Riverdance: Celebrating 30 Breathtaking Years Riverdance has captivated audiences worldwide with its GRAMMY award-winning music and the passion and energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances. Riverdance 30 – The New Generation celebrates the show’s incredible 30th year milestone, with a special anniversary tour. The spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics and it showcases the new generation of exceptional performers, all of w

“Oh, she’s born and she’ll leave you in smithereens” Marina Carr returns to the Abbey Theatre this summer and brings a little piece of Italy to Ireland’s National Stage for 9 performances only. Joining forces once again, Marina Carr and Caitríona McLaughlin reimagine La Locandiera, Carlo Goldoni’s revolutionary masterpiece, from an urgent and contemporary perspective to give us Mirandolina. Set in modern day Dublin, Mirandolina examines the life of a young woman trying to find her way in the world, surrounded by admirers and predators. Transcending centuries and language,

Peoples Photography 2026 will take place around the railings of St. Stephen’s Green on the last weekend in August (Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th) If you are in a photography club, group or class please tell your friends and colleagues about Peoples Photography 2026, and encourage them to participate in this unique event. We encourage anyone who is interested in the exhibition to subscribe to the Newsletter / Mailing List on peoplesphotography.ie. We also need people to help with the running of Peoples Photography 2026 (and beyond). If you are interested in getting involved pleas

Dublin Fringe Festival is a curated, multidisciplinary arts festival and a year-round artist support organisation. We create a framework for artistic risk, offering opportunities for artists to challenge and invigorate their practice, and extend the possibilities of what art can be. We seek out and present contemporary, playful and provocative new work made by Irish and international artists of vision in an annual celebration all over the city. From form-busting theatre productions, electric dance performance, immersive installations to epic party nights out, every event is curated to ignit

Experience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a breathtaking concert that will transport audiences straight into the heart of Tolkien’s universe. Howard Shore’s iconic soundtrack has captivated millions worldwide, and now, we bring it to Ireland! Performed by the modern orchestra Mystery Ensemble, this magical evening will transport you instantly into the heart of Tolkien’s universe, where elves, hobbits, and dwarves roam. The virtuoso playing of the musicians will bring to life the stirring, powerful, and deeply emotional compositions of Howar

To Hell in a Handbag by Helen Norton & Jonathan White. The Secret Lives of Canon Chasuble & Miss Prism. This subversively funny take on Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest returns for a 10th anniversary tour, having sold out previous runs in Ireland & the UK. While others are preoccupied with cucumber sandwiches and railway cloakrooms, two minor characters from Earnest are up to their necks in something else. A country rector and a governess, models of Victorian propriety in public. But in private? This is the play behind the play: a tale of blackmail, false id

The iconic star of stage and screen captivated audiences with a voice that continues to inspire generations. Behind the dazzling glamour was a remarkable woman with an extraordinary story. Discover the real and raw Judy in this award-winning play, featuring timeless hits including When You’re Smiling, The Man That Got Away, Just in Time, All By Myself, Over the Rainbow, and many more. This is a unique opportunity to experience this powerful and moving portrayal of Judy Garland’s life behind the spotlight, and a rare glimpse behind-the-scenes to her legendary Talk of the Town concerts

Dublin Independent Fashion Week was founded in 2023 by a group of designers who recognised a gap in Ireland's fashion landscape: the lack of an accessible, independent platform dedicated to supporting homegrown talent. Built by volunteers, DIFW was created to give designers opportunities to showcase their work, connect with new audiences, and build sustainable careers on their own terms. What began as a grassroots initiative has grown into a week-long programme of runway shows, exhibitions, workshops, and community-led events. Today, DIFW continues to grow its platform, partnerships, and

Prepare for CHOP, a dangerously funny, wildly absurd theatre performance written and performed by Cian Kinsella (Lords of Strut). This high-energy one-man show dives into fragile masculinity, social satire, and environmental collapse with sharp humour and physical wit that keeps audiences buzzing long after the curtain falls. CHOP blends comedy and chaos with theatrical playfulness, creating a performance that’s unpredictable, thought-provoking, and unapologetically entertaining. Driven by Kinsella’s dynamic stage presence, the piece pushes boundaries and invites audiences into its absu