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Event Guide for free Events in Greater Dublin
The "Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)" is Dublin's most popular event magazine that focuses on the vast amount of cultural events for no admission charges. For more than 800 editions over 16 years it is a weekly e-mail magazine that lists and recommends up to 200 free cultural events in Dublin City and in the Greater Dublin area week after week. Gigs, Festivals, Markets, Talks, Lectures, Exhibitions and much more for all age groups are included.
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This site contains the newest edition below and is updated as soon as it is completed (check the date!). You will also find some event information on the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide!
The newest Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) below was posted on 31 October 2026:
Dublin Event Guide 991: Last Defence – Halloween, Halloween and Halloween
Last Defence
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Halloween, Halloween and Halloween
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Hi!!
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Halloween has arrived! I hope all the little ghosts, witches and monsters have a great time trick-or-treating and that the adults have bought enough sweets to keep them happy. ;-) But Halloween has another important job: it is the last line of defence against Christmas. Once today is over, nothing will stop the Christmas decorations, Christmas music and Christmas events from taking over completely.
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I am in Germany at the moment and the first Christmas trees are up! :-O
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And just after Halloween November starts. That means there are just TWO more months in 2026. I really don’t know where this year has gone. Who pressed the fast-forward button???
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There is something more serious happening next week as well. On Tuesday 03 November, the USA will have its midterm elections. I am not going to turn the Dublin Event Guide into a political publication, but I firmly believe that voting matters. If I lived in the USA, I would certainly make sure to vote and I would urge all of you to vote. There is a lot at stake and whatever happens on Tuesday, let’s hope the time until 03 January will be peaceful. Unfortunately, not everybody is optimistic about that.
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Back to Dublin. Halloween is still here this weekend and then from Monday the Christmas events will start appearing in ever-increasing numbers. Before we know it, we will be talking about Christmas markets, festive concerts and Christmas lights. For now, though, let’s enjoy the final bit of Halloween and all the other cultural events happening around Dublin.
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Let’s see what’s on this week.
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If you have friends or family or colleagues that also enjoy cultural events in Dublin, let them know that they can sign up for the free weekly Dublin Event Guide newsletter at https://getthislink.com/DEGSignup
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The working title for my video series on YouTube is the “Better You” videos, they are all about 5-7 minute long about how to better your life. Check out this video series if you want to achieve more in life, but are talking yourself out of it. https://www.youtube.com/@JoergSteegmueller
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Donations in November:
EUR 67
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(By the end of the month, this number has to reach or exceed EUR 200 to guarantee the continuation of the Dublin Event Guide.)
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If the Dublin Event Guide helps you to find out about free events in Dublin, please help with a donation.
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The counter here shows the current donation status. By the end of the month EUR 200 will be subtracted to pay the bills. If more money has been donated, the rest will be carried forward. If donations have stopped below the EUR 200, the missing amount will be carried over.
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Thanks to Paul and Laura for your donations! I really appreciate your help! Every donation counts and even if it is just a few Euro. November has started with a base amount that we can build on. Thank you.
Now we have 4 weeks to achieve the full EUR 200. Please help if you can.
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To keep the Dublin Event Guide going, I will find the events and you will need to help with the bills. None of the donations will go to me, it will all go to the Dublin Event Guide cost. The total cost per month is quite low at just EUR 200 per month, but we need to cover this monthly amount through donations to keep the Dublin Event Guide alive.
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If the Dublin Event Guide saves you some time searching for events or has introduced you to events you would otherwise not have found, then please help to keep it coming every week.
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With the above counter you know at all times where we stand and when donating is needed. Donations keep the Dublin Event Guide alive and all donors will also get some additional bonuses.
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Here are some more details about donations:
Any amount is appreciated, but if you are looking for a recommendation, then I suggest a donation of 12 Euro per year. – That’s just one Euro per month and you get FOUR Dublin Event Guides for that Euro! If your funds are limited, but you still want to help, you can buy a virtual coffee for just EUR 4. All donations will be used in full for the Dublin Event Guide.
