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Things to do in DublinBaile Átha Cliath

What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.

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Rain

Checking the forecast… Showers pass in 20–30 minutes: do the outdoor sight in the dry gap, then go indoors. Plan the day around a free museum, not the forecast.

Tonight

What is on now and later today in Dublin, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Dublin time.

Checking the time in Dublin…

Evening light

  • Ha’penny Bridge and the LiffeyEarly morning or blue hourShoot from the south quay towards the bridge lamps; a wet night gives reflections.

Plan tonight

Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.

Working out tonight from the Dublin clock…

This weekend

Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Dublin, plus festivals that usually fall this month.

Working out the dates…

Nightlife & bars

Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.

Pubs typically serve until about 23:30 Sunday to Thursday and 00:30 on Friday and Saturday; a licence can extend that, so check the venue. Late bars and clubs run later, and after closing time only taxis, fast-food outlets and a few 24-hour shops stay open. The legal drinking age is 18 and photo ID (passport or driver’s licence) is asked for.

  • Temple Bar pubs

    AfternoonEveningLateNo bookingIndoor

    Cobbled lanes packed with pubs playing live ballads from the afternoon on; lively and fun, but the priciest pints in the city.

    When
    Pubs open from late morning; live music afternoon and evening; closing about 23:30, later on weekends (check)
    Price
    €8–10 per pint (≈ US$10–12)
    Where
    Temple Bar
    Getting there
    Walk from Trinity College or O'Connell Bridge.

    Watch bags and phones in the crowds; stag and hen parties get loud late on weekends.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Victorian pubs off Grafton Street

    AfternoonEveningLateNo bookingIndoor

    Kehoe's, Grogan's and the Stag's Head keep carved wood, snugs and old mirrors, and are where Dubliners go for a quiet pint without music.

    When
    Daily, about 12:00 to 23:30, later on weekends (check)
    Price
    €6–8 per pint (≈ US$7–10)
    Where
    Grafton Street area
    Getting there
    A 2-minute walk from Grafton Street; Luas green line to St Stephen's Green.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • The Brazen Head

    EveningLate

    Historic pub with live trad music. Book for dinner on Friday or Saturday; the music room fills by 20:00.

    When
    Until About 00:00

    Map ↗

  • Kehoe’s (South Anne Street)

    EveningLate

    Victorian pub with snugs. Quieter than Temple Bar; a good first pint.

    When
    Until About 23:30 to 00:30

    Map ↗

  • The Long Hall (South Great George’s Street)

    EveningLate

    Traditional pub with a long bar. A small, ornate pub; stand at the bar or take a table.

    When
    Until About 23:30 to 00:30

    Map ↗

  • Mulligan’s (Poolbeg Street)

    EveningLate

    Old pub known for its Guinness. A short walk from Trinity; a good pint without a stag party.

    When
    Until About 23:30 to 00:30

    Map ↗

  • The Cobblestone (Smithfield)

    EveningLate

    Pub with a trad session. Music is the point; ask for the days of the sessions.

    When
    Until About 00:00

    Map ↗

  • Guinness Storehouse Gravity Bar

    EveningLate

    A bar on the top floor with a city view. Included in a Storehouse ticket; go at the end of your visit.

    When
    Until Storehouse hours

    Map ↗

  • Irish coffee

    Evening

    Hot coffee, whiskey, sugar and cream · Cafés, hotels and pubs

    When
    Until Cafés until early evening

    Map ↗

  • Craft beer and cider

    Local IPAs, red ale, dry cider · Craft-beer bars around Stoneybatter and the Liberties

    When
    Until Pub hours

    Map ↗

  • Music at The Brazen Head

    Traditional performancesEveningWalk inIndoor

    Dublin's oldest pub, dating in part from the 1600s, has traditional music every night in its back bars and courtyard.

    When
    Music nightly from about 21:30; afternoon sessions on weekends (check)
    Price
    €6–9 per pint (≈ US$7–11)
    Where
    Near Christ Church, south quays
    Getting there
    A 10-minute walk west of Temple Bar along the quays; Luas red line to Four Courts.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

    Traditional performancesEveningBook a day or two ahead

    Two actors lead a walk between pubs, performing short scenes from Joyce, Beckett, Wilde and Behan along the way; about two and a half hours.

