Dates to be announced
Dublin Tech Summit 2027 (DTS27)
RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Ireland's largest technology conference, drawing several thousand attendees, international speakers and exhibitors to the RDS over two days.
Event detailsNot in the dated calendar
Dates to watch
Announced events awaiting dates, plus recurring Dublin events with no confirmed future edition yet.
No dates are inferred here.
These entries are excluded from month and year listings until organisers announce exact dates.
Announced, dates to be confirmed
Dates to be announced
Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo 2026
Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo's after-dark lantern trail returns for winter 2026 with a new theme. Dates and ticket details are announced in September; the 2025 edition ran 6 November 2025 to 31 January 2026 (historical context, not a projection).
Event detailsAnnual event watchlist
Historical timing is context only, not a future-date promise.
Body & Soul 2027
Historical timing: June weekend, Ballinlough Castle, Co. Westmeath (Greater Dublin inclusion only)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDamien Dempsey December residency (future editions)
Historical timing: December, Vicar Street (2026 edition runs 15-23 December 2026)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteElectric Picnic 2027
Historical timing: Late August / early September, Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois (Greater Dublin inclusion only)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteForbidden Fruit 2027
Historical timing: Early summer bank-holiday weekend (May/June), Royal Hospital Kilmainham / IMMA grounds
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteIn The Meadows 2027
Historical timing: Summer, Dublin (Aiken Promotions festival)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteLive at the Iveagh Gardens 2027
Historical timing: July, Iveagh Gardens, Dublin 2
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteLongitude
Historical timing: July, Marlay Park, Dublin
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteMalahide Castle summer concert series 2027 (additional nights)
Historical timing: June, Malahide Castle & Gardens, Co. Dublin (2026 series ran 10-30 June with eight concerts)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteMarlay Park summer concert series 2027 (additional nights)
Historical timing: June-July, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteSt Anne's Park summer concerts 2027
Historical timing: June, St Anne's Park, Raheny (2026 edition included Kingfishr, 5 June 2026, sold out)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteTradition Now (NCH) future editions
Historical timing: Autumn, National Concert Hall (Sept-Oct 2026 programme includes Ispíní na hÉireann, 24 Sept 2026)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteAirline Economics / Growth Frontiers Dublin (Aviation Finance Week)
Historical timing: January in Dublin (aviation finance week); exact recent dates not verified on an official page in this pass
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteCCD recurring business conferences - later editions (Irish Funds, ITIC, IAPF, Analytics Summit, Dell Technologies Forum, SREcon EMEA)
Historical timing: September-November at The CCD (2026 editions recorded in this file)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDublin Tech Summit 2028
Historical timing: May at the RDS (2026 edition 27-28 May 2026; 2027 edition announced for May 2027, dates TBA)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websitePendulum Summit
Historical timing: January at The CCD (2026 edition listed for 23 January 2026)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteSaaStock Europe (Dublin)
Historical timing: October in Dublin most years 2016-2025 (2025 edition 13-15 October 2025, per saastock.com archive)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteBT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Historical timing: January at the RDS
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteHoliday World Show Dublin
Historical timing: January at the RDS (2026 edition held at RDS; exact dates not captured on the fetched page)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteRDS recurring consumer shows - later editions (Ideal Home Show spring, The Wedding Show, Art Source, Gifted, Comic-Con Ireland, Megacon Live)
Historical timing: Various: Ideal Home Show also runs a spring edition; Art Source (November), Gifted (early December), Comic-Con Ireland (November), Megacon Live (January), The Wedding Show (spring/autumn) - 2026/27 editions as recorded in this file
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteChristmas at the Castle, Dublin Castle
Historical timing: Annually from late November to the days before Christmas in the Dublin Castle upper yard
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteKaleidoscope Festival 2027 (Russborough House, Co. Wicklow)