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And there is one other way to help and it is even free: If you come to http://www.DublinEventGuide.com and check out some of the ads and click on the ones that you find interesting, that also helps with a few cent! ?
Thank you!!
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Free events in Dublin this weekend…
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Saturday 31 October
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++ The people at the National Museum, who usually are the most reliable for good events, are still on strike and all tours are therefore cancelled.
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Saturdays at Buddy’s Farmers Market 08:30-14:30 Unit D, Ballymun Industrial Park, 16 Carton Rd, Dublin 11 https://www.facebook.com/dublinartisanmarket/
?+ Airfield Estate Farmers’ Market 09:00-14:30 Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14 https://www.airfield.ie/farmers-market-at-airfield-estate
+ Supernatural Food Market – Food & Farmer’s Market 09:00-15:00 St Andrew’s Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse St., Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thesupernaturalfoodmarket
?+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 https://www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Football & Community Event – Community football event as part of the D12 Halloween programme – Inchicore Athletic 10:00-14:00 Our Lady of the Wayside National School Astro Pitch, Bluebell Road, Dublin 12 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/d12-halloween-events
+ Halloween Storytime with Aisling Breen – Spooky stories for children of all ages 10:30 Charleville Mall Library, North Strand, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/halloween-storytime-aisling-breen (Booking required)
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Bushy Park Market 11:00-16:00 Bushy Park (next to Padel & Tennis Club), Terenure, Dublin 6 https://www.dublincity.ie/parks-and-nature/dublin-city-parks/visit-park/bushy-park
+ Halloween Storytime in Spanish – Spooky stories, arts and crafts and sensory experiences in Spanish for children and families 11:00 Ballyfermot Library, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/childrens-storytime-spanish-ballyfermot-library (Booking required)
+ Get Your Spook On – Family Halloween celebration, including a sensory-friendly hour from 11:00-12:00 – Cherry Orchard Equine Centre 11:00-15:00 Cherry Orchard Equine Centre, Cherry Orchard Green, Dublin 10 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/ballyfermot-and-cherry-orchard-safer-halloween-events (Booking required for Sensory Hour)
+ How AI Learns to read – Train a robot (Age 10-12) 11:00-13:00 Blanchardstown Library, Civic Centre, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Dublin 15 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2003017348810 (Booking required)
+ Doggo’s Howl-o-ween Pawty at Killiney Hill Park 11:00-12:30 The Obelisk, Killiney Hill Park, Killiney, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003236266599(Booking required)
+ Lines of Vision – Poetry in Art – Guided tour exploring paintings through the poems and stories they inspired in contemporary Irish writers – National Gallery of Ireland 11:30-12:30 National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2 https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/public-tour-lines-vision-poetry-art
+ Crumlin Halloween Festival – Family Halloween festival with magic show, live music, ghost train and face painting 12:00-16:00 Eamonn Ceannt Park, Clogher Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/crumlin-halloween-festival
+ Zombie Run – Halloween-themed community run in Le Fanu Park 12:00 Le Fanu Park, Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/ballyfermot-and-cherry-orchard-safer-halloween-events
+ Brickfield Halloween Festival – Family Halloween festival with magic show, live music, ghost train and face painting 12:00-16:00 Brickfield Park, Slievenamon Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/brickfield-halloween-festival
+ Halloween Party for Children with Additional Needs – Neurovibe Tribe 12:30-15:30 Ballyfermot Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/ballyfermot-and-cherry-orchard-safer-halloween-events (Booking required)
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+ Trick or Treat Main Street Market – Market & Family Halloween entertainment with storytelling, face painting, walkabout characters, a pumpkin patch and Slime Lab 13:00-17:00 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/trick-or-treat-main-street-market
