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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

Leopardstown Christmas Festival

Leopardstown Racecourse

The Leopardstown Christmas Festival runs from 26th – 29th December with four days of exciting National Hunt racing. It is a hot-spot for post-Christmas get-togethers, offering an exhilarating day out. The impressive racing programme guarantees seven Grade 1 races. Racegoers can enjoy course wide entertainment, and live music in the festival marquee every day.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Christmas at the Guinness Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse

Christmas just isn't Christmas without a visit to the Guinness Storehouse! The home of the black stuff is once again turning white. Join us at the Guinness Storehouse from 25 November 2024 to 5 January 2025 for our Christmas festivities! Our Christmas festive spectacle will feature eye-catching installations, festive treats and drinks, and more! Plus, we will embrace our Dublin 8 neighbourhood and unveil a spectacular, hand-crafted Christmas experience designed locally, showcasing the extraordinary talent of Dublin's vibrant creative community. There are many seasonal experiences to m

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

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

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

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�

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

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

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!

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

Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience

Unit 9B, Artane Place

Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience in Dublin brings you face-to-face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs that dominated the animal world for 140 million years. From the turkey-sized Velociraptors to the mighty T-rex, interact with life-sized, moving animatronics of a large variety of species, and see these magnificent creatures in their natural Jurassic habitat. Step into another world and learn something new in an experience that's fun for the whole family! Get your tickets now for Dinos Alive in Dublin!

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

Based Music Festival

Button Factory

Join us on Dec 30th at the Button Factory for an epic night of live music, featuring Drugstore Cowboy, Concrete Handbag, Garvan Lambert, Pending, and more to be announced! 🌟 Featuring: Drugstore Cowboy Concrete Handbag Garvan Lambert Pending ...more acts to be announced. This groundbreaking festival, created to make live music more inclusive and accessible, is the first of its kind in Ireland, showcasing the incredible talents of emerging indie rock artists from across the country. Get ready for a night of cutting-edge production, with dazzling lights and visual effec

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

First Fridays Featuring Niamh Mulvey and Hannah Miller

Museum of Literature Ireland

Join MoLI on Friday, 3 January, for First Fridays! The museum will be open late from 6pm until 9pm, with free admission and special events throughout the evening. 6.00pm-9.00pm | Exhibition Holy Show See our new exhibition in collaboration with Ireland’s most mischievous arts journal – presenting Irish life through the eyes of writers and artists. 6.30pm | Reading Niamh Mulvey Niamh Mulvey, author of The Amendments, reads from her work 7.30pm | Performance Hannah Miller Horn player Hannah Miller gives a solo performance in our atmospheric exhibition spaces. Plus late op

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.

Shame Show

Smock Alley Theatre

For your safety, please follow this pair of prancing poofs to SHAME SHOW, a sketchy comedy of catastrophic proportions from SkelpieLimmer, the creators of Scaredy Fat and Two Fingers Up. Adam and Stevie are stuck inside. Storm Seamus is about to strike. The rural fixer-upper they’ve inherited can’t hack it – and neither can their relationship. Channel-hopping their way through programmes of poofy-past, the couple confront home, happiness and heteronormativity as they battle the storm and each other’s beliefs. A worthy First Fortnight Award winner at Dublin Fringe 2024, Colm McCready

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

Mary Coughlan and Paula Meehan

Whelan's

Join us on January 6th at Whelan’s to celebrate Nollaig na mBan, or Women’s Christmas, with a special evening of music and poetry featuring two of Ireland’s most iconic artists—Mary Coughlan and Paula Meehan. In the spirit of this cherished tradition, the event honors the creativity, strength, and voices of Irish women. Mary Coughlan, Ireland’s finest jazz and blues singer, and acclaimed poet Paula Meehan will perform on the night, bringing their artistry to life in the intimate surrounds of Whelans.

MADEIRA: Secrets of Sisters

Bewley's Cafe Theatre

Two sets of sisters meet in a Dublin café for what was expected to be a casual and friendly meeting. But suddenly, out of the blue, disturbing news emerges which shatters the atmosphere, and will challenge their lives for ever. In heartfelt, yet beautifully sensitive dialogue, all the sisters show immense courage and love in how they handle the devastating news and move on. MADEIRA comes to you from Dublin Touring Theatre, producers of The Noble Call, The Cloudspotter and Bullied.

