Open House Dublin is a free festival of architecture with 200+ events taking place each October and the flagship architecture festival of the Irish Architecture Foundation. Established in 2005, the Irish Architecture Foundation (IAF) is Ireland’s independent organisation for the advancement of culture and communication of architecture to audiences. In 2025 the Open House Dublin festival will take place in Dublin city and county over 9 days, starting with an Open House Junior weekend with workshops, tours and activities dedicated to young people and families. Our programme for this year wi

Get ready to kick up your heels as Dublin City Council’s Jive & Line takes over the heart of Temple Bar with a celebration of country music and dance. On Sunday 19th October, Meeting House Square will come alive from 2.00pm to 5.00pm with a free, family-friendly afternoon of high-energy jiving, line dancing, and interactive workshops led by Patricia Social Dance Club. The event features lively performances, easy-to-join dance sessions for all levels, and the chance to get creative at a bandana-making workshop. Families can also enjoy fun games and soak up the atmosphere of this cou