    When
    Evenings, usually 19:30; daily in summer, fewer nights in winter (check)
    Price
    €18–25 per person (drinks extra) (≈ US$25–30)
    Where
    Starts at The Duke, Duke Street
    Getting there
    Just off Grafton Street; a 5-minute walk from Trinity College.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

Live music & shows

Concerts, jazz, circus and theater that work without the local language.

  • Abbey Theatre

    EveningBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: Teens

    Ireland's national theater, founded by W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory in 1904, stages Irish classics and new plays on its two stages by the Liffey.

    When
    Performances Monday to Saturday, evenings about 19:30 plus some matinees (check)
    Price
    €15–55 per seat (previews and some weeknights cheaper) (≈ US$18–65)
    Where
    Abbey Street, north of O'Connell Bridge
    Getting there
    Luas red line to Abbey Street, or a 5-minute walk from O'Connell Bridge.
    Dress and etiquette
    Casual is fine.

    Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Live music at Whelan's

    Book a day or two aheadIndoor

    The Wexford Street venue behind a pub front where Irish singer-songwriters and indie bands have built their followings for decades; gigs most nights.

    When
    Gigs most nights, doors around 19:30–20:00 (check the listings)
    Price
    €12–35 per ticket (≈ US$14–45)
    Where
    Wexford Street, south of St Stephen's Green
    Getting there
    A 10-minute walk south from St Stephen's Green; Luas green line to Harcourt.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Literary pub crawl

    EveningIndoor

    Actors lead a pub tour with readings of Joyce, Beckett and Behan; book a slot.

    When
    Evening (check)
    Price
    €15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
    Where
    Trinity and Temple Bar

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Theatre at the Abbey or the Gate

    EveningIndoor

    Irish drama at the national theatre; check the programme.

    When
    Evening
    Price
    €25–60 (≈ US$30–70)
    Where
    North and Parnell Square

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Stadium weekends

    Hotel prices jump and trains and pubs fill.

    When
    Six Nations, concerts and finals weekends

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Trad session at The Cobblestone

    Traditional performancesEveningLateNo bookingIndoor

    A working pub in Smithfield where musicians sit around a table in the front bar with fiddles, flutes and bodhráns, playing tunes for their own sake rather than for tourists.

    When
    Sessions nightly, often from about 19:00 and again later; afternoons on weekends (check)
    Price
    €6–8 per pint (≈ US$7–10)
    Booking
    Free to listen; stand or sit in the front bar and keep chat low near the musicians.
    Where
    Smithfield, north of the river
    Getting there
    Luas red line to Smithfield; a 2-minute walk.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

Traditional performances

Folk theater, music and ritual shows: usually short, seated and easy to book.

  • Trad session at The Cobblestone

    EveningLateNo bookingIndoor

    A working pub in Smithfield where musicians sit around a table in the front bar with fiddles, flutes and bodhráns, playing tunes for their own sake rather than for tourists.

    When
    Sessions nightly, often from about 19:00 and again later; afternoons on weekends (check)
    Price
    €6–8 per pint (≈ US$7–10)
    Booking
    Free to listen; stand or sit in the front bar and keep chat low near the musicians.
    Where
    Smithfield, north of the river
    Getting there
    Luas red line to Smithfield; a 2-minute walk.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Music at The Brazen Head

    EveningWalk inIndoor

    Dublin's oldest pub, dating in part from the 1600s, has traditional music every night in its back bars and courtyard.

    When
    Music nightly from about 21:30; afternoon sessions on weekends (check)
    Price
    €6–9 per pint (≈ US$7–11)
    Where
    Near Christ Church, south quays
    Getting there
    A 10-minute walk west of Temple Bar along the quays; Luas red line to Four Courts.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

    EveningBook a day or two ahead

    Two actors lead a walk between pubs, performing short scenes from Joyce, Beckett, Wilde and Behan along the way; about two and a half hours.

    When
    Evenings, usually 19:30; daily in summer, fewer nights in winter (check)
    Price
    €18–25 per person (drinks extra) (≈ US$25–30)
    Where
    Starts at The Duke, Duke Street
    Getting there
    Just off Grafton Street; a 5-minute walk from Trinity College.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Live traditional music session

    IndoorKids: Teens

    Fiddle, flute and bodhrán in a pub; arrive by 20:00 for a seat.

