Your guide to the perfect Dublin break

Festivals and events coming up

Dalkey Lobster Festival 2026
Event Date
Sat, 22 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Event Location
Dalkey
Festivals
Dublin City Council - Dublin City Fleadh 2026
Event Date
Sat, 22 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Event Location
Smithfield Square
Traditional Irish Music
Ukulele Hooley 2026
Event Date
Sat, 22 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Event Location
Dún Laoghaire
Festivals
IFI Family Festival 2026
Event Date
Fri, 21 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Event Location
Irish Film Institute
Film & cinema
Dublin Maker Festival 2026
Event Date
Sat, 22 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Event Location
Leopardstown Racecourse
Festivals
The Wailers
Event Date
Fri, 21 Aug 19:00
Event Location
Vicar Street
Live music & gigs
The Phil Lynott Convention
Event Date
Sat, 22 Aug 18:00
Event Location
The Button Factory
Live music & gigs
Rustic Chivalry | Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana in Concert
Event Date
Sun, 23 Aug 20:00
Event Location
Christ Church Cathedral
Live music & gigs

Traveller guides

Inspirational ideas to help you plan your Dublin experience.

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The best patios and beer gardens to enjoy the sun in Dublin
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Discover every stop on the Dublin Coastal Trail
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Family fun on a day out in Dublin
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Essential Dublin

Popular sights

Museums
The Book of Kells Experience
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Gardens
National Botanic Gardens
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Food & drink tours
Guinness Storehouse
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Museums
GPO Museum
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Churches & religious sites
St Patrick's Cathedral
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Museums
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
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Galleries
National Gallery of Ireland
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Food & drink tours
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
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Things to do

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The insider’s guide to the Dublin Docklands
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City tours
DoDublin Tours
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Water activities
Dublin Bay Cruises
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Food and drink tours in Dublin
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City tours
Pat Liddy's Walking Tours of Dublin Ltd
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Activity tours
Howth Adventures
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Food & drink tours
Musical Pub Crawl
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Irish dinner shows in Dublin
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Hidden gems

Uncover unique and exceptional experiences that are the lesser known attractions in Dublin

Museums
MoLI - Museum of Literature Ireland
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Museums
The Little Museum of Dublin
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Museums
14 Henrietta Street
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Museums
Windmill Lane Recording Studios
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Breweries & distilleries
The Dublin Liberties Distillery
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Museums
The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience
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Breweries & distilleries
Pearse Lyons Distillery
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Museums
National Print Museum
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