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Curated events from Dublin.

James Vincent McMorrow

Vicar Street

James Vincent McMorrow has beckoned listeners to open their minds and hearts since his emergence in 2010. Along the way, he gathered over 1 billion streams across an expansive catalog. Among many standouts, “Higher Love” went BPI Gold in the UK and ARIA platinum in Australia. His cover of Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” soundtracked the trailer for Season Six of HBO’s Game of Thrones and generated over 130 million Spotify streams on its Live At Killkenny Arts Festival version. Toppling charts, 2016’s We Move notably debuted at #1 in Ireland. At the same time, he lent his voice to

Between The Shores

REDS Gallery

Artists Anthony Carey and Sean Carver have come together for a joint exhibition which navigates the emotional landscapes of memory, identity and reflective and emotive experience. Together, the exhibition offers a powerful exploration of the human condition – through two distinct but complementary visions. Over the last number of years, Dublin based artist Anthony Carey has been exploring themes of belonging, loss and human connection, drawing from personal and collective experience. He creates richly textured surfaces that reflect the complexity of the human condition, his paintings invi

Rigoletto

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

The Irish National Opera presents RIGOLETTO. The love between a father and daughter, a lustful Duke, revenge and a curse. The court jester Rigoletto loves his daughter Gilda above all else. When the Duke of Mantua and his courtiers play a cruel trick on them, Rigoletto plots murderous revenge. But Gilda’s love and devotion lead to devastating consequences. This new production promises a forceful exploration of grief, loss, and the destructive power of revenge. Baritone Michael Chioldi sings the title role, with soprano Soraya Mafi as his daughter Gilda and tenor Bekhzod Davronov

Swords Castle Christmas Market

Swords Castle

Step into a fairytale setting in the heart of Swords. The Castle, adorned with festive decorations, creates a magical backdrop for your holiday shopping. Dates/Times: Fri 29th Nov: 3pm to 8pm Sat 30th Nov: 11am to 6pm Sun 1st Dec 11am to 6pm Sat 7th Dec 11am to 6pm Sun 8th Dec 11am to 6pm This Event is run by the Events Unit in Fingal County Council.

Padraig H Pearse: Awakening / Madame Markievicz: Interview

The Pearse Centre

WILLIAM CAING.C - Double Bill of Plays. "Padraig H Pearse: Awakening / Madame Markievicz: Interview" An evening of double bill plays , one of the development of Pearse in his early life. the second play examines the life of Madame Markievicz. ‍

Christmas at the Castle

Dublin Castle

Christmas at the Castle will run from November 28th to December 18th. Set in the heart of the nation’s capital, Christmas at the Castle will have something for everyone, with a boutique open air Christmas Market and an array of festive offerings. The historic courtyard of Dublin Castle will be filled with traditional Christmas market stalls featuring an array of decorative crafts and inspiring gift ideas. Come and indulge in traditional fare sold by artisan producers and soak up the festive atmosphere. There will be also be a vintage carousel on site for children. In addition to the

Will the real Santa please stand up?

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

Get ready for some festive fun this Christmas at EPIC! It’s been a while, but Santa is making his grand return to EPIC for Christmas 2024, and this year he’s not alone. Gone is the classic Christmas grotto; instead, the whole family will have to go on an adventure-filled hunt through the museum to find the Real Santa amongst a series of cunning imposters. The ‘Bad Santas’ are out to trick you, so you’ll have to work together if you ever hope to find the real deal in time for Christmas Day. What’s Included: A special Santa Passport to take on their adventure. A seri

A Christmas Visit

Bewley's Cafe Theatre

Sparks fly in this heartwarming story about two people who missed an opportunity; a moving story about the one who got away and how some of us can move on while others stay in place. A Christmas Visit charts the journey of two lost souls trying to find their place in the world and rediscovering one another along the way. WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: Stewart Roche PERFORMED BY: Lesley Conroy, Helen McGrath and Jed Murray

Santa Experience at Croke Park

Croke Park

Santa’s coming Ho Ho Home to Croke Park. The GAA Museum are delighted to announce the return of Santa to Croke Park, the home of Gaelic Games, this year. A team from the North Pole are setting up a training camp in Croke Park and they’d love you to visit, as they prepare for their special journey around the world on Christmas Eve. During the Santa Experience, you will join the Ice Patrol team for an exclusive peek inside the North Pole GAA Dressing Rooms, before entering their super Skills Zone, where you can play a 'cool' selection of fun, festive games. Then it will be time to ste

A Christmas to Remember at Newbridge House & Farm

Newbridge House & Farm

Guess who’s making his way to Newbridge House and Farm this holiday season? That’s right—Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us for A Christmas to Remember 2024 and immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas. Begin your journey with Mrs. Claus as she prepares her famous Christmas puddings, then embark on an enchanting adventure to meet Santa by the cozy fireplace. Each child will receive a special gift straight from Santa’s workshop, making this a truly unforgettable experience. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Feed the reindeer, explore the farm, and warm up with a delicious ho

Santa’s Enchanted Forest @ Luggwoods

Luggwoods, Saggart

Our Santa experience takes you back in time as you get that lovely Christmas feeling in the most Beautiful and Natural surroundings imaginable. In the depts of the Luggwoods Forest, a magical world awaits Take a stroll through Luggwoods Enchanted forest into the mythical homeland of Santa Immerse yourself in our original storytelling world to Create family memories that will last a lifetime.

Elf Town Dublin

RDS

‘Elf Town Dublin is a magical 75-minute Christmas experience for all of the family to enjoy! Meet the band of the wondrous Elves and explore the exciting world of Elf Town! Including Santa’s two real reindeer Comet and Cupid! During each visit, every family will have a private visit with Santa himself – the children will be amazed when he knows a little secret about each child! This year, you have the option to receive an Elf Town branded gift pack that includes our unique Golden Tickets, a personalised invitation to Elf Town from Santa, a map of the Elf Town journey and a personalised p

Henry St/Mary St Christmas Market

Henry Street/Mary Street

For 75 years, Dubliners have enjoyed the Henry Street Mary Street Christmas Market. This year, the market invites locals and visitors alike to relive and create new memories, as it becomes the epicentre of Dublin’s festive shopping once more. Over 50 vendors will offer great choices in gifts, toys, decorations and much, much more. Enjoy the unique and welcoming Dublin banter while you choose the perfect gift! It’s a Christmas atmosphere like no other. The Market starts on 24th November and runs until 24th December.  As part of our market we are hosting a Santa’s Grotto on 14th &am

Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights

Dublin

The ‘Dublin City Council Dublin Winter Lights’ festival transforms the city centre with epic light features on iconic landmarks, buildings, bridges, trees, statues and Merrion Square Park. It is a festive experience like no other where people of all generations can experience specially commissioned dynamic, colourful and imaginative light projections by leading artists throughout the city centre. The locations are: National Museum of Ireland Collins Barracks (NEW Ticketed Event: From Nov 29th – Dec 15th inclusive) GPO (General Post Office) Merrion Square Park (Ticketed Ev

Christmas Spectacular at Smithfield Square

Smithfield Square

Make Christmas Spectacular at Smithfield Square with Ice Rink, Ireland’s First Ice Museum, Christmas Market, Big Wheel and picture-perfect Nutcracker Snug. Welcome one and all to Christmas Spectacular Smithfield Square, Dublin’s newest and most exciting festive experience located right in the very heart of the city. A magical new event on the calendar, and the perfect spot to make lasting memories and create new Christmas traditions with family, friends and loved ones. Supported by Dublin City Council, Christmas Spectacular Smithfield Square opens November 25th through to January 2nd, f

