http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Dublin_One_City_One_BookDublin One City One Book is a project designed to encourage everyone in the city to read the same book during the month of April. 2013 featured Strumpet City by James Plunkett. Partners across the city are organising imaginative, fun, informative events. See also: www.dublinonecityonebook.ie Furthur Details to be announced. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/St_Patricks_Festival_2014The St. Patrick's Festival 2014 will come alive again with pageantry, carnivals and free entertainment from 14th – 17th March 2014, drawing from the very best in Irish and international talent. The principal aim of St. Patrick’s Festival, since its inauguration, is to develop a major annual international festival around the national holiday over which the ‘owners’ of the festival, the Irish people, would stand proud. It sets out to reflect the talents and achievements of Irish people on many national and world stages, and it acts as an exciting showcase for the manifold skills of the people of Ireland, of every age and social background. As the one national holiday that is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other, St. Patrick’s Day is the day when everyone wants to be Irish. Futhur details of The St.Patrick's Festival to be announced. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/NYE_DublinCelebrate New Year’s Eve 2013 in Dublin with the street party to beat them all - NYE Dublin Festival. The city centre will be buzzing as we bring the music straight to you with a host of world class acts taking to the College Green stage for the Countdown Concert. The main event of the NYE Dublin Festival is the New Year's Eve Countdown Concert at College Green, the only ticketed event of the festival.  In addition, there are a series of free events over the course of the two day festival including: fireworks display in St. Stephen's Green; Procession of Light through Dublin's streets broad and narrow; 5 festival zones located around Dublin City Centre and the Big Brunch which takes place in Meeting House Square on New Year's Day. So, whether you are young or old, native Dubliner or visitor, performer or spectator, NYE Dublin has something exciting for you. We can't wait to party with you in Dublin and celebrate the arrival of 2014. More information to come..... http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Jedward_in_Beauty_and_The_Beast The Dublin Bus Christmas Panto Jedward in Beauty & The Beast Wednesday 18th December 2013 to Sunday 5th January 2014 John & Edward return to The Olympia for another smash hit panto! Ticket Information: Tickets from €25 including booking fee are on sale now from online at www.Ticketmaster.ie and Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Snow_White_and_the_Seven_DwarfsMatinee performances Saturdays 1.30pm Sundays 1.00pm Weekdays 1.30pm* *from 18 Dec 2013 - 3rd Jan 2014   Evening performances Mon-Sat 6:30 pm Sunday 5.30pm   Previews 1st - 4th December 2013 Sun 1st Dec 5.30pm Mon 2nd - Wed 4th Dec 6:30 pm   Schools Mon-Fri 11.00am* *on 5th, 6th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th December 2013 and 9th & 10th January 2014   Ticket Information: Evening & Matinee shows: €25.00 - €35.00 Previews: €19.50 - €21.50 School Groups: €15.00 - €18.50 http://www.visitdublin.com/event/The_Sleeping_Beauty_The_Pantomine“.. the outstanding pantomime of the season” Irish Independent (Beauty & the Beast 2012) ‘The best pantomime in town … 10 out of 10’… RTE (Cinderella 2009) ‘A riot from beginning to end’ …Metro (Jack and the Beanstalk 2010) ‘…d’ya know wha’? It’s a scream.’ The Irish Times (Aladdin 2011) Once upon a time in a panto-land far, far away, a beautiful princess was born. When the time came for her to be christened, an uninvited guest – the evil Sorceress cursed the princess so that on her 18th birthday she would prick her finger and fall into a deep sleep for 100 years. What could possibly undo such a dastardly curse? The popular team behind Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Aladdin are back by popular demand this Christmas with their own unique Dublin-twist on the timeless fairy-tale, The Sleeping Beauty. Featuring all your favourite Panto characters– the Good fairy, the handsome Prince, the beautiful Princess and her bumbling father the King, the evil Sorceress and her idiot sons, the court jester and of course, the hilarious Dame! Don’t miss the most enchanting fairytale of them all…‘The Sleeping Beauty’ will enchant young and old. Prepare yourself for lots of boos, hisses, songs and cheers! With a stellar cast you are sure to be rolling in the aisles. The festive season won’t be complete without a visit to see this show, book early to avoid disappointment! Sensory