Year guide
Source-checked Dublin events announced for 2026, with month-by-month planning links.
83 confirmed listings
Tuesday 15 September 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The RSC's multi-award-winning Roald Dahl musical with songs by Tim Minchin returns to Dublin for a five-week run at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Event detailsWednesday 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.
Event detailsWednesday 30 September 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026 · 19:30
Gate Theatre
New family drama by Erica Murray directed by Annabelle Comyn at the Gate Theatre, starring Dearbhla Molloy and Niall Buggy. A darkly comic play set over one Sunday afternoon in Co. Meath; part of Dublin Theatre Festival 2026.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 10 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026
Venue details being confirmed
Free festival of architecture with guided tours and events in buildings across Dublin city and county, run by the Irish Architecture Foundation. Suits design-curious visitors; some tours require pre-booking online from September.
Event detailsTuesday 13 October 2026
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
Ireland's analytics and AI summit, bringing together data leaders to discuss turning data into insight and business impact. One-day professional conference.
Event detailsTuesday 13 October 2026 to Thursday 15 October 2026
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
USENIX's EMEA gathering for site reliability and systems engineers working with large-scale distributed systems. A three-day technical conference with an international audience.
Event detailsTuesday 13 October 2026 to Saturday 24 October 2026
Dublin Municipal Theatre (DMT) at Smock Alley
A one-man drama about the life, language and legacy of David Ervine, written by Robert Niblock with Martin Lynch and Matthew McElhinney, in Smock Alley's Main Space.
Event detailsTuesday 13 October 2026 to Saturday 17 October 2026
Gaiety Theatre
Murder-themed stage production playing a week-long run at the Gaiety Theatre.
Event detailsWednesday 14 October 2026 to Thursday 15 October 2026
Dublin Municipal Theatre (DMT) at Smock Alley
Annmarie Cullen's uplifting one-woman musical about loss, change and resilience, with original songs, in the Boys' School at Smock Alley.
Event detailsThursday 15 October 2026
Vicar Street
Scottish stand-up Larry Dean plays two shows in one night at Vicar Street.
Event detailsThursday 15 October 2026
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
A one-day trade exhibition at The CCD dedicated to research and laboratory equipment, with instrumentation and technology from international manufacturers.
Event detailsFriday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
A three-day anime and Japanese pop-culture fan convention at the RDS with exhibitors, artists, cosplay and guest panels.
Event detailsFriday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 18 October 2026
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
The autumn edition of Ireland's best-known home and lifestyle show, filling the RDS with interiors, renovation, food and gadget exhibitors over three days.
Event detailsSaturday 17 October 2026
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
A one-day careers exhibition at The CCD bringing together flight training companies, training experts and pilots to advise aspiring professional pilots.
Event detailsSunday 18 October 2026
Gaiety Theatre
Mentalist and magician Keith Barry brings the final performances of his Unhinged show to the Gaiety for one night.
Event detailsMonday 19 October 2026
Vicar Street
Live football podcast/stage event IPFBA Talking Reds at Vicar Street.
Event detailsMonday 19 October 2026 to Tuesday 20 October 2026
Gaiety Theatre
Irish stand-up Rory O'Hanlon performs his show Morning Guys!!! over two nights at the Gaiety.
Event detailsTuesday 20 October 2026 to Saturday 24 October 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The Cole Porter-scored musical comedy High Society plays a one-week engagement at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Event detailsWednesday 21 October 2026 to Thursday 22 October 2026 · 08:00–16:55
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Wind Energy Ireland's renewable energy trade expo at the RDS, combining an exhibition floor with conference content across two days.
Event detailsWednesday 21 October 2026
Gaiety Theatre
Madison Cawley brings The Maddie Show to the Gaiety for one night.
Event detailsThursday 22 October 2026 to Saturday 24 October 2026
Gaiety Theatre
Belfast-based Italian-Irish comedian Vittorio Angelone brings his new stand-up show to the Gaiety for three nights.
Event detailsFriday 23 October 2026 · 19:30
Vicar Street
Brighton folk-rock veterans Levellers play Vicar Street.
Event detailsFriday 23 October 2026 to Monday 26 October 2026
Venue details being confirmed
Four days and nights of gothic-inspired spectacle, performance and street events celebrating Dublin-born Dracula author Bram Stoker over the October bank-holiday weekend. Mix of free and ticketed events for families and night-owls.
Event detailsSaturday 24 October 2026
The Helix
Podcaster Chris Williamson (Modern Wisdom) brings his live show Mostly Wise to The Helix.
