Living in Ireland in 2026: Culture, Sport, The People & Where to Live

There are currently 1,987 upcoming events in Dublin, spanning music, comedy, workshops and more. Temperatures are ten-year average daily highs; “wet” is average days with rain. July is the warmest month (19°C average high) and January the driest (12 rain days). We update our Dublin events database daily to ensure you never miss the latest additions to the city's cultural calendar.

From intimate concerts and West End-style theatre productions to family-friendly festivals and free community events, we cover everything that makes Dublin's cultural scene vibrant. Get our free Thursday email with the best Dublin events for the weekend ahead. A guide of What's On in Dublin now, including event listings, shopping, festivals in the city and much more…

Our feedback is always positive, and reflects the talent and personal connection the performers bring to our events. Throughout my time working with them, it has been a creative and inspiring process, where they always wish to cater to each and every client individually, understanding that it is not one size fits all. Since 2018, we have performed at several different events from pub entertainment to various excursions. #BruceSpringsteen @springsteen #TheBoss and @IrishETV host @BrigidBoden #irishAncestry#SpringsteenOnBroadway #rockmusic #rockmusician #WalterKerrTheatre #TheBigApple pic.twitter.com/TY8lpN3K5B Lisa Vanderpump from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and her husband, successful restaurateur, Ken Todd, talk to Brigid Boden from IrishETV about the Vanderpump Dog Foundation and their second annual World Dog Day festival.

Cheerful Earful is the global festival of funny podcasts. Dublin is set to transform on Saturday 7 November, as Dublin By Night Fest returns to kick off Winter in Dublin. Come explore everything from technology and ecosystems to the special science week theme of water and its vital role in our world.Meet an amazing line-up of Join us on Saturday 7th November 2026 for a spectacular day of discovery. The Let’s Talk Science Festival is back at the Rediscovery Centre -and we are diving once again into the wonders of science, sustainability, and curiosity!

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• While many Mincéirí in contemporary Ireland are now settled, including in urban areas, they often maintain rural traditions such as horseback riding, and attend traditional fairs and festivals in the countryside.
• The island of Ireland has made a large contribution to world literature in various branches, in both the Irish and English languages.
• Typically pubs are important meeting places, where people can gather and meet their neighbours and friends in a relaxed atmosphere; similar to the café cultures of other countries.

Josh Brolin, Tom Everett Scott and Michael Gladis give praise to director Colin Broderick Sleeping With The Enemy star, Patrick Bergin, chats to Brigid Boden, IrishETV, about his latest role on BBC Eastenders, working with Julia Roberts, his new music release, Crazy in Love, and staring in Native by Linda Bhreathnach. Actor, Chris O'Dowd, talks comedy with Brigid Boden/IrishETV during Ireland Week in LA. Steven Van Zandt tells IrishETV / Brigid Boden during the U2 red carpet event at The Apollo Theatre in NYC how much he admires U2 and the magic of performing at the historic Apollo theatre with Bruce Springsteen.

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The decline is said to be linked to reports of Catholic Church sexual abuse cases in Ireland.citation needed Amongst the Republic of Ireland's Roman Catholics, weekly church attendance has declined sharply over the past few decades, from 87% in 1981, to 60% in 1998, to 30% in 2021. The 1st of February, known as St. Brigid's Day (after St. Brigid, one of the patron saints of Ireland) or Imbolc, also does not have its origins in Christianity, being instead another religious observance superimposed at the beginning of spring. These parades are colourful affairs with Orange Banners and sashes on display and include music in the form Ierland of traditional songs such as "The Sash" and "Derry's Walls" performed by a mixture of pipe, flute, accordion, and brass marching bands. Travellers would often find work in rural areas, predominantly in farming, horse trading and tinsmithing. In historic times, texts such as the Táin Bó Cúailinge show a society in which cows represented a primary source of wealth and status.

• Other practices in Ireland include lighting bonfires, and having firework displays.
• Dockers and Demons Halloween festival bringing the community together in the heart of Ringsend and Irishtown!
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• Join the Guinness Choir for a joyful Christmas celebration, featuring highlights from Bach’s magnificent Christmas Oratorio alongside a selection of much-loved seasonal classics.
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Our rink at the Pavilions Shopping Centre is the perfect place to celebrate the season, whether you're a first-time skater or gliding like a pro. Each of the five workshops takes a different theme as its starting point, and starts with a Slow Looking art tour of selected Tales from the Pale celebrates all things horrific – learn about the city’s ghosts and ghouls as you journey along the stadium’s rooftop walkway. Irish ghost stories and funerary traditions travelled with the Irish diaspora and often became entangled with local customs to form entirely new traditions over the centuries. Join us as we leave daylight behind and explore the darker side of our mythologies and histories at EPIC! A wickedly funny Halloween spectacular for all the family!

