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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 09 May 2026:
Dublin Event Guide 966: Closed Dublin? – Phizzfest, Bohemia Flea Market, Cycle Parade, Culture Date with Dublin 8, Bike Week, Dublin Climate Action Week
Closed Dublin?
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Phizzfest, Bohemia Flea Market, Cycle Parade, Culture Date with Dublin 8, Bike Week, Dublin Climate Action Week
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Hi!!
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Last week I mentioned that Dublin Castle will effectively disappear behind security barriers for the rest of the year because of Ireland holding the EU Presidency. Now it turns out that the Chester Beatty Museum will also close from mid June until the end of December. Add the Hugh Lane Gallery renovations and the long-running closure of the Natural History Museum and you start wondering if Tourism Ireland should suggest postponing holidays in Dublin for the next six months.
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Of course that is slightly exaggerated, but only slightly. Dublin is not exactly overflowing with MAJOR cultural spaces at the best of times, so having several important ones unavailable at the same time feels more significant than perhaps the people making these decisions realise.
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And I still haven’t fully recovered from Trinity College shutting down the Science Gallery a few years ago. That place was genuinely exciting. It mixed science, art and ideas in a way that made people curious and Dublin became poorer culturally when it disappeared.
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The good news is that the city still has plenty happening beyond the big institutions. Talks, music, smaller exhibitions, festivals and community events continue regardless of closures, renovations and security zones. You just have to look a little harder sometimes.
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Which, conveniently enough, is exactly what this guide is for.
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Let’s see what’s on this week.
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P.S.: Because I am stuck a bit, I will mention this once more: If someone in our Dublin Event Guide community has some influence in the Irish Immigration Service, please let me know. I need a bit of help. Nothing toooo complicated. Even just some information would help.
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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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Donations in May:
EUR 68
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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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Last week the one wonderful person who helped with a donation was David! Thanks so much! I am glad that there was at least one donation, because I have to admit that my motivation drops a bit if there are no donations. Not because I take a cent from it, but because it means that keeping the Dublin Event Guide going will come with further challenges. This week it took me 12 hours to gather the events and it is really nice if the work is appreciated through donations that will help to pay the bills.
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Keeping the Dublin Event Guide going is quite low cost at just EUR 200 per month, but I need you to help getting the money together to cover the cost. Without that there will be no Dublin Event Guide!
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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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To donate, use the Dublin Event Guide Donation Page here: https://gturl.eu/DEGdonate. It is really easy to use and uses Stripe’s trustworthy payment processing. You can even sign up for a yearly subscription on the donation page! Yearly subscriptions will give some important financial stability and reliability to the Dublin Event Guide and are therefore very much appreciated! (Look for the RED subscription buttons at the bottom of the Donation Page.)
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In case the donation page doesn’t work for you, the old links are here: You can donate via http://www.paypal.me/DublinEventGuide or for Revolut users among you, just use @joergbrb or now also https://revolut.me/joergbrb
(If possible, please send your full name and e-mail address as a message with the payment via PayPal or Revolut so that I can tell you about bonuses for donors when available.)
