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

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

Oprah Winfrey comes to Dublin this September for an intimate live conversation - one night only at 3Arena The Pendulum Summit will host their first-ever fall event with a landmark one-night only experience, Up Close With Oprah Winfrey, bringing one of the world’s most iconic and influential figures to Dublin at 3Arena on Monday, 14 September 2026. This live evening event will offer audiences the chance to experience an intimate conversation with Oprah, hosted by David Meade, along with a special musical performance by Niall Breslin ahead of Oprah's appearance. The special evening is

The 21st edition of Culture Night will take place on Friday 18th September 2026. Museums, galleries, cathedrals, artist studios, libraries, parks, historic landmarks, government buildings, theatres, music venues, community centres, and more will open their doors to the public as the city comes alive with exhilarating live acts, specially curated tours, hands-on workshops, pop-up performances, and many more bespoke one-night-only events. Full programme details announced soon....

From Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It, comes a brand-new show: Further Adventures in WOMANING. And what an hilarious adventure it’s going to be! Join us as Anne explores the world of the feminine, the mammy, the twerky dancer: From 18-hour girdles and Housewives of The Year, to ripped influencer grannies pumping iron on Insta… from the Sunday drive to the spa break, from Angel Delight to Ozempic and back to the chiffon scarf test, Anne weaves a pant-wetting path through a changing half century of woman-y stuff – And that’s just the tip o

Prepare to suspend your disbelief. Then let it dissolve completely. Unstable realities resemble our wildest imagination in this absurdist spectacle – writ large and set loose on the national stage. ANIMALS is a riotous and kaleidoscopic world premiere commissioned by the Abbey Theatre and based on the critically acclaimed short fiction of award-winning contemporary Irish writer Blindboyboatclub (The Gospel According to Blindboy, Boulevard Wren, Topographia Hibernica), adapted by Dan Colley (Lost Lear, A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings). Hidden mythologies emerge as we follow Erskin

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

Tradition Now has developed into a veritable highlight of the trad & folk calendar, celebrating invention and evolution in traditional music, while staying true to its roots. The NCH Tradition Now Festival continues to redefine Irish traditional music through bold, contemporary approaches. Supported by The Arts Council, this three-day festival showcases both established and emerging artists pushing the boundaries of the tradition. The festival opens on Thursday 24 September with Dublin alternative-folk collective Ispíní na hÉireann, making their long-awaited National Concert Hall

Set against the backdrop of a single Sunday afternoon in County Meath, Meredith is a darkly comedic drama that peels back the layers of a family held together by secrets, shared history, and a stubborn refusal to age gracefully. Meredith is written by Erica Murray and directed by Annabelle Comyn as part of Dublin Theatre Festival. Meredith’s daughter, Noelle, attempts to manage her mother’s recovery with rigid rules and downstairs beds, Meredith is busy exploring the world of online dating, lending money to mysterious men and striking up a flirtatious “friendship” with her eccentr