    When
    From about 21:00 most nights (check)
    Price
    Free; buy a pint
    Where
    The Brazen Head, The Cobblestone, O’Donoghue’s

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Cinema

Where films run in English (or with English subtitles) and what a ticket costs.

  • Irish Film Institute (IFI)

    AfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: Teens

    An art-house cinema in a former Quaker meeting house in Temple Bar, showing Irish, world and classic films, with a bar and café.

    When
    Daily, afternoon to late evening (check the listings)
    Price
    €9–13 per ticket (≈ US$11–16)
    Where
    Temple Bar, Eustace Street
    Getting there
    Walk into Temple Bar from Dame Street.

    Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Cinema at the IFI

    AfternoonEveningIndoor

    The Irish Film Institute screens classics and independent films.

    When
    Afternoon and evening
    Price
    €10–14 (≈ US$12–17)
    Where
    Temple Bar

    Map ↗

Spas & massage

Bathhouses, massage and saunas: prices, tipping and what to wear (or not).

  • Sea swim and sauna at the Forty Foot

    MorningEveningBook a day or two aheadKids: Teens

    Dubliners swim year-round off the rocks at Sandycove; nearby seafront saunas along the Dún Laoghaire coast let you warm up between dips.

    When
    Swimming any time of day; saunas run morning to evening in booked slots (check)
    Price
    €0–20 per person (swimming free) (≈ US$0–25)
    Booking
    Book sauna slots online; weekend mornings fill first.
    Where
    Sandycove, south Dublin coast
    Getting there
    DART to Sandycove and Glasthule, then a 10-minute walk.

    The water is cold year-round; get in slowly, stay near the steps and do not swim alone in rough seas.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Swim or sauna at the Forty Foot

    A sea-bathing spot south of Dún Laoghaire; cold water, bring a towel.

    When
    Daylight
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Sandycove

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Sport & fitness

Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.

  • Gaelic games at Croke Park

    Book a week or more aheadKids: 5–12, Teens

    Hurling and Gaelic football, Ireland's own sports, are played by unpaid county teams in front of big crowds at the 82,000-seat stadium; fast, physical and easy to follow.

    When
    Championship games about April to July, mostly weekend afternoons (check the fixtures)
    Price
    €20–90 per ticket (finals cost more and sell out) (≈ US$25–110)
    Booking
    Buy through the GAA's official ticketing; stadium tours run on non-match days.
    Where
    Drumcondra, north of the center
    Getting there
    A 20-minute walk from O'Connell Street, or Dublin Bus to Drumcondra.

    Only buy from official GAA outlets; resold tickets can be cancelled.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Rugby at the Aviva Stadium

    Book a week or more aheadKids: 5–12, Teens

    Ireland's national rugby team plays the Six Nations and autumn internationals here, and Leinster plays some big games; match days fill the Ballsbridge pubs.

    When
    Six Nations in February and March; internationals in November (check)
    Price
    €40–150 per ticket (≈ US$50–180)
    Booking
    Ireland tickets are scarce; Leinster club games are easier to get.
    Where
    Ballsbridge, south-east Dublin
    Getting there
    DART to Lansdowne Road, which sits next to the stadium.

    Avoid unofficial resellers; tickets are checked by barcode.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Gaelic games (GAA) match

    Hurling or Gaelic football at Croke Park; book a ticket or take the stadium tour.

    When
    Match days
    Price
    €20–50 (≈ US$25–60)
    Where
    Croke Park

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Classes & workshops

Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.

  • Whiskey tasting at Teeling Distillery

    MorningAfternoonBook a day or two aheadIndoor

    A working whiskey distillery in the old Liberties distilling district, with guided tours of the stills that end in a tasting of several whiskeys.

    When
    Daily tours, about 10:00–17:00 (check)
    Price
    €20–45 per person (depends on the tasting level) (≈ US$25–55)
    Booking
    Tastings are 18+; bring photo ID.
    Where
    The Liberties, Newmarket
    Getting there
    A 15-minute walk west of St Patrick's Cathedral, or Dublin Bus to Cork Street.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Guinness Storehouse tour

    Indoor

    The brewery visit ending with a pint at the Gravity Bar.

