Spring Takes Break
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Connect Multicultural Festival, Culture Date with Dublin 8, Phizzfest
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Hi!!
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It’s the beginning of May and by now the outdoor event season in Dublin should really be in full swing. And to be fair, we had a few promising days that suggested exactly that. But just as quickly, things have cooled down again and the rain is making a return this weekend. So maybe we are not quite there yet!?
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I’m still away for a little while and not fully plugged into EVERYTHING that is happening on the ground in Dublin, but I still know where to find all the free events and therefore the Dublin Event Guide is back to normal again. Even if I am a few thousand kilometres away while putting this together.
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The weather might not be playing along perfectly, but that has never really stopped Dublin before. Outdoor plans might need a bit of flexibility and indoor options suddenly look a lot more attractive again, but there is still plenty happening across the city.
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So May has started, the season is trying to get going and the events are there either way. Let’s see what Dublin has to offer this week.
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P.S.: 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 56
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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 wonderful people that helped with important donations were Kieran, Mark, Dolores and Linda. Thanks a lot! Everybody’s help is welcome and appreciated AND needed!
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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 02 May
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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
+ Free Comic Book Day 2026 – Forbidden Planet 09:30-19:00 Forbidden Planet, 5-7 Crampton Quay, Dublin 2 https://web.facebook.com/events/1438575464150733
+ 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/
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Tour 10:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q2-Apr-Jun/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(1)
+ Feathered Friends – Family Drop-in in the Dead Zoo Lab 11:00-13:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/DZL-Drop-ins/Family-Drop-ins-in-the-Dead-Zoo-Lab
++ Connect Multicultural Festival – 30 cultures & 350 performers – Live music, games, competitions, international food stalls and more (Sat+Sun) 11:00-19:00 Millenium Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 https://web.facebook.com/ConnectFestivalDublin
?+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin https://www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Sculpture – Tour 11:30-12:30 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/
+ Silk Worm Families Drop-in: Pop-up Bookmark 12:00-14:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/silk-worm-families-drop-in-pop-up-bookmark/
+ History of Art in Ireland – Tour 12:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q2-Apr-Jun/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(1)
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+ Prehistoric Ireland Tour 14:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q2-Apr-Jun/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(1)
+ LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q2/May-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Tour 15:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q2-Apr-Jun/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(1)
+ LGBTQIA+ Tour of Collins Barracks 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q2/May-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks
?+ 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)
+ 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
+ The Risen Dread & Strangle Wire – support from MotionSickness & Black Shuck – Gigs 20:00-01:00 Fibber Magees, 81 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 https://web.facebook.com/events/1672139267466332/
+ Santoria Live – Soul & Funk – Gig 22:30 Raheny Inn, Main Street, Dublin 5 https://web.facebook.com/events/842873538355293/842873555021958
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Sunday 03 May
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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
+ Dublin City Half Marathon 08:30-12:00 Dublin 1, Dublin 9, Dublin 5 and Dublin 3 https://dublincityhalfmarathon.ie (supporting the runners is free)
+ 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)
?+ 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)
?+ Feathered Friends – Family Drop-in in the Dead Zoo Lab 11:00-13:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/DZL-Drop-ins/Family-Drop-ins-in-the-Dead-Zoo-Lab
++ Connect Multicultural Festival – 30 cultures & 350 performers – Live music, games, competitions, international food stalls and more (Sat+Sun) 11:00-19:00 Millenium Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 https://web.facebook.com/ConnectFestivalDublin
+ Architecture – Tour 11:30-12:30 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/public-tour-architecture
+ Sunday Family Drop-in Workshop: Point me a Picture 11:30-13:30 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 https://www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/sunday-family-drop-workshop-point-me-picture
+ The Foggy Dew Record Fair 12:00-16:00 Foggy Dew, 1 Fownes Street Upper, Dublin 2 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1982685519762
+ Drop-in for Families: Bealtaine Celebration 12:00-14:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/drop-in-for-families-bealtaine-celebration/
+ 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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+ From Revolution to Repeal: An Introduction to Changing Ireland 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q2/May-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks
?+ 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)
+ Far From Home: Migration in 20th Century Ireland 15:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2026/Q2/May-Tours-at-Collins-Barracks
+ 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)
+ Dueling Pianos – Gig – high-energy piano battles, singalong classics 20:00 R McSorley’s (Upstairs), 5 Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987130805732 (Booking required)
