Things to do

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

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 &

Repurposing? Dublin is full of it these days. Old distilleries become luxury apartments, a former telephone exchange transforms into a supermarket, and an ex-railway station becomes a bar. Check out Bank of Ireland on College Green for an earlier and perhaps more noble example of repurposing in the city. Standing on the traffic island on College Green and looking up, it’s difficult not to be impressed. Surely this is t

‘Would you like to take my card?’ On a sunny Sunday morning in early spring, we’ve accepted business cards from 16 artists having browsed their works on the railings of Merrion Square Park. A card is not just a card here – it’s a magic ticket for these artists, and many of their lives have been changed by the people who accept them. Merrion Square’s outdoor art market is a real Dublin institution. It was first formally regulated by Dublin City Council in 1985, but as some of its veterans tell us, they were tying paintings to the railings long before that. It takes place every Sunday from 10am to 6pm on three sides of the park, as dozens of

Smithfield & Stoneybatter is a short hop from the city centre, and home to a vibrant community of businesses and attractions. Join us for a browse in Bí URBAN, a studio for social creativity and a shop that sells locally-made products, some authentic Italian grub in Grano and a trip to the flicks at Light House Cinema.

Only a short stroll from the city centre, Dublin's Docklands is an exciting bustling area with plenty of options for a great day out. From the chq Building, home to the EPIC Irish Immigration Museum, shops, cafés, and a microbrewery over to BrewDog's Dublin outpost on Capital Dock. Learn about the Irish Famine Story on the Jeanie Johnston, or if you're feeling energetic, there's always kayaking on the Liffey. One thing's for sure, you won't be short of options in the Docklands.

The Liberties is a neighbourhood rich in heritage, community and craft. Join us for a coffee at Two Pups, a tasting tour to Teeling Whiskey Distillery, shopping at Jam Art Factory and a browse through the Liberties Market. You're never short of options in this colourful part of the city.

With so much to see and do on Dublin’s Northside, you’ve got to get out and enjoy it. From guided tours of Croke Park and the GAA Museum, French cuisine at Anderson's Creperie, shopping in the Arts & Business Campus in Drumcondra, or just taking a stroll around the Botanic Gardens, Dublin's Northside has it all.