    When
    Timed entry (check)
    Price
    €30–40 (≈ US$35–50)
    Where
    Liberties

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Whiskey tasting

    Indoor

    A distillery tour or a tasting flight in a whiskey bar.

    When
    Timed tours (check)
    Price
    €25–40 (≈ US$30–50)
    Where
    Smithfield and the Liberties

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Irish cookery class

    MorningAfternoonIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Make soda bread, stew or a dessert; book a day ahead.

    When
    Morning or afternoon, 3 h
    Price
    €60–100 (≈ US$70–120)
    Where
    Centre

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Whiskey tastings (Jameson, Teeling)

    A rain-day plan and a tasting; not needed if you do not drink.

    Price
    €25–40 (≈ US$30–50)
    Booking
    Group size and the number of samples.

    Map ↗

Family fun

What works with kids, by age band.

  • Dublin is walkable with children, but cobbles and old pavements are hard on strollers: bring a light, folding one and a carrier for Temple Bar and the Castle.
  • The Natural History Museum ("Dead Zoo") on Merrion Street, the Chester Beatty’s roof garden and St Stephen’s Green’s playground are the free stops that suit children (check the museum’s opening before you go).
  • Dublin Zoo in Phoenix Park is a half-day out on a dry day (ticketed; book online); the Luas or a taxi gets you to the park.
  • Howth (DART, about 30 minutes) has a beach, a harbour and seals; an easy half-day on a dry morning.
  • Children under 5 travel free on Irish public transport; older children pay a child fare (check the current table).
  • Family rooms in the centre are small and pricey; Ballsbridge and Rathmines have larger apartments and cheaper rooms.

  • Dublin Zoo in the Phoenix Park

    MorningAfternoonBook a day or two aheadKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    One of the world's oldest zoos, with an Asian forest elephant area and an African plains section, inside Europe's largest walled city park.

    When
    Daily, about 09:30 to 16:00–18:00 depending on the season (check)
    Price
    €15–25 per adult (children and family tickets cheaper) (≈ US$18–30)
    Booking
    Book online; tickets are cheaper and entry is timed at busy periods.
    Where
    Phoenix Park
    Getting there
    Dublin Bus from the center to the park gates, or Luas red line to Heuston and a 20-minute walk.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Natural History Museum ("Dead Zoo")

    Walk inIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    A Victorian cabinet of stuffed animals and giant Irish deer skeletons, free and compact enough for an hour with kids.

    When
    Tuesday to Sunday, daytime; Sunday and Monday afternoons only (check)
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Merrion Street, Georgian Dublin
    Getting there
    A 5-minute walk from St Stephen's Green or Merrion Square.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Walking tour of the centre

    MorningAfternoonKids: 5–12, Teens

    A 2-hour walk through 1916 sites or Georgian streets; look for the tour company’s name and reviews.

    When
    Morning and afternoon (check)
    Price
    Free (tip) or €15–30 (≈ US$18–35)
    Where
    Trinity and Temple Bar

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • DART to Howth and the cliff walk

    Kids: 5–12, Teens

    A half-day out; check the weather and the last train.

    When
    Daylight
    Price
    €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) fare plus lunch
    Where
    Howth

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Abbey Theatre

    Live music & showsEveningBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: Teens

    Ireland's national theater, founded by W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory in 1904, stages Irish classics and new plays on its two stages by the Liffey.

    When
    Performances Monday to Saturday, evenings about 19:30 plus some matinees (check)
    Price
    €15–55 per seat (previews and some weeknights cheaper) (≈ US$18–65)
    Where
    Abbey Street, north of O'Connell Bridge
    Getting there
    Luas red line to Abbey Street, or a 5-minute walk from O'Connell Bridge.
    Dress and etiquette
    Casual is fine.

    Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Irish Film Institute (IFI)

    CinemaAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: Teens

    An art-house cinema in a former Quaker meeting house in Temple Bar, showing Irish, world and classic films, with a bar and café.

    When
    Daily, afternoon to late evening (check the listings)
    Price
    €9–13 per ticket (≈ US$11–16)
    Where
    Temple Bar, Eustace Street
    Getting there
    Walk into Temple Bar from Dame Street.

    Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Gaelic games at Croke Park

    Sport & fitnessBook a week or more aheadKids: 5–12, Teens

    Hurling and Gaelic football, Ireland's own sports, are played by unpaid county teams in front of big crowds at the 82,000-seat stadium; fast, physical and easy to follow.

    When
    Championship games about April to July, mostly weekend afternoons (check the fixtures)
    Price
    €20–90 per ticket (finals cost more and sell out) (≈ US$25–110)
    Booking
    Buy through the GAA's official ticketing; stadium tours run on non-match days.
    Where
    Drumcondra, north of the center
    Getting there
    A 20-minute walk from O'Connell Street, or Dublin Bus to Drumcondra.

    Only buy from official GAA outlets; resold tickets can be cancelled.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Rugby at the Aviva Stadium

    Sport & fitnessBook a week or more aheadKids: 5–12, Teens

    Ireland's national rugby team plays the Six Nations and autumn internationals here, and Leinster plays some big games; match days fill the Ballsbridge pubs.

    When
    Six Nations in February and March; internationals in November (check)
    Price
    €40–150 per ticket (≈ US$50–180)
    Booking
    Ireland tickets are scarce; Leinster club games are easier to get.
    Where
    Ballsbridge, south-east Dublin
    Getting there
    DART to Lansdowne Road, which sits next to the stadium.

    Avoid unofficial resellers; tickets are checked by barcode.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Sea swim and sauna at the Forty Foot

    Spas & massageMorningEveningBook a day or two aheadKids: Teens

    Dubliners swim year-round off the rocks at Sandycove; nearby seafront saunas along the Dún Laoghaire coast let you warm up between dips.

    When
    Swimming any time of day; saunas run morning to evening in booked slots (check)
    Price
    €0–20 per person (swimming free) (≈ US$0–25)
    Booking
    Book sauna slots online; weekend mornings fill first.
    Where
    Sandycove, south Dublin coast
    Getting there
    DART to Sandycove and Glasthule, then a 10-minute walk.

    The water is cold year-round; get in slowly, stay near the steps and do not swim alone in rough seas.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Guinness Storehouse

    Rainy dayMorningAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    A seven-floor visitor center in the St James's Gate brewery telling the story of the stout, ending with a pint in the glass-walled Gravity Bar above the rooftops.

    When
    Daily, about 09:30 to 19:00 or later (check)
    Price
    €26–40 per adult (cheaper online and off-peak) (≈ US$35–50)
    Booking
    Timed tickets online; late afternoon slots are quieter. Under-18s get a soft drink.
    Where
    St James's Gate, The Liberties
    Getting there
    Luas red line to James's, then a 10-minute walk; Dublin Bus 13 or 123.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Chester Beatty

    Rainy dayWalk inIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    A free museum in Dublin Castle's grounds holding a remarkable collection of manuscripts, prints and books from Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

    When
    Tuesday to Sunday, daytime; open Mondays March to October (check)
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Dublin Castle
    Getting there
    Walk from Temple Bar or Dame Street into the Dublin Castle grounds.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Live traditional music session

    Traditional performancesIndoorKids: Teens

    Fiddle, flute and bodhrán in a pub; arrive by 20:00 for a seat.

    When
    From about 21:00 most nights (check)
    Price
    Free; buy a pint
    Where
    The Brazen Head, The Cobblestone, O’Donoghue’s

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Irish cookery class

    Classes & workshopsMorningAfternoonIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Make soda bread, stew or a dessert; book a day ahead.

    When
    Morning or afternoon, 3 h
    Price
    €60–100 (≈ US$70–120)
    Where
    Centre

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Rainy day

Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.

  • Guinness Storehouse

    MorningAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    A seven-floor visitor center in the St James's Gate brewery telling the story of the stout, ending with a pint in the glass-walled Gravity Bar above the rooftops.

    When
    Daily, about 09:30 to 19:00 or later (check)
    Price
    €26–40 per adult (cheaper online and off-peak) (≈ US$35–50)
    Booking
    Timed tickets online; late afternoon slots are quieter. Under-18s get a soft drink.
    Where
    St James's Gate, The Liberties
    Getting there
    Luas red line to James's, then a 10-minute walk; Dublin Bus 13 or 123.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Chester Beatty

    Walk inIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    A free museum in Dublin Castle's grounds holding a remarkable collection of manuscripts, prints and books from Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

    When
    Tuesday to Sunday, daytime; open Mondays March to October (check)
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Dublin Castle
    Getting there
    Walk from Temple Bar or Dame Street into the Dublin Castle grounds.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Guinness Storehouse or a distillery tour

    Indoor

    Long indoor visits; book a timed slot.