Stand-Up For Gaza

Vicar Street

Following on from raising almost €40,000 earlier this year, Cherry Comedy have announced a new Stand-Up For Gaza gig at Dublin’s iconic Vicar Street to kick off 2025. A stacked line up of some of Ireland’s biggest comedy names will take the stage, including Ardal O'Hanlon, Alison Spittle, Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell and more with all net proceeds going directly to Medical Aid for Palestine. Medical Aid for Palestine's vision is a future where all Palestinians can access an effective, sustainable and locally-led system of healthcare, and the full realisation of their rights

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

BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition

RDS

The public exhibition takes place in the R.D.S. Dublin from Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th January from 9.30am to 5.30pm* each day. 550 amazing student projects will compete in the 60th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. We also have four packed exhibition halls and the Primary Science Fair all full of exciting things to see and do, designed to stimulate the minds of young and old alike. 2025 is BT’s 25th year as both organiser and title sponsor of the event and to celebrate we are once again featuring some brilliant attractions. *Friday 10th and Saturday 11th doors will close

The Archive Within Us

Richmond Barracks

Join Richmond Barracks for The Archive Within Us, an exhibition of personal histories, made by a group of people in Dublin in collaboration with visual artist Claire Halpin and poet Colm Keegan. They asked “what do we choose to remember, and why?” and developed their own collection of personal stories, personal objects, poems and fragments of cherished moments. Visit the exhibition to hear their stories and share your own. The group met as part of The National Neighbourhood, a cultural programme that connects communities, artists and villages with libraries, museums and creative p

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.

The Jesus Lizard

Button Factory

Since their inception in Chicago ca. 1987, the Jesus Lizard has thrilled audiences all over the planet with their idiosyncratic “noise rock.” Catch them live at The Button Factory with a second date added on Thursday 16 January 2025. Rack, the seventh studio album from this legendary underground-rock fulcrum, comes out into the world on September 13 via Ipecac Recordings. Produced by Paul Allen at Audio Eagle, Rack holds 11 tracks of brisk guitar rock you haven’t heard since… the last time the Jesus Lizard took over a stage in your town. Now, over two decades since their last record

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

Investec Champions Cup – Leinster V Bath

Aviva Stadium

Leinster will take on Bath at Aviva Stadium in Round 4 of the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday 18th January. Kick Off: 5:30pm

Earwicker’s Dream at The Cooler

The Cooler

Following on from the success of their tour around James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’, Janet Moran and Ronan Guilfoyle join forces again, this time to explore the intricacies of Joyce’s final novel ‘Finnegan’s Wake’. Janet is an award-winning actor and playwright, and Ronan is one of Ireland’s best-known jazz musicians, with an international career spanning more than forty years. ‘Earwicker’s Dream’ is a concert piece that unites spoken word, jazz composition and improvisation, and explores the central characters in the book. Joyce’s brilliant text will be illuminated by a wond

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

Lisa O’Neill

Gate Theatre

For the first time, Foggy Notions will partner with the Gate to present LISA O’NEILL live at Gate Theatre, on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd January 2025. Songwriter Lisa O’Neill is one of the most singular and exciting talents in Irish music today. Lisa has released five albums to date, the last being 2023’s hugely acclaimed All of This Is Chance on Rough Trade. In 2019 she won the RTÉ Radio Folk Award for Best Original Track, she has been nominated for several BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and she has been nominated twice for the Choice Music Prize. In November of '24 she performed a f

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

Celtic Exodus – The Musical

The Complex

Celtic Exodus tells the story of star-crossed lovers trapped by a family feud in the village of Kilturk in Ireland of the 1840s. As famine descends on the nation the families of young Sean McDonagh and Siobhan Buckley struggle with survival in the face of crop failure, starvation, and merciless oppression by landlords and British Government agents. The young lovers must hide their forbidden passion, yet find a way to somehow unite their clans in defiance of these challenging times. Ultimately, the young lovers will be forced to join the hordes of Irish people who leave their beloved h

