TradFest Temple Bar

The biggest day in Irish life, this ‘hooley’ of music, theatre, kids’ stuff, céilís (dances), art, and American marching bands turns the city green and culminates in the legendary parade through Dublin’s streets.

St Patrick’s Festival

Since 2002, this festival has been international dance companies and choreographers, along with established emerging Irish talent, to share dance with eager audiences.

Dublin Dance Festival

The day on which James Joyce set Ulysses is marked by six days of walking tours, talks, pub crawls and high tea, until Bloomsday itself, where you can retrace the steps of hero Leopold Bloom.

Dublin LGBTQ Pride

Prepare to enjoy one of the biggest LGBTQ parties in Europe! Dublin knows how to big it up, with a whole week of parties, events, glitter, glamour and fun, topped off with a not-to-be missed parade.

PhotoIreland Festival

Drawing on both Irish and international artists, this dynamic photography festival uses alternative spaces for a fascinating series of events.

Longitude Festival

Marlay Park, just south of Dublin city, rocks with the sounds of the hottest international and Irish bands and DJs, and is set amongst pretty woodlands and ponds.

Dublin Horse Show

Famous for its world-class showjumpers and well-dressed patrons, the Horse Show is an institution amongst horse lovers.

Dublin Theatre Festival

For over 60 years, Dublin Theatre Festival has been pulling crowds to see new work by Irish playwrights and big-name international productions all over the city.

Oktoberfest

Bavaria comes to party in Dublin. Sample German food and beer, dress up in Bavarian costumes and take part in the Bavarian Games in the heart of the city.