland close the 2027 Six Nations on Super Saturday against France at the Aviva Stadium, the final match of the championship and a potential title decider.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Monday 15 March 2027 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Grammy-winning Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Vicar Street.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 16 March 2027 to Saturday 20 March 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats returns to Dublin for a one-week run at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Festivals & Culture
Confirmed
Wednesday 17 March 2027 · 12:00
Venue details being confirmed
The national St Patrick's Day Parade from Parnell Square through O'Connell Street to Kevin Street, with large-scale floats and over 3,000 participants. Free to watch along the route; optional paid grandstand seating.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 20 March 2027 · 19:45
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Leinster host Italy's Benetton at the RDS Arena (Laya Arena) as the URC 'Race to the Eight' playoff battle intensifies.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Sunday 21 March 2027 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Jazz singer and saxophonist Curtis Stigers plays Vicar Street.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Friday 2 April 2027 to Saturday 3 April 2027
3Olympia Theatre
Jason Byrne celebrates thirty years of stand-up with 30 Years Byrning, revisiting fan-favourite stunts, over two nights at the 3Olympia.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Sunday 4 April 2027 · 18:30
3Arena
Multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile headlines 3Arena.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 4 April 2027
Vicar Street
The Hole in the Wall Gang bring their long-running Northern Irish satirical comedy show Give My Head Peace to Vicar Street.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 4 April 2027 to Saturday 10 April 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Irish National Opera presents Puccini's Turandot at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, directed by David McVicar with Sinéad Campbell Wallace in the title role, Celine Byrne as Liù and tenor Young Woo Kim. Features the rarely performed first version of Alfano's ending.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 13 April 2027 to Saturday 17 April 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The global pop-concert musical phenomenon Six, in which Henry VIII's wives tell their own stories, plays Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for one week.
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Concerts & Live Music
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Friday 16 April 2027
Venue details being confirmed
Montana folk band Buffalo Traffic Jam play the first of two nights at the National Stadium.
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Food & Drink
Confirmed
Friday 16 April 2027 to Saturday 17 April 2027
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Ireland's premier whiskey festival at the RDS: Friday and Saturday tasting sessions with 100+ whiskeys and spirits, cocktail bars, food pairings and separately ticketed masterclasses. Suits spirits fans and groups; 18+.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 17 April 2027 · 17:45
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
An all-Ireland interprovincial as Leinster host Connacht at the RDS Arena (Laya Arena) in the closing rounds of the URC regular season.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Saturday 17 April 2027
Venue details being confirmed
Second of two Buffalo Traffic Jam nights at the National Stadium.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Thursday 22 April 2027 to Saturday 24 April 2027
Vicar Street
Joe Lycett plays three nights at Vicar Street on his current stand-up tour.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 25 April 2027 · 15:00
The Helix
Strictly Come Dancing champion Giovanni Pernice headlines Unstoppable, a theatrical dance production with world-class dancers and West End performers, at The Helix.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 27 April 2027 to Saturday 1 May 2027
Gaiety Theatre
Giovanna Fletcher stars in the world stage premiere of the psychological thriller adapted from S.J. Watson's bestselling novel, from the team behind The Girl on the Train.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 8 May 2027 · 19:45
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Leinster's final home game of the 2026/27 URC regular season, against South Africa's DHL Stormers at the RDS Arena (Laya Arena).
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Saturday 8 May 2027
Vicar Street
One-liner specialist Gary Delaney brings his stand-up tour to Vicar Street.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 11 May 2027 to Saturday 15 May 2027
Gaiety Theatre
Peter Polycarpou plays Hercule Poirot in Fiery Angel's new staging of Agatha Christie's The Hollow, directed by Lucy Bailey (Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile).
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 18 May 2027 to Saturday 22 May 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The stage play inspired by the Paranormal Activity films brings its live scares to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for one week.
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Conferences & Business
Confirmed
Tuesday 18 May 2027 to Wednesday 19 May 2027
Venue details being confirmed
Wind Energy Ireland's 2027 offshore wind conference, a two-day industry event at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre (Ship Street).
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Conferences & Business
Confirmed
Thursday 20 May 2027
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
The CIPD's annual Ireland conference for HR and people professionals, held at the RDS.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Thursday 20 May 2027
Vicar Street
American stand-up star Jo Koy plays Vicar Street.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 23 May 2027 to Saturday 29 May 2027
Gaiety Theatre
Irish National Opera's new co-production (with Opera North and Opera Queensland) of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, with Jennifer Davis and Sean Michael Plumb, conducted by Fergus Sheil and directed by Patrick Nolan. Sung in Russian with English surtitles.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 23 May 2027
Vicar Street
Ruby Wax brings her live show to Vicar Street.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
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Wednesday 26 May 2027
Vicar Street
The acclaimed Morecambe and Wise stage tribute show Eric and Ern comes to Vicar Street.