Historical timing: Annually over a weekend in early July; 2026 edition ran 3-5 July 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteBord Bia Bloom 2028
Historical timing: Annually over the June bank-holiday weekend, Phoenix Park; 2027 edition runs 3-7 June 2027
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteBram Stoker Festival 2027
Historical timing: Annually over the October bank-holiday weekend; 2026 edition ran 23-26 October 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteCulture Night 2027
Historical timing: Annually on a Friday in late September; 2026 edition held Friday 18 September 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDublin Book Festival 2027
Historical timing: Annually in early November; 2026 edition ran 4-8 November 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDublin Dance Festival 2027 and 2028
Historical timing: Annually late April-mid May; 2026 edition ran 30 April - 16 May 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDublin Fringe Festival 2027
Historical timing: Annually over c. 16 days in September; 2026 edition ran 5-20 September 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDublin International Film Festival 2028
Historical timing: Annually in late February, Dublin cinemas
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDublin LGBTQ+ Pride 2028
Historical timing: Annually on a Saturday in late June; 2027 parade confirmed for 26 June 2027
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDublin Theatre Festival 2027
Historical timing: Annually late September-early October; 2026 edition ran 24 September - 11 October 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteFive Lamps Arts Festival 2027
Historical timing: Annually in spring (March-April), North East Inner City; 2026 edition ran 11-19 April 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteInternational Literature Festival Dublin 2027
Historical timing: Annually in May over c. 10 days in Merrion Square Park; 29th edition held May 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteNew Year's Festival Dublin 2027/28
Historical timing: Annually 30 December - 1 January, Dublin Castle and city venues
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteSt Patrick's Festival 2028 (full programme)
Historical timing: Annually around 14-17 March; 2027 programme runs 13-17 March 2027
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteTradFest 2028
Historical timing: Annually over five days in late January, Dublin
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDalkey Lobster Festival 2027
Historical timing: Annually on a weekend in late August, Dalkey; 2026 edition ran 22-23 August 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteTaste of Dublin (Iveagh Gardens)
Historical timing: Annually over four days in June at the Iveagh Gardens
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteAIB All-Ireland Senior Club Finals (football & hurling), Croke Park, January 2027
Historical timing: Mid-January (2026 finals: weekend of 17/18 January 2026, Croke Park)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteAllianz Football & Hurling Leagues 2027 — Dublin home games (Croke Park)
Historical timing: Late January to late March (2026 leagues began 24/25 January 2026; several Dublin home games at Croke Park)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteBoxing/MMA cards at 3Arena (future)
Historical timing: Irregular; Zuffa Boxing 10 held 8 August 2026 (before window)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteCollege Football Classic August 2028 (teams/date TBA)
Historical timing: Late August Week Zero, Aviva Stadium (2026: 29 Aug; 2027: 28 Aug)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteCurragh 2027 Classics (Irish 2,000/1,000 Guineas, Irish Derby, Irish Oaks) — Greater Dublin
Historical timing: Guineas late May; Derby late June/early July; Oaks mid-July
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDublin City Triathlon 2027
Historical timing: Late August, Phoenix Park (2026 edition: Sat 22 August 2026 — before this guide's window)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteDublin Racing Festival 2028
Historical timing: Late January/early February weekend (2027 edition confirmed 30-31 January 2027)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteFAI Cup Finals 2027 (men's and women's)
Historical timing: Men's final at the Aviva Stadium in November (2026: Sun 8 November); women's final at Tallaght Stadium in late September (2026: Sun 27 September)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteFairyhouse Easter Festival 2028 (incl. Irish Grand National)
Historical timing: Easter weekend (2027 edition confirmed 27-29 March 2027)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteGAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling & Football Finals 2027 (Croke Park)
