Take a midweek pause in the heart of the city with free outdoor Yoga & Pilates every Tuesday in July at Meeting House Square, Temple Bar. Brought to you by Dublin City Council’s Sport & Wellbeing Partnership, these lunchtime sessions offer a chance to move, breathe, and reconnect — right in Dublin’s cultural quarter. Dates: Every Tuesday in July (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th) Time: 1PM – 2PM Location: Meeting House Square, Temple Bar Cost: Free (Booking essential) All levels welcome – bring your own mat and water. Make the most of your summer lunch breaks

Dublin City Council, in collaboration with The Temple Bar Company and DublinTown.ie proudly presents ‘Summer in Dublin’ a brand new series of vibrant city centre activations running across five weekends this July and August. Starting Thursday 3rd July ‘Summer in Dublin’ will bring Parliament Street and the surrounding area to life with live entertainment, food and craft markets, immersive pop-ups, and a host of free, family-friendly activities – all set in a safe, traffic-free environment in the heart of the city. Blossoms & Bee's takes place this Weekend Saturday 5th July

Style in the City will be 8 Saturdays of fashion, flair, and fun that will light up both sides of the Liffey! Whether you’re a fashion fanatic, a curious shopper, or just love a good time in town, this is the ultimate style destination for you. Each week, we bring something fresh, fabulous, and totally free to the heart of Dublin. What to Expect Live Fashion Shows: From local boutiques to beloved high-street stores and emerging Irish designers, watch the latest trends come alive—right on the street! Interactive Hair & Beauty Demos: Thinking of a new look? Stop by for li

Summer Nights, a fantastic series of free gigs right in the heart of Temple Bar at Meeting House Square. It’s even bigger and better than last year with great live music, wonderful atmosphere, and another brilliant reason to spend your evenings in the city centre. 4 weeks, every Thursday & Friday in the heart of the city, different vibe each night, totally free to attend!

Opera in the Open is an initiative of Dublin City Council that presents live performances of operatic work in the open air in Dublin City Centre. The annual opera season is taking place on 7, 14, 21 & 28 August in the Amphitheatre at the Dublin City Council Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8. Each opera performance is presented in an abridged format, narrated in English, and lasts one hour, fitting perfectly into the lunchtime slot from 1 to 2pm. Attendance is completely free of charge, and all are welcome! The Amphitheatre features a raised stage, seating areas, and grassy verges

Dublin’s vibrant tradition of Irish music takes centre stage this August with the return of the Dublin City Council Dublin City Fleadh (formally Smithfield Fleadh). Set in the heart of Smithfield Square on the 23rd and 24th, this free, unticketed, family-friendly festival celebrates the rich tapestry of Irish folk music with a dynamic blend of internationally acclaimed and local artists. We’re looking forward to another vibrant weekend of music and celebration! While this year’s line-up is still being finalised, audiences can expect a lively mix of traditional and contemporary musi

Following on from a sellout event in 2024, Dublin City Council Ceol Country is back for a whole weekend of family fun and fantastic music! Set in the iconic surrounds of National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, lucky ticket holders will be treated to phenomenal music from some of the brightest stars on the Irish country music scene, plus lots more to see and do throughout the weekend including dancing, arts & crafts, themed games, face painting and delicious food & drink. Saturday August 30th Line-up: Nathan Carter Michael English - Declan Nerney - Robert Mizzell Cliona

Thylacines, snakes and birds of prey are the unlikely animals that navigate fractured environments in the work of Ailbhe Ní Bhriain. Through ancient tales of the mythic underworld, and recurring images of stalactites and stalagmites, we experience scenes set in caves and tunnels populated by ethnic stereotypes. ‘Ní Bhriain seeks to locate our growing anxieties of crises within an odd, orphic world, where colonial and industrial legacies are fused with the consciousness of our current moment’ – Michael Dempsey. A new series of works created for Hugh Lane Gallery, The Dream Pool In

The Dublin Festival of History will run from 26 September to 12 October 2025, with our Big Weekend at the Round Room at the Mansion House, from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 28 September. The Dublin Festival of History is an annual free festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council, and organised by Dublin City Libraries, in partnership with the Dublin City Council Culture Company. Now in its thirteenth year, the festival has built a reputation for shining a fresh perspective on history and its importance in our everyday lives, attracting best-selling Irish and international historia