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To buy one or two or even three virtual coffees for the Dublin Event Guide, come to the “Buy Me a Coffee” page here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DublinEventG
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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 09 May
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++ Phizzfest https://phizzfest.ie/phizzfest-2026#Saturday
++ Culture Date with Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/saturday-9th-may#filters
++ Bike Week https://dublin.ie/whats-on/listings/national-bike-week/
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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
+ 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/
+ Richmond Barracks Singing Day: Singing improvisation and games (adults and ages 12+) – Culture Date with Dublin 8 10:30-11:30 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 https://richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173672731 (Booking required)
?+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
++ Bohemia Flea Market – 100+ Stalls – Phizzfest 11:00-17:00 Kelly’s Yard, North Circular Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 https://web.facebook.com/lezeitgeistfleamarket/
+ Crafters and Makers Market – Culture Date with Dublin 8 11:00-17:30 Lucky’s Pub, 78 Meath Street, Liberties, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/spring-cleaning-crafters-and-makers-market
+ Slang Greenway Heritage Cycle – Dundrum to Marlay Park 11:00-12:00 Meeting point: Ardglas entrance to the Slang Greenway https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1987674784788
+ Bike Week 2026 Collinstown Inclusion Hub Cycling Event – for people with and without disabilities 11:00-13:00 Collinstown Park Sports Complex, Neilstown Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987046795455 (Booking required)
+ A Legacy of Philanthropy: The Iveagh Trust – Historical Talk – Culture Date in Dublin 8 11:00-12:00 Farmleigh House, northern end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985517324767 (Booking required)
+ Barra Donovan – Singer-songwriter – Gig 11:00-15:00 Liberty Market, Meath St, Liberties, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/liberties-market-presents-barra-donovan
++ Fingal Climate Action & Bike Week Family Fun Day at Millennium Park – Street velodrome, archery, street games, free bike repair, pop?up sea aquarium and more 12:00-18:00 Millennium Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 https://www.fingal.ie/activetravel/bikeweek
+ Phizzfest Community Cycle 12:00 Meeting Point: Bohemian FC Car Park, Dalymount Park Stadium, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 https://phizzfest.ie/event/phizzfest-community-cycle
+ Burp Audio x Phizzfest – Daytime Party 12:00-18:00
McGeough’s, The Bohemian Lounge, 66 Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 https://phizzfest.ie/event/burp-audio-x-phizzfest-daytime-party
+ Richmond Barracks Singing Day: Sing Out/Move About (family-friendly – all ages) – Culture Date with Dublin 8 12:00-12:45 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 https://richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173672726 (Booking required)
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+ Interactive Children’s Tour of St Audoen’s Church – Culture Date with Dublin 8 13:15-14:15 St. Audoen’s Church, High Street, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/secret-mission-tour-in-medieval-costume-an-interactive-childrens-tour-of-st-audoens-church
+ Richmond Barracks Singing Day: Irish Folk Songs (adults and ages 12+) – Culture Date with Dublin 8 14:00-15:15 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 https://richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173672732 (Booking required)
+ The Artworks of ‘Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again’ 14:00-15:00 Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again, Westmoreland Street, Dublin, D02 VR66 https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/angling-shadows-artworks-seamus-heaney-listen-now-again (Booking required)
+ OPW Biodiversity Tour of the Furry Glen in Phoenix Park 14:00 Phoenix Park Biodiversity Centre, Knockmaroon, Phoenix Park, Dublin 20, D20 A402 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/biodiversity-tour-of-the-furry-glen
?+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 14:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/ (R)
+ St Audoen’s Church Tour – Exploring Dublin’s Oldest Medieval Parish Church and Its Park 14:30 St. Audoen’s Church Visitor Centre, High Street, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/tour-st-audoens-church-exploring-the-oldest-medieval-parish-church-in-dublin-and-its-park
+ Blessing of Bikes in Dodder Valley Park – Bike Week 15:00-16:00 Balrothery Weir, Dodder Valley Park, Firhouse Road, Dublin 24 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987925991153
+ The Writers’ Block Open Mic – stories and poems 16:00 The Hut, 159 Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 https://phizzfest.ie/event/writers-block-open-mic
+ Calum Agnew, VIXI, Bring Back June – BIMM Music Institute Showcase 18:00-20:00 Aloft City WXYZ Rooftop Bar, 1 Mill Street, Liberties, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/calum-agnew-vixi-bring-back-june-bimm-showcase