Wonderlights – Malahide Castle & Gardens

Malahide Castle

Following on from the huge successes of previous years, we will return to our North Dublin location of Malahide Castle & Gardens for our 4th year. 'A Light Spectacular 'will bring a radiant display of over one million lights to the historic estate! This year’s theme will be brought to life with two new impressive tunnels of light. The Cathedral Tunnel, standing 5 metres tall and stretching 30 metres long, will immerse visitors in a dazzling passageway, while the Portal of Light Tunnel, 5 metres high and 10 metres wide, will extend 20 metres in length. The enchanting light installations wi

Wonderlights – Marlay Park

Marlay Park

Get ready to be dazzled and mesmerised in Marlay! Ireland's largest light show is coming to south Dublin as we showcase the beloved Marlay Park by Night. This theme will transport visitors into a realm of illumination, celebrating the park’s natural beauty after dark. The Wicklow Way Wildlife installation will feature large golden sculptures of animals that have roamed the Wicklow Way, including rabbits, foxes, deer, squirrels, and even brown bears from times past. The Night Sky will be projected onto a 30-metre hydro screen over the lake, offering an awe-inspiring display of the moon

Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo

Wild Lights, the spectacular, night-time experience at Dublin Zoo, is back with an exciting new theme which will bring you on a ‘A Journey Through Time’. From Earth’s creation and the dawn of dinosaurs to the rise of civilisations and empires as well as first inventions, discover the history of our planet through the ages. As you journey through the immersive experience, over a thousand breath-taking, magical lanterns will tell the story of evolution and life on earth. Embark on a magical adventure like no other, where you will be transported across time through mesmerising and col

The Moving Crib

St Martin Apostolate

Step into the Christmas Spirit! Dublin’s beloved Moving Crib returns for its 68th year, bringing the Nativity story to life from Nov 28, 2024 – Jan 5, 2025. Delight in enchanting scenes and cherished memories at 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1! Step into the Christmas Spirit with Dublin’s iconic Moving Crib as it returns for its 68th year of festive magic! We invite you to visit our beloved tradition and explore beautifully crafted Nativity scenes and enchanting animatronic characters that will captivate visitors of all ages. Open daily the Moving Crib is a heartwarming celebration o

Peter Pan

Gaiety Theatre

The Gaiety Theatre will set sail on a spectacular journey to Neverland, announcing Peter Pan as the 2024 Gaiety Pantomime, from Sunday 24th November 2024 – Sunday 5th January 2025. The Gaiety Panto, directed by Daryn Crosbie, brings to life and “Panto-ifies” this classic adventure about the free spirited and mischievous young boy, who never grows up. Join Peter and the Lost Boys as they swashbuckle their way through Neverland and strive to outwit the dastardly Captain Hook and his brutal band of pirates, with a sprinkling of fairy dust help from Tinkerbell of course. Don’t mis

Swords on Ice

Pavilions Shopping Centre

BMG's second Ice Rink Swords on Ice remains in North Dublin to this day! Set against the backdrop of the country's capital, Swords on Ice is guaranteed to be the perfect spot for all festivities this holiday season! Bring in the cheer with North Dublin's favourite ice skating experience. Looking for the perfect group outing this winter? Swords On Ice has you covered! Whether it’s a work event, a day out with friends, or a family gathering, our rink is the ideal spot for some festive fun. Enjoy a premium ice skating experience and make lasting memories together.

The Giggler Treatment

The Ark

This festive season, following its hugely successful run in 2023, The Ark is proud to present The Giggler Treatment, a marvellous, mischievous new musical based on the novel by Roddy Doyle. If adults are mean to children, they get the Giggler Treatment. It's smelly. It's squishy. And it sticks to your shoe. But sometimes, just sometimes, the Gigglers make a mistake... Can Robbie, Kayla, Jimmy and Rover the dog come to Mr Mack's rescue before the poo hits the shoe? Written and composed by Fionn Foley (Tonic, Fierce Notions), this glorious adaptation of the much-loved novel is

Alpine Skate Trail Dún Laoghaire

Harbour Road

Dublin’s first ice skating trail, Alpine Skate Trail, comes to Dún Laoghaire in 2024! An ice skating trail and a separate practice ice rink! It will be located at the harbour in Dún Laoghaire and can be easily accessed by the DART.

The Borrowers

Gate Theatre

Based on Mary Norton’s beloved adventure novels, THE BORROWERS follows the fortunes of the tiny Clock Family. The Clocks live secretly in the walls and floors of a country house and “borrow” from the big people in order to survive. Their lives are plunged into chaos one day when the family’s youngest member, independent 11-year-old Arrietty, is seen by a ‘human bean’, a boy who has recently returned from India. To survive, the Clocks must spread their wings and take a perilous and adventure-filled journey into the outside world to find a new home and search out their long-lost f

Rapunzel – The Helix Panto 2024

The Helix

The Helix Panto 2024 will be the hair-larious tale “RAPUNZEL” running from the 22nd November 2024 until 12th January 2025! Produced as always by TheatreworX Productions, "Rapunzel," promises to bring you everything that you can expect from the most magical Panto in Dublin! Join Lola, Buddy, Laurel along with a host of new colourful characters as they untangle a fresh new adventure filled with non-stop laughs and exciting twists and turns, guaranteed to keep the entire family on the edge of their seats!

The Dead by James Joyce

Museum of Literature Ireland

Two of Ireland’s leading theatre companies - ANU and Landmark - come together, in association with MoLI, the Museum of Literature Ireland, to present a thrilling immersive theatre experience of The Dead, in the rich historical interior and unseen rooms of MoLI at 85 St Stephen’s Green. The cast of 12 of Ireland’s most exciting actors includes Marty Rea as Gabriel Conroy and Maeve Fitzgerald as Gretta (full cast details will be announced in the coming weeks). The Misses Morkan’s annual dance was always a great affair. The evening will start as audiences arrive in the hallway of 85

Emma

Abbey Theatre

This winter, a spectacular reimagining of Jane Austen’s Emma makes its European premiere on the Abbey Stage. Centring on the charming, clever, flirtatious, and cunning title character, Emma follows the privileged lives and relationships of individuals from upper-class families in Georgian-Regency England. Skewering social norms of the day, it examines love, desire, class, and the effort it takes to sustain a life of luxury. Ripping the bodice of tradition, Emma will thrill audiences with modern flourishes, a contemporary soundtrack and a period-but-playful retelling of the classic com

Dundrum On Ice

Dundrum Town Centre

Dundrum on Ice was and remains the first Blue Martini Group Ice Rink. Opened in 2013 in the infamous town centre of Dundrum, it sets a standard that is carried throughout all of our rinks to ensure an unforgettable experience. Now in its thirteenth consecutive year, Dundrum on Ice offers a magical experience for all ages. Whether you're looking for the perfect family outing, date night or just a fun night out with friends Dundrum on Ice is the next stop on your list!

Ice Skating Blanchardstown

Blanchardstown Centre

Ice Skating Blanchardstown returns in 2024 to Millenium Park, with access to the park behind the McDonalds Drive-Thru. We can’t wait to welcome the same fantastic skaters who join us year after year with a completely new theming and world-class decoration!

Republic of Ireland WNT v Cymru – EURO 2025 Qualifier

Aviva Stadium

It could be the night when the Ireland Women's National Team qualify for the UEFA European Championships for the first time and you can be there. Tickets are now available for the Second Leg of the UEFA EURO 2025 Qualifying Play-Off Round 2 with Cymru in Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, December 3rd. This promises to be a thrilling encounter with a spot at next summer's tournament up for grabs and the Girls in Green are determined to clinch it in front of their home fans.

