The Dublin Painting and Sketching Club - 148th Annual Exhibition - is open to the public from Monday 14th until Sunday 27th September, in the Town Hall space of the Windmill Quarter. The exhibition includes painting, drawing, printmaking and mixed-media work by established and emerging artists from across Ireland. 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

Dublin Theatre Festival brings world-class theatre to Dublin, supports artists in creating outstanding work and provides a platform to showcase the best of Irish theatre to the world. They bring world-class theatre to Dublin, support artists in creating outstanding work and provide a platform to showcase the best of Irish theatre to the world. At the heart of the festival is the city of Dublin – its people and its stories – and a commitment to contributing to the vibrant social and cultural life of our capital. Their mission is to present a programme of exceptional theatrical experie

Ireland's Original International Festival of Improvised Theatre & Comedy Improv/Improvisation is an art form where performers create scenes, stories and characters in the moment live in front of an audience. There is no script, no planning and no safety net! Modern Improvisational theatre includes a wide spectrum of performances - from fast-paced comedic 'shortform', to silent shows, to improvised puppet performances, to audience-inspired concepts, to musicals to full length improvised plays. This dynamic art form takes theatre and comedy to a whole new level - one that has audiences on

Quintessence Theatre follow their National Tours of Cracks; The Curious Case of Albert Cashier and Belfast Girls, with this powerful portrayal of a child’s life in the Irish Foster care system. “Imagine turning up at the door of a house. A house you’ve never seen before, in a town you don’t know. A house you’re going to be living in, with people you’ve never met. And all you have is a black bin bag. A bag that carries your whole life…” Inspired by real stories, Quintessence Theatre use their innovative physical ensemble storytelling techniques to explore the lived exp

Lola is a firefighter – in every part of her life. The city is on fire and Lola needs rest, but it’s almost Seán’s birthday and his friends are coming over. Let Me In is a new play by Esosa Ighodaro set in contemporary Ireland – where welcome is offered but belonging is negotiated daily. Told through warmth and humour, with a creeping sense of inevitability. It’s a comedy. It’s a romance. It’s a fairy tale. It’s a tragedy.

Ireland Fashion Week 2026 takes place from October 7 to 12, 2026, returning to Dublin and select locations for its second consecutive year. Powered by title sponsor Visa Ireland, the event expands to feature 75 designers across eight shows and showcases, aiming to boost local and international exposure for Irish design talent. This is a fashion week that reflects Ireland – past, present, and future. One that’s inclusive, independent, and fiercely proud of its roots. One that’s built not for the industry elite, but for the entire Irish fashion community. Founded by Ashley McDonnell

An evening of networking, live performances, food, drink and an exclusive look at the behind-the-scenes of opera. On 7 October, INO’s Future Leaders Network comes together for an evening dedicated to creativity and openness in your professional journey. The Future Leaders Network is an initiative tailored to young professionals across a variety of industries looking for an enjoyable way to expand their professional network. Hear from an expert guest panel on building unique skills and setting yourself apart in an increasingly competitive job market, as well as reflect on building your own

Trudy’s stuck in Dublin. Her best friend’s down under. She’s not dead. She’s just on a working visa. You are now entering a binding contract, a waiver of unwavering friendship, with Trudy (whether you like her or not). You will become Trudy’s half-marathon motivators, party plus-ones and quarter-life crisis comforters. Together, let’s enter Trudy’s vibrant, oddly personal, and, at times unsettling, hybrid yoga/spin-class meets karaoke-nightclub extravaganza… With Irish emigration on the rise, many young people grapple with a dilemma: should you stay in the familiar or ven

Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality and Front Line Defenders, and a range of partners, present the eighth annual Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival from the 9 to 18 October 2026. The festival features exciting and innovative events that promote equality, human rights and diversity throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and internationally. The aim of the festival is to showcase and highlight the extraordinary work of human rights defenders in Ireland and around the world, past and present, and the role of the arts and artists in promoting human rights today. The ai