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Extend your stay to make the most of your time in Dublin with lots to do during the weekend after Pendulum Summit 2026! Keep the momentum and inspiration flowing with this curated weekend itinerary, blending culture, sights, history, food, and events on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th January 2026. Start Saturday with Culture, Coffee & Curated Strolls Ease into the weekend with a nearby foray into Dublin’s Classic Cultural Quarter, a short walk from any city centre hotel. Enjoy the highlights of the city’s historic heart: Trinity College & The Book of Kells

Shop local and support social causes this Christmas with 32 gifts that give back. Sort your shopping list with unique finds from Dublin businesses that put people and communities first.

Night Bites As darkness fell, Bram Stoker Festival invited audiences to explore Dublin’s nightlife through a series of unique late-night and diverse events. Night Bites blended music, performance, and poetry in some of the city’s most iconic venues, creating an after-hours celebration with a Gothic twist. Highlights included Seo Linn: Cultural Revolution in Victorian Ireland at Doyle’s on 1 November, bringing powerful live music and energy to the festival, and the Dublin Poet

Dublin Nights – Help Zone (The Nee-NAW) Dublin Nights Help Zone was a late-night safety initiative designed to support individuals who may need assistance during a night out in Dublin City Centre. Operated from a clearly branded mobile unit, affectionately known as “The Nee-Naw,” the Help Zone offers a calm, safe space for people feeling unwell, overwhelmed, or simply in need of support. Staffed by a trained welfare team—including a medic, welfare officer, two trained security personnel (one male, one female), and a site operator—it provided non-judgmental, approachable care in a key nightlife area. Developed

Dublin City Council Night-Time Economy Strategy The Dublin City Council Night-Time Economy Strategy is a comprehensive plan designed to cultivate a thriving night-time culture in our city. By focusing on transport connectivity, safety, and cultural diversity, we aim to make Dublin a vibrant and inclusive destination after dark—offering something for everyone, from live performances to safe social spaces. Let’s elevate Dublin to be one of the best cities in Europe for night-time experiences Download the Dublin City Night-Time Economy Strategy (2Mb) or

The fashion industry accounts for almost one-tenth of all carbon emissions worldwide, and the waste it produces significantly impacts our environment. With the problem on track to keep growing, we have a part to play in the solution.

This section is dedicated to all things related to the Night-Time Economy in Dublin. Here, you’ll find updates on what Dublin’s Night-Time Economy Advisor has been up to, along with various initiatives Dublin City Council is implementing to enhance our city after dark. There’s also a selection of event recommendations from the NTE Advisor, in association with The Goo &

US City of Philadelphia added to the Portal Dublin City Council welcomes the announcement from Portals.org that the New York City Portal has been relocated to the city of Philadelphia. The livestream will now alternate every three minutes between Dublin, Vilnius, Lublin and Philadelphia. The Portal in Philadelphia will be located in the city’s JFK Plaza (Love Park). “As a proud Philadelphia native, I’m excited to introduce the Portal to a city that thrives on creativity and shared experiences,” said Joseph Callahan, core team member of Portals. “We’re creating a first of its kind global artwork, a networ

Bull Island Action Group are a collective of volunteers who organise monthly beach clean-ups on Dollymount strand. For over 20 years, the group has been meeting on the third Saturday of every month year-round, no matter the weather.

Social entrepreneur Sinéad Ryan founded Little Fitness to provide physical activity to children and families living in emergency accommodation, family hubs and where children may come up against barriers within their community.