Gifted - The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair: Craft, design, independent brands & artisan food @ the RDS, Dublin. December 4th-8th, 2019.

Gifted – The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair

RDS

The Iconic Christmas Craft Fair is Back, Featuring Hundreds of Designers, Makers and Artisan Food Producers. The Fair is the ultimate destination for anyone interested in craft, design, unique independent brands and artisan food producers. If you are looking for the widest range of exciting and innovative designers, then Gifted is the Fair for you. Over 100 Artisan Food Producers With everything you could possibly need for your Christmas entertaining as well as a wide variety of gluten free, vegetarian and vegan foods and a host of healthy ideas The biggest Craft & Design Fair

Tickles and the Beanstalk

Civic Theatre

A Giant of a Panto Tickles might not always have the brightest ideas, but with his Ma Dottie by his side, they can conquer anything. BUT! They're facing a big challenge: the Evil Baroness wants to take their home away.... What's a family to do? Sell their hilarious all-singing, all-dancing pet cow, MOOTilda? Maybe Jill, the Baroness's niece, can help change her aunt's mind about being so mean? Or perhaps a giggly fairy will swoop in, sprinkling magic dust to ensure Tickles and Dottie find their happily-ever-after? Find out at TICKLES AND THE BEANSTALK this years spectacular and hilari

Hallelujah Christmas in Concert

Various Locations

The hugely popular Christmas concert, Hallelujah Christmas, is back for it’s 3rd year. December 2024 sees Hallelujah Christmas performing 10 concerts throughout Dublin and Meath. Starting December 4th in Ballygall, Dublin 11, then, the 5th in Swords, 6th in Howth, 8th in Dún Laoghaire, 13th in Crumlin, 15th in Donore Avenue, Dublin 8, 17th in Donnybrook, 18th in Skerries, 19th in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, and finishing off the festive season on December 20th in Clontarf. What it is A wonderful traditional Christmas concert experience is in store for you and all your family. Whether it be

Kinopolis Polish Film Festival

Irish Film Institute

his year’s IFI KINOPOLIS Polish Film Festival Dublin will be taking place 5-8 December. The strong line-up of films in this year’s IFI Kinopolis serves as a snapshot of not just the best of new Polish cinema, but also of a society that, like that of Ireland, has become increasingly diversified and enriched by the arrival, acceptance, and integration of the richness of other cultures into their own. This year’s festival begins with a Danish story told by a Polish director with Swedish roots; Minghun sees the observation of Chinese custom by Polish loved ones; and the harrowing, excelle

HamSandwich

Whelan's

THE ALBUM SHOWS plus support PLAYING: Thurs: Carry the meek, Start to finish followed by 10 ‘best of’ from other albums Fri: White fox, Start to finish followed by 10 ‘best of’ from other albums Sat: Stories from the Surface, Start to finish followed by 10 ‘best of’ from other albums HamsandwicH: Niamh Farrell, Podge McNamee, Darcy Niamh: We are BUZZING for these gigs! We will be playing each of the three albums from start to finish and revisiting a lot of songs we haven’t played in a long time!! It will be three very different nights and hopefully we will see some lon

SO Fine Art Editions: Winter Exhibition 2024

SO Fine Art Editions

SO Fine Art Editions is delighted to host Winter Exhibition 2024, an exhibition showcasing an extraordinary lineup of talented artists, including Yoko Akino, Jean Bardon, Ailbhe Barrett, Emma Berkery, Ria Czerniak-LeBov, Santina Doherty, Cliona Doyle, Stephen Doyle, Aoife Dwyer, Niamh Flanagan, Mary A. Fitzgerald, John Fitzsimons, Taffina Flood, Debbie Godsell, Conor Horgan, James Kearney, Alastair Keady, Richard Lawlor, Stephen Lawlor, Gavin Lavelle, Sarah Long, Bernadette Madden, Kelvin Mann, James McCreary, Jordan McQuaid, Marion McPhee, Matthew Mitchell, Niall Naessens, Lars Nyberg, Mary O

Jack and the Beanstalk

dlr Mill Theatre

“Fee, fi, fo, fum! I smell the blood of the kids in Dundrum.” The Dundrum village dairy is feeling the pinch as rents have skyrocketed and Dame Trott, determined to make ends meet, has set herself up as a Personal Trainer. If posing on treadmills for Insta content was a sport, she would be a winner. Meanwhile, her hapless son Jack, is sent on a mission to sell their prize cow and bestie ,Winnie the Moo. What could possibly go wrong? Join Jack and Jill, the girl of his dreams, in a zany adventure of magic beans and an enormous beanstalk, as they go on a whirlwind adventure high into t

A Streetcar Named Desire

Smock Alley Theatre

“I don’t want realism. I want magic!” Blanche Dubois depends on the kindness of strangers and is adrift in the modern world. When she unexpectedly arrives to stay with her estranged sister Stella in a boisterous, crowded corner of New Orleans, she brings with her a past that will threaten their future. Her delusions of grandeur frustrate Stella’s crude, brutish husband Stanley. As he stalks closer to the truth, Blanche’s fragile sense of identity begins to crumble, until one violent act changes all of their lives for forever. Following his “perfectly directed” (Irish

The Lark Christmas Panto – Cinderella

The Lark Concert Hall

The Irish Institute of Music & Song and Sean Gilligan bring you their New Panto – CINDERELLA. Join the kindest heroine of them all Cinderella and her best friend Buttons, in the greatest fairytale of them all. Joined by the whacky stepsisters Glammy and Whammy, she meets the brave and dashing Prince Liam and his loyal companion Dandini. But when her wicked stepmother Lady DeVille prevents her from getting to the ball, who will save the day? Find out this year at The Lark Panto! Filled with singing, dancing, live music, spectacular costumes and scenery, this is the number one show for fami

Christmas in the Park

People's Park

Get ready to feel the festive spirit as we bring you Dun Laoghaire’S NEWEST Live Music Festival! This family-friendly music festival in Dublin is the ultimate way to kick off the holiday season, offering a perfect blend of live music, cozy winter stalls, and festive MADNESS! Picture yourself wrapped in your warmest scarf, wandering through twinkling lights, hot cocoa in hand, while outdoor live bands in Dún Laoghaire fill the air with Christmas classics. grab your pals and start the festive season with a slice of something different and join us for a fresh air boogie under the light

Christmas Crackers

The Ambassador Theatre

Some of Ireland’s brightest comedic talents are coming together to bring on the festive cheer with a special show in The Ambassador Theatre on Thursday 5th December 2024. Christmas Crackers is a festive variety show featuring music, comedy and drag performances from some of Ireland’s best loved personalities. The line-up for this one-this year’s show includes some of the fastest rising comics in the country, including Michael Fry, Anna Clifford and Garron Noone. The full line-up for the evening is: Ali Fox Anna Clifford Davina Devine Garron Noone Michael Fry Rya

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Wesley House

Leeson Park Players is delighted to present Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'.A Sherlock Holmes Story directed by Nikki Carter. The Hound of the Baskervilles is the third of the four crime novels by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes

Christmas Special: Musical Memories at 14 Henrietta Street

14 Henrietta Street

Join us for the Christmas Special of our guided musical memories tour with carol singing followed by refreshments and mince pies. Uncover the 300 year history of 14 Henrietta Street, and the people who lived here, through songs performed by our award-winning tour guides. Hear the stories, relive the memories and sing along to the songs that once echoed within these walls. The musical tour lasts approximately 75 minutes.

