Latest Events in Dublin(September Updated)

Dublin by Dusk is a brand-new citywide event that brings Dublin's nightlife to life on the last Thursday of every month (starting May 28th). This event blends culture, dining, retail, and experiential activities, with venues across the city extending their hours and offering special events and added-value experiences. From the National Gallery of Ireland and the National Library of Ireland to the National Museum of Ireland, as well as venues like Trinity College Dublin and Bewley's Grafton Street Café, the event showcases the vibrant diversity of Dublin. The event includes exhibitions, extended hours, and more social and creative activities such as pottery painting, live music, and immersive experiences like dark painting under UV light. Numerous businesses and cultural partners have already expressed strong interest, and Dublin by Dusk is expected to attract a large number of participants, injecting new energy into the city as night falls.

Get ready for a thrilling four-day, four-night adventure as Dublin transforms into a dazzling Gothic extravaganza this October bank holiday weekend. At one of Dublin’s biggest festivals, the mundane fades into the background, and the extraordinary takes center stage. Whether you’re a curious traveler, a night owl, or a thrill-seeking adventurer, there’s something for everyone, from Goth enthusiasts to families.

Founded in 2017 by Matthew Melis and The Comics Lab, part of the Stray Lines comic book group, DCAF aims to showcase the work of local comic book creators and celebrate the diverse appeal of Irish comic book art. For years, Ireland's small-scale comic book publishing industry has flourished, but Irish comic book creators often have to travel the world to participate in comic book festivals to exhibit their work. The Dublin Comic Book Festival (DCAF) is a series of quarterly comic book art events held in Dublin, Ireland. The 2026 event will take place on April 19, July 12, October 18, and November 29.

The Dublin History Festival will be held from September 26 to October 11, 2026. Now in its fourteenth year, the festival has gained renown for its unique perspective on history and its importance in our daily lives, attracting numerous bestselling Irish and international historians to Dublin each autumn for a series of high-level historical lectures and debates.

This exhibition delves into John Minihan's more than sixty-year photographic career, tracing his experience as a photojournalist for the Daily Mail from the age of 16. This experience led him to Samuel Beckett, ultimately prompting him to leave media work and dedicate himself to a more personal creative pursuit. From the beginning of his career, Minihan focused on photographing "things that might be overlooked" and yearned to uncover the poetry in everyday life, which formed the core of his photographic practice.