What’s Next

What’s Next

Stay tuned to what’s happening after 6 pm with the latest events and late-night initiatives on the lineup!

Nocturnal Beats: Bringing Dublin to Life

This September, Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Advisor and Dublin Fringe Festival come together for Nocturnal Beats – a celebration of the artists, venues, promoters and audiences who bring Dublin to life after dark.

Supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Nocturnal Beats spotlights a vibrant trail of night-time events, performances and cultural experiences taking place across Dublin Fringe Festival 2026.

From live music and club culture to cabaret, drag, dance floors and immersive performance, the programme celebrates the energy, creativity and diversity of Dublin at night – and recognises nightlife as an important part of the city’s cultural life. Together, we’re championing nightlife as culture.

View the full programme

Bright Nights, Big City: A conversation about the future of Dublin after dark

Bright Nights, Big City brings together people from nightlife, culture, hospitality, music, major events, public services and cities across Europe to discuss what makes a successful night-time city. Taking place at the National Concert Hall on 22 September, the conference will explore the future of Dublin’s pubs and music venues, major events, international night-time city models, safety, inclusion and how Dublin can continue to evolve after 6 pm.

Delivered in partnership with AIM Ireland and supported by Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy programme.

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Dublin Nights

Nightlife in Dublin is about much more than pubs and late venues. It’s live music, culture, food, exhibitions, festivals, alcohol-free spaces and finding new ways to experience the city after dark. Through the work of Dublin’s Night-Time Economy Advisor, practical steps are being taken to create a safer, richer, and more inclusive city after dark for everyone. Want to see it in action? Check out the key initiatives bringing this to life: What’s Next: Nocturnal Beats

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Dublin Nights Mapped

Dublin Nights Mapped Everything happening across the capital after 6 pm, gathered on one interactive map. Late-opening cafés, free cultural events, live gigs, and warm indoor spots that aren’t a pub – it shows you what’s open near you tonight, wherever you happen to be standing. We update it as new places join, so it’s worth a bookmark before the next night out. Dublin Nights: Mapped – Google My Maps