Bloomsday celebrates Thursday 16 June 1904, the day depicted in James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the central character in Ulysses. The novel follows the life and thoughts of Leopold Bloom and a host of other characters – real and fictional – from 8am on 16 June 1904 through to the early hours of the following morning. Celebrations often include dressing up like characters from the book and in clothes that would have been the style of the era. One of the hallmark fancy dress items of Bloomsday is the straw boater hat. Celebrations come in many differen

Kick off your Bloomsday celebrations with an uplifting evening of theatre and music at Dalkey Castle. A talented cast will perform witty, moving extracts from Ulysses, Dubliners, and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, showcasing Joyce’s lighter side. Baritone, Simon Morgan, accompanied by Josh Johnston, will perform ‘Joycean’ songs. New for 2025! Enjoy Songs of Joyce — a lively musical journey through sea shanties, street ballads, and music hall favourites, performed with flair by Sinéad Murphy and Darina Gallagher.

Join us for an enchanting evening as The Dublin Ballet Academy brings the magical world of Peter Pan to life! This captivating ballet showcases the incredible talent of our students, ranging in age from 3 years old to pre-professional dancers. For the first time ever, our adult ballet class will also take the stage, adding an exciting new dimension to the performance. Expect to be swept away by stunning choreography, vibrant costumes, and a breath-taking set as we bring the story of Peter, Wendy, John, Michael and Tinkerbell to life. From the youngest dancers to the seasoned professional