On the last Thursday of every month, Dublin stays open later. Museums, galleries, shops, cafés and venues across the city push their closing time back and put on something extra – exhibitions, live music, workshops, late openings, and the odd thing you won’t see coming.

Discounted Travel: Get 20% off FreeNow rides (up to €10 off) between 6 pm and midnight on select Thursdays:  October 29, November 26. Use code dublinduskoct26.

Get Involved: Run a venue, shop, or creative space and want to join the late-opening network? Email to nights [at] dublin.ie to get listed.

Arts & Culture Highlights

Nobody Cares Presents Musicmaker Cares Live Instore

An acoustic showcase of up-and-coming artists playing an intimate set at the iconic Musicmaker store in Dublin 2. Three different acts playing on the last Thursday of each month. Limited amount of tickets available.

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Dublin By Dusk – Visit the Reading Room

Explore one of Ireland’s great literary spaces, usually reserved for researchers with an NLI Reader’s Ticket.

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Dublin By Dusk – Live Aid Exhibition

Enjoy a visit to the Live Aid Exhibition at the NPA, open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (last admission at 8:15pm). Located in Temple Bar, the exhibition will feature iconic 80s music from the Live Aid concerts in Wembley and Philadelphia, creating a truly immersive listening experience.

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Dublin By Dusk at EPIC | Late Museum Opening

Experience one of the best evening attractions in Dublin’s Docklands offering visitors the chance to explore Irish history after hours...

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Late Evening Discovery Tours at the Museum

Tours will discuss the stories of discovery of some of Ireland’s most famous objects, such as the Coggalbeg Lunula, Broighter Hoard and the ‘Tara' Brooch and some of the less well-known gems, such as the mysterious Corleck Head

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After Hours at the National Print Museum

The National Print Museum will open late on the last Thursday of every month from June to October. Explore the Museum after hours and discover Ireland's printing heritage in a unique evening setting.

NATIONALPRINTMUSEUM.IE

Experiences Highlights

Pottery Painting Evenings

Pottery painting session is a relaxed, social experience where you can decorate your own ceramic piece while enjoying your favourite drinks. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided. It’s a fun way to unwind with friends and get creative. All the pieces are fired to be made food safe and collected after 2-6 weeks...

DUBLINPOTTERY.COM

Darkland

Listen to the macabre, gruesome and obscure tales from Ireland’s darkest myths and legends, performed by one of our talented Storytellers in the unique atmosphere of the National Leprechaun Museum.

LEPRECHAUNMUSEUM.IE

Nightime at Dublinia

We will be open from 5pm to 9pm, inviting visitors to step back in time and experience life in Viking and Medieval Dublin...

DUBLINIA.IE

The Cocktail Experience

Discover the art of cocktail creation amidst the historic ambiance of our Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin 8. Join our engaging cocktail making class where you'll delve into the heritage of Irish Whiskey while mastering the craft of mixing...

PEARSELYONSDISTILLERY.COM

Connoisseur Cask Collection by Dusk

Celebrate our new Elevated Tasting Experience at Teeling Whiskey Distillery | Thursday 30th July @ 6pm | €50pp

TEELINGDISTILLERY.COM

LUSH Bath Bomb Workshop

Join us for an evening of crafting your very own bath bombs and bubble bars!

LUSH.COM

Temple Bar 35

An evening of fresh Irish talent in Meeting House Square — from Galway alt-pop and bilingual Irish-French songwriting to Mayo indie-pop heartbreak, with a spectacular fire and aerial performance from Strix Nebulosa lighting up the night between sets. (from 6pm)

LOVETEMPLEBAR.COM

Public Tour: Interactive Storytelling

Make your Gallery visits more fun and engaging with curious questions and creative storytelling!

NATIONALGALLERY.IE

Fainne and Fizz: Forge a Silver Claddagh ring

Forge your own sterling silver Claddagh ring while sipping Prosecco and picking up a cúpla focail. A truly hands on Irish experience you'll never forget.

SILVERWORKS.IE

Hospitality Highlights

Dublin by Dusk Special Menu at 1900 Restaurant

1900 Restaurant will offer a special Dublin by Dusk menu from 5pm-8pm...

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The Address – After Hours

Use the code DBD26 to receive 10% off your Thursday bookings!

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Thirsty Thursday with Davina Davine

Join Davina Devine this Thursday from 9pm for sickening drag and sip on the exclusive Dublin By Dusk Cocktail!

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The Church Café, Bar & Restaurant

The church will offer a 10% discount on food on each Thursday evening if the person produces a ticket from a theatre , museum or any attraction in the city. We have live traditional Irish music and dancing from 6.30-9.30pm also.

THECHURCH.IE

Late night in Café en Seine

There's no better place to spend your Thursday evening than Café en Seine. With a late night DJ starting from 10pm and going until 2:30, this is the perfect place to be...

CAFEENSEINE.IE

Shopping Highlights

Get Charmed @ Dylan Oaks

From 6pm to 8pm in store, buy one of our charm necklaces & a charm, you get another charm FREE...

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