FREE Family Fun returns for the 4th year with some brand new additions! Merrion Square Park |July 12th & 13th | 12pm – 6pm Dublin City Council Funtropolis returns to the city for its fourth year this summer –jam-packed with much loved family favourites, along with some brand new and super exciting additions sure to draw even more crowds than ever before! Set in the iconic surrounds of Georgian Dublin, what better backdrop for two full weekends of family fun thanks to Dublin City Council? This year, the party kicked off north of the Liffey in Mountjoy Square on the weekend of J

Take a midweek pause in the heart of the city with free outdoor Yoga & Pilates every Tuesday in July at Meeting House Square, Temple Bar. Brought to you by Dublin City Council’s Sport & Wellbeing Partnership, these lunchtime sessions offer a chance to move, breathe, and reconnect — right in Dublin’s cultural quarter. Dates: Every Tuesday in July (1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th) Time: 1PM – 2PM Location: Meeting House Square, Temple Bar Cost: Free (Booking essential) All levels welcome – bring your own mat and water. Make the most of your summer lunch breaks

Join us for a stunning open-air operatic performance featuring arias from classic operas, musical theatre, and Irish repertoire! on Friday, 11th July 2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Griffith Park, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 (Entrance from Botanic Avenue) Enjoy performances by professional operatic singers: Deirdre Masterson Sandra Oman Patrick Hyland Ryan Garnham Accompanist: Vincent Lynch All are welcome! Bring your picnic blankets or camping chairs for a cozy evening under the sky. Seating is limited! For more info, contact the Community Team at [email protected] o

Style in the City will be 8 Saturdays of fashion, flair, and fun that will light up both sides of the Liffey! Whether you’re a fashion fanatic, a curious shopper, or just love a good time in town, this is the ultimate style destination for you. Each week, we bring something fresh, fabulous, and totally free to the heart of Dublin. What to Expect Live Fashion Shows: From local boutiques to beloved high-street stores and emerging Irish designers, watch the latest trends come alive—right on the street! Interactive Hair & Beauty Demos: Thinking of a new look? Stop by for li

Opera in the Open is an initiative of Dublin City Council that presents live performances of operatic work in the open air in Dublin City Centre. Opera in the Open returns for its 26th year this August! The annual opera season is taking place on the last four Thursdays of August, at the Dublin City Council Civic Office Amphitheatre, Wood Quay, Dublin 8. Each opera performance is presented in an abridged format, narrated in English, and lasts one hour, fitting perfectly into the lunchtime slot from 1 to 2pm. Attendance is completely free of charge, and all are welcome! The Amphitheatre

A flat, fast & scenic 5k course in Sean Moore Park. 5 minute jog from registration. Registration from 6.30pm, Race Start 7.30pm (close to Poolbeg Nature Reserve). Race open to both BHAA and non-BHAA members. This 5K race at Sean Moore Park goes out and back along the Poolbeg peninsula. The course is mostly flat so it could be an opportunity for a personal best. Refreshments for all afterwards at Irishtown Stadium. There will be the usual entertaining quiz afterwards open to all participants. Prizes will include DCC concessions to amenities, on street and off street and parking.