Event detailsSaturday 24 October 2026
The Helix
CreepyTown, a family Halloween panto, plays The Helix for the October mid-term.
Event detailsSaturday 24 October 2026 to Sunday 25 October 2026
National Concert Hall
The NCH's Halloween-weekend electronic music takeover returns for two nights on 24-25 October 2026.
Event detailsSunday 25 October 2026 · 08:45
Venue details being confirmed
Ireland's largest marathon, run through Dublin city streets on the October bank-holiday Sunday with around 22,000 participants and large spectator crowds. Entry was by ballot; spectating along the route is free.
Event detailsSunday 25 October 2026 to Monday 26 October 2026
Dublin Municipal Theatre (DMT) at Smock Alley
Awkward Productions (Gwyneth Goes Skiing) bring back their multi-award-winning Edinburgh Fringe sell-out comedy Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story to Smock Alley's main stage by popular demand.
Event detailsSunday 25 October 2026
Gaiety Theatre
One-night stage show Middle Rage at the Gaiety Theatre.
Event detailsMonday 26 October 2026 to Saturday 31 October 2026
Gaiety Theatre
The acclaimed one-woman drama Myra's Story, about a Dublin woman's life on the margins, returns for a week at the Gaiety.
Event detailsTuesday 27 October 2026 to Thursday 29 October 2026 · 09:00–12:30
Airfield Estate
Three-day Halloween mid-term cookery camp at Airfield Estate where children aged 8-12 cook daily recipes and explore the farm with the estate's education guides. Suits Dublin-based or visiting families over the school break.
Event detailsTuesday 27 October 2026 to Thursday 29 October 2026
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
Alzheimer Europe's 36th annual conference, themed 'Sláinte: Building momentum in dementia through policy, research and partnership', expecting over 1,200 delegates from across Europe.
Event detailsMonday 2 November 2026 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Australian virtuoso guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, plays Vicar Street.
Event detailsMonday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsWednesday 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.
Event detailsThursday 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.
Event detailsThursday 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.
Event detailsThursday 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.
Event detailsFriday 6 November 2026
Vicar Street
Irish stand-up Catherine Bohart brings her tour show to Vicar Street.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSunday 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.
Event detailsSunday 8 November 2026
3Olympia Theatre
American stand-up and online comedy star Trevor Wallace brings The Alpha Beta Male tour to the 3Olympia.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsWednesday 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.
Event detailsFriday 13 November 2026 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Kentucky country band Ole 60 play Vicar Street.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 14 November 2026 · 19:30
Opium Rooms
Leeds soul-jazz trio Gotts Street Park play Opium Live on Wexford Street.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSunday 15 November 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
An evening with physician, author and podcast host Dr Rangan Chatterjee at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Event detailsTuesday 17 November 2026 · 19:00
Whelan's
Nashville-based independent singer-songwriter Ron Pope plays Whelan's.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 17 November 2026
3Arena
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith ('Stargazing') plays his first Dublin arena headline at 3Arena.
Event detailsWednesday 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.
Event detailsThursday 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.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 21 November 2026 · 18:30
3Arena
Noah Kahan at 3Arena, night 2 of 3 on The Great Divide Tour. Support from Bella Kay.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 21 November 2026
Vicar Street
David O'Doherty plays a headline comedy night at Vicar Street.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSunday 22 November 2026 · 18:30
3Arena
Noah Kahan at 3Arena, final night of 3 on The Great Divide Tour. Support from Bella Kay.
Event detailsSunday 22 November 2026 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Jakob Dylan's The Wallflowers ('One Headlight') play Vicar Street on a special 2026 European tour.
Event detailsSunday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsWednesday 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.
Event detailsThursday 26 November 2026
Vicar Street
British-Malaysian stand-up Phil Wang brings his tour show to Vicar Street.
Event detailsSunday 29 November 2026
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
British comedy star Harry Enfield brings his one-night solo show to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Event detailsWednesday 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.
Event detailsWednesday 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.
Event detailsThursday 3 December 2026
Vicar Street
Comedian Simon Brodkin (Lee Nelson) plays Vicar Street.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsWednesday 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'.
Event detailsThursday 17 December 2026 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Irish-language pop artist SexyTadhg plays Vicar Street on the Ireland/UK 'Sluttrad' tour.
Event detailsFriday 18 December 2026
3Arena
Kodaline close their farewell tour with one final Irish show at 3Arena following their sold-out Malahide Castle date.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event details