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

Disco Inferno with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

The Helix

Join the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and phenomenal vocalists, led by conductor Stephen Bell, for an unforgettable evening of dazzling disco favourites! Put on your sequins and step into the light of the dance floor with funky beats, orchestral arrangements, and some of the most beloved disco anthems. Let your young hearts run free as groove, glamour, and glorious music keep you dancing all night long—from Stayin’ Alive to I Will Survive. Get under the glitterball for hits like We Are Family, That’s the Way I Like It, and Love is In The Air. Don’t blame it on the RTÉ Concert Orche

Open House Europe Annual Summit

The Printworks, Dublin Castle

The second Annual Summit of Open House Europe will be proudly hosted by the Irish Architecture Foundation (IAF) when it comes to Dublin on January 30th and 31st, 2025. Hosting this year’s Open House Europe Annual Summit in Dublin, the IAF will welcome over 70 delegates from 20 countries to this exciting two-day conference held on January 30th and 31st in The Printworks at Dublin Castle. Titled The City Invites, the summit will have a private and public programme exploring how accessibility and inclusion can reshape cities into places that are open, vibrant, and welcoming for all. Th

Neil Delamere – Achilles Neil

Pavilion Theatre

Our comedy hero is back on the road with a brand new epic standup show. Join one of Ireland's favourite comics as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don't miss the hilarious Achilles Neil*. *Does not contain any actual Greek mythology.

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

Foster & Allen

Draíocht

International Recording artists Foster & Allen look forward to celebrating an amazing milestone of 50 years in the music business with a Concert Tour of Ireland in December 2024 and January to March 2025. The Foster & Allen 50 Years Of Hits Concert will be packed full with all the songs that made them famous all over the world. They will be performing all their Hit Singles like 'Bunch Of Thyme', 'Old Flames', 'Maggie', 'After All These Years', 'We Owe It All To You', 'I will Love You All My Life', 'Just For Old Times Sake', as well as Medley’s Of Songs from their Chart topping Alb

SYSTIR

The Lark Concert Hall

SYSTIR (Icelandic for “sister”) have grown from the legendary ANÚNA, creating a new and eclectic musical voice that explores the myriad shades and hues of the female voice. With 5 to 7 performers, they use imaginative staging, lighting, and movement to enhance their performances. In a short time, Systir has become one of Ireland’s most sought-after vocal ensembles since ANÚNA. They blend modern vocal and instrumental techniques with ancient vocal performance practices to create a unique ethereal ambience. Their repertoire ranges from original songs, written and arranged by the women

Dr. Strangelove

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

Stanley Kubrick’s iconic work, DR. STRANGELOVE will have its Irish premiere in Dublin February 2025. Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan will lead the first ever adaptation of the legendary film-maker’s work. Coogan will be joined by Olivier Award Winner Giles Terera who will play the role of General Buck Turgidson. This jet-black comedy masterpiece, about a rogue U.S. General who triggers a nuclear crisis, is brought to the stage by acclaimed, BAFTA and Emmy Award winner Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award winner Sean Foley in an explosively funny satire of mutually assured de

I Wish Conference

RDS

I Wish is a community committed to showcasing the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math’s to teenage girls ( Ages 14-18). We bring STEM education to life in a high energy, fun space, igniting a flame in the minds of girls. Girls will meet some incredible STEM role models and get the opportunity to speak to some of the largest pharmaceutical, engineering and technology companies in the world where they will be able to learn more about college courses, careers and get support to make a more informed choice about subjects and their future careers. I Wish 2025 our 11th Year prom

The 21st National Health Summit

Croke Park

Transforming how healthcare is planned, delivered, and experienced is central to modernising our healthcare system. How do we transform healthcare to create more efficient, patient-centered, and responsive healthcare that meets the needs of individuals and populations in a more equitable and sustainable way? That is the central question we will be addressing at the 2025 National Health Summit. Now going into its 21st year, this established event will feature healthcare leaders, practitioners and experts who will explore how the health and care system must adapt to face future challenges. On

Jason Byrne

Pavilion Theatre

In 1935 Erwin Schrodinger placed comedian Jason Byrne in a venue with an audience, and closed the doors. Was there a show, or NO SHOW? For those outside without tickets there was simultaneously a show, and NO SHOW. Don't be outside. Get a ticket and watch the master of comic creativity and audience interaction create a show from NO SHOW.

