Dublin City Council We Love July Series

Four Saturdays. Four Events. In the Heart of Dublin City. Dublin City Council is inviting people of all ages to experience Dublin City Council We Love July, a programme of four free events celebrating Dublin's culture, imagination, heritage and community spirit.

Taking place across four Saturdays in July from 12 noon to 6pm, Dublin City Council We Love July will transform four of the city's most iconic public spaces into vibrant hubs of music, performance, storytelling, art, play and discovery, creating unforgettable days out for families, friends and communities across Dublin City.

Each event reflects a different aspect of life in Dublin, from play and participation to creativity, culture and the stories and voices that connect our communities.

The journey continues on Saturday 18 July in Merrion Square Park with Heart of Creativity, showcasing imagination, artistic expression and the creative talent that has long defined Dublin. The fun-packed programme includes Magic Shows, Live Music, Taking Flight Circus Workshops as well as Creative Corner where you can create a kaleidoscope city. With lots of Talks and Tours throughout the day too, there is something for everyone to enjoy! The full programme is below.

The series concludes on Saturday 25 July in Fairview Park with Heart of Movement, highlighting the energy, activity and sporting spirit that runs through Dublin's communities. Showcasing the many ways people connect through sport, recreation and movement, the event will promote wellbeing, active lifestyles and opportunities for people of all ages to get involved. Further details will be announced soon.

From toddlers discovering their first puppet show, to teenagers trying virtual reality, to friends enjoying live performances together, and older generations sharing memories and experiences, Dublin City Council We Love July has been designed to ensure there is truly something for everyone.

HEART OF CREATIVITY

Merrion Square Park, Saturday 18 July, 12pm – 6pm

MUSIC STAGE

• 12.45 – Rhythm Africana Band
• 13.40 – Bubbling Botanicals: Natures Chemistry unleashed with Scientific Sue
• 14.30 – Shane Turner – Speed Painting Demo
• 15.20 – Rhythm Africana Band
• 16.20 – Bubbling Botanicals: Natures Chemistry unleashed with Scientific Sue
• All Day – DJ Will Softly

TALKS & TOURS

• 12.20 – A Wilde Household: 1 Merrion Square with Donal Fallon
• 13.15 – Walking Tour: The Monuments of Merrion Square with Donal Fallon
• 13.45 – Singing Our Way Through the Year with Michael Steen
• 15.00 – Where I Go, Fashion Follows!' – The Story of Leinster House with Donal Fallon
• 15.55 – Crime to Couture: the history of fashion at Merrion Square, Dublin with Laura Fitzachary
• 16.15 – Walking Tour: The Monuments of Merrion Square with Donal Fallon
• 17.20 – Dead Zoo in Blue with Ishmael Claxton and Donal Fallon

PERFORMANCE PLAZA

• 12.15 – Pirate Queen
• 13.00 – Doctor Brain's Fun-Believable Science Show
• 13.45 – Waffles The Wonderful
• 14.35 – Out Of The Blue
• 15.15 – Pirate Queen
• 16.00 – Waffles The Wonderful
• 16.45 – Out Of The Blue
• 17.30 – Doctor Brain's Fun-Believable Science Show

MOVEMENT & PARTICIPATION

• 12:40 – Taking Flight Circus Workshop
• 15:30 – Taking Flight Circus Workshop

AERIAL STAGE

• 14:05 – Taking Flight Circus Workshop
• 17:05 – Taking Flight Circus Workshop

CREATIVE CORNER

• 12.00 – Build Your Own Georgian City with artist Jane Groves
• 15.15pm – Create a kaleidoscope city with artist Heather Grey
• All Day – Hugh Lane Gallery Sketchbook Making for all ages

LIVE ART AREA

• Live painting experience where Shane Turner transforms pre-painted abstract boards into a striking mural framed by iconic Georgian doors—watch colour and texture evolve as the final image gradually reveals itself throughout the day.

WANDERING WONDERS – ALL DAY

• Keyboard Cormac
• Bubble Artist
• Curious Pigeons
• Marcel So What
• Artastic
• Mr. Cloud
• D.J. Betty
• The Bubble Guys
• Balloon Twister

FACE PAINTING ALL DAY
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL SENSORY UNIT

Further programme announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Programme subject to change. All events are free.