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Dublin New Year’s Festival

Dublin New Year’s Festival

Dec 30, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027 Dublin
Upcoming

The Dublin New Year’s Festival (NYF) is a three-day citywide celebration in Ireland's capital, scheduled from December 30, 2026, to January 1, 2027. The event features high-profile concerts at historic landmarks, music...

Music festival New Year S Eve +4
European Motor Show 2027

European Motor Show 2027

Jan 30-31, 2027 Dublin
Upcoming

The European Motor Show 2027 is Ireland's major indoor automotive event, returning for its second edition to the RDS in Dublin. Scheduled for January 30 and 31, it features world-class vehicles, leading...

Automotive Exhibition +4
Féile an Fhómhair

Féile an Fhómhair

Sep 25 - Oct 4, 2026 Carlow
Ongoing

Féile an Fhómhair is a 10-day bilingual autumn festival in Carlow that celebrates Irish heritage through a variety of cultural and community events. Organized by Glór Ceatharlach, the event promotes the Irish...

Traditional Culture Irish Language +6
Wexford Festival Opera

Wexford Festival Opera

Oct 15, 2026 Wexford
Upcoming

Wexford Festival Opera, an internationally renowned music event, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, showcasing a program of opera productions. The festival gets underway on October 15th at Ireland’s National Opera House...

Music festival Opera +3
Home Alone in Concert

Home Alone in Concert

Dec 20-21, 2026 Dublin
Upcoming

Home Alone in Concert features a full screening of the classic Christmas film Home Alone. John Williams’ Oscar-nominated score will be performed live by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Dublin Gospel Choir....

Film Screening Live music +5
Imagine Arts Festival

Imagine Arts Festival

Oct 20-25, 2026 Waterford City
Upcoming

The Imagine Arts Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, running from October 20 to 25 across Waterford City. This milestone edition features a diverse multidisciplinary program including music, theatre, visual arts,...

Arts Music +7
LHQ Gallery Winter Exhibition 2026

LHQ Gallery Winter Exhibition 2026

Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2026 Cork
Upcoming

The LHQ Gallery Winter Exhibition 2026 is an annual event showcasing diverse creative talent from County Cork. Held at the LHQ Gallery in Cork from November to December 2026, it provides a...

Exhibition Art +5
Wild Atlantic Words Festival

Wild Atlantic Words Festival

Oct 6-11, 2026 Castlebar
Upcoming

The Wild Atlantic Words Festival is an annual literary event held in Castlebar, Ireland. Running from October 6 to 11, 2026, the eleventh edition features a series of book launches, poetry readings,...

Literary Festival Book Launches +5
Louth Community Expo

Louth Community Expo

Sep 30, 2026 Dunleer
Starts today

The Louth Community Expo is an event showcasing community, voluntary, social inclusion, and environmental organizations from across County Louth, Ireland. It provides an opportunity for visitors to meet local groups, discover available...

Community Event Expo +5
Mrs Doubtfire

Mrs Doubtfire

Dec 2, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027 Dublin
Upcoming

The musical stage production of "Mrs Doubtfire" is set to make its Dublin debut at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Running from December 2, 2026, until January 3, 2027, the show is...

Musical Theatre +3