What's on in Dublin - Explore Festivals and Events

Tucked away on Hume Street in Dublin 2, GalleryX presents itself as a distinctive presence in the city’s visual arts landscape. Located at 11 Hume Street, Dublin, D02 T889, the gallery has carved a niche for itself in alternative, surreal, and boundary-pushing art.

The National Show Centre (NSC) in Swords is one of Dublin’s premier venues for exhibitions, trade shows, and major events. Perfectly located just minutes from Dublin Airport and easily reached via the M1 and M50, the centre offers visitors and exhibitors an ideal balance of accessibility, space, and modern facilities.

Nestled in the leafy southside suburb of Rathfarnham, The Old Orchard Inn is one of Dublin’s beloved local pubs. Combining traditional charm with modern flair, the pub has become a focal point for locals as well as visitors looking for good food, drink, live music, and a warm atmosphere.

St Patrick’s Church, Powerscourt is set on the edge of the Wicklow hills, surrounded by trees and beside the village of Enniskerry. In contrast St Brigid’s Church is on the edge of the busy Bray bypass, where the traffic rushes past at high speed 10 metres from the front door.

Located in the historic Liberties area, Roe & Co Distillery is one of Dublin’s most exciting whiskey destinations. Built inside the old Guinness Power Station, the distillery combines Dublin’s industrial heritage with a bold, contemporary take on Irish whiskey.

The first Carmelites arrived in Ireland in the 1270s, and established a friary at Leighlinbridge in Co. Carlow. In Dublin, Sir Robert Bagot, chief justice of the King’s Bench, built them a house in St Peter’s parish on the south side of the little walled city of Dublin.

Since opening its doors in 1999, Bewley's Cafe Theatre has emerged as Ireland's foremost venue for Lunchtime Drama and has an international reputation for innovation and excellence, while maintaining a uniquely Irish and personal touch.

The Ambassador Theatre, formerly Rotund Room, Rotunda, and Ambassador Cinema, was the longest-running cinema in Dublin, Ireland, and was operational on and off until 1999.