Founded in 2010 by Sian Smyth and David McWilliams, Dalkey Book Festival celebrates and fosters literary talent in Ireland as well as hosting some of the world’s leading writers and thinkers. Pulling from the strong literary heritage and natural beauty of Dalkey the annual festival runs across the third weekend in June. Over the years the event has welcomed internationally renowned writers, world leaders, Oscar winners and Nobel Laureates. From compelling conversations to live performances and debate, Dalkey Book Festival has fostered a community that ignites dialogue, facilitates conv

We are delighted to confirm that the Stoneybatter Festival is back this year from 19 – 21 June 2026 🎉 We will kick off on Friday 19 June with our launch events, then lots of open house style events on Saturday and we will once again close Manor Street and Prussia Street to traffic on Sunday from 12 to 6pm. We have lots of plans for this year that embrace our core values of community, sustainability, culture, sport, music, food and of course, Gaeilge. The Stoneybatter Festival has been running since 2017 and has enjoyed fantastic support from the local residents, businesses and or

Join us in the heart of Inchicore at Richmond Barracks for our Summer Solstice Fair on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June from 11 am to 5 pm. The Summer Solstice Fair celebrates creativity and sustainability with a focus on upcycling, recycling and reusing. There will be free creative and cultural workshops for all ages. Seasonal crafts and products will be available to buy along with a variety of food and drink to enjoy. Inchicore Library will be open on both days. Admission to the Fair is free. The building is accessible, with safe parking for bikes and for buggies. Find directions here

Our annual Pride celebration, The Mother Pride Block Party is set across multiple stages on the historic grounds of the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks. Starting as a spontaneous street party outside the club over a decade ago, it grew year on year becoming the official parade afterparty and largest ticketed event of Pride. For 2026, The Block Party will be a two day celebration! On Friday June 26th, we will host Scissor Sisters as part of our Mother Pride Opening Party! The Mother Pride Block Party on Saturday June 27th is on sale now with an exciting 2026 line up includi

Each year, over 100,000 people take part in the Dublin Pride Parade: it is the biggest celebration of diversity and inclusion on the island of Ireland. If you are taking part in the parade as an individual or with a group of friends, there is no need to register. This is a free event and there are a number of ways that you can take part. You can simply rock up anywhere along the route and watch or join in the march once the groups have moved onto the quays. You can also apply to join in with many of the community groups in the parade. Each year, community groups put out calls for volunteers to

The all-ages music festival BASED is back for its ninth installment on June 28th. Based will return to the Button Factory for another unforgettable night of emerging indie rock acts from around Ireland. An all-ages and alcohol-free music festival, BASED was created to address the lack of inclusive and accessible events for a younger generation of artists and music fans. Now in their ninth installment, BASED gives young artists a place to perform, develop, and have fun. The festival is the first of its kind in Ireland and has helped to foster a vibrant emerging music scene. Attendees can exp

A highlight of Ireland’s annual gig calendar, Trinity Summer Series brings a mix of local heroes and global stars to the heart of Dublin city. Hosted in the historic grounds of Trinity College Dublin, the shows combine the energy of a summer festival with the convenience of a central city location. The 2026 edition features – James Arthur, Stephen Wilson Jr., Wet Leg, Glen Hansard, Cian Ducrot, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) and The Kooks. Trinity Summer Series 2026 Dates: James Arthur - June 29th. Stephen Wilson Jr. - June 30th Wet Leg - July 1st Glen Hansard -

Dún Laoghaire Summerfest 2026 takes place from the 3rd - 12th of July at the various venues around Dún Laoghaire town with a line up of over 50+ fantastic events taking place over the 10 day period! Limited tickets – Be quick! Featuring Kíla, The 4 of Us, Rob Strong Band, Bagatelle, plus Tons of great Tribute groups, to Abba, The Doors, Santana, AHA, the Beatles, Fleetwood Mac amongst others and lots of local groups too. The atmosphere promises to be incredible! The venues are scattered across this beautiful seaside town!

Music Around Every Corner: 32 Buskers Take Over Dún Laoghaire Dún Laoghaire is set to come alive on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July as @dlrsummerfest kicks off with a vibrant opening weekend of dlr Streets, bringing live music and street performance to locations across the town. From 12pm to 4pm each day, visitors can enjoy performances from 32 independent and up-and-coming artists, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere throughout Dún Laoghaire. Music and street performances will take place at a number of key locations, including: Myrtle Square Dún Laoghaire Tourist Office