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 experienc

The Nightmare Realm – Ireland’s only indoor scream park returns to the City Market for the 2024 Halloween season, celebrating 15 years of Fear from Oct 4th to Nov 1st for 22 selected nights. Visitors to our multi award winning event can explore 5 brand new themed mazes along with full access to our fan favourite ‘Halloweentown’, a victorian town stuck in time as well as nightly on-site live Entertainment from The Dark Circus, larger than life photo experiences, scare free zones, new and returning secret rooms, The Museum of Horrors, Festive eats and treats in the food court and, of

“I will never forget the smell of my own burning flesh” are the chilling words of Actor & Playwright David Gilna, the man behind this exceptional show A Bolt From D’Blue. David was just 18 when he reached out to stop a ladder from falling, only for a fork of lightning to zap him from the heavens, sending 300,000 volts of electricity through his body. David’s heart subsequently stopped, and it took him years to recover. But the experience also changed the course of his life in more positive ways. In this compelling one-man-production, which has sold out over 80 shows worldwide, G