Willa’s White Christmas

The Ambassador Theatre

WILLA’S WHITE CHRISTMAS Plus Very Special Guests - 6th, 7th, 20th & 21st December 6th and 7th December • Willa White • Mike Rice • Eric Lalor • Joe Dowlin • Aideen McQueen 20th and 21st December • Willa White • Danny O’Brien • Eric Lalor • Joe Dowlin • Aideen McQueen 27th and 28th December • Willa White • Enya Martin • Eric Lalor • Joe Dowlin • Jim Elliot Following his performance last Friday to a sold-out 3Olympia Theatre show and after becoming the first comedian since Billy Connolly to headline a show in The Gaiet

The Nutcracker – Irish National Youth Ballet

Samuel Beckett Theatre

Celebrate the festive season with a magical journey into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker, brought to life by the Irish National Youth Ballet. Follow Clara as she ventures through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets, encountering dazzling dancers, toy soldiers, and the regal Sugar Plum Fairy. With captivating choreography, vibrant costumes, and Tchaikovsky's timeless score, this Christmas classic will delight audiences of all ages. As part of the Irish National Youth Ballet’s 30th anniversary celebrations, this production showcases the finest young ballet talent in Ireland. �

South Dublin Christmas Markets

Tallaght and Rathfarnham

This December get ready for a festive day like no other at the South Dublin Christmas Market magical day filled with local crafts, mouth watering food, and the warm spirit of the season. From unique handmade gifts to delicious seasonal treats, it’s the perfect way to kick off your Christmas celebrations. So, grab your friends, your family, and all the Christmas cheer you can muster, and get yourself down to the South Dublin Christmas Market. Location: Parthalan Place, Tallaght (Outside South Dublin County Council Beside Rua Red and The Civic) Date: 6th December 2024 Time: 12 noon – 8:

Christmas with 4 in a bar

St Andrew's Church

If you're looking for a feel-good concert to get into the Christmas spirit, we have just the event for you. Join 4 In A Bar for a festive evening of mulled wine and music that is sure to delight all tastes in the impressive surrounds of St. Andrew's Church of Ireland, Malahide. The multi award winning quartet, 4 In A Bar, is one of Ireland’s most loved vocal ensembles. Eoin, Tristan, Paul and Shane combine a passion for close harmony singing with their interest in Ancient, Classical, Irish traditional, Barbershop and Pop music. In recent years, they have enjoyed international acclaim, pe

Christmas at Farmleigh 2019 - Puppet Shows, Storytelling, Horse & Carriage Rides, Crib, Carol Singing, Christmas Markets and more @ Phoenix Pk, Dublin.

Christmas at Farmleigh

Farmleigh House & Estate

Christmas at Farmleigh is back again this year. We will be celebrating for three weekends leading up to the big day itself. Each Saturday and Sunday we will have our Food and Craft markets selling great produce and handmade items, making ideal Christmas gifts. The markets will be full of Christmas cheer with live music and festive displays. Farmleigh House itself will be open to the public and dressed in holiday style. The ballroom will have a variety of choirs performing Christmas songs each weekend. There will be storytelling, puppet shows, horse and carriage rides and much more. Farml

Dalkey Castle Christmas Experience

Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

The Dalkey Castle Christmas Experience with Santa is full of fun, stories, singing and games. Get into the Christmas spirit by practicing Santa’s favourite song with Jingle. See what food the reindeers eat and the tiny treats for the elves. Tell Twinkle what goodies you will leave out for Santa and the reindeers. The highlight, needless to say, is the appearance of the celebrity himself- Santa Claus! The children will help Santa get his ‘Ho Ho Ho’ back. Will all the children be on his nice list? Oh Yes, they will! Accompanying adults Minimum one adult to 5 children on each booki

Irish Sign Language: ISL Guided Tour of 14 Henrietta Street

14 Henrietta Street

This tour will be delivered exclusively in ISL with no spoken commentary. When you enter 14 Henrietta Street you’ll experience over 300 years of city and family life in the walls of one address. Our intimate guided tours bring you on a journey from the house's grand Georgian beginnings to the tenement dwellings of its later years. By connecting to the personal stories of those who called 14 Henrietta Street home, the building’s hidden histories are revealed. See the house, reveal its stories and discover the layers of Dublin history within its walls. Duration of the tour is 75

Ardgillan Castle Christmas Gift Fair

Ardgillan Castle

Soak up the Christmas Atmosphere in Ardgillan Castle. Pick up some unique gifts from local craftspeople, visit the Artist Studios and also the Winter Exhibition in Ardgillan Gallery! All of this while enjoying some festive treats and mulled wine from Brambles Cafe. The fair runs over two days this year 11-4pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of December.

The Christmas Shopping Expo

Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena

Quit the door-to-door, hot-cold, cold-hot, flustered Christmas shopping this year. Forget the stress, come in from the cold and step into The Christmas Shopping Expo 2024. Get all your festive shopping done under one roof, over one weekend. At Ireland's swanky new seasonal retail event, visitors will discover hundreds of high-end brands showcasing and selling a wide variety of goods. Browse through a diverse range of areas that include Food & Drink, Tech, Music, Fashion, Beauty, Fitness, Luxury Goods, Toys, Travel, Stocking Fillers and much more. The Christmas Shopping Expo will provide

Stillgarden Christmas Market

Stillgarden Distillery

A Christmas Market in the heart of Dublin 8 showcasing a variety of products & crafts from talented vendors. Stillgarden Distillery are excited to announce that they will be hosting their world-famous Stillgarden Christmas Market again this year at our distillery! There's a very impressive lineup of Vendors who will showcase the very best of jewellery, handmade skincare, art, crafts, illustrations, and homeware — all perfect for some unique holiday presents. The Stillgarden Gift Shop will also be open with a great range of wonderful gift sets and merchandise. If you fancy a tippl

Fizzy Orange

Button Factory

Fizzy Orange are a six-piece indie/alternative rock group from Dublin city whose soundscape is an analogue-only amalgamation of 60s songwriting, 70s studio techniques and the 80s home recording revolution, with influences ranging from rock & roll to rocksteady, wielding a bevy of exuberant melodies with soul jazz flair. Dublin's dynamic, Fizzy Orange, are making waves across the live music scene with a string of recent sell-out performances and high-profile festival appearances. The band has captivated audiences at iconic venues, including The Sugar Club and Whelan’s in Dublin, St. Lu

Bach Christmas Oratorio

RDS

On Sunday 8th December 2024 at 7pm the Guinness Choir & Orchestra will perform J.S. Bach’s magnificent ‘Christmas Oratorio’ (in English) in the R.D.S. Concert Hall, Dublin, with a professional orchestra and soloists Anna Devin, Soprano; Leanne Fitzgerald, Alto; Christopher Bowen, Tenor and Eoghan Desmond, Bass. This will be a glorious experience. Written towards the end of J. S. Bach’s career, around 1734 and 1735, J. S. Bach’s popular Christmas work is one of the choral masterpieces of the Baroque era. The Christmas Oratorio was composed in six parts, each of them being inten

Mellow Tonics Choir Present: Echoes of Snow

Pepper Canister Church

Mellow Tonics Choir, conducted by Norah Constance Walsh, presents 'Echoes of Snow', a celebration of winter's embrace and the passing of another year, at the Pepper Canister Church, Dublin 2, Ireland. The Mellow Tonics Choir, a mixed voice ensemble formed in Dublin in 2015, invites you to indulge in the spirit of the festive season with their Christmas concert, 'Echoes of Snow'. The charming Pepper Canister Church in Dublin 2 provides the setting for a warm and cosy evening, filled with echoes of the past and our hopes and dreams for the future Embark on a snow-filled journey of winter c

Jolly Swap with Fashion Flip

Bismarck

Why shop when you can swap? Bring your pre-loved clothes and exchange them for fabulous new finds, all while making a positive impact on the environment. Every item swapped means one less piece in a landfill, and that's a change we can all bring to the table. With the purchase of your ticket, Fashion Flip will donate €2 to the LauraLynn Children's Hospice. This is your chance to socialise, sip on some refreshments, enjoy festive tunes by DJ just_iva from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with your morning caffeine fix, and from 12pm you can discover unique fashion pieces in a fun, eco-friendly way.

