Featured Events in Dublin in August, 2025 (July Updated)

Запрошуємо всіх на великий святковий фестиваль у самому серці Ірландії! Цей день — наш голос, наша пісня, наша сила, наша єдність! 💙💛 📍 Місце: Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin 🗓 Коли: 23 серпня, з 10:00 ранку до вечора У програмі свята: 🎤 Фестиваль талантів — з 10:00 до 15:00 Побачите і почуєте наших найталановитіших дітей та дорослих! 🎪 Велика вулична ярмарка — з 10:00 до 18:00 Українські страви, сувеніри, хендмейд, розваги для всієї родини! 👧👦 Встановлення РЕКОРДУ УКРАЇНИ з дітьми — з 15:00 Станьте частиною історії разом з нами! 🖼 Виставка українських картин Доторкніться до душі України через мистецтво 🎶 ГОЛОВНИЙ КОНЦЕРТ — KALUSH — 18:00 Такого Ірландія ще не бачила! Улюблений гурт мільйонів на одній сцені з вами! 🔵🟡 Приходьте у вишиванках, з прапорами, з родинами, з друзями — давайте разом створимо свято Незалежності, яке об’єднає нас усіх! 🤝 Єдність українців — наша сила! 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Independence Day in Ireland – August 23! 🇮🇪 Join us for a vibrant, all-day festival of culture, music, and unity — right in the heart of Dublin! This day is about voice, song, strength, and togetherness. 💙💛 📍 Venue: Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin 🗓 Date: August 23, from 10:00 AM until late 🎉 Festival Highlights: 🎤 Talent Showcase – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Enjoy performances by amazing young talents and adults alike. 🎪 Street Market – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Ukrainian food, handmade crafts, souvenirs, and fun for all ages. 👧👦 Record-Breaking Activity for Kids – from 3:00 PM Be part of a joyful Ukrainian record event with children! 🖼 Art Exhibition Discover the beauty and soul of Ukraine through visual art. 🎶 HEADLINER CONCERT – KALUSH – 6:00 PM Experience the energy and spirit of Ukraine’s most loved band — live on stage in Dublin! 🔵🟡 Wear your traditional embroidery, wave your flags, bring friends, families, and smiles — let’s celebrate freedom, culture, and unity together! 🤝 Together we are stronger! Information Source: BAVOVNYK | eventbrite

Our major spring-summer exhibition is dedicated to the pioneering Irish modernists Mainie Jellett and Evie Hone, and brings together 90 of their works of art. It explores their friendship and shared experiences while studying in Paris during the early 1920s, and traces their careers back to Ireland. The exhibition highlights the early convergences and later divergences in their styles as they developed distinct artistic voices. Featuring paintings, stained glass, and preparatory drawings, it reveals how both women were trailblazers in Irish art although remaining connected to conventional themes such as religion and landscape.

Experience the legendary band Oasis live in concert at Croke Park in Dublin on August 17, 2025. This iconic venue will set the stage for an unforgettable evening of music as Oasis performs their greatest hits. Ticket prices are based on donations, making this event accessible to all fans. Don't miss this opportunity to see Oasis in the historic city of Dublin.

Get ready to showcase your skills at The National Airsoft Championship Ireland 2025 in Dublin. This prestigious event will take place at The Royal Liver Retail Park on Old Nass Road, D12 Dublin. Gather with fellow enthusiasts on August 30, 2025, and compete to prove your expertise in airsoft. Join participants from all over the country in this thrilling competition and seize the opportunity to demonstrate your prowess in this exhilarating sport. Don't miss out on this chance to challenge yourself and claim the title of the best in the National Airsoft Championship Ireland.