+ Monster Mash – Halloween in Maypark – Storytelling, face painting, DJ and magical performances 13:00-16:00 Maypark, Killester Avenue, Dublin 5 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/monster-mash-halloween-and-may-park
+ Creepy Carnival – Community Halloween carnival in Ballyfermot 13:00-17:00 Ballyfermot Sports Centre Car Park, Gurteen Road, Dublin 10 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/ballyfermot-and-cherry-orchard-safer-halloween-events
+ Dance of the Damned & Boo Without Borders – Community Halloween celebration in Markievicz Park 13:00-15:00 Markievicz Park, Decies Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/ballyfermot-and-cherry-orchard-safer-halloween-events
+ Public Tour: Highlights – Guided tour exploring highlights of the Gallery’s permanent collection – National Gallery of Ireland 13:00-14:00 National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2 https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/public-tour-highlights-6
+ Retro Halloween Games 14:00-16:00 North Clondalkin Library, 1 Liscarne Close, Dublin 22 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2002122975716 (Booking required)
+ Black Authors Book Fair Dublin – Stalls, book talks, poetry, workshops, open mic and photography – Black History Month 2026 14:00-17:00 Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2004124927608 (Booking required)
+ ‘My Father’s Shade Appearing’: Reflections on Patrick Heaney 14:00-15:00 Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again Exhibition, Bank of Ireland Cultural Centre, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, D02 VR66 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2002291382425 (Booking required)
?+ Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again – Family Tour 14:00-15:00 Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, Bank of Ireland Culture & Heritage Centre, College Green, Dublin 2, D02 VR66 https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/family-tour-seamus-heaney-listen-now-again (R)
+ IMMA Drop-in Tour 14:30-15:00 Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 https://imma.ie/whats-on/guided-tours/ (R)
+ Spooky Cinemas (14:30 Casper / 16:30 Hocus Pocus / 18:30 Beetle Juice) 14:30-20:30 Diamond Park, 7 Gardiner Street Lower, Dublin 1 https://bigscream.ie/full-programme/
+ Dubylon – Multilingual creative-writing workshop exploring Dublin through poetry, translation and wordplay 14:30 Charleville Mall Library, North Strand, Dublin 1. https://www.dublincity.ie/events/dubylon-0
+ Dockers and Demons – Halloween festival with a funfair zone, haunted walkway and Forgotten Graveyard Trail. (Neurodiverse calm time from 15:00-16:00) 15:00-19:00 Ringsend Park, Ringsend, Dublin 4. https://www.dublincity.ie/events/dockers-and-demons
+ Bluebell Halloween Extravaganza – Haunted house, Halloween party and entertainment 15:00-18:30 Bluebell Community Centre, Bluebell Road, Dublin 12. https://www.dublincity.ie/events/d12-halloween-events
+ Darndale Together After Dark – Live stage acts, haunted house, fairground rides, arts and crafts and spooky storytelling, with a neurodiverse-friendly space 15:30-18:30 Darndale/Belcamp Recreation Centre, Belcamp Village Centre, Darndale, Dublin 17. https://www.dublincity.ie/events/darndale-together-after-dark
+ Scare in the Square – Carnival games, haunted maze, spooky adventure zone, DJ, fire show and karaoke. Neurodiverse calm time from 16:00-16:30. – Dublin City Council 16:00-20:00 Sat 31 October 2026. Pearse Square Park, Pearse Square, Dublin 2 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/scare-square
+ Mary’s Lane Halloween Spooktacular – Community Halloween celebration with games, music, entertainment including a neurodiverse-friendly space 16:00-20:00 Car park beside the Fruit and Vegetable Market, Mary’s Lane, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/marys-lane-halloween-spooktacular
+ Circus Fun Show – Circus entertainment as part of the D12 Halloween programme 16:30-18:00 Our Lady’s Hall, Mourne Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/d12-halloween-events
+ Cabbage Patch Cauldron – Haunted funfair, ghost train, fire show, carnival games and face painting. Neurodiverse calm time from 17:00-17:30. 17:00-20:30 Cabbage Patch Park, New Street Gardens, Dublin 8 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/cabbage-patch-cauldron
+ The Liberties Haunt – Creepy circus-themed Halloween celebration with a House of Horrors and live entertainment. A sensory-friendly hour runs beforehand from 16:30-17:30. 17:30-20:30 Digital Hub Depot, Roe Lane, off Thomas Street, Dublin 8 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/liberties-haunt
