Year guide
Source-checked Dublin events announced for 2027, with month-by-month planning links.
84 confirmed listings
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsWednesday 13 January 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Slovak-born pop artist Adéla plays the first of two sold-out 3Olympia nights.
Event detailsThursday 14 January 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Second of two sold-out Adéla nights at the 3Olympia.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSunday 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.
Event detailsWednesday 20 January 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
British singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone headlines the 3Olympia.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsFriday 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).
Event detailsFriday 29 January 2027
Vicar Street
Irish comedian and actor Shane Daniel Byrne brings his stand-up show to Vicar Street.
Event detailsSaturday 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).
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsMonday 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.
Event detailsThursday 4 February 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Internet duo Dan & Phil bring their one-night live stage show to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Event detailsThursday 4 February 2027
Vicar Street
Live stage edition of The Offload at Vicar Street.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSunday 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.
Event detailsSunday 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.
Event detailsSunday 7 February 2027
3Arena
Second night of Disney's Worlds Collide concert tour at 3Arena — extra date added due to demand.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsFriday 12 February 2027 to Saturday 13 February 2027
Vicar Street
Jason Byrne plays two nights at Vicar Street.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsThursday 18 February 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Dave Lofts opens a three-night run at the 3Olympia.
Event detailsThursday 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.
Event detailsFriday 19 February 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Dave Lofts at the 3Olympia, night 2 of 3.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 20 February 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Dave Lofts at the 3Olympia, night 3 of 3.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 27 February 2027 · 18:30
3Arena
Multi-platinum American singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett plays his biggest Dublin headline to date at 3Arena.
Event detailsMonday 1 March 2027
3Olympia Theatre
Singer-songwriter Arthur Hill headlines the 3Olympia.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsThursday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsMonday 15 March 2027 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Grammy-winning Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Vicar Street.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsWednesday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSunday 21 March 2027 · 19:00
Vicar Street
Jazz singer and saxophonist Curtis Stigers plays Vicar Street.
Event detailsFriday 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.
Event detailsSunday 4 April 2027 · 18:30
3Arena
Multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile headlines 3Arena.
Event detailsSunday 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.
Event detailsSunday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsFriday 16 April 2027
Venue details being confirmed
Montana folk band Buffalo Traffic Jam play the first of two nights at the National Stadium.
Event detailsFriday 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+.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 17 April 2027
Venue details being confirmed
Second of two Buffalo Traffic Jam nights at the National Stadium.
Event detailsThursday 22 April 2027 to Saturday 24 April 2027
Vicar Street
Joe Lycett plays three nights at Vicar Street on his current stand-up tour.
Event detailsSunday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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).
Event detailsSaturday 8 May 2027
Vicar Street
One-liner specialist Gary Delaney brings his stand-up tour to Vicar Street.
Event detailsTuesday 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).
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 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).
Event detailsThursday 20 May 2027
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
The CIPD's annual Ireland conference for HR and people professionals, held at the RDS.
Event detailsThursday 20 May 2027
Vicar Street
American stand-up star Jo Koy plays Vicar Street.
Event detailsSunday 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.
Event detailsSunday 23 May 2027
Vicar Street
Ruby Wax brings her live show to Vicar Street.
Event detailsWednesday 26 May 2027
Vicar Street
The acclaimed Morecambe and Wise stage tribute show Eric and Ern comes to Vicar Street.
Event detailsThursday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 12 June 2027
Vicar Street
Ed Gamble (Taskmaster, Off Menu) brings his stand-up tour to Vicar Street.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSunday 20 June 2027
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
An evening with astronaut Chris Hadfield at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
Event detailsThursday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsWednesday 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).
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsSaturday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 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.
Event detailsTuesday 7 September 2027 · 19:00
3Olympia Theatre
Passenger ('Let Her Go') headlines the 3Olympia.
Event detailsWednesday 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.
Event detailsThursday 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.
Event details