Historical timing: July (2026 finals: hurling Sun 19 July, football Sun 26 July, both Croke Park); GAA leadership has publicly discussed a possible move to August from 2027
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteGallagher Dublin Horse Show 2028
Historical timing: Early-mid August, RDS (2027 edition confirmed 4-8 August 2027)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteGuinness Men's Six Nations 2028 — Ireland home fixtures
Historical timing: February-March; fixtures typically confirmed ~11 months ahead
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteGuinness Women's Six Nations 2027 — Ireland home fixtures (v France 17 Apr, v England 8 May)
Historical timing: April-May (2027 championship confirmed by Six Nations Rugby with all-Saturday rounds)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteIreland November 2027 home internationals (if any)
Historical timing: November Test window; however the 2027 Rugby World Cup (Australia, 1 Oct-13 Nov 2027) occupies the autumn window
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteIrish Champions Festival 2027 (Leopardstown & The Curragh)
Historical timing: Mid-September weekend (2026: Sat 12 September Leopardstown, Sun 13 September Curragh)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteIrish Life Dublin Marathon 2027
Historical timing: October bank-holiday Sunday (2026 edition: Sun 25 October)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteLeague of Ireland 2027 season (Dublin clubs: Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians, St Patrick's Athletic, Shelbourne, UCD)
Historical timing: February-November (2026 season Round 1 was 6 February 2026)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteLeinster Rugby home fixtures — URC 2027/28 season
Historical timing: Season runs late September to May; fixtures published in May preceding the season
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteLeinster home knockout games — Investec Champions Cup 2026/27 (Round of 16 onwards)
Historical timing: April-May 2027 (R16 9-11 April, QF 16-18 April, SF 30 April-2 May; final 22 May 2027, Lyon)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteLeopardstown Christmas Festival 2027
Historical timing: 26-29 December annually (2026 edition confirmed 26-29 December 2026)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websitePunchestown Festival 2027 (Co. Kildare — Greater Dublin)
Historical timing: Five days late April/early May (2026: late April)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteRepublic of Ireland Women — 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs (Oct/Dec 2026)
Historical timing: Play-off legs 9/13 October and 1/5 December 2026; home games usually at Tallaght Stadium
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteRepublic of Ireland home matches — UEFA EURO 2028 qualifying (March-November 2027)
Historical timing: Qualifying group stage March-November 2027; qualifying draw in Belfast on 6 December 2026
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteTG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals & Glen Dimplex Camogie Finals 2027 (Croke Park)
Historical timing: Early-mid August (2026: LGFA finals Sun 2 August; camogie finals Sun 9 August)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series website3Olympia Panto 2027/28 (Pat Egan & Spotlight)
Historical timing: Mid/late December to early January annually (2025/26 Olly Goes to Oz 19 Dec 2025–4 Jan 2026; 2026/27 Cinderella 19 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteBallet Ireland Christmas ballet at the Gaiety
Historical timing: November–December at the Gaiety in recent years (Nutcracker Sweeties; Cinderella)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteIrish National Opera 2027/28 season (Dublin productions)
Historical timing: Season announced each spring (2026/27 announced 28 Apr 2026); large-scale Dublin operas typically Nov (Bord Gáis) and Apr–May (Bord Gáis / Gaiety)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteJarlath Regan January residency, 3Olympia (2028)
Historical timing: January annually (Jan 2026 Gas Man; Jan 2027 Craic Pot; venue describes it as a now-annual January residency)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteRiverdance summer season at the Gaiety (2027/2028)
Historical timing: Summer seasons at the Gaiety in 2025 and 2026 (Riverdance 30 ran 17 Jun–6 Sep 2026)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteThe Gaiety Panto 2027/28
Historical timing: Late November to early January annually (panto at the Gaiety since 1873; 2025/26 Beauty and the Beast 23 Nov 2025–4 Jan 2026; 2026/27 Robin Hood 22 Nov 2026–3 Jan 2027)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
Official series websiteThe Helix Panto 2027/28 (TheatreworX)
Historical timing: Late November to early January annually (2025/26 The Snow Queen 21 Nov 2025–11 Jan 2026; 2026/27 Neverland 20 Nov 2026–10 Jan 2027)
No future edition is dated in the reviewed sources.
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