An Artist’s Presence explores how artists, consciously or unconsciously, have placed themselves in their work through drawings and paintings from the Gallery’s permanent collection. Spanning the eighteenth to the twenty-first century, it includes works of art by artists as diverse as William Orpen, Elisabeth Vigée-Le Brun, James Barry, Flora Mitchell, Seán Keating and Nancy Lee Katz. Featuring self-portraits, depictions of artists in the act of making, and works that emphasise the stylistic signature of their creator, this exhibition offers a fascinating insight into the artistic process. This exhibition invites visitors to consider the relationship between the artist, their art, their presence, and the viewer.

Sam Gilliam was a revolutionary figure in American postwar art, defining the Washington Color School in the mid-1960s and pushing Color Field painting to its extremes. The exhibition is rooted in his residency at the Ballinglen Art Foundation in County Mayo, Ireland in the early 1990s, when Gilliam began making wall-mounted, sewn works.

Kerlin Gallery presents Pictures of You, guest curated by Miles Thurlow (Co-founder of WORKPLACE). The exhibition brings together 16 international and multigenerational artists, whose of images, objects and actions evoke specific, often fleeting, moments whilst simultaneously revealing incisive reflections on time, memory and social structures.

Art, Dance & Drama Summer Camp, Ages 8-12 (Dublin 5) Join us this July for an exciting week of movement, imagination and performance! Our 5-day Summer Camp runs from Monday to Friday (28th July – 1st August) from 10:00am–2:00pm at Le Chéile Community Centre, Donnycarney. This camp is specially designed for children aged 8–12 years. Each day is packed with dynamic, engaging activities designed to stretch your child’s creativity, boost confidence and spark a love of the performing arts, including: Dance & Drama Classes: Energetic and age-appropriate sessions that build performance skills, creative thinking and self-expression through movement, theatre games and scene work.Morning Art Classes: An hour-long creative art class to kickstart each morning — the perfect time to channel your inner Picasso!Daily Breaks: We include a short snack break and lunch time to ensure campers stay energised, social and ready to dive into each session.Friday Showcase – You’re Invited!: To finish the week with a bang, we’ll host a special in-house showcase on Friday at 1:45pm, where campers will perform and present their work to friends and family. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all they’ve learned and achieved!This camp is a fantastic opportunity for your child to grow their confidence, express themselves creatively and connect with like-minded friends in a supportive, high-energy environment. Spaces are limited – book now to secure your place! Information Source: Performers Ireland Stage School | eventbrite

Maurice Marinot (1882–1960) was a French artist renowned for redefining the expressive potential of glassmaking. This in-focus exhibition showcases a selection of his works of art spanning from the 1900s to the 1950s. Marinot infused the intense colours of his earlier paintings into stunning glass objects, including vases, flagons, bowls, and paperweights - earning him the title ‘Le Fauve de Verre (The Wild Beast of Glass).’ The works on display, never before exhibited in the Gallery, along with a range of drawings and glass designs, will reveal his pioneering contribution to the world of glass. The display will also honour the significant gift made to the Gallery by his daughter in the 1970s.

Dublin Jerome Cheer Camp 2025 We are so excited for you to join us for the 2025 Dublin Jerome Cheer Camp August 4-August 8 at Dublin Jerome High School for Elementary, Middle and High School students One ticket buys the whole week of camp!! Each cheerleader will learn and improve cheers, chants, dances, and more!! Teams are encouraged to attend, and we will design material just for you!! Medals, ribbons, camp gift are all part of the week's events!! Come join us for the fun this August!! Elementary Camp is Monday-Thursday 3-6pm, Friday 3-7:30pm Middle and High School Camp is Monday-Friday 3-7:30pm Remember, friends and famiy, join us for our performance on Friday at 6:30pm ALL PARKING AND ENTRANCE WILL BE ON THE BRAND ROAD SIDE OF DJHS Information Source: Dublin Jerome Cheerleaders | eventbrite

