The Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival started its life as a two day event in 2013 and has grown to be an award-winning festival which showcases local and national performers and artists over ten days in September on the stunning Donabate/Portrane Peninsula. The festival was awarded Fingal Community Group of the Year 2015 for Arts & Culture and were shortlisted for the LAMA awards in the Arts & Culture category 2018. After a very successful comeback last year, the festival returns in September for another 11 days of events. Many will be familiar to those who attend every year and as usu

The 146th Annual Exhibition of the Dublin Painting & Sketching Club is open to the public from Monday 9th until Saturday 21st September, in the Town Hall space of the Windmill Quarter. The Club was formed in October 1874, its aims were 'to bring together artists, amateurs and others interested in art and the holding of public exhibitions.' In the 21st century these aims remain in place. Opening Times: • Monday to Saturday - 10.30am - 4.30pm • Sunday - 12.00pm - 4.00pm

Culture Night Late Venue Trail offers a series of free events showcasing Dublin's vibrant nightlife. From Index to Tengu, Hen's Teeth to Fidelity, the trail covers diverse neighbourhoods and cultural hubs. This year, Culture Night introduces seven new venues, welcoming a broader audience and celebrating long into the night. Spanning the City Centre and from Dublin 8 to Dublin 7, the late-night trail explores the city's heartbeat with traditional nightclubs, late-night bars, and cultural spaces. Featuring DJ culture, electronic music, and top-notch sound systems, Nocturnal Beats highlights the