29th Festival Of Youth Orchestras

National Concert Hall

The Irish Association of Youth Orchestras is delighted to return to the National Concert Hall Dublin for their annual Festival of Youth Orchestras! The Festival of Youth Orchestras is the annual celebration of Irish youth orchestras and their talented members with a diverse variety of music played by young people for young people. The 2025 Festival of Youth Orchestras will see 470 young players from across Ireland take to the stage of the National Concert Hall for two concerts to perform classical works and modern arrangements. The programme features iconic works such as Tchaikovsky’s Th

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

Danny O’Brien: KillaDanJaro

Axis Ballymun

After a complete sell-out run at The Edinburgh Fringe and as well as several Irish and International Festivals with his new show, multi-award-winning Wicklovian comedian Danny O' Brien comes to Axis Ballymun with a high-octane stand-up show like no other bringing the BIG laughs all over Ireland and beyond! From getting scammed by a fake landlord in Edinburgh to climbing several peaks around the globe (Including Kilimanjaro in Tanzania) Danny is a resident host at The Laughter Lounge in Dublin, has performed alongside Ballymun's Willa White in Dublin's Ambassador Theatre and is a regular o

Mary Black

Vicar Street

Last year proved to be a remarkable one for Mary, as she captivated audiences around the country on her 40th Anniversary Tour. From sold-out shows to standing ovations, Mary's passion for music, and connection with her fans is undeniable. With a heart full of gratitude, Mary reflects on the joy and fulfilment she experienced throughout the year. As Mary looks forward to the future, she invites fans old and new to join her on the road for a fun time as she and her amazing band revisit the great songs that have defined her illustrious career. From Katie, to No Frontiers, to a Woman’s

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.

Dublin International Film Festival

Various Locations

For 11 unforgettable days in February 2025, Dublin will transform into a vibrant hub of cinematic excellence. DIFF brings the best of Irish and international cinema to the capital for a celebration of storytelling. We welcome the lovers, the dreamers, and the curious newcomers. From world premieres to intimate screenings, exclusive Q&As to parties and celebrations, DIFF offers a unique journey into the world of film, all set against the backdrop of buzz of the Irish capital. Join us for DIFF 2025 and be part of a contemporary cinema experience that connects communities, ignites ideas

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

The Murder of Michael Collins

The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre

Historical Entertainer Paddy Cullivan brings you the incredible story of the death of Ireland’s first Commander-in-Chief. An audio-visual spectacular featuring hundreds of images, shocking new research and incredible songs, Paddy dares to unravel the secrets and lies around what happened that fateful day in Béal na mBlath, 22nd August 1922. Did Michael Collins have a secret son in London? Was he really going to keep to the Anglo-Irish Treaty or was he planning to resume the war? If the anti-treaty side shot him, why did the Free State instigate a massive cover-up? How can one of the mos

The 4 of Us

Whelan's

The 4 Of Us, an iconic Irish rock band, has been a significant presence in the music scene since their formation in the late 1980s. Founded by brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy in Newry, County Down, the band quickly gained acclaim with their debut album "Songs for the Tempted," which included the hit single "Mary." This track not only topped the Irish charts but also became an enduring classic. Over the years, The 4 Of Us have continually evolved, exploring various musical landscapes while maintaining their distinctive melodic and lyrical craftsmanship. Their sound blends rock, folk, and

King Lear

Gate Theatre

As he approaches old age, King Lear (Conleth Hill) looks to divide his kingdom and power between his three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. Through feigned praise and affection, Goneril and Regan, receive their inheritance. Cordelia, the youngest who loves Lear deeply, refuses to flatter her father however and is disinherited and banished. When Goneril and Regan turn him away from their door, Lear begins a journey into madness, wandering homeless and destitute with his devoted companion, the Fool. With this new production starring Conleth Hill and directed by Roxana Silbert, Shake

Pretty Vacant – The story of Punk and New Wave

3Olympia

Not many musical explosions define a generation and change music for ever. There was Rock and Roll in 1956, Beatlemania in 1963, Flower Power in 1967, The birth of Rock in 1970 and then there was… Punk and New Wave. For the first time all the hits, attitude and fashion are brought to the stage by this incredibly talented cast of musicians, singers and dancers that will take you on a rollercoaster ride you will never forget. Pretty Vacant – The Story of Punk & New Wave comes to 3Olympia Theatre on Saturday 1st March 2025.