Friendly Dates – 23rd Dec @ 2pm & 5th Jan @ 5pm Last year, in consultation with Irish Autism Action, The Helix staged a sensory friendly production of the pantomime. Due to popular demand we are delighted to announce that there will be two sensory friendly performances – Monday 23rd December at 2pm and Sunday the 5th January at 5pm. Adaptions to these productions include no sudden noises or bangs, softer and brighter lighting and music at a suitable level- with no flashing merchandise available in the venue during these times. Ticket Information: €25,  €21 (child)and from €69 (family*) Preview Dates: €18.50, €16.50 (child) For more information about purchasing tickets Click here http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Disney_On_Ice_Dare_to_DreamGet tangled up in the newest thrilling show to hit the ice, Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream. Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel and her unlikely companions Flynn and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog, in a magical, musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss. And fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true. Suitable for all ages. Under 2s, if sat on a parent's lap, go free. Everyone 2 years old or over must have their own seat. Ticket Information Tickets go on sale 7th June  at 9.00am, Tickets are priced €17.50 - €39.50 will be on sale from online at www.ticketmaster.ie and all usual ticketmaster outlets nationwide. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Bram_Stoker_Festival Dates to be confirmed 3 days, over 30 events, 3 strands – Film & Theatre, Street Animation, Literary Dublin City will celebrate the life, work and legacy of Irish horror novelist Bram Stoker and his gothic novel 'Dracula'.  The three-day festival will peel back the layers of the city to reveal Stoker's Dublin. Prepare for a  weekend for all the family with walking tours through the lane-ways and hidden steps of the Victorian macabre of the city; literary workshops exploring horror writing with award winning authors for both teens and adults; Stoker-themed theatre, lively discussions on all things vampire, and a highlight being an evening of spooky spectacle from renowned street theatre company Spraoi in the grounds of Dublin Castle.  http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Culture_Night_2012Come and enjoy a late FREE night of culture for all the family! For one night only the city’s museums, galleries, churches, historic houses, artists studios, cultural centres and more, will open their doors late for a free night of entertainment, discovery and adventure. Hundreds of talks, tours, performances and events for you, your family and friends to participate in and enjoy. Join the thousands who will be staying up late for culture! On Friday September 20th 2013, locals and visitors across the island of Ireland will enjoy the unique experience of Culture Night, a free night of entertainment, discovery and adventure taking place in a record 28 towns, cities, counties and islands in Ireland. Museums, galleries, churches, historic houses, artists’ studios and cultural centres will open their doors late into the evening welcoming people of all ages to taste and sample their cultural delights for free on the evening. Bring the children, catch up with friends, meet new people, participate, interact and experience the exhilaration of free entry, live performances, workshops, tours, talks, drama, dance and a whole range of other creative activities for free! Culture Night brings together a very unique and diverse audience who all share a desire to explore and enjoy culture. And remember, everything that’s open on Culture Night will be there when you visit the next time, and the next time...so why not make a habit of it! http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Skerries_Soundwaves_FestivalVenue: Skerries Events include a fantastic Lego Day for all enthusiasts, workshops, Equinox Celebrations with Fingal Mummers and a variety of concerts from pop/rock to singer/song writer, some in unusual venues. The classical highpoint of the festival is a Music Network concert in beautiful, candlelit Holmpatrick Church. Other highlights include a festival street party with Rock Music trailer, street entertainment and fun for all the family, a street market, Céilí after Sunday Mass, a night parade and spectacular fireworks in Skerries Harbour. Add children's theatre or puppets, dancing, exhibitions, theatre and pop-up events - expect the unexpected! 