+ Big Scream Halloween Parade 17:30-18:00 Sheriff Street, Commons Street, Dublin 1 https://bigscream.ie/full-programme/
+ Ballymun Otherworld Festival – Halloween festival with funfair rides, circus performances, local stage acts, walkabout characters and fireworks around 20:30. 18:00-21:00 Trinity Comprehensive School Grounds, Ballymun Road, Dublin 9 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/ballymun-otherworld-festival
+ Big Scream Halloween Carnival – Fairground rides & attractions, gaming bus, inflatables 18:00-21:00 Seán MacDermott Street, Dublin 1 https://bigscream.ie/full-programme/
+ Royal Canal Zombieland – Train Rides, Fire performers etc 18:00-20:30 Royal Canal Greenway (Sheriff Street Upper), Dublin 1 https://bigscream.ie/full-programme/
+ Fingal Festival of Fire (Music 18:30 – Fireworks 19:30) 18:30-20:00 Bremore Castle in Balbriggan / Swords Town Park in Swords / Millennium Park in Blanchardstown https://www.eventsinfingal.ie/events/fingal-festival-of-fire
+ Cherry Orchard Halloween Fireworks 19:00-19:20 New Cherry Orchard Park, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/ballyfermot-and-cherry-orchard-safer-halloween-events
+ Tribute to Michael Jackson – Gig 19:00-20:00 Carlton Casino, 55/56 O’Connell Street Upper, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2004115436219 (Booking required)
+ Belcamp Park Halloween Fireworks Display – Halloween fireworks display. Children must be accompanied by an adult. – Dublin City Council 19:15 Sat 31 October 2026. Belcamp Park, Priorswood, Dublin 17. https://www.dublincity.ie/events/belcamp-park-halloween-fireworks-display
??+ Live Gypsy Jazz – Gig 19:30-23:00 Mother Reilly’s, 26-32 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 https://www.facebook.com/events/772554088564616
+ Edenmore Halloween Fireworks Display 20:00 Edenmore Park, Edenmore Crescent, Dublin 5. https://www.dublincity.ie/events/edenmore-fireworks-display
+ Bloody Kisses (Type O Negative Tribute) – Halloween Party – support from Astro Zombies (Misfits Tribute) and Brake Loose 20:00-02:00 Fibber Magees, 80-81 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 https://www.facebook.com/events/1013167378158277/
+ Workman’s Club Free Halloween Party 23:00 Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 https://theworkmansclub.com/events/workmans-free-haloween-party/
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Sunday 01 November
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?+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ The Foggy Dew Record Fair 10:00-16:00 Foggy Dew, 1 Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1996319893541
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 https://www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/ (R)
+ Run Talk Run – Phoenix Park Run of Mental Health Peer Support Group for adults 10:50 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 https://bit.ly/RTRDublin
(Booking required)
+ Herbert Park Food & Farmers Market 11:00-16:00 Herbert Park, Dublin 4 https://spillaneworldmarkets.com/herbert-park/
+ St. Patrick’s Park Market – Books, gifts and crafts 11:00-17:30 St. Patrick’s Park, next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/stpatricksparkmarket/
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/ (R)
+ Sunday Family Drop-in Workshop: Pocket Portraits – Create miniature portraits with artist Olga Vnukova. Suitable for families with children of all ages, with all materials provided 11:30-13:30 Shaw Room, National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2 https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/sunday-family-drop-workshop-pocket-portraits
+ Public Tour: Highlights – Guided tour exploring highlights of the Gallery’s permanent collection – National Gallery of Ireland 11:30-12:30 National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2. Meet in the Courtyard https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/public-tour-highlights
+ Libertine Market Crawl 12:00-17:00 Dudley’s D08C44P, Drop Dead Twice D08EK06, Molly’s Bar D08Y7OF, Lynotts Bar D08H2NE, The Fourth Corner D08AR29, Peadar Browns D08YK26 (unfortunately no URL)
+ Spookdalkin 12:30-17:30 Brú Chrónáin, Round Tower Visitor Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1592773226225012&set=pb.100064770484180.-2207520000
+ Fade Street Market 12:30-18:00 Market Bar, 14 Fade Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1647613827376288&set=pb.100063830592957.-2207520000