Gearoid Farrelly – Gearóid Rage

The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre

Gearóid Farrelly follows his mammoth Glamour Hammer tour with a hilarious new stand up show touching on the many, many, MANY things that make his blood boil. Gearóid Farrelly presents his new show, Gearóid Rage. “Gearóid Farrelly is Bloody Hilarious" Sarah Millican "My Absolute Favourite" Joanne McNally “To be in Farrelly’s crowd is a joy. Each joke landed perfectly… impeccable comic timing” ★★★★★ Broadway Baby

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.

Women in Project Management Summit (WiPM)

The Convention Centre

WIPM Summit speakers are key disruptors and influencers in their field, driving everything from large global corporates to awe inspiring personal projects. They explore a range of topics from workflows and best practice solutions to soft skills, emerging technologies, diversity, and scaling, while re-igniting the passions essential for those working as a project manager. Like many other professions, Project Management is capable of gender balance, especially due to the attributes required to perform the role, and this annual event is a forum for women in project management to network with t

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

Dublin Comic Con - a pop-culture/fandom event, ideal family day out or fan nerd out, movies, tv shows, comics, cosplay, gaming and more! At The Convention Centre Dublin.

Dublin Comic Con – Spring Edition

The Convention Centre

DCC is a pop-culture/fandom event ideal as a family day out or a fan nerd out! Covering everything from movies/tv shows to comics, cosplay and gaming! Whether you are coming to find rare collectibles, meet some Hollywood actors and local artists, have your portfolio reviews by industry professionals or simply cosplay..we will have something to keep you entertained. Oh and all our DCC interactive sets are free! Dublin Comic Con : Spring Edition 2025!: March 15th and 16th Thanks again to all our fans for the ongoing support and patience and a massive thank you to our team without whom we rea

IADT Open Day

IADT

IADT's next Open Day will take place on Saturday 22nd March 2025 from 10am-1pm. Whether you'd like more details about course content and modules or a chat about future plans and careers, IADT experts are on hand to answer your questions ahead of the CAO deadline. Join us for our CAO Open Day to find out what makes IADT unique. • Explore our growing campus of the Creative Industries, visit our studios and take a tour of the National Film School. • Chat to our Student Ambassadors about life at IADT. • Attend talks, Q&A sessions and live demos. • Meet our lecturers and ask yo

The SEAI Energy Show

RDS

Ireland's leading business to business sustainable energy event will return in 2024 with an in person event. The SEAI Energy Show is essential if you work in the energy sector or your business is interested in sustainable energy. The SEAI Energy Show is a business to business event, focused on sustainable energy solutions. It is an exhibition offering expert seminars, technology demonstrations and multiple networking opportunities for visitors. Join us for Ireland's leading business to business sustainable energy event. Essential if you work in the energy sector or your business is inter

Ricky Gervais – Mortality

3Arena

Considered one of the most influential British comedians since Charlie Chaplin, (he received the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy 2016 BAFTA/LA) Ricky Gervais is the creator and star of The Office, Extras, Derek, and the critically acclaimed Netflix hit After Life. Following the global success of his two previous Netflix stand-up specials ‘Humanity’ and ‘Supernature’, 2023 saw Gervais release a third special and his biggest to date, ‘Armageddon’. It won a Golden Globe, was the global number 1 most-watched show on Netflix, and followed a record-breaking in

Áine Gallagher: For the Love of Milseáin

Smock Alley Theatre

Award winning comedian and Ireland's "queen of the offbeat" Áine Gallagher, is on a mission to prove that speaking Irish can be both accessible and hilarious. Following an incredible year where 2024 saw Áine embark on a national sell out tour and be listed among the Irish Times 50 People to Watch, Áine is back using her quirky and deadpan style as her secret weapon as she navigates Irish language learning, mistake-making, dating and mug-cake-baking to create a wholly unique comedy experience. A comedy experience that is bilingual and that guarantees to reignite your grá for the languag

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

Dublin City Half Marathon

Starts on O'Connell Street

A new event on the running calendar, the Dublin City Half Marathon, will take place next year on Sunday, 30 March. Dublin Marathon organisers, in partnership with Dublin City Council, have come together to stage the race, which will start on O'Connell Street. The course will take runners out of the north of the city and will finish back in the city centre. The route will go through Ballybough, Whitehall, Killester, Howth Road, Raheny, St Anne's Park, Clontarf, Fairview Park and Seville Place. Entries will open on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, at 12pm *The half marathon in the Phoen

The Book of Mormon

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

The New York Times calls it "The best musical of this century". The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals". And Entertainment Weekly raves, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award and four-time Olivier winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy from creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez co-writer of Avenue Q and Frozen, follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lak

Youth’s The Season -?