+ MAMA MIA: The Ultimate Live ABBA Show – Gig 20:00 R McSorley’s (Downstairs), 5 Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987130805732 (Booking required)
+ The Jack Keys – Tribute to The Black Keys & The White Stripes – support from Pineto Cats – Gigs 20:00 Fibber Magees, 81 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 https://web.facebook.com/events/26696286146694239/
+ 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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Tuesday 05 May
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++ Culture Date with Dublin 8 (04-10 May): https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/tuesday-5th-may#filters
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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
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Tour 12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q2-Apr-Jun/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(1)
+ The National Archives of Ireland Presents: Ask the Archives – 1926 Census Clinics – Q&A/Talk 13:00 Online https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/national-archives-presents-ask-the-archives-1926-census-clinics (Booking required)
+ Business Advice Clinic if you are based in Dublin 1-13,17 or 20 17:30-19:30 Central Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/business-advice-clinic (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 06 May
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+ Culture Date with Dublin 8 (04-10 May): https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/wednesday-6th-may#filters
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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
+ Dublin’s Middle-Aged Boom – Dublin’s Hidden Histories Talk 11:00-12:00 Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellow Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2 https://www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/event/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D201707169 (Booking required)
+ Edward Worth Library – Tour – Culture Date with Dublin 8 11:00 Edward Worth Library, Steeven’s Lane, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/open-day-at-the-edward-worth-library-tours-of-the-worth-library-and-our-latest-exhibition (Booking required)
+ Goldenbridge Cemetery Tour – Culture Date with Dublin 8 12:00 Goldenbridge Cemetery, St Vincent Street West, Inchicore, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/goldenbridge-cemetery-tours
+ Forgotten Factories of Inner-City Dublin – Dublin’s Hidden Histories Talk 12:15-13:00 Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellow Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2 https://www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/event/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D201707183
+ Prehistoric Ireland Tour 12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q2-Apr-Jun/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(1)
+ 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)
+ Book Theatre: Adult Drama Classes 14:00 Ringsend Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/bealtaine-book-theatre-drama-class (Booking required)
+ The Vikings of Islandbridge – Tour 15:00 Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/the-vikings-of-islandbridge
+ Between Renaissance and Baroque – Westland Trio Baroque Ensemble – Concert – Culture Date with Dublin 8 15:30 St. Audoen’s Church Visitor Centre, High Street, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/between-renaissance-and-baroque-offered-by-westland-trio-baroque-ensemble
+ 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)
+ Gulliver at 300 – Still relevant after all these years? – Lecture – Culture Date with Dublin 8 18:00-20:00 St Patrick’s University Hospital, Steeven’s Lane, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/dr-brendan-twomey-presents-gulliver-300-still-relevant-after-all-these-years (Booking required)
+ Journaling for Wellbeing – workshop 18:00 Phibsboro Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/bealtaine-journaling-wellbeing (Booking required)
+ Film Screening: On monde merveilleux (A Wonderful World) – French with subtitles 18:00 Dolphin’s Barn Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/film-screening-monde-merveilleux-wonderful-world
+ The Tolka, This is your River – Documentary Screening 18:30 Finglas Library https://www.dublincity.ie/events/film-screening-tolka-your-river (Booking required)
+ Rialto Community Arts Festival – Programme Launch & Open Mic 19:00-22:00 St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 468 South Circular Road, Rialto, Dublin 8 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1985569743553
+ Lucky’s Presents: Pizza Jazz, Live Jazz – Culture Date with Dublin 8 20:00 Lucky’s, 78 Meath St, The Liberties, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/pizza-jazz-live-jazz
?+ The Workman’s Club Karaoke 22:30 Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 http://theworkmansclub.com/events/
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Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)
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Thursday 07 May
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+ Culture Date with Dublin 8 (04-10 May): https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/thursday-7th-may#filters
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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
+ Goldenbridge Cemetery Tour – Culture Date with Dublin 8 12:00 Goldenbridge Cemetery, St Vincent Street West, Inchicore, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/goldenbridge-cemetery-tours
+ Conversations on Art: Dementia-inclusive Tour 12:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 https://chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/conversation-on-art-dementia-friendly-tour-2/ (Booking required)
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Tour 12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q2-Apr-Jun/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(1)
+ Chats in the Flats – Film Screening – Culture Date with Dublin 8 18:00-19:30 Donore Credit Union, 22 Rutledge Terrace, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/chats-in-the-flats-screening-proudly-supported-by-donore-credit-union
+ 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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Friday 08 May