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+ Trick or Treat Main Street Market – Market & Family Halloween entertainment with storytelling, face painting, walkabout characters, a pumpkin patch and Slime Lab 13:00-17:00 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/trick-or-treat-main-street-market
+ Hugh Lane Gallery Sunday Concert: Fionnuala Moynihan 13:00-14:00 Abbey Presbyterian Church, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2002155788861 (Booking required)
+ Public Tour: Family Tour – Explore the national collection on a tour designed to make art engaging for children and their parents, guardians and carers – National Gallery of Ireland 13:00-14:00 National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2 https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/public-tour-family-tour-2
+ IMMA Drop-in Tours 14:30-15:00 Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 https://imma.ie/whats-on/guided-tours/ (R)
+ Organ Freeman – Weekly Jazz Sundays 18:00-20:30 The Big Romance, 98 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/residency/organ-freeman-weekly-jazz-sundays-39.html (R)
+ Dublin Slamovision 2026 Final Viewing Party – Live Stream from Global Poetry Slam 19:00-22:30 Market Bar, 14a Fade Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2003345842343 (Booking required)
+ Belly Laughs Comedy 20:00-22:00 Turk’s Head, 27 Parliament Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2003296881901
+ Jawbone: Acoustic Blues & Folk Commune 20:00 Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/events/2884885621692568/2884885678359229 (R)
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch (R)
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Tuesday 03 November
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Pop-up Talk: Murillo’s The Penitent Magdalene – Lunchtime talk in front of Murillo’s painting 13:15-13:45 Room 26, National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2 https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/pop-talk-murillos-penitent-magdalene
+ Songs In The Long Room – Acoustic Open Mic Session 20:00-23:00 Hynes Bar, 79 Prussia Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 https://www.facebook.com/events/472368905228630
+ Darkey Kelly’s Tuesday Singer Songwriter Night 19:00-22:30 Darkey Kelly’s, Harding Hotel, Fishamble Street, Dublin 8 https://www.facebook.com/groups/915434861959818
+ Downtown Blues Dancing – Weekly Drop-in Classes & Social Dancing 20:00-23:00 Mind the Step Cafe, 24 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1 https://www.downtownbluesdublin.com/blues-dancing
+ Ukulele Tuesday – Weekly Ukulele Meetup 20:00 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Thursday 05 November
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks https://www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
?+ Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again – Family Tour 11:30-12:30 & 14:00-15:00 Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, Bank of Ireland Culture & Heritage Centre, College Green, Dublin 2, D02 VR66 https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/daily-tours-seamus-heaney-listen-now-again-0 (R)
+ Hard of Hearing Tour of Hilma af Klint: Artist and Visionary 17:30–18:45 National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2 https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/hard-hearing-tour-hilma-af-klint-artist-and-visionary
+ Think Before You Trust – Protecting Your Business in the AI Era – Belén Delgado explains AI-enabled scams, impersonation and practical ways for small businesses to protect their online reputation – Dublin City Local Enterprise Office 17:45-18:45 Central Library, Ilac Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/skills-life-think-you-trust-protecting-your-business-ai-era (Booking required)
+ Dublin Book Festival: Promiscuous Writing – Jumping Across Forms – Talk – Dublin City Culture Club 19:30 Teeling Whiskely Distillery, 13-17 Newmarket, The Liberties, Dublin 8 https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873692007 (Booking required)
+ The Richie Buckley Quartet – Jazz 20:30-23:30 Frank Ryan’s Pub, 5 Queen Street, SSpooky puppet shows, face painting, magic shows, circus and art workshopsmithfield, Dublin 7 https://www.jazzireland.ie/jazz-events/residency/the-richie-buckley-quartet-13.html
+ The Workman’s Club Karaoke 22:30 Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 http://theworkmansclub.com/events/
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+++ Dublin Book Festival