Irish Christmas Pop Up in Dún Laoghaire

Royal Marine Hotel

Highlight your Christmas calendar with this all Irish gifting event. With over 65 brands and businesses this show promises to be the best free indoor festive shopping event of the year in Ireland. The Irish Pop Up Collective are excited to announce the date for our All Irish Christmas shopping bonanza event. With over 65 brands and businesses exhibiting , this show promise to be the best free indoor festive gifting event in Ireland. The show is the ideal opportunity to meet the Irish makers, meet our community of innovative entrepreneurs and buy unique gifts from sustainable Irish brands

From Eden

Glass Mask Theatre

Two lost individuals, Alan and Eva find themselves locked in a bathroom together on New Year’s Eve. Stephen Jones’ modern classic play is brought to new life by Glass Mask Theatre. Performed by Rex Ryan and Jordanne Jones. Stephen Jones is an award-winning writer. His most recent work is the hit TV series, Northern Lights.

The Stadium Panto – Beauty & the Beast

The National Stadium

Johnny Ward is reunited with panto favourites Alan Hughes, who will once again play the iconic Sammy Sausages and Rob Murphy who has been called Queen of Dames, returns as man-mad Buffy. They will be joined songstress Susan McFadden as Fairytaler Swift, West End star Niall Sheehy as the Beast/Prince and Caoileann Woodcock, who won the coveted role of Belle from over 100 hopefuls. The hilarious script will once again be penned by Karl, Ireland’s leading panto writer. Beauty and The Beast, A Sammy and Buffy Adventure will be Alan and Karl’s biggest and most exciting production to date�

Ireland’s Christmas Traditions Walking Tour

Meeting Point: The Tree of Gold

On this engaging walking tour learn about some of the enthralling stories of seasonal traditions in Ireland, some going back 5,000 years! Also hear of St Nicholas’s Irish connections. It could be argued that the Irish invented Christmas but that would only be half true! On this engaging walking tour learn about some of the enthralling stories of seasonal traditions in Ireland, some going back 5,000 years! The festive lights, gaily decorated shop windows, public cribs and some (modest, it must be said) street markets will all add to the cheer. Also hear of St Nicholas’s Irish conne

Mary Poppins

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Group are delighted to announce direct from the West End, the spectacular full production of the classic multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS returns to Dublin, this Christmas season. Acclaimed Australian stars, Stephanie Jones and Jack Chambers reprise their roles as Mary Poppins and Bert, having both received critical acclaim and nightly standing ovations for their performances in the recent Australian production. Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree

Christmas at Christ Church

Christ Church Cathedral

On Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 December, enjoy a festive evening at Christ Church Cathedral with their renowned choir in performances that will fill the historic space with Christmas spirit. Join in for a memorable occasion with their renowned Cathedral choir performing an array of festive pieces in the beautiful surroundings of Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets for these one-hour performances are highly sought after as there is no better way to get in the mood for Christmas. The concerts will take place on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 December at 6pm and 8.30pm. Book now to avoid disappoi

Television

Smock Alley Theatre

It was the first voice you heard in the morning, and the last image before bed. Grab the remote, it’s time to watch, Television! Flick through the channels of your psyche in this Live Cabaret Musical Performance. Check out the Catholic (Guilt) Channel, XXX After Dark, and The Real Housewives of Carlow Town, as SexyTadhg guides you through the universe of your mind. This raw and hilarious cabaret questions how our media obsession has shaped society and infiltrated our self-discovery, leaving viewers asking, what is real and what is television? Age Suitability 18+ WARNINGS Strobe Lig

It’s Wine O’Clock

Axis Ballymun

It’s Wine O’Clock! ...or whatever drink tickles your tits 'til Friday, be it whores on Coors, troubles on Bubbles, frisky on Whiskey or zero craic on zero alcohol. Naughty Norma is newly divorced, horny as hell and believes 50 is the new 30. As she ploughs through her 'F'it List” she says “ 'F'Yeah” to her Midlife Climax! Her three teenagers tell her to “get a life and get a fella", as they take over her 'glow-up' from Badger to MILF. The braver, bolder Norma has dived off the cliff and hopes to grow wings on the way down. She invites you on her journey as she gives a

Coolmine Christmas Gala Concert

Draíocht

Coolmine Therapeutic Community drug and alcohol addiction treatment centre will hold its annual Christmas Gala Concert at 8.00pm on the 12th of December 2024 in the Draiocht in Blanchardstown. The concert will involve a selection of traditional Christmas carols and Christmas classics performed by the Blanchardstown Brass Band and the Alex Voices Choir. They will be joined by the Coolmine Clients' Chorus in a night of music and merriment that celebrates the true spirit of Christmas.

Teatime Talk: Christmas and 14 Henrietta Street

14 Henrietta Street

14 Henrietta Street presents Teatime Talks a series of talks inspired by the history and people of 14 Henrietta Street By listening and engaging with visitors, historians, experts, local people, former tenement residents and their families, we continue to uncover, record and respond to the 300 year story of 14 Henrietta Street. Join Senior Tour Guide Gillian Ryan and Social Historian Donal Fallon for a look at how Christmas was celebrated in Henrietta Street. Donal will explore what Christmas was like in Georgian Dublin, and Gillian will discuss Christmas in the tenements. How has the seaso

A Christmas Carol

The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre

Step inside our cosy cottage theatre where you will be transported into the magical world of Charles Dickens as you experience ‘A Christmas Carol’ LIVE on the intimate TSEAC stage. Picture this, fairy lights twinkle like glowing Victorian street lamps, the air is infused with the warmth of mulled wine, and the scent of freshly baked cookies mingles with anticipation. As you settle into your seat, you’re close enough to see the actors’ expressions—their emotions vivid and palpable. The stage, though minimalistic, becomes a portal to Victorian London and we invite you to immerse

Jack Lukeman

Pepper Canister Church

Don’t miss your last chance to experience this unforgettable night of music in one of Dublin's most beautiful venues. Tickets are limited, so grab yours now before they’re gone!Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Jack Lukeman will bring his sell-out seasonal performance, "Northern Lights—Songs of the Winter," to an eager audience this winter. Lukeman weaves a captivating tale of the season, celebrating its distinct allure with an eclectic selection of songs, from Christmas classics to hidden seasonal gems. The show culminates in a vibrant crescendo. Lukeman electrifies the ve

Sing for Simon 2024 with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra & Special Guests

The Helix

Join Dublin Simon Community on December 13th at The Helix Dublin for their upcoming Sing for Simon Concert in collaboration with RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Enjoy a magical night of heartfelt music and festive cheer with the prestigious RTÉ Concert Orchestra, alongside an array of Special Guest Artists, including Mary Black, Mary Coughlan, Angeline Ball, Shobsy, Stephen James Smith, and Eddie Winston. This festive event promises to be an unforgettable night of music, all under the direction of an esteemed conductor. This special fundraising event honors the vital services provided by Dublin