+ Mixed Music Karaoke Nights 18:00-23:30 Kalabasa Market, 60-61 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1983997125811
+ Live Gypsy Jazz – Gig 19:30-23:00 Mother Reilly’s, 26-32 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 https://www.facebook.com/events/772554088564616
+ An Evening with Ceol Gan Eagla – Traditional Irish music and song 20:00 Small Changes Wholefood Store, 120 Emmet Rd, Inchicore, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/small-changes-wholefood-store-presents-an-evening-with-ceol-gan-eagla
+ Becca Colley – Folk Pop – BIMM Music Institute Showcase 20:00 Patriot’s Inn, 760 S Circular Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/becca-colley-bimm-showcase
+ Gag Reflex, Wetpaint, Nobodies – BIMM Music Institute Showcase 20:00 Thomas House, 86 Thomas Street, Liberties, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/gag-reflex-wetpaint-nobodies-bimm-showcase
+ The Ozzy Osbourne Tribute – Gig -support from Red Hot Cheeky Peppers & The River Filth 20:00 Fibber Magees, 81 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 https://web.facebook.com/events/1847571739271631/
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Sunday 10 May
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++ Phizzfest https://phizzfest.ie/phizzfest-2026#Sunday
++ Culture Date with Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/sunday-10th-may#filters
++ Bike Week https://dublin.ie/whats-on/listings/national-bike-week/
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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
+ Balance Bike Buddies Party (Age 2-5) 09:30-10:30 Holywell Learn 2 Cycle Track, Holywell Park, Swords, Co. Dublin https://www.fingal.ie/activetravel/bikeweek
+ 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)
++ PedalPower Cycle Parade – Cycle from Parliament Street to Eamonn Ceannt Park, Crumlin – Bring your decorated bike – Bike Week 10:30-12:00 Meeting Point: Parliament Street, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985518398980 (Booking required)
+ Pedal Party Family Fun Cycle – Bike Week 10:30-14:00 Meeting Point: Griffeen Park, Haydens Lane, Lucan, Co. Dublin https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987594569863 (Booking required)
+ 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)
+ 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)
++ Bohemia Flea Market – 100+ Stalls – Phizzfest 11:00-17:00 Kelly’s Yard, North Circular Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 https://web.facebook.com/lezeitgeistfleamarket/
+ Artisan Food Fair 11:00-16:00 Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Main Street, Naul, Co. Dublin https://www.tseac.ie/event-details/artisan-food-fair
++ Pedal Power Bike Festival – Family-friendly – Bike activities, Live Music, Children Activities, Panel Discussions, Food, etc – Bike Week 12:00-16:00 Sundrive Velodrome, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Crumlin, Dublin 12 https://www.dublincity.ie/events/pedal-power
+ Fade Street Flea Market 12:30-18:00 Market Bar, 14 Fade Street, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The%20Market%20Bar%20&%20Restaurant/102874844838763/
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+ Facere Craft Market Fun-fair-ay Edition 13:00-18:00 Turks Head, 27 Parliament St, Dublin 8 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987956825379
+ Phibsborough 1926 – A Suburb in Full Swing – History Talk 13:00 McGeough’s, The Bohemian Lounge, 66 Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 https://phizzfest.ie/event/phibsborough-1926
+ Hugh Lane Gallery Sunday Concert Series: Ficino Octet with Mark Redmond 13:00-14:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1987398715056 (Booking required)
+ Interactive Children’s Tour of St Audoen’s Church – Culture Date with Dublin 8 13:15-14:15 St. Audoen’s Church, High Street, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/secret-mission-tour-in-medieval-costume-an-interactive-childrens-tour-of-st-audoens-church
++ Phizzfest Community and Family Day – live music, magician, children’s activities and water-based activities, including the yearly duck race 13:30-18:00 Shandon Gardens and Canal, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 https://phizzfest.ie/event/phizzfest-community-day
+ OPW Biodiversity Tour of the Furry Glen in Phoenix Park 14:00 Phoenix Park Biodiversity Centre, Knockmaroon, Phoenix Park, Dublin 20, D20 A402 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/biodiversity-tour-of-the-furry-glen
+ Skerries Community Cycle 5km 15:00-16:30 Skerries Mills, Skerries, Co. Dublin https://www.fingal.ie/activetravel/bikeweek (Booking required)
?+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 15:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/ (R)
+ Irish Traditional Music – Open Session – Phizzfest 17:00 Doyle’s Corner Pub, 160/161 Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 https://phizzfest.ie/event/irish-traditional-music-open-session
?+ 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)
+ 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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And the free events for next week….
