The SubSounds Youth Music Festival is a day of family fun and music from young musicians from Leinster with very special guest headliner. Now in its fourth year, the SubSounds Youth Music Festival, produced by Alternative Entertainments Arts Group and Music Generation, returns to County Hall, Tallaght for an electrifying day of live music from the next generation of Irish talent. Featuring over 100 young musicians from across Leinster, the festival showcases original music across genres — indie, jazz and rock with blends of styles to keep the sounds fresh!This year's FREE festival has a d

Celebrate one of Dublin’s most cherished summer traditions at the Rose Festival in St Anne’s Park, Raheny. Across the weekend, the park will come alive with floral displays, live performances, artisan food, craft stalls and family entertainment. With a vibrant mix of music, dance, horticulture, and handmade goods, the festival is the perfect day out for all ages. Set in the stunning Rose Garden, this free event showcases the best of community spirit, creativity, and local talent.

The Liberties Festival is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. From modest beginnings in 1970 it has grown to become a highlight of the summer in Dublin with a series of family-friendly, sporting and community events, and an exciting multi-cultural and arts programme. The Festival is an innovative and purpose driven community festival working with local community members and professional artists to put culture, creativity and diversity at the heart of The Liberties as a way of supporting performers while celebrating the diverse culture of The Liberties area of Dublin 8. The festival has bee

The Dublin Cuban Film Festival returns for its third year, bringing three days of cinema from the Caribbean to the Irish capital’s cultural quarter venue – THE NEW THEATRE Cuba After Castro (Irish Premiere) — Thursday 23 July, 7pm The first and only American interview with Cuba’s president Miguel Díaz-Canel. This documentary from acclaimed journalist Abby Martin offers an intimate portrait of Cuba’s first leader born after the Revolution as he navigates intensified U.S. sanctions, a media war, the pandemic, and historic domestic protests. The film will be introduced by the Cuban

The lineup for this year’s Swords Castle Town Park Summer Concerts Series has been announced, with two unforgettable summer evenings set to take place in July in the heart of Swords. Friday July 24th - Nathan Carter  Success led to Nathan moving to Ireland to follow his dream of becoming a professional entertainer in January 2010. His career took off almost immediately. Single-handedly he revived the live music scene in Ireland attracting young fans in their thousands. Following the phenomenal success of the iconic hit song ‘Wagon Wheel’ in 2012, Nathan became an established star

The GAZE LGBTQIA Film Festival 2026 is back 28th July to 3rd August at the Light House Cinema and the Irish Film Institute. Celebrating LGBQTIA storytelling, the programme features a selection of feature films and shorts celebrating the queer experience. Initially formed in 1992 as an underground film club, the festival itself predates the legalisation of homosexuality in Ireland.

Join us at North Beach for breathtaking aerial displays, live music, and artisan food. No funfair—just pure aviation thrills and coastal heritage. Free entry. Experience the thrill of the Rush Harbour Festival and Airshow, where the sky meets the sea in a spectacular display of aviation and maritime culture. This year, the heart of the action moves to the wide sands of North Beach, offering the perfect natural amphitheatre for world-class aerial acrobatics.

The award-winning and hugely popular #BrayAirDisplay will return on Saturday August 1st 2026 . And it will be back bigger and better than ever with an incredible lineup The free, family event is one of the most popular air shows in Europe and Ireland’s biggest air festival, attracting thousands to the Co. Wicklow seaside town to marvel at amazing aerobatics. The Bray Air Display is the biggest public free event in Ireland drawing crowds of 140,000+.  It also has the largest movement of the public on the Dart network outside of commuting.

Established in 2019, Howth Roots and Blues Festival is now a firm favourite on the International music festival circuit. This rootsy festival, set in the picturesque fishing village of Howth just outside Dublin, celebrates the finest Irish roots and blues artists, along with some international talent. Expect an eclectic mix for fans of Blues, Blues Rock, Country, Bluegrass, and Americana. Past festivals have even included Latin, Reggae and Ska while this year we are including some Afrobeat. Experience the charm of wandering from gig to gig along the free gig pub trail, much like at Electric