    Map ↗

  • George’s Street Arcade or Powerscourt Centre

    Indoor

    Covered shopping with cafés.

    Map ↗

  • Abbey Theatre

    Live music & showsEveningBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: Teens

    Ireland's national theater, founded by W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory in 1904, stages Irish classics and new plays on its two stages by the Liffey.

    When
    Performances Monday to Saturday, evenings about 19:30 plus some matinees (check)
    Price
    €15–55 per seat (previews and some weeknights cheaper) (≈ US$18–65)
    Where
    Abbey Street, north of O'Connell Bridge
    Getting there
    Luas red line to Abbey Street, or a 5-minute walk from O'Connell Bridge.
    Dress and etiquette
    Casual is fine.

    Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Irish Film Institute (IFI)

    CinemaAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: Teens

    An art-house cinema in a former Quaker meeting house in Temple Bar, showing Irish, world and classic films, with a bar and café.

    When
    Daily, afternoon to late evening (check the listings)
    Price
    €9–13 per ticket (≈ US$11–16)
    Where
    Temple Bar, Eustace Street
    Getting there
    Walk into Temple Bar from Dame Street.

    Map ↗Official site ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Whiskey tasting at Teeling Distillery

    Classes & workshopsMorningAfternoonBook a day or two aheadIndoor

    A working whiskey distillery in the old Liberties distilling district, with guided tours of the stills that end in a tasting of several whiskeys.

    When
    Daily tours, about 10:00–17:00 (check)
    Price
    €20–45 per person (depends on the tasting level) (≈ US$25–55)
    Booking
    Tastings are 18+; bring photo ID.
    Where
    The Liberties, Newmarket
    Getting there
    A 15-minute walk west of St Patrick's Cathedral, or Dublin Bus to Cork Street.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Natural History Museum ("Dead Zoo")

    Family funWalk inIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    A Victorian cabinet of stuffed animals and giant Irish deer skeletons, free and compact enough for an hour with kids.

    When
    Tuesday to Sunday, daytime; Sunday and Monday afternoons only (check)
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Merrion Street, Georgian Dublin
    Getting there
    A 5-minute walk from St Stephen's Green or Merrion Square.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)

  • Live traditional music session

    Traditional performancesIndoorKids: Teens

    Fiddle, flute and bodhrán in a pub; arrive by 20:00 for a seat.

    When
    From about 21:00 most nights (check)
    Price
    Free; buy a pint
    Where
    The Brazen Head, The Cobblestone, O’Donoghue’s

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Guinness Storehouse tour

    Classes & workshopsIndoor

    The brewery visit ending with a pint at the Gravity Bar.

    When
    Timed entry (check)
    Price
    €30–40 (≈ US$35–50)
    Where
    Liberties

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Whiskey tasting

    Classes & workshopsIndoor

    A distillery tour or a tasting flight in a whiskey bar.

    When
    Timed tours (check)
    Price
    €25–40 (≈ US$30–50)
    Where
    Smithfield and the Liberties

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Irish cookery class

    Classes & workshopsMorningAfternoonIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Make soda bread, stew or a dessert; book a day ahead.

    When
    Morning or afternoon, 3 h
    Price
    €60–100 (≈ US$70–120)
    Where
    Centre

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Theatre at the Abbey or the Gate

    Live music & showsEveningIndoor

    Irish drama at the national theatre; check the programme.

    When
    Evening
    Price
    €25–60 (≈ US$30–70)
    Where
    North and Parnell Square

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Cinema at the IFI

    CinemaAfternoonEveningIndoor

    The Irish Film Institute screens classics and independent films.

    When
    Afternoon and evening
    Price
    €10–14 (≈ US$12–17)
    Where
    Temple Bar

    Map ↗

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16 picks come from Voykit's entertainment notes for Dublin, checked 2026-09. The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Dublin lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.

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