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Please note: To speed up the creation of the weekday section of the Dublin Event Guide, I am experimenting with a few minor changes. One is that I am not adding the full address of the venue to all events anymore (for now). If you don’t know where the venue is, you will find it by checking the event link.
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Monday 11 May
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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
+ Go Green While You Stream: Reduce Your Digital Footprint – Online Talk – Dublin Climate Action Week 10:30-11:30 Online https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985805832702 (Booking required)
+ Director’s Tour of the National Library of Ireland 18:00-19:00 National Library, 7 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/directors-tour-national-library-ireland-12 (Booking required)
+ Take Control of Your Energy Bills: A Practical Guide – Dublin Climate Action Week 19:30-20:30 Palmerstown Community & Youth Centre, Kennelsfort Road Upper, Unit 9, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985503541541 (Booking required)
+ Sunset Cycle 5km – Family-friendly – Bike Week 19:45-21:00 Phoenix Monument, Chesterfield Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1986533835177 (Booking required)
+ Song Cycle – Singer Songwriter Night – Open Night with special guests – Little Whelan’s 21:00 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 https://www.whelanslive.com/event/song-cycle/
+ 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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Tuesday 12 May
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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
+ Tymon Park wetlands & flood alleviation works tour – Dublin Climate Action Week 10:30-12:30 Meeting Point: Tymon Park, Faughs GAA Limekiln Road Car Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 12 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985569944153 (Booking required)
+ Rediscovery Centre Repair Workshop for furniture or textiles 12:00-15:00 dlr LexIcon, Queens Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin https://dublinclimatechange.codema.ie/climate-action-week/events/
+ Take Control of Your Energy Bills: A Practical Guide Lunch & Learn – Dublin Climate Action Week 13:00-14:00 County Hall, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985505440220 (Booking required)
+ Climate Action for Public Health : Online Talk – Dublin Climate Action Week 14:30-15:00 Online https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985981793004 (Booking required)
+ Adult Cycling Skills at Collinstown – Bike Week 18:00-20:00 Collinstown Park Sports Complex, Neilstown Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987597345164 (Booking required)
+ Take Control of Your Energy Bills: A Practical Guide – Dublin Climate Action Week 18:30-19:30 The Park Community Centre, Killininny Road, Ballycraugh, Tallaght, Dublin 24 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985504911639 (Booking required)
+ 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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Wednesday 13 May
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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
+ Variety Come & Try Cycling Event – Bike Week 10:00-13:00 Learn 2 Cycle Track, Millennium Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 https://www.fingal.ie/activetravel/bikeweek (Booking required)
+ Tour of the Tallaght District Heating Scheme – Dublin Climate Action Week 11:00-12:30 Heat Works District Heating Energy Centre, Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985567558016 (Booking required)
+ Irish National War Memorial Gardens – Tour 14:00 Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge, Dublin 8 https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/irish-national-war-memorial-gardens/ (R)
?+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 17:30 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/ (R)
?+ The Workman’s Club Karaoke 22:30 Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 http://theworkmansclub.com/events/
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Thursday 14 May
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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
+ Sustainable Fashion: Online Talk – Dublin Climate Action Week 10:00-10:30 Online https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985803274049 (Booking required)
+ Sustainable Clothes Workshop – Dublin Climate Action Week 12:00/12:30/13:00/13:30 South Dublin County Council, Belgard Square North, Tallaght, Dublin 24 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985729308817 (Booking required)
+ Lubnah Shomali: The Ongoing Nakba: Ending 78 years of Israeli Apartheid & Genocide – Talk – Irish-Palestine Solidarity Campaign 18:15 Matt Merrigan Hall, Unite the Union, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1 https://www.ipsc.ie/event/dublin-lubnah-shomali-the-ongoing-nakba-ending-78-years-of-israeli-apartheid-genocide
+ Legacy In The Library: Celebrating Paul Durcan 1944 – 2025 18:30-19:30 National Library of Ireland, 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/legacy-library-celebrating-paul-durcan-1944-2025 (Booking required)
+ The Richie Buckley Quartet – Jazz 20:30-23:30 Frank Ryan’s Pub, 5 Queen Street, Smithfield, 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 Climate Action Week
From 11-17 May the Dublin Climate Action Week will take place and it is full with events. I have some listed in this Dublin Event Guide, but there are many many more. It is happening at the same time as Bike Week, so the events list here https://dublinclimatechange.codema.ie/climate-action-week/events/ shows evens for Climate Action Week and for Bike Week.