Dublin regularly hosts free concerts, open-air markets, gallery openings, workshops and community festivals. The most active categories are music, comedy, workshops, with popular venues including 3Olympia Theatre, 3Arena Dublin, Wigwam Dublin. Rapunzel lets down her hair in the heart of Dublin for festive panto magic at The Ambassador Theatre. Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life!

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• "Pub culture" refers to the habit amongst Irish people of frequenting public houses (pubs).
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• A status-yellow weather warning covering 11 counties will come into effect on Monday afternoon, with strong and gusty south to southwest winds set to sweep over Ireland again.
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See what's on in Dublin with the Visit Dublin guide to highlights and must-see events taking place over the coming days and weeks… Starring Nicole Filan as Rapunzel, the production promises a warm, funny and family-friendly show for children, parents, grandparents and anyone who loves a proper Christmas outing in the city. Celebrating 22 magical years at 3Olympia, it’s become a must-see tradition f And this time, it’s the beloved classic Cinderella – the timeless fairytale where dreams really do come true! Ireland’s funniest panto is back after last year’s sell-out season!

MOVING SIGNATURES returns for a new series uniting Slow Looking art tours and movement workshops in response to works in IMMA’s new exhibition, TECHNOLOGIES OF PEACE. Halloween is fast approaching and it’s time to delve back in the origins of Irish traditions and explore how Samhain became Halloween. Join us on Wednesdays and Saturdays in October for this tour looking at the seasonal folkore and traditions of plants at this time of year Rekindle the ancient folklore and traditions of Samhain on this special Halloween tour. Along the way you’ll discover more about Bram Stoker’s life and the famous novel Dracula that shaped how the world imagines vampires today. Travel aboard the Spookwood Express, venture deeper into the forest, and discover a spellbinding experience filled with surprises, laughter, and Halloween wonder.

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Typically pubs are important meeting places, where people can gather and meet their neighbours and friends in a relaxed atmosphere; similar to the café cultures of other countries. "Pub culture" refers to the habit amongst Irish people of frequenting public houses (pubs). Many fulach fia sites have been identified across the island of Ireland, and some of them appear to have been in use up to the 17th century.citation needed The Irish language has the third oldest literature in Europe (after Greek and Latin),citation needed the most significant body of written literature (both ancient and recent) of any Celtic language, as well as a strong oral tradition of legends and poetry.

Supermodel Christy Turlington, actor Ed Burns and TV producer/host Andy Cohen chat to IrishETV Brigid Boden during U2 red carpet event at the Apollo Theatre in NYC hosted by Sirius XM. Proud of his Irish heritage and love of Ireland, Josh Brolin learns to speak Irish on IrishETV after watching Colin Broderick's movie, Emerald City, hosted by Irish Screen America LA. The NARS Christmas makeup collection channels the energy of aprés ski season

The Normans invaded Ireland in the 12th century, bringing British and French influences. They had a significant influence on Ireland’s material culture at the time. The Vikings first invaded Ireland in the 8th century, from Denmark, Norway and Sweden in modern-day Scandinavia. Today, there are often notable cultural differences between those of Catholic, Anglican, and Presbyterian background. Irish culture has been greatly influenced by Christianity, most notably by the Roman Catholic Church, and religion plays a role in the lives of many Irish people.

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The Dockers and Demons festival, which began in 2017, is a celebration of community, creative arts and the spooky, set against the backdrop of Dublin’s historic Docklands. Whether you're looking for the perfect family outing, date night or just a fun night out with friends Dundrum on Ice is the next stop on your list! Now in its thirteenth consecutive year, Dundrum on Ice offers a magical experience for all ages. Opened in 2013 in the infamous town centre of Dundrum, it sets a standard that is carried throughout all of our rinks to ensure an unforgettable experience.

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Keep up-to-date with Irish entertainment news, gossip, photos, video, and reviews featuring Irish celebrities and pop culture, film and TV, music, dance, theater, literature, and more. Legendary guitarist and musical director Gerry Leonard chats to Brigid Boden about his days with David Bowie and gives us a behind the scenes account of his incredible journey working with one of the greatest artists of all time. Considered the premier conductor for video game music, Eimear also composes for feature films, TV, commercials and video games. Stars Josh Brolin, Tom Everett Scott and Michael Gladis share their praise with Brigid Boden for Irish writer and director Colin Broderick's new movie Emerald City hosted by Josh Brolin and presented by Irish Screen America. Director Keely Shaye Brosnan and executive director Pierce Brosnan chat with Brigid Boden IrishETV about their movie, Poisoning Paradise, screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival CA. The beauty of the show for us is that it can be adapted to our needs and wants as regards time, venue and numbers.

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There are also several news websites including The Journal, RTÉ News, BreakingNews.ie and Extra.ie. A few sports, such as soccer, have separate organising bodies in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. National and international organisations have labelled Ireland as having a problem with over-consumption of alcohol.

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