Your guide to the perfect Dublin break

People walking under the umbrellas on Anne's Lane in Dublin city

People kayaking past Howth Harbour Lighthouse in Co Dublin

Festivals and events coming up

Dún Laoghaire Summerfest 2025
Event Date
Fri, 4 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul
Event Location
Dún Laoghaire
Festivals & eventsLive music & gigs
Dancing at Lughnasa
Event Date
Fri, 27 Jun - Sat, 26 Jul
Event Location
3Olympia Theatre
Festivals & eventsTheatre
Summer Sessions at the Castle
Event Date
Fri, 11 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul
Event Location
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Festivals & eventsLive music & gigs
The Cave
Event Date
Tue, 10 Jun - Fri, 18 Jul
Event Location
Abbey Theatre
Festivals & eventsTheatre
Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta 2025
Event Date
Thu, 10 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul
Event Location
Dún Laoghaire Harbour
Festivals & eventsFestivals
Bulmers Live at Leopardstown 2025
Event Date
Thu, 12 Jun - Thu, 24 Jul
Event Location
Leopardstown Racecourse
Festivals & eventsLive music & gigs
Dublin City Council Funtropolis - Merrion Square
Event Date
Sat, 12 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul
Event Location
Merrion Square Park
Festivals & eventsLive music & gigs
Summer at IMMA
Event Date
Wed, 18 Jun - Sun, 31 Aug
Event Location
Irish Museum of Modern Art
Festivals & eventsLive music & gigs

Traveller guides

Inspirational ideas to help you plan your Dublin experience.More inspiration

Essential Dublin

Iconic sites

Things to see & doMuseums
The Book of Kells Experience
Food & drinkBars & pubs
Guinness Storehouse
Things to see & doGardens
National Botanic Gardens
Things to see & doChurches & religious sites
St Patrick's Cathedral
Things to see & doGalleries
National Gallery of Ireland
Things to see & doBreweries & distilleries
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Things to see & doMuseums
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Things to see & doCastles
Dublin Castle

Things to do

Guides
The 8 best spots for a Dublin sea swim
Things to see & doWater activities
Dublin Bay Cruises
Guides
Bike tours in Dublin
Things to see & doHiking
Howth Adventures
World of Illusion
Things to see & doCity tours
Pat Liddy's Walking Tours of Dublin Ltd
Things to see & doCity tours
DoDublin Tours
Food & drinkFood & drink tours
Walking Food Tours - Dublin

Hidden gems

Uncover unique and exceptional experiences that are the lesser known attractions in Dublin

Things to see & doMuseums
The Little Museum of Dublin
Things to see & doMuseums
Windmill Lane Recording Studios
Things to see & doMuseums
The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience
Things to see & doMuseums
Casino Model Railway Museum
Things to see & doMuseums
National Print Museum
Things to see & doHistoric houses
Casino Marino
Things to see & doMuseums
14 Henrietta Street
Things to see & doBreweries & distilleries
The Dublin Liberties Distillery

Plan ahead

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