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Metallica at the Aviva

Jun 21, 2026 Dublin

Metallica performed a concert at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday, June 21, 2026. This performance was part of their M72 world tour and marked the second of two unique shows in...

Rock Concert Heavy Metal +5

Roast Battle Royale is a high-energy comedy event and charity fundraiser held at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. Hosted by TV presenter Brendan Courtney, the show features two teams of prominent Irish...

Lgbtq Comedy +5

Drogheda Pride 2026

Jun 19-20, 2026 Drogheda

Drogheda Pride 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the LGBTQ+ festival in County Louth. Scheduled for June 19 and 20, the celebration includes a comedy-focused pre-party, the annual Pride Parade through the...

Pride Lgbtq +6

Dalkey Book Festival

Jun 17-20, 2026 Dalkey

The Dalkey Book Festival is a celebrated literary and cultural event held in the seaside town of Dalkey, Ireland. The 2026 edition features an extensive lineup of international and local authors, thinkers,...

Literary Books +7

Navan Pride 2026

Jun 15-20, 2026 Navan

Navan Pride 2026 is the third edition of the LGBTQ+ festival in County Meath, running from June 15 to June 20. The celebration features a week of community activities, including fundraisers, film...

Lgbtq Pride Parade +5

'This Is Living' photographic exhibition

May 25 - Jun 19, 2026 Athlone

The 'This Is Living' photographic exhibition is a public showcase at Athlone Library featuring creative works by secondary school students from the Athlone area. Organized by the Athlone Drug Awareness Group, the...

Exhibition Photography +6

Taste of Dublin

Jun 11-14, 2026 Dublin

Taste of Dublin is a premier gastronomic festival held in Merrion Square, Dublin, featuring world-class food, culture, and culinary demonstrations. The event attracts tens of thousands of visitors and highlights international cuisines,...

Food & drink Gastronomy +6

Guns N’ Roses at 3Arena

Jun 10, 2026 Dublin

Rock legends Guns N’ Roses are scheduled to perform at Dublin's 3Arena on June 10, 2026. This headline show is a significant stop on their extensive 2026 world tour, which spans Europe,...

Concert Rock Music +3

Rockathon 2026

May 30 - Jun 1, 2026 Ratoath, Leinster

Rockathon 2026 is a three-day community-led rock music festival held at Fairyhouse Racecourse during the June bank holiday weekend. The event features approximately 40 tribute bands celebrating iconic rock legends, though it...

Music Rock +3

Carlow Arts Festival

May 30 - Jun 1, 2026 Carlow

The Carlow Arts Festival features the full production of "Mourning is a Muscle," a multidisciplinary work by artist Barry Fitzgerald. Running from May 30 to June 1, the event combines live performance...

Arts Performance +8

Forbidden Fruit Festival

May 30-31, 2026 Dublin

The Forbidden Fruit Festival is a prominent annual music event held at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin. Traditionally occurring over the June Bank Holiday weekend, it marks the beginning of the...

Music festival Electronic Music +4

Outdoor Gigs at St Anne's Park

May 29-31, 2026 Dublin

A series of major outdoor concerts held at St Anne's Park in Dublin over the late May bank holiday weekend. The 2026 lineup features headlining performances by Irish folk trio Amble, indie-pop...

Live music Concert Series +5

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