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Festivals & Culture
Confirmed
Thursday 3 June 2027 to Monday 7 June 2027
Phoenix Park
Ireland's largest festival of gardening, food and sustainable living, filling 70 acres of the Phoenix Park over the June bank-holiday weekend with show gardens, food stages, family entertainment and shopping. The 21st edition runs 3-7 June 2027.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Tuesday 8 June 2027 to Saturday 12 June 2027
Gaiety Theatre
The theatrical world premiere of Midsomer Murders: Daniel Casey (the original Sgt Troy) plays Inspector Barnaby in Guy Unsworth's stage adaptation of The Killings at Badger's Drift.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Saturday 12 June 2027
Vicar Street
Ed Gamble (Taskmaster, Off Menu) brings his stand-up tour to Vicar Street.
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Concerts & Live Music
Confirmed
Saturday 19 June 2027
Marlay Park
Kingfishr ('Killeagh') headline a major outdoor show at Marlay Park — the first confirmed concert of the park's 2027 summer series.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
Confirmed
Sunday 20 June 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
An evening with astronaut Chris Hadfield at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
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Conferences & Business
Confirmed
Thursday 24 June 2027
Croke Park
Energy Storage Ireland's annual conference on energy storage policy, markets and technology, listed for the Hogan Stand, Croke Park.
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Festivals & Culture
Confirmed
Saturday 26 June 2027
Venue details being confirmed
Dublin's Pride March and Parade through the city centre, the centrepiece of the Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride Festival. Confirmed by the organiser for Saturday 26 June 2027; free to attend.
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Concerts & Live Music
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Saturday 17 July 2027 · 17:00
Aviva Stadium
Noah Kahan steps up to Aviva Stadium for a major outdoor summer 2027 show — one of the biggest concerts announced for Dublin in 2027.
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Sporting Events
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Wednesday 4 August 2027 to Sunday 8 August 2027
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Five days of international show jumping, showing classes, shopping and entertainment at the RDS — running since 1864 and one of the fixtures of Dublin's summer social calendar, including the Nations' Cup of Ireland (Aga Khan Trophy).
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Conferences & Business
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Tuesday 17 August 2027 to Friday 20 August 2027
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
The 18th IASSIDD World Congress, an international research congress on intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at The CCD.
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Sporting Events
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Saturday 28 August 2027
Aviva Stadium
The University of Pittsburgh open their 2027 season against the University of Wisconsin in the Week Zero NCAA game at the Aviva Stadium — the latest edition of the annual US college football game in Dublin, which draws tens of thousands of American visitors.
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Conferences & Business
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Tuesday 31 August 2027 to Friday 3 September 2027
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
The SSIEM 2027 annual symposium on inborn errors of metabolism, themed 'Complexity - Diversity - Inclusion', expected to draw around 2,000 international delegates to The CCD.
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Concerts & Live Music
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Tuesday 7 September 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Passenger ('Let Her Go') headlines the 3Olympia.
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Exhibitions & Trade Shows
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Wednesday 20 October 2027 to Thursday 21 October 2027
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
The 2027 edition of Wind Energy Ireland's renewable energy trade expo at the RDS.
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Theatre, Comedy & Performing Arts
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Thursday 18 November 2027 to Saturday 20 November 2027
3Olympia Theatre
Alan Carr brings his Have I Said Too Much? tour to the 3Olympia for four performances over three nights in November 2027; all sold out at check date.
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Festivals & Culture
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Friday 17 March 2028
Venue details being confirmed
The 2028 national St Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin city centre, confirmed by the festival's official band-application call for Friday 17 March 2028. The wider 2028 festival programme is not yet announced.
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Sporting Events
Confirmed
Saturday 10 June 2028
Aviva Stadium
The first of seven UEFA EURO 2028 matches at Dublin Arena (Aviva Stadium) — a Group B fixture on the tournament's opening Saturday. Dublin co-hosts the tournament with four UK nations.
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Sporting Events
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Monday 12 June 2028
Aviva Stadium
UEFA EURO 2028 Group E fixture at Dublin Arena. If the Republic of Ireland qualify directly, this is their tournament opener on home soil.
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Sporting Events
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Friday 16 June 2028
Aviva Stadium
UEFA EURO 2028 Group E fixture at Dublin Arena — the second group game at the stadium involving the E1 team (Republic of Ireland, if directly qualified).
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Sporting Events
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Monday 19 June 2028
Aviva Stadium
UEFA EURO 2028 Group B fixture at Dublin Arena, the fourth of seven tournament matches in the city.
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Sporting Events
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Wednesday 21 June 2028
Aviva Stadium
UEFA EURO 2028 Group E fixture at Dublin Arena — the final group game at the stadium involving the E1 team (Republic of Ireland, if directly qualified).
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Sporting Events
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Tuesday 27 June 2028
Aviva Stadium
A UEFA EURO 2028 knockout match at Dublin Arena — the Round of 16 tie featuring the winner of Group E (potentially the Republic of Ireland, if qualified).
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Sporting Events
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Friday 30 June 2028
Aviva Stadium
A UEFA EURO 2028 quarter-final at Dublin Arena — the seventh and final tournament match in the city.
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