A Dublin Gospel Christmas

Draiocht

Christmas with Dublin Gospel Choir has become a holiday tradition for so many people in Ireland. This special performance blends Christmas classics, gospel music and soulful arrangements by their Musical Director Orla Gargan, creating a joyful and heartwarming atmosphere that celebrates the holiday season. Their Christmas shows always feature gospel renditions of traditional carols, as well as popular holiday songs with a gorgeous Dublin Gospel Choir twist, all delivered with the choir’s signature rich harmonies and energy. Their seasonal events are known for drawing both families and friend

National Botanic Gardens Sustainable Christmas Craft Market

National Botanic Gardens

National Botanic Gardens are pleased to announce their carefully curated sustainable Christmas Market which will be held on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December, 10.00am to 4.30pm daily. Over 70 stallholders will be participating both indoors and outdoors. Don’t miss this wonderfully festive event! To reduce their carbon footprint and to promote local craft workers all stall holders have passed the stringent application process and must have ethically and sustainably produced crafts and products preferably hand made in Ireland. There will also be choirs, Christmas plant walks and lot

Merchy Christmas

The Grand Social

Merchy Christmas is back! A real-life merch market where all your favourite artists flog their wares directly to you, their fans. Established during the Christmas lockdown in 2020, it was the brainwave of Conor Cusack (Saint Sister’s manager) and Saint Sister. Chatting about ways to create a personal connection with their listeners and thank them for their support over the difficult year, they had the idea of a communal merch stall mixed with a Christmas market. Working with Keiron Black and the folks at The Grand Social (longstanding champions of the independent music community) they

Christmas with Cuore | A festive carol concert with Cuore Chamber Choir

St Mary's Church

Join the Cuore Chamber Choir for a magical concert of reflective and uplifting music as we sing a range of classic and contemporary carols that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Our Christmas journey around the world and across the ages begins in Renaissance Venice with Gabrieli's exciting Hodie Christus natus est for double choir. We move on to Mexico for a playful Baroque surprise and then come back to Europe to celebrate Bruckner's 200th birthday with his jubilant Virga Jesse. Staying in Germany but moving to the 21st century, we are excited to present the Irish premiere of G

Investec Champions Cup – Leinster V ASM Clermont Auvergne

Aviva Stadium

Leinster will take on Clermont Auvergne at Aviva Stadium in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday 14th December.

Vladimir’s Viennese Christmas

3Arena

A Christmas spectacular with over 150 performers on stage. Prepare to be enchanted as Vladimir and his musically gifted family, 'The Jablokovs,' return to light up the stage at 3Arena on Sunday, 15 December 2024. This year’s Christmas spectacular features an extraordinary lineup, including Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins, tenor Sean Costello, soprano Ava Dodd, a full orchestra, the Kerry Concert Choir with Ceol Aoine, and elegant Viennese ballroom dancers. Together, they will take you on a journey through timeless classics and the spirit of Christmas. Acclaimed Slovakian violinist V

Doggy Christmas Market & Santa Paws

BrewDog Outpost

There will be lots of amazing Irish dog companies who will have a variety of dog related items for sale - just in time to get an amazing Christmas present for your pooch! Dogs will have the opportunity to get a photo with SANTA PAWS and browse some of the market stands. Humans can also get a bite to eat or a drink in this amazing dog friendly venue! Please note: it is extremely unlikely you will get a santa paws photo for your dog unless you prebook it on eventbrite. You can arrive before your time slot to browse the market. The market will end at 5pm. Each owner is responsible for their

Christmas with DIVA VOCES

Church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners

Welcome to the Diva Voces Christmas Concert! Join us for a magical afternoon filled with beautiful music and holiday cheer at the Church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines. Come along and be enchanted by the beautiful music of Benjamin Britten, Ola Gjeilo, plus a very special composition, commissioned especially for The Diva Voces Choir by a rising star in the composition world, Laura Shiels. We will have a selection of Christmas Carols for the children and adults to sing along to. Don't miss out on this special event that will surely get you into the holiday spirit. Grab your fri

Damien Dempsey

Vicar Street

Often compared to the likes of Christy Moore, Luke Kelly, and Shane MacGowan, the music of Damien Dempsey is formed from his experience growing up in Dublin in the mid-70s. Breaking through in the 90s, Dempsey combined his love for traditional Irish music with other influences including hip-hop and electronic sounds to create his own style of folk music. In 1995, Dempsey released his first EP Contender, and two years later, his first commercial single 'Dublin Town' which garnered him mainstream attention. It would be another three years before Dempsey would release his first album, 'They Do

Christmas by Candlelight

St Patrick's Cathedral

Christmas by Candlelight returns to St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin! Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th & Thursday 19th December 2024 at 8pm A spectacular West End Cast and incredible live band perform your favourite Christmas Hits, as you have never heard them before! ‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’, so, join us at St Patrick’s Cathedral, for this magical evening of best loved festive songs, performed live by Candlelight. Featuring sing-along classics such as ‘White Christmas’, ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’, ‘Santa Baby’, ‘O Holy Night’ and

The Journey Home: An Evening of Folk and Traditional Music at Christchurch

Christ Church Cathedral

Focus Ireland and Iarnród Éireann present: The Journey Home: An Evening of Folk and Traditional Music at Christchurch Cathedral with special guests The Bonnymen, Aoife Ní Bhriain with Mick O'Brien and Liam O'Connor, Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta and Ciara Ní É. Please note this is a bilingual Irish and English event. Join us for a very special Christmas event, celebrating the power of music as we gather together to raise awareness and support for those experiencing homelessness in Ireland. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference and be part of special evening that w

The Liberty Panto – Cinderella

Liberty Hall Theatre

Liberty Panto - Cinderella 2024 Join us this December for the "Fairy Godmother of all Pantomimes" Cinderella at the Liberty Hall Theatre Dublin from December 19th to 30th, starring X-Factor's Mary Byrne as the 'Fairy Godmother' and Tik Tok sensation Stuart Mackey as 'Dandini', plus Cinders, Buttons, a handsome Prince and the ugliest stepsisters EVER! in the age old fairy tale that tops them all - Cinderella. Will Cinders get to the Ball? Only one way to find out! Book your seats today to the most magical traditional family panto in Dublin this December.