Abbey Theatre

Toots: “We were happy then. Why can’t we be happy now? Desmond: “Because you’re growing up my dear, you’re growing up.” A group of young Dubliners work and play hard, flirt wildly, fall in love, and trade devastatingly witty insults. These characters at the heart of in Mary Manning’s coming-of-age satire Youth’s The Season -? feel startlingly contemporary. First performed in 1931, this play explores life for privileged young Irish people between the two world wars. Mary Manning’s plays were extremely popular with audiences of their time and 2025 will offer the opportu

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

Gavin Friday

Vicar Street

In celebration of his new album ECCE HOMO released on BMG Records on 25th October '24. Friday will perform a long awaited hometown show at Dublin’s Vicar Street on Thursday 10th April. Friday’s first solo show in his hometown since November 2011 is not to be missed. “Gavin has developed into an exceptional singer and he is also a brilliant performer with a deep and fearless understanding of the theatrical side of the rock'n'roll circus”- Niall Stokes, Hot Press On the subject of his return to the live stage Friday remarked, “Performing ‘live’ is probably the place I feel

Ideal Home Show

RDS

The PTSB Ideal Home show attracts an average attendance of 26,000+ home interest, high net worth customers who are actively seeking products, services, and inspiration on all things home. There is no better way to make contact with such a large number of serious, high calibre customers than at a highly successful, large-scale exhibition. Hear from influential creatives and leading interior designers in the DFS Interiors Theatre and explore beautifully curated room designs and receive personalised colour consultations in the Dulux Heritage Interior Design Hub. Hear advice & tips from

CUREPEDIA

The Sugar Club

The acclaimed book, Curepedia, written in 2023 by music journalist Simon Price (Guardian, Quietus), was described as an encyclopaedic biography and homage to The Cure. This ‘live’ Curepedia event features a fascinating interview with and readings by Simon Price and much more. Podcaster and journalist Paul McDermott will pose the questions, before it’s opened up for an audience Q&A. Don’t miss this chance to hear from a bona fide Cure expert. After the talk, Simon brings one of Brighton’s best-loved club nights SPELLBOUND – ‘The Alternative 80s Night’, to the Sugar Cl

Dublin Coffee Festival

RDS

Dublin Coffee Festival is a celebration of the speciality coffee scene in Ireland! Showcasing some of the best in the business from coffee roasters, machine manufacturers, alternative milk companies, and much more. There will be hundreds of free samples available from exhibitors, live competitions (professional and amateur), workshops, informative talks and panels, live DJs and food traders.

Cage Warriors

RDS

The Irish MMA Revolution Continues as Cage Warriors Returns to Dublin’s RDS! The Irish-owned promotion has created some of the sport’s biggest stars, including UFC icons Michael Bisping, Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett and ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann. Get ready to witness sporting excellence and an unrivalled atmosphere as the next generation of Irish stars take to the cage looking to follow in the footsteps of Ian Machado-Garry, Paul Hughes, Neil Seery, Chris Fields, Cathal Pendred and current World Welterweight Champion James Sheehan!

Myra’s Story

Gaiety Theatre

Direct from London’s West End and the four-time smash-hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, Myra’s Story tells the unforgettable tale of a middle-aged homeless alcoholic struggling to survive on the streets of Dublin as she begs from passers-by on the famous Ha’penny Bridge. Written by Irish playwright Brian Foster and starring acclaimed actor Fíonna Hewitt-Twamley in her “vivid, virtuoso performance” (WhatsOnStage) as Myra who through her gripping performance plays a variety of larger-than-life Dublin characters, this turbulent piece explores the hilarious, tragic, and heart-wrenching ev

WellFest

Royal Hospital Kilmainham

WellFest is Europe's largest outdoor health, fitness and wellness festival. Featuring more than 150 health, fitness and wellness experts from Ireland and abroad, more than 15 stages, delicious food and exciting brands. WellFest provides the ultimate feel-good experience for attendees to create memories that inspire them all year round.

