Alliance Française Dublin and Illustrators Ireland have joined forces to present the 11th edition of the Comic Book Festival Dublin, celebrating the vibrant worlds of comics and illustration. This year’s programme features a series of creative events designed to inspire, entertain, and amaze. Building on the success of last year’s festival, this edition expands in scope and introduces some exciting new elements. The opening evening will feature acclaimed French comic creators Fabien Tillon and Gaël Remise, alongside outstanding Irish artists Sarah Bowie and Sheena Dempsey. In ad

Smithfield Square will come alive this May as the Dublin City Council Luke Kelly Festival returns for its fourth year on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the life and legacy of one of Dublin’s most iconic voices, with a weekend of live music, storytelling and community-led events inspired by Luke Kelly’s lasting impact on Irish culture. Now firmly established in Dublin’s cultural calendar, this year’s festival continues to honour Luke Kelly’s legacy, celebrating his influence through contemporary voices, traditional music and communit

The Harold’s Cross Festival (HX Festival) is a much-loved annual community event held each May in Harold’s Cross Park. Organised by the Harold’s Cross Village Community Council—made up of local volunteers and residents—the festival celebrates community spirit, creativity, and wellbeing. The festival is funded by Dublin City Council and supported by a wide network of local partners, including the Harold’s Cross Business Association, Terenure and Rathmines Gardaí, Civil Defence, the Defence Forces, and local artists, musicians, historians, writers, photographers, and businesse