Freezin’ – The Panto

3Olympia

This year marks the 20 Year Anniversary of Pat Egan & Spotlight’s panto run at 3Olympia continuing the over century long tradition at the theatre! Their time has seen panto at 3Olympia Theatre reach new heights with a reputation for thrills, big laughs and big surprises. Whether it was One Direction’s Niall Horan singing to Polly, Saoirse Ronan soaked by a water gun , Jedward’s hundreds of fans storming the stage, Johnny Logan’s ballad belting cameo, Louis Walsh exec producing (and his wacky video link) or the many other hilarious cameos from Mattress Mick to Nathan Carter, PJ Gallaghe

Bell X1 & The Theodora Byrne Ensemble

The Helix

Bell X1 live is always a magical experience, and the band are constantly evolving and changing things up for themselves and their fans. Collaborating with Dowry Strings and the choir has resulted in some incredible moments and moving live experiences. Last year Bell X1 released their 8th studio album, Merciful Hour, in May, with the single “Haint Blue” being revealed first. The ten-track album was recorded in Dublin with producer John ‘Spud’ Murphy. A project the band had been working on since 2018, and their first studio album since Arms in 2016. Theodora Byrne is a session voc

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show

Pavilion Theatre

Four timeless stories brought to life in one delightful show. This critically-acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Suitable for all ages, the show faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, the magical Christmas story Dream Snow and, of course, the star of the show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 s

Love is Christmas with Gardiner Street Gospel Choir

O'Reilly Theatre

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with soulful melodies and joyful harmonies at O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College. On Friday, December 20th 2024, starting at 8:00 PM, we invite you to experience the magic of the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir as they spread the Christmas spirit through their powerful voices. Get ready to be uplifted by the choir's dynamic renditions of beloved Christmas classics, as well as their own unique gospel arrangements. Accompanied by our wonderful house band, this live event promises to be a heartwarming celebration of both faith and music. Located at

Funderland

RDS

When we open the doors at the RDS on 21st December next, we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary. Funderland is possibly the largest travelling Amusement Park event in Europe. Our venues feature Rollercoasters and as many as fifteen different thrilling attractions carefully selected from among the top attractions in Europe. Here we present our amusing play with words that begin with the letter ‘F’. Fascinatingly, for fifty years, the famous and prestigious RDS venue has been our flagship location For fifty fast, fabulously fun-filled years, Funderland has presented festive fair's

Annie

National Concert Hall

Christmas would not be Christmas without a spectacular musical from Festival Productions, and this year they return with ANNIE – the much-loved tale of a loveable orphan and her dream of tomorrow. The team that brought you The Sound of Music, Oliver!, The Wizard of Oz and Bugsy Malone have a real treat in store with this all-singing, all-dancing production of the classic family film. Featuring the first lady of musical theatre - Rebecca Storm - as Miss Hannigan, and Festival Productions’ own Tony Finnegan as Daddy Warbucks, supported by a cast of incredible Irish talent. This lavish pro

NYF Dublin

Various Locations

Ring in 2025 with New Year’s Festival Dublin, Ireland’s biggest New Year Celebration. Gather together in the heart of Dublin with your family and friends as the city comes alive with music. Developed by Fáilte Ireland in association with the Office of Public Works, the festival hosts 3 days of celebrations across the city as an exciting line up of musical acts is set to perform from 30th December 2024 through to 1st January 2025.​​​ (Subject to licence) New Year’s Festival Dublin is set to turn the city into a bustling hive of activity with something for all ages and tastes. Br

Aladdin The Panto

Draíocht

Experience the timeless story of Disney's ALADDIN, a thrilling production filled with unforgettable magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle! Coolmine Panto Group are back in Draíocht with their much-anticipated new production! Aladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets and falls in love with Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the Sultan of Agrabah. However, he cannot marry her as he is not a Prince. Aladdin’s luck suddenly changes when he retrieves a magical lamp from the Cave of Wonders that unleashes a powerful, wisecracking, larger-than-life Genie. As Aladdin and the Ge

The Axis Panto – Stuffy and the Chocolate Factory

Axis Ballymun

Come and lose yourself in a “World of Pure Imagination” this festive season! Dame Stuffy returns to Panto this January in ‘Stuffy & The Chocolate Factory’ at the Axis Ballymun. Stuffy along with her friend Willy team up to bring joy to the village of Hershey heath and fulfil their dreams of opening the most magnificent chocolate factory but, danger lurks from the snivelling chocolate maker Slugworth as he tries to foil their plans. A treat for the whole family so come along & grab your golden ticket now.

First Fortnight Festival

Various Locations

The First Fortnight Mental Health Art & Culture Festival has announced the programme for the 2025 edition, with over 60 events taking place nationwide from January 5th – 14th. First Fortnight challenges mental health prejudice and stigma through arts and cultural action, programming events that create spaces for conversations around mental health with their annual festival every January - venues include theatres, beaches, music venues, and cafés nationwide. This year's First Fortnight programme includes a series of especially comissioned works; composer, musical director, and musician

Pendulum Summit

The Convention Centre

Pendulum Summit, The World’s No. 1 Business & Leadership Summit will be back at the Convention Centre Dublin on January 8th & 9th 2025. Our annual inspiring and actionable 2-day programme brings together the best orators & authorities on the planet to share their insights and empower our delegates to maximise their impact and potential in all aspects of their lives. Pendulum delivers solutions in vocational training for individuals, companies, and business clients, in leadership, high performance, self-empowerment, and a myriad of other professional growth areas. The networkin

Lord of the Dance

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

Michael Flatley's LORD OF THE DANCE has been dazzling audiences across the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. Since its premiere it has become one the most successful touring productions in entertainment history, having been seen by over 60 million people. The show will go to the next level in 2025. Fans can expect new staging, new costumes and choreography plus cutting-edge technology, special effects and remarkable lighting.

MegaCon Live

RDS

Get ready for MegaCon Live, Kids Mega Zone & TokFEST. The ultimate Popular Culture Show with Guests, Games, Anime, Manga, Movies, Steampunk, Yu-Gi-Oh, Stormtroopers, Cosplay and so much more. Don’t miss our Kids Mega Zone, featurng a host of inflatable and interactive attractions for little heroes to enjoy! Even better with the amazinfg news that KIDS 10YRS & UNDER GO FREE Opening Hours: Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm

Showcase Ireland

RDS

With a proven track record for almost five decades, Showcase 2025 is Ireland’s premier design and craft fair. Blending time-honoured craft with innovative design, exhibitors at Showcase 2025 bring you the very best that Ireland has to offer. Visit Dublin’s RDS to discover the most exciting new goods on the market. Experience first-hand superior products across home and gift, fashion, jewellery and wellbeing. Take your retail offering to the next level with tactile pieces from heritage brands and family businesses. Excite your customers with eye-catching contemporary designs. Think

Campbell/Jensen

The Workman's Club

Ashley Campbell and Thor Jensen form a unique meeting of musical genres as the duo Campbell/Jensen. With Ashley coming from the world of country and Americana and Thor having a diverse background from rock to gypsy jazz, they create a fresh sound as a duo. Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell began her career playing in her father's band on several world tours and has found success as a solo artist in the country music scene; most notably with her debut single "Remembering" which she wrote for her father. Her original music has taken her all over the world, from China to J

Young Hot Guys

3Olympia

Young Hot Guys is the breakaway smash hit Podcast from three of Ireland's most exciting comedians, Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell and Killian Sundermann. Young Hot Guys is the podcast you most desire. It is hot enough to melt your eardrums and so young that its generation hasn’t even been named yet. Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell and Killian Sundermann are Young Hot Guys. Three of the most exciting comedians in Ireland at the moment who blend surreal humour with keen observations. Each is known for viral online sketches and stand-up performances, they are masters of absurdity, qu

TradFest

Various Locations

TradFest is a celebration of Irish identity through music. Each January, it showcases the best of established and emerging musical talent at a landmark festival which is rooted in the historic and atmospheric setting of Temple Bar, Dublin’s cultural quarter. At TradFest, you’ll have the chance to experience the very best live music in Dublin. TradFest is reimagining and redefining Irish music and reaching growing Irish and international audiences at live events and through digital media. It adopts a fluid approach to programming and is constantly curating the best of established Iris

The Last Man in Ireland

Smock Alley Theatre

For reasons currently unknown, rising sea levels have inexplicably affected Ireland and Ireland only, reducing the island to one small indistinct piece of land owned by one remaining Irish civilian. The Last Man in Ireland is a comedic three-hander that explores the cyclical themes of family dysfunction and grief as it uses the lens of millennial angst to delve into the past and present the story of an imagined future. Age suitability:16+ Warnings: Strong Language/Violent Imagery