Lovesong

Gate Theatre

Billy and Maggie have been married for over 40 years. Having moved away from home and family to set up Bill’s dentistry business in the United States, the couple face a new challenge when Maggie’s health begins to deteriorate. As the couple reminisce, their home fills with their memories and the presence of their younger selves, and the moving story of their lifelong relationship comes vividly to life. The ‘tender’ and ‘touching’ (The Guardian) LOVESONG is written by Abi Morgan, the Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning writer of Shame, Suffragette and The Iron Lady. LOVESONG will be

Bryan Adams

3Arena

Bryan Adams has the reputation of being one the most exciting live musicians in the world. He has 17 studio albums including his latest album “So Happy It Hurts” (nominated for a Grammy), “Pretty Woman – The Musical”, Classic pt. I and pt. II, which feature new recordings of his greatest hits, released digitally and in ATMOS with Platoon, are also available physically with BMG. His song writing has garnered him numerous awards and accolades including three Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations and a Grammy Award and 20 Juno Awards.

Dublin Tech Week

Various Locations

Dublin Tech Week is a week-long celebration of innovation and technology, uniting tech lovers, professionals, and communities across the city. The Dublin Tech week mission is to celebrate innovation, foster collaboration, inspire the next generation, and promote inclusivity.

Street Feast

Nationwide

Annual weekend of street parties & communities lunches. Host a party with your neighbours! Get together with your neighbours to share food and enjoy some conversation and camaraderie this summer. It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or house, all you need is a space to bring people together. We have had feasts organised in front gardens, on streets and greens, in car parks, laneways, local parks and community centres. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Registrations are now open. Once you register you’ll receive your FREE Street Feast party pack, complete w

Dublin Tech Summit

RDS

Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) is a two-day conference that sits at the heart of the international tech scene. As one of the world’s most active technology hubs, Dublin has become the EMEA base for some of the biggest global tech companies and over the last 7 years DTS has emerged as one of Europe’s fastest growing B2B tech events. DTS is delighted to host the next event on 28 & 29 May 2025 and are looking forward to delivering another world-class conference that will bring together our international community of innovators, thought-leaders, and influencers once again in Dublin’s most f

The Wheel Summit

Croke Park

The Wheel's National Summit for Charities, Community Organisations, and Social Enterprises takes place at Croke Park on Wednesday 28th May 2025 Join us for a day of lively discussion, agenda-setting, networking and celebration. Expert Speakers & Timely Topics A line-up of expert local and international; speakers will cover a spectrum of relevant issues. Gain insights, perspectives, and strategies to amplify your organisation's impact. Member-Led Sessions Our member-led sessions have become a highlight of our annual Summit, and in 2025 we will once again be inviting our members t

Bloom

Phoenix Park

Bord Bia Bloom takes place over five days on the June Bank Holiday weekend (May 29th – June 2nd), running from 9am to 6pm daily. Bloom, which celebrates its 19th birthday in 2025, has been deemed one of the nations’ favourite summer events and takes place across 70 acres in the Phoenix Park. This spectacular gardening event is a great coming together for garden designers, flower growers, landscapers, plantaholics, garden-furniture makers, food fanatics and anyone who loves to garden. Bord Bia Bloom is a world-class, uplifting and innovative horticulture, food, and drink experience with

Seven Drunken Nights

3Olympia Theatre

Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners comes back to 3Olympia Theatre for three shows on Thursday 5th, Friday 6th & Saturday 7th June 2025. In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s, Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann. This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life and

Knowledge Summit Dublin

Trinity College

Learn from a stellar line-up of global speakers at the top of their industries how to become a more knowledge centric organisation leveraging Generative AI and human experience Dublin, renowned for its literary and knowledge connections, now a digital and business hub, is your perfect location for inspiring discussions, learning and the creation of new knowledge together Join us for our innovative 'flipped' conference, designed to prioritise the exchange of tacit knowledge. This KM conference is curated by practitioners, for practitioners. Continue your learning with our after hours k

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