Dance, Drama & Art Summer Camp, Ages 3-7 years (Dublin 5) Join us this August for a magical week of movement, imagination and fun! Our 5-day Summer Camp runs from Monday to Friday (11th-15th of August) from 10:00am–2:00pm at Le Chéile Community Centre, Donnycarney. This camp is specially designed for children aged 3–7 years. Each day is packed with energy-filled activities to inspire your child’s creativity and confidence, including: Dance & Drama Classes: Fun, age-appropriate sessions that encourage self-expression, movement and storytelling through games, music and performance.Art Classes: An hour-long creative art class to kickstart each morning — the perfect time to channel your inner Picasso!Daily Breaks: A short snack break and lunch time are built in to ensure little ones stay energized and happy.Friday Showcase – You’re Invited!: To wrap up an exciting week, we’ll be hosting a special in-house showcase on Friday at 1:45pm, where children will get the chance to perform and display what they've been working on throughout the week. Family and friends are invited to come along and celebrate their achievements!This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to build confidence, make new friends, and explore their creative side in a warm and welcoming environment. Spaces are limited — don’t miss out on this joyful start to summer! Information Source: Performers Ireland Stage School | eventbrite

Marsh's Library Tour Book tickets for this exclusive opportunity of a brief tour through Marsh's Library followed by a viewing of John Matthews' 1760s copy of Messiah accompanied by other eighteenth-century manuscripts of Handel works. Led by Dr Sue Hemmens, Deputy Director, Marsh's Library. We regret that the library is not wheelchair accessible. Duration approximately one hour. Spaces are limited. Information Source: Irish Baroque Orchestra | eventbrite

HANDEL 'ALEXANDER'S FEAST' (1742 Dublin Version) Dramatic, evocative and heroic, Handel's 'Alexander's Feast' is a masterful blend of dramatic storytelling and vivid musical imagery. Originally composed by Handel in London in 1736, the work is a musical ode based on John Dryden's poem of the same name, recounting an episode from the life of Alexander the Great. Set during a grand feast in the city of Persepolis, Alexander and his lover, Thais, are entertained by the bard Timotheus. Through his music, Timotheus evokes a range of emotions in Alexander, from joy and love to sorrow and anger. Ultimately, the bard's stirring melodies inspire Alexander to burn the Persian capital as an act of vengeance for Greece. While Alexander's Feast itself was not premiered in Dublin, it was performed there during Handel's visit to the city—the same year he debuted his iconic 'Messiah'. The performance was met with great acclaim, reflecting the city's growing appreciation for Handel's works. This further cemented Handel's connection to Dublin, a city that embraced his music and sent him back to London in better health and fortune. ​ Join the Irish Baroque Orchestra, Peter Whelan and outstanding soloists to hear a reconstruction of the 1742 Dublin version, from a new edition prepared for the IBO. Approximate running time: 2 hours 15 minutes Please note that refunds are not possible within 7 days of the event Information Source: Irish Baroque Orchestra | eventbrite

CUSHION CONCERT (Ages 6 - 24 months)Bring your children on a time-travelling adventure at Dublin Castle! Join Jenna Raggett and IBO's Young Artists for these interactive sessions, setting the foundations for a love of music to last a lifetime! Children develop their musical skills through clapping, singing and dancing in these short, interactive ’Cushion Concerts’ – bring a comfy cushion and prepare for fun for all the family! These sessions are free, to make sure that everyone has access. If you feel able to make a donation of €5 per family this will help us to continue running this series - we do appreciate it! “My kids loved the session. It was very much fun as well as being educational! Thank you!” A happy parent ​ Approximate running time 30 - 35 mins Information Source: Irish Baroque Orchestra | eventbrite

CUSHION CONCERT (Ages 2 - 5 years)Bring your children on a time-travelling adventure at Dublin Castle! Join Jenna Raggett and IBO's Young Artists for these interactive sessions, setting the foundations for a love of music to last a lifetime! Children develop their musical skills through clapping, singing and dancing in these short, interactive ’Cushion Concerts’ – bring a comfy cushion and prepare for fun for all the family! These sessions are free, to make sure that everyone has access. If you feel able to make a donation of €5 per family this will help us to continue running this series - we do appreciate it! “My kids loved the session. It was very much fun as well as being educational! Thank you!” A happy parent ​ Approximate running time 35-40 mins Information Source: Irish Baroque Orchestra | eventbrite