The Dublin Book Festival is back from 04-08 November, celebrating 20 years of showcasing the best in Irish writing and publishing. Five days of events for both adults and children will be taking place in venues all around Dublin, with featured authors including Mary Robinson, Roddy Doyle, Marian Keyes, Anne Enright, Sebastian Barry, Louise Kennedy, Kevin Barry, Mario Rosenstock, Djamel White, Colm O’Regan, Katriona O’Sullivan, Naoise Dolan, Patrick Freyne, Doireann Ní Ghríofa and Hector Ó hEochagáin. They will talk about their new books, engage in panel discussions, do poetry readings. Or you can take part in walking tours, creative workshops, celebrations and launches. Many events are free and you can filter for them at https://dublinbookfestival.com/explore-the-programme/
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+++ Dublin Gallery Weekend
The Dublin Gallery Weekend from Thursday 05 November to Sunday 08 November will present a special series of exhibitions and events that showcase the creative and dynamic energy of Irish contemporary art. Find all exhibitions listed here https://dublingalleryweekend.ie/calendar/
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+++ Humanarium: Breathe – Exhibition
The Humanarium at RCSI, 118 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 has opened a new exhibition. The exhibition is called “Breathe” and is about the science of breathing. Admission is free and the exhibition (and the cafe at RCSI) is open from 07:30-16:30 Mon-Fri and 10:00-17:00 on Saturdays. https://www.humanarium.ie/exhibitions/breathe/
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+++ The Day The World Rocked: Live Aid – Guided Tour
Every Friday at 14:00 and every Saturday at 11:00 a guided tour of the National Photographic Archive Exhibition “The Day The World Rocked: Live Aid” will take place. Live Aid was a world wide event in 1985 when two concerts took place simultaneously in London and Philadelphia with the intention to collect money to feed the world. Many of the greatest Pop and Rock performers of the time took part, from Status Quo to Joan Baez, Queen to Phil Collins and U2 to Madonna. Discover images and stories from Live Aid donated by Bob Geldof to the National Library of Ireland.
The exhibition is in the National Photographic Archive at Meeting House Square in Temple Bar and it is open every day from 10:00-16:00. https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/day-world-rocked-live-aid
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+++ Dublin Castle & Chester Beatty Museum closed until January
From 05 May, Dublin Castle, Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction will be closed because of the EU Presidency until 31 December 2026. And from 15 June, the Chester Beatty Museum will also close until January.
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+++ Dublin City Council Culture Company
Every week, the Dublin City Council Culture Company organises cultural events in venues in Dublin. They are events in addition to the normal events in museums, galleries and other venues. All events are free, but access is by registration only. And these events are POPULAR!! So when I get to checking them out on the Friday before they take place, the most interesting ones are usually already booked out. If you are interested, check them out here https://cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows
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+++ IKEA Crafting / Music / Cooking Workshops
Ikea in Ballymun runs a variety of crafting, music and cooking workshops it is always worh checking out. The workshops are free and usually go for 45 minutes. They are always for children, but the age is often not fixed. There are specific Toddler and baby workshops at times as well. Check them out on https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/stores/events/ikea-ballymun/
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+++ Some more events
Find Library events here https://www.dublincity.ie/events and Trinity College Events here https://www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/?day=18&month=03&year=2024&search=week
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+++ Storytelling and Toddler Groups at Dublin City Libraries
The Dublin City Libraries have published a list of Storytelling and Toddler groups for age 0-4 across the Dublin City Libraries. You can find it here https://www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/storytelling-and-toddler-groups-dublin-city-libraries
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And this is it for another week! Have a great weekend and good new week.
Take care,
–Joerg (dublineventguide@gmail.com)
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