'Skerries Rocks' - come along and be part of it! http://www.visitdublin.com/event/FlightFestFlightFest, a once-in- a-lifetime, international fly past, will take place in the centre of Dublin City on Sunday, 15th September 2013. Modelled on the fly-past which took place during the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, a selection of large aircraft will fly over the main display area (East Link Bridge - Custom House). This will be a truly historic event involving more than 30 aircraft flying along the path of the River Liffey right through the centre of Dublin. FlightFest is expected to be one of the largest National events of ‘The Gathering Ireland 2013’ and is expected that thousands of people from Dublin, all over Ireland and abroad, will line the banks of the River Liffey from Dublin Port up to the Customs House. FlightFest is a free family event. A large section of the quays will be pedestrianised, with many family attractions and festivities available, contributing to a carnival atmosphere that will showcase Irish aviation The flypast through Dublin city centre will take two hours to complete and the flights will be sequenced at five minute intervals. Large commercial aircraft from Ireland and abroad will fly past, including the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320, A321, A300, A330 and A340 aircraft. The Irish Air Corps and the Royal Air Force will also participate and spectators will enjoy a variety of helicopters and vintage aircraft, including the World War II Spitfire and the B-17 Flying Fortress. The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Naoise Ó Muirí, said that such a spectacular flypast, right in the heart of the city, will lift the spirits of local families and those who visit the capital. “The display of all these aircraft over the Liffey will be a spectacle that will be remembered by old and young for many years to come,” he said. “Dublin City Council is delighted to work with the IAA, Dublin Port Company and the airlines, along with all those involved in putting together this spectacular family event.” The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, said the event will be a real Gathering highlight. “I can’t wait to see these aircraft flying over the Liffey,” Minister Varadkar stated. “It will be a fantastic draw for visitors from overseas and from Ireland.” http://www.visitdublin.com/event/september_in_the_squareSeptember in the Square is a programme which will provide an opportunity to get behind the beautiful Georgian doors of Merrion Square, explore the surrounding architectural attractions and discover the hidden treasures in the Square. We are inviting people to take this opportunity to come and take part in some of the many events happening on Merrion Square during September and avail of the opportunity to get to know one of Dublin’s cultural treasures. September in the Square is a festival of events and highlights included: Lunchtime music every Tuesday and Lunchtime talks every Thursday Weekend Wonders, special events which will get behind the personalities and characters of the individual buildings and their histories. A Family Discovery Trail allowing families uncover the hidden secrets of the Square. Guided walking tours with guaranteed access into at least one house. Georgian Living: Dancing on the Square A Georgian Dining Experience Special events celebrating Culture Night on the Square. Events are FREE (apart from the Dining Event) http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Ukulele_HooleyDun Laoghaire will host the Ukulele Hooley It brings together some of the world's best ukulele talent and entertainers to celebrate their love and passion for the tiny instrument that is currently the world's biggest selling instrument. There will be ukulele master classes, a "Grand ukulele public busk" and open air ukulele open mic concert for players who want to show their skills. But the show piece event of the weekend is a FREE day long ukulele concert on Sunday at the People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire featuring the some of the best ukulele performers from round the World. For more details check out our website ukulelehooley.com Its a fantastic day out for the whole family and you might win yourself a ukulele in a raffle! http://www.visitdublin.com/event/ECO_Explorers_Kids_Summer_Camps8 July - 2 August & 16 - 23 August 2013 (Monday to Friday) Looking for an exciting kid's camp this summer? Join the weekly ECO-Explorers nature camp with a fun green twist this July and August. There's a different activity to do every day! Learn to build a hedgehog house; go on outdoor adventures; discover a whole new side to trees, insects and animals; play interactive games; and join a bug safari and get inventive at the Creative Recycling Arts & Crafts Zone! Children will make new friends, see the city in a different way, learn cool skills and take home fun eco ideas that will keep them busy all summer long. The one-week long camps take place Monday to Friday and are open to kids aged 5-12. The price is €100 per child, per week (or €90 for early-bird bookings). Discounts are available for families. A teen camp for 13-16 year olds will also be running in August. Visit www.ecounesco.ie for more information. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Viking_Craft_Workshop_at_Dublinia6th of July – Viking Craft Workshop Want to make your very own Viking warrior head pencil topper? Artzone host an art activity with fully qualified art teachers. Workshops running every 45 minutes from 11.00am to 2.45pm. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Roll_Up_Roll_UpRun away with the circus this summer at Roll Up! Roll Up!, The Ark’s guided exhibition and circus skills experience – the perfect summer holiday day out for all the family.  A team of circus characters will guide visitors through four floors of interactive exhibits, bringing to life the awesome, curious and dramatic worlds of circus troupes. Then there’ll be a chance to step right up and learn an amazing new circus skill or to create a sensational piece of circus art. Each week there will be a different circus skills session at the end of the tour – see ark.ie for timetable. The skills sessions are most suitable for ages 4+, but there will be plenty to keep adults and younger children busy too. A series of circus-themed visual arts workshops, aerial workshops and early years workshops will also run at The Ark throughout July and August. Seewww.ark.ie for more information and to book. Tuesdays – Sundays,  10.30am*, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm & 4.30pm (*no 10.30am tour on Sundays) Late opening Thursdays: last tour at 6pm Duration 90 mins (approx 50mins tour & 40mins activity) Ages all the family Ticket Inforamtion: €9 (children aged 2+ and adults) | €30 for family of 4 Thrifty Tuesdays Tickets €7.50 http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Summer_Activity_Sheet_Summer_SunDrop-in Activity Summer is here and the sun has come out to play, so why not drop in to the museum and try our new Summer Activity Trail. Copies of this activity sheet trail are available at the stand in the Irish Room. Don't forget your pencil! http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Rumpel_O_Stiltskin_with_Conor_LambertCustard Pie Puppet Company brings their inimitable visual and comic style to this traditional Grimm’s fairytale classic. With magic and mischief Rumpel O’Stiltskin is on hand to help save the day. When false rumors about the miller’s daughter’s ability of weaving straw into gold reach the King, she is summoned and ordered to reveal her alchemic skills. The girl tells the King that she possesses no such skill, but he does not believe her and orders her to spin a barrow full of straw into gold by dawn or face banishment from the Kingdom. The girl despairs, but help comes in the guise of Rumple O Stiltskin! All babies and toddlers under 2years of age need a ticket - this is free but must be booked.   http://www.visitdublin.com/event/Lights_Camera_MusicMusic & Film workshops Tickets €11/€8 conc. Come to The Ark and create your own musical soundtracks inspired by silent cartoons, early film comedies, science fiction movies and more. You don’t need any previous musical experience to take part - just pack your imagination and your ability to make some noise! Choose from a selection of workshops for 2-12 year olds at www.ark.ie. http://www.visitdublin.com/event/The_Lion_King“If you go to only one musical this lifetime, make sure it’s this one.” - Sunday Independent THE LION KING will play the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from Saturday 27th April 2013 as part of the show’s first tour of UK & Republic of Ireland. The legendary musical will visit Dublin for a two-month season, giving Irish audiences the opportunity to experience this global phenomenon. Four years in the making, this truly international production brings together a cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers, from 17 different countries, supported by a backstage team of over 100 people. THE LION KING will be the largest musical production ever to tour Ireland and the UK. Disney’s THE LION KING is based on the beloved Academy award-winning animated film which was entrusted to Director and Co-Designer Julie Taymor to adapt the film for the stage. Taymor brought a vast array of disciplines to THE LION KING which draws upon her immeasurable experience of various theatrical styles and cultures to tell the compelling tale of Simba, the young lion cub, as he journeys through life and struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role of King. Ticket information: Tickets are available online at www.thelionking.ie & Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.