Holiday World Show

RDS

Holiday World Show Dublin will be transformed into a hub of exotic, vibrant, multi-cultural activity; from the Americas to Asia, Europe to Africa, and beyond when it returns to the RDS Simmonscourt from 24th to 26th January 2025. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet over 1,000 travel industry professionals from all over the world for advice, tips and information on booking the perfect holiday. Whether it’s a once-in-a­ adventure, a well deserved family holiday or a romantic getaway, the Holiday World Show experts will help you plan the holiday of your dreams. With exclusive special

The Wedding Show

RDS

The Wedding Show at the RDS is taking place on the 25th & 26th January 2025. This is Ireland’s largest, most exciting and diverse Wedding planning event. If you’re recently engaged and at the beginning of your wedding planning journey or even further down the line of the planning phase, The Wedding Show provides you with the perfect opportunity to chat with over 170 wedding suppliers in every category imaginable from cakes to décor, bridal to entertainment, Irish and destination Venues and all things Honeymoon all under one roof. With incredible Show Features, this is the perfect day

Dublin Bowie Festival

Various Locations

The Dublin Bowie Festival, the biggest arts festival in the world dedicated to David Bowie, returns from February 26th to March 2nd 2025, with a selection of special events. Live Music, Q&A's, Memorabilia & Merch, Movies, Concert/Documentaries, Quiz & more. More details coming soon...

The Ferryman

Gaiety Theatre

From the producers that brought you THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN and HANGMEN by Martin McDonagh, along with SIVE by John B. Keane, THE FERRYMAN, directed by Andrew Flynn, will run from January 27th to March 8th 2025. This monumental family tale is an epic of betrayal, redemption and the totality of the human experience. ‘Vanishing. It’s a powerful word, that. A powerful word.‘ County Armagh, Northern Ireland, 1981. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest. A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of f

Interactive Storytelling Tour

National Gallery of Ireland

Make your Gallery visits more fun and engaging with curious questions and creative storytelling! In this tour we use easy exercises and improv games that explore how we look at, speak about and interact with art in a variety of ways. Join Marise de Grip from Active Social Connections to learn how to have conversations about art, to think outside the box and appreciate different perspectives. Anyone interested in art, creative thinking or public speaking is welcome to attend. No experience is required. Meet your tour guide in our Millennium Wing Information Desk, near our Millennium Wing

Sharon Mannion – Sharondipity

Civic Theatre

Fresh from supporting the likes of Emma Doran, Neil Delamere and Deirdre O’Kane, Sharon Mannion presents her solo show ‘SHARONDIPITY’. From mourning Funghi the Dolphin and refusing to bounce back after having kids, to gawping at Americans and one-woman 32 county mini-musicals, Sharon takes the audience on a hop-on hop-off tour of her own brain in this jam-packed, electric-paced comedy extravaganza. Best known for her role as ‘Concepta’ in the RTE hit comedy ‘Bridget & Eamon, Sharon is the resident host of the Comedy Cellar at the International, Ireland’s longest running com

Declan O’Rourke – Since Kyabram, 20th Anniversary

National Concert Hall

In October 2004, amongst a thriving Dublin music scene Declan O’Rourke’s debut album Since Kyabram was released. In its first week, Since Kyabram entered the charts at no.5 and over the following two years achieved gold, platinum and twice platinum status. The Album held within it a collection of songs which have grown in popularity over the years. Galileo, Sarah, No Place To Hide, We Didn’t Mean To Go To Sea and Marrying The Sea are amongst the titles which led to Award nominations and plaudits from Paul Weller, Eddi Reader, Paul Brady and Snow Patrol. Hot Press voted Since Kyabram t

berlioz

The National Stadium

When you combine the UK Jazz scene with downtempo deep house, you get berlioz. berlioz is the new alias of producer Ted Jasper, and while he has only released 8 songs under his new alter-ego, it's opened a doorway for his dream-like, soulful electronica genre to flourish. That special sound has earned him shout outs from Erykah Badu, support from BBC Radio 1, Rinse, NTS, Reprezent and FIP, 5000+ vinyl copies sold, 6 million+ streams per month and a huge following on social media with 394k IG followers and 286k on TikTok, all whist independent, self-signed and managed.

Borderline Festival

The Workman's Club

Aiming to shine a light on emerging talent breaking through: focusing on left-of-centre, forward-facing artists that are pushing boundaries. Borderline will give each artist a new platform to showcase their music to an Irish audience. Borderline is not just an event; it's a celebration of creativity, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression and introducing audiences to the vanguard of the international and Irish music scenes. Building on the success of its first year, the festival will grow from 16 to 25 artists in its second year. Taking place across three rooms in the Workman’s

RTÉ Concert Orchestra perform the songs of David Bowie

3Arena

Featuring special guests: Faye O’Rourke (Soda Blonde), Dana Masters, Duke Special, Shobsy After two remarkable sold out shows at The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin last year, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, under conductor David Brophy returns to a bigger stage to perform Songs of David Bowie, 3Arena Sunday, 2 March 2025. Presented by Singular Artists in association with Dublin Bowie Festival and adapted from the 2021 recording for RTÉ One television, Bowie: Starman — with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. The show will feature specially commissioned arrangements of classics like Life

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Liberty Hall Theatre

From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join one of our leading laugh specialists as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. With his TV career now in its third decade, Ed has regularly appeared on the likes of QI, Mock The Week, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, and Live At The Apollo. With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad, Ed remains the observational stand-up to see.

The Music Of U2 By Candlelight

St Patrick's Cathedral

Calling all U2 super fans… we’ve found exactly what you’re looking for! The Music Of U2 By Candlelight is finally here and it’s guaranteed to be an Unforgettable Fire! Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and epic live band, this concert might be Even Better Than The Real Thing! Prepare for a City Of Blinding (Candle)Lights, as you experience U2s biggest hits like never before! Get ready to hear all your favourites, from ‘One’, ‘Bad’ and ‘Beautiful Day’ to ‘Pride’, ‘Vertigo’ and many more, all performed live by candlelight. This incredible

The Sh*t Table

Smock Alley Theatre

You are cordially invited to Jarlath & Gemma’s big day! Check the seating plan carefully before you take your seat. What do you do with the people you have to invite to your wedding when you really don’t want them there? Easy! Put them all at one table at the very back of the room. But what if putting those strangers together turns out to be the worst decision of your life? Age suitability: 15+ Warnings: Strong language / Themes of drugs & alcohol / References to assault & violence

Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds – LIVE

3Arena

Special guest vocalists: Max George as Parson Nathaniel & Maisie Smith as Beth & Rou Reynolds Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental new 17-date (19 shows) UK and Ireland arena tour, including a show at 3Arena on Sunday, 30 March 2025 arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG WELLS’ dark Victorian tale. Conducted by Jeff Wayne and features Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898. With special guest vocalists Max George as Parson Nathaniel and M

Murder on the Orient Express

Gaiety Theatre

Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination? Starring Michael Maloney (Belfast, Young Victoria, The Crown) as the celebrated Belgian sleuth, Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best. Gripping, tense and masterfully cryptic, this brand-new pro

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VisitDublin’s Event Guide

See what's on in Dublin with the Visit Dublin guide to highlights and must-see events taking place over the coming days and weeks...

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DublinTown

A guide of What's On in Dublin now, including event listings, shopping, festivals in the city and much more...

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