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?+++ Culture Date with Dublin 8
The Culture Date with Dublin 8 celebrates the rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage of Dublin 8 from 04-10 May with lots of free events. https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/ I included a good few events in the listings above, but there are more, so check out the website.
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+++ Phizzfest
The 2026 edition of Phizzfest in Phibsborough will run from Friday 08 May until Sunday 10 May. All details can be found at https://phizzfest.ie/ Lots of events are already booked out, so check as soon as possible to see if there is something that interests you that has still availability.
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?+++ Ranelagh Arts Festival 2026
Just minutes before completing this Dublin Event Guide, I found out – by coincidence, because it isn’t well promoted – that the Ranelagh Arts Festival takes place from 08-17 May as well. There are no events included in the listing above, but you can find them here: https://www.ranelagharts.ie/s-projects-basic
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+++ Dublin Dance Festival & International Literature Festival Dublin
These two popular festivals are/will also take place in May, The Dublin Dance Festival from 30 April to 16 May and the International Literature Festival from 15-24 May. Both make it really hard to detect free events among their sizeable list of events. I tried to find some, but gave up. You need to search yourself.
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+++ Dublin Castle 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. Since Dublin Castle is an active government site/venue, it is sort of understandable that they close the doors. But for 8 months? :-o https://dublincastle.ie/
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?+++ Government Digital Wallet: Share your Views
The Irish Government is currently exploring the idea of introducing a “Government Digital Wallet”, a system/app that could allow people to store official documents like ID, licences and possibly other credentials on their phone.
On the surface, this sounds convenient. Many countries are moving in this direction and having your documents available digitally could make everyday interactions a little bit smoother, from dealing with public services to verifying your identity when needed.
However, given Ireland’s mixed track record with digital identity systems, caution is required.
The rollout of the Public Services Card led to significant concerns raised by the Data Protection Commission, particularly around how personal data was collected and used. That history means that trust in new systems like a digital wallet should not come automatically.
The government has opened a public consultation and is actively asking for feedback.
You can share your views here:
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-public-expenditure-infrastructure-public-service-reform-and-digitalisation/forms/government-digital-wallet/
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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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+++ LEARN A NEW SKILL WITH ONLINE COURSES
Is there ever a wrong time for learning a new skill or enhancing what you are already interested in? Maybe it is a language or an instrument or some technical skills? Or something completely different? Nearly every subject is there! Check out Udemy via the link below, they have thousands of courses and there is good chance that what you are looking for is available. Nearly all the courses are REALLY affordable!
The lowest price most of the time is EUR 12.99. Sometimes it even goes down further to EUR 9.99 and when that happens (about once or twice a year), I will tell you. But even 12.99 is definitely a good price for what you get! – Check out the website at https://www.getthislink.com/Udemy22 And if you buy through that link, you also help the Dublin Event Guide! :-)
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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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