Returning for its 9th edition, the Castleknock Music Festival continues to bring outstanding live music to the heart of Fingal. Since 2017, the festival has grown into a much-loved cultural event, welcoming audiences of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy a variety of inspiring performances in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The 2026 festival will take place from 1–8 July across a range of unique and accessible local venues, including Castleknock Community Centre, Castleknock Community College, St. Brigid’s Church, and DIAS Dunsink Observatory. This year’s programme promises a vibran

Dance World Cup 2026 will take place at The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) From Wednesday 8th to Saturday 18th July 2026. Representing over 120,000 competitors from 73 countries competing at the World Finals, this event promises to be another unforgettable DWC Finals set to take place in Dublin, Ireland in July 2026. This is the greatest all-genre dance competition in the world for children and young adults around the world. Spectator tickets for the World Finals event are expected to go on sale from June 2026. Once ticket sales are live, links to the official ticket purchase p

Returning to The Civic this Summer! The Dublin Story Slam is an open mic competitive storytelling night where members of the audience are invited to join us onstage to share a true personal story inspired by the theme, Community. Tell us about a time you stood out from the crowd before being welcomed into the fold. From growing up in a tight knit neighbourhood, to searching for a new one far from home, to perhaps even creating your own circle of friends online. From sport fans to music scenes, class mates to new jobs, community gardens to community halls, tell us a story about the people wh