TRAD MEETS BAROQUE: Inside Pádraig Ó Néill's Library Irish tunes neatly penned on the back of printed music published in Dublin, Irish language songs and poetry written next to books in Latin, Ancient Greek, English and French... Pádraig Ó Néill’s library was a place of great knowledge and variety, a distinct point where Irish language met 18th century Europe. Now in the National Library, five books with traditional dance tunes and songs in Pádraig’s hand form the basis of this concert on historical instruments, alongside a taste of music from Dublin publishers on which these tunes were notated. Pádraig’s manuscripts are the earliest known notations of traditional music from an Irish Gaelic person. Prior to this we have prints from Dublin publishers, often with unclear sources. He lived from 1765-1832 in Owning, Co. Kilkenny, and was a miller and a farmer, but also piper and fiddle player who sang and wrote Irish poetry. Join us for an exploration into the sounds of the beginning of the Irish music tradition as we know it today! Please note that refunds are not possible within 7 days of the event Information Source: Irish Baroque Orchestra | eventbrite

FAMILY CONCERT (Children aged 5 - 8 years)These special family concerts blend the magic of storytelling with the brilliance of chamber music, creating an engaging and immersive experience for young families. Narrated by Jenna Raggett and performed by a string quartet of IBO musicians, the programme follows a dynamic narrative structure, where music and story intertwine to bring an exciting tale to life. Premiering in the surroundings of Dublin Castle, this concert marks a new addition to the Irish Baroque Orchestra’s much-loved Cushion Concerts series. It invites audiences to sit back, listen, and take part in the story through singing, dancing, and movement. With the help of simple props and playful interaction, young listeners will be drawn into an enchanting world of music, discovery and play. The story, written by Jenna, will guide us through a journey full of wonder and discovery, with the musicians playing a key role in bringing each moment to life. This family friendly performance offers a unique opportunity for families to experience the joy of live music in a relaxed and welcoming setting. This event is offered for free, to ensure equality of access. Anyone wishing to make a donation of €5 per family will be playing a valuable part in helping us to keep these activities free for all in the future. Approximate running time: 45 minutes Information Source: Irish Baroque Orchestra | eventbrite

Artist Spotlight:Tara Viscardi, Baroque Triple HarpTara Viscardi presents a solo harp recital at Dublin HandelFest 2025, where she will explore keyboard works by Handel on the Italian baroque triple harp alongside early music from Ireland, England and central Europe. The strength of Handel's connections to Dublin sit at the centre of this programme, leading to musical pathways which stretch across Europe. An IBO Associate Artist for 2025, Tara Viscardi hails from the Beara Peninsula in the South-West of Ireland and performs on Irish traditional, classical and baroque harps. Praised for her music being ”exquisitely performed” (The Times) Tara was 1st prize winner of the 2021 London Camac Harp Competition. A graduate of the Royal College of Music, she has performed all over Ireland and the UK, in major venues such as Wigmore Hall, St John’s Smith Square, Cadogan Hall. She’s been featured on BBC Radio 3 and RTÉ Radio; She performed at the 13th World Harp Congress Hong Kong, for The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins; also for HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Hillsborough Castle. Please note that no refunds are possible within 7 days of the event Information Source: Irish Baroque Orchestra | eventbrite