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++ Culture Date with Dublin 8 (04-10 May): https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/friday-8th-may#filters
++ Phizzfest (08-10 May) in Phibsborough https://phizzfest.ie/
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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
+ Edward Worth Library – Tour – Culture Date with Dublin 8 11:00 / 14:00 Edward Worth Library, Steeven’s Lane, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/open-day-at-the-edward-worth-library-tours-of-the-worth-library-and-our-latest-exhibition (Booking required)
+ Goldenbridge Cemetery Tour – Culture Date with Dublin 8 12:00 Goldenbridge Cemetery, St Vincent Street West, Inchicore, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/goldenbridge-cemetery-tours
+ RIAM Baroque Orchestra – Italian Fire – Concert 12:00 Royal Irish Academy of Music, 38 Westland Row, Dublin 2 https://riam-tickets.riam.ie/ticketbooth/shows/1173679517 (Booking required)
+ History of Art in Ireland – Tour 12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2026/Q2-Apr-Jun/April-Tours-at-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland,-(1)
+ Bó Dhearg – Irish Trad Gig – BIMM Music Institute Showcase – Culture Date with Dublin 8 Music Trail 17:00-19:00 The Liberty Belle, 33 Francis St, Liberties, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/b%C3%B3-dhearg-bimm-showcase
+ Cicada, RuntheRed & King Cara – Gigs – BIMM Music Institute Showcase – Culture Date with Dublin 8 Music Trail 19:30 Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Newmarket Square, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/cicada-runthered-king-cara-bimm-showcase
+ Nouméa, Ali PJ & Marzy – Gigs – BIMM Music Institute Showcase – Culture Date with Dublin 8 Music Trail 21:00 The Fourth Corner, Patrick Street, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/noum%C3%A9a-ali-pj-marzy-bimm-showcase
+ The Lags, Just Eoghan, Beatrice – Gigs – BIMM Music Institute Showcase – Culture Date with Dublin 8 Music Trail 22:30 Nancy Hands, 30-32 Parkgate Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 8 https://www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/the-lags-just-eoghan-beatrice-bimm-showcase
?+ Turks Trad Night 19:00-23:45 Turks Head, Parliament Street, Temple bar, Dublin 2 https://www.facebook.com/events/1136787884561895/
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?+++ Dublin City Half Marathon
The Dublin City Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 03 May. The run will start at 08:30 in O’Connell Street at the Gresham Hotel and will finish after 21.1km in Guild Street in the IFSC. The route map can be downloaded on this page https://dublincityhalfmarathon.ie/course/ The run will finish at 12:00, but expect rolling road closures along the race route until 14:30. Exact locations and times are one the website above. There will be 13,200 participants, so expect a very busy city centre. The event is not free and it is fully sold out, but you are invited to cheer on the runners. Good luck to all participants!
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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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?+++ Wilde Stages Festival
The International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is now called “Wilde Stages” or “Wilde Stages, Dublin’s Queer Theatre Festival”. I am not so sure about the new name. The old name was a mouth full, but the new name is not much better and the short form doesn’t get the message across. To add to the confusion, the website is https://gaytheatre.ie
The festival will have lots of shows, but I only found one free event on 15 May. It is a panel discussion “Queer Theatre: Is there any need for it?” https://gaytheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873685079 (Booking required)
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? +++ Bealtaine Festival – The awkward art of naming age
Every May, Age & Opportunity runs the “Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national festival celebrating the arts and ageing” as it is called this year. And if you are interested in events for a while you might have seen other tag lines: “celebrating creativity in older age”, “celebrating creativity as we age” or “celebrating arts and creativity as we age” and now “celebrating the arts and ageing”.
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At first glance, this constant re-naming looks odd. As if they don’t know what they want to be. But Bealtaine has a genuinely difficult job.
The festival is aimed at older people, with recent material referring to those aged 50+. But how many 50 or 55 year olds would happily describe themselves as “old” or even “seniors”? Even “older people” feels wrong when applied to someone who is still in the middle of life, working, running a business, raising teenagers, playing sport or starting new projects.
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That is the trap! Say “seniors” and you risk making half your audience feel twenty years older. Say “older people” and some will quietly decide it is not for them. Say “as we age” and it sounds warmer, but also pretty vague. Say “arts and ageing” and it becomes policy-friendly, but less human.
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So yes, the constant renaming is slightly ridiculous. But it also reveals something real: once age is involved, language becomes a minefield. We want to acknowledge later life without reducing people to it. We want to celebrate ageing without making it sound like a condition. And we want to invite people in without first putting a label on their forehead.
So, I have a suggestion! Let’s call it “Bealtaine – Arts, Creativity and Life Experience Festival … for people who are not done yet”. ;-)
What do you think? Does this new name “have legs”? Is it a runner?
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The Festival runs all May, but for the first year with a stronger focus on the last weekend of May. Another change is that for the first year it seems that there are a LOT less free events than in previous years. So I will let you look for the events. The full event brochure is at https://bealtaine.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/UPDATED-BEALTAINE-BROCHURE-22.04.26.pdf and unfortunately the website (https://bealtaine.ie) does not list the events in any other way.
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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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