Celebrate one of Dublin’s most cherished summer traditions at the Rose Festival in St Anne’s Park, Raheny. Taking place across the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2026, the historic 270-acre park will come alive as the renowned Rose Garden hits its peak blooming season in its 51st year. With a vibrant mix of music, dance, horticulture, and handmade goods, the festival is the perfect day out for all ages. Set in the stunning Rose Garden, this free event showcases the best of community spirit, creativity, and local talent. What's On This Year: Family Fun & Advent

The Liberties Festival is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. From modest beginnings in 1970 it has grown to become a highlight of the summer in Dublin with a series of family-friendly, sporting and community events, and an exciting multi-cultural and arts programme. The Festival is an innovative and purpose driven community festival working with local community members and professional artists to put culture, creativity and diversity at the heart of The Liberties as a way of supporting performers while celebrating the diverse culture of The Liberties area of Dublin 8. The festival has bee

The Dublin Cuban Film Festival returns for its third year, bringing three days of cinema from the Caribbean to the Irish capital’s cultural quarter venue – THE NEW THEATRE Cuba After Castro (Irish Premiere) — Thursday 23 July, 7pm The first and only American interview with Cuba’s president Miguel Díaz-Canel. This documentary from acclaimed journalist Abby Martin offers an intimate portrait of Cuba’s first leader born after the Revolution as he navigates intensified U.S. sanctions, a media war, the pandemic, and historic domestic protests. The film will be introduced by the Cuban