FAMILY CONCERT (Children aged 1 - 4 years)These special family concerts blend the magic of storytelling with the brilliance of chamber music, creating an engaging and immersive experience for young families. Narrated by Jenna Raggett and performed by a string quartet of IBO musicians, the programme follows a dynamic narrative structure, where music and story intertwine to bring an exciting tale to life. Premiering in the surroundings of Dublin Castle, this concert marks a new addition to the Irish Baroque Orchestra’s much-loved Cushion Concerts series. It invites audiences to sit back, listen, and take part in the story through singing, dancing, and movement. With the help of simple props and playful interaction, young listeners will be drawn into an enchanting world of music, discovery and play. The story, written by Jenna, will guide us through a journey full of wonder and discovery, with the musicians playing a key role in bringing each moment to life. This family friendly performance offers a unique opportunity for families to experience the joy of live music in a relaxed and welcoming setting. This event is offered for free, to ensure equality of access. Anyone wishing to make a donation of €5 per family will be playing a valuable part in helping us to keep these activities free for all in the future. Approximate running time: 45 minutes Information Source: Irish Baroque Orchestra | eventbrite

YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE: The 1742 Dublin Connection The IBO’s exceptional Apprentices present a musical connection stretching back across the centuries to 1742. When Handel arrived in Dublin he found a city with a thriving musical scene. The musicians of the Irish State Musick at Dublin Castle were a renowned ensemble comprising some of the finest musicians of the day, and they provided musicians for Handel during his visit. Their leader, Matthew Dubourg, had a close relatinoship with Handel and led the orchestra at the premiere of ‘Messiah’ leading Handel to comment as for the Instruments they are really excellent, Mr. Dubourgh being at the Head of them, and the Musick sounds delightfully in this charming Room . Dubourg had popularised the Italian Baroque style, and had studied with Francesco Geminiani (another Dublin resident) earlier in his career. ‘The 1742 Dublin Connection’ harks back to music of this time, with works by Vivaldi and Geminiani to enjoy among others. Join us for some Italian sunshine, as part of Dublin HandelFest. The IBO Apprentices in 2025 are generously supported by Mike Beary and Gary Gates. Please note that refunds are not possible within 7 days of the event Information Source: Irish Baroque Orchestra | eventbrite

Violin Masterclass with Claire Duff Go behind the music and discover Handel's Violin Sonatas with Claire Duff Join the IBO's Associate Leader, the renowned Claire Duff, for an exclusive masterclass diving into the exquisite world of Handel's violin sonatas. This session offers violinists and music enthusiasts an opportunity to explore the intricacies of period performance practice, guided by one of Ireland's leading specialists. Claire Duff brings her wealth of expertise and passion for historically-informed performance to this masterclass, offering participants an in-depth look at Handel's Violin Sonatas . From phrasing and ornamentation to bowing techniques and the expressive freedom of Baroque style, this session promises to inspire and elevate your understanding of these masterpieces. Taking place in the inspiring setting of the Chapel Royal at Dublin Castle, this event is a must for anyone interested in diving deeper into Handel’s Violin Sonatas. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Approximate running time: 2 hours Information Source: Irish Baroque Orchestra | eventbrite

Diablo Productions & Butcher Bookings proudly present PYREXIA – LIVE IN DUBLIN. On August 19th, New York brutal death metal legends PYREXIA return to Europe, bringing their Wrath Over Europe Tour to Lost Lane. Known for their raw and unrelenting sound since the early ‘90s, Pyrexia delivers a no-frills, all-killer performance that defines true death metal. Joining them are: • KAKHOTANASY (Lausanne, Switzerland) – Technical, fast, and unforgiving death metal. • WORSHIP MURDER (Glasgow, UK) – Dirty riffs and raw energy straight from the Scottish underground. Doors open at 7PM. Venue: Lost Lane, 1–2 Adam Court, Grafton St, Dublin Secure your spot in the pit. Information Source: Diablo Productions | eventbrite

Joy - Textile Journey Annual Exhibition at August Craft Month Join us for an inspiring showcase of textile art at the August Craft Month. Let the talented artists take you on a journey through the world of fibre and imagination. This annual exhibition will bring joy to all, with its intricate artisantry and bold ideas. The event will be held in person at MART HX Village Studios, so mark your calendars and come experience the beauty of textile art firsthand! Information Source: Niki Collier - Visual Artist | eventbrite