The Hugh Lane Gallery, located on Parnell Square North, Dublin City, houses one of Ireland's most exciting collections of modern and contemporary Irish and international art. Established in 1908, Hugh Lane became the home of artist Francis Bacon’s perfectly preserved studio in 1998.

Exterior view of Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin City

Woman looking through an art installation in Hugh Lane Gallery

External art installation by Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin City Centre

Art on display in Hugh Lane Gallery Dublin city

Hugh Lane Gallery

The Abbey Theatre stage a new adaptation by Frank McGuinness of Molière’s exuberant comedy TARTUFFE, breathing new life into an opulent Irish retelling of this classic tale – for a limited run at the Abbey stage this Spring:

Tartuffe - an Abbey Theatre Production, man's head in blue and white, wearing a white ruffle with a red eye mask, against a pink background

Tartuffe

On the corner of Wicklow Street and William Street South, the International is something of an institution at this stage.

The International Bar

IMMA is delighted to present Irish Gothic, a major retrospective exhibition by one of Ireland's most accomplished and respected artists Patricia Hurl. The exhibition is the first major exhibition of Patricia Hurl's work spanning over 40 years.

Patricia Hurl whose exhibition is at IMMA. Photo of artist with artwork in the background.

Patricia Hurl: Irish Gothic

Tommy Tiernan's brand new show ‘tomfoolery’ sees the now 50-year-old comedian back onstage with an exhilarating mix of the highly personal and flamboyant storytelling that audiences have come to love.

Tommy Tiernan with his latest show, Tomfoolery pictured with his hands on his head

Tommy Tiernan, Tomfoolery

The National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin City, displays work by many artists including Johannes Vermeer, Lavinia Fontana, Jack B Yeats, Alice Neel, Caravaggio, Mainie Jellett, and many more.

The Grand Gallery at The National Gallery of Ireland

The Shaw Gallery at The National Gallery of Ireland

Exterior View Merrion Square entrance to the National Gallery of Ireland

National Gallery of Ireland

The National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts and History, housed at Collins Barracks Dublin, is home to a wide range of objects, which include weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics and glassware, as well as examples of folk life and costume.

Decorative Arts & History                                                        

National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History 

Images Courtesy of the National Museum of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

Look back through the camera lens at 150 years of life in Ireland with images selected from some of the National Library of Ireland's most popular photographic collections.

Little boy with camera and two elderly men chatting inside the NPA

Elderly man with camera and young adults in background inside the NPA

People and Places - text and black and white photo of young girls in dresses standing in front of tower blocks in the 70s?

People and Places

The Laughter Lounge, Dublin City, is Ireland's premier comedy venue, with over 25 years in the business. This powerhouse of Irish comedy features well known acts from the Emerald Isle and beyond. Enjoy the comedy and the late night bar.

A comedian standing on stage in mid performance

A view of an audience laughing as they look to the stage

The Laughter Lounge 

Learn the story of the Irish Potato Famine / Great Hunger. Open from 12:00 to 18:00 each day, the exhibition includes a documentary film, storyboards and original Famine artefacts.

Large numbers of peasants existed on the land without the security of a lease. Families were in constant fear of eviction, either for non payment of rent or simply at the whim of their landlord.

Mathias Magrath's house after destruction by the Battering Ram. Many landlords ruthlessly exploited the Famine to get rid of their poor tenants. AN ESTIMATED QUARTER OF A MILLION PEOPLE WERE EVICTED BETWEEN 1849 AND 1853.

This amazing photograph from the Sexton Collection shows an Irish Farm Labourer in the early 1850s. Although his name is unknown, he survived the Famine, working on the Duke of Devonshire’s estate in County Waterford.

Setup under the 1838 Poor Law Act,  they were not designed to cope with a crisis of such magnitude. This contributed to the deaths that continued to occur in both the winters of 1847-48 and 1848-49.

Irish Famine Exhibition

The Museum is delighted to introduce a new exhibition of Irish label art from the 1890s to the 1990s. Included are vibrant examples of labels for minerals, beers, whiskies, hotels, linens, groceries, hotels, pharmacies, matches, and policital causes.

Grand Stuff: Label Art from Ireland

Gaiety Productions in association with Decadent Theatre Company proudly presents the IRISH PREMIERE of Hangmen by Martin McDonagh from 11 March – 8 April 2023.

Picture of a man in a dark suit being pulled off the ground with his head thrown back against a plain yellow background

Hangmen by Martin McDonagh

Whelan's is recognised as Dublin's original live music venue. It has been a foundation stone in the development of Dublin City as an international capital of modern music.

sepia coloured image of the exterior of Whelans

Three musicians in a live performance in Whelans

Whelan's

A Gate Theatre revival of Enda Walsh's acclaimed drama THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM, directed by Emma Jordan and starring Barbara Brennan, Jane Brennan, Orla Fitzgerald and Marty Rea. Tickets from €15.

The New Electric Ballroom. A image with a bright pink background with a male/female couple dancing in the bottom right-hand corner. The man's head has been replaced with a discoball.

The New Electric Ballroom

Vicar Street is one of Dublin newest venues, situated in Thomas Street, opposite the church.

Hugh Lane Gallery

Tartuffe

The International Bar

Patricia Hurl: Irish Gothic

Tommy Tiernan, Tomfoolery

National Gallery of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

People and Places

The Laughter Lounge

Irish Famine Exhibition

Grand Stuff: Label Art from Ireland

Hangmen by Martin McDonagh

Whelan's

The New Electric Ballroom

Vicar Street

Show nearby

Hugh Lane Gallery

Tartuffe

The International Bar

Patricia Hurl: Irish Gothic

Tommy Tiernan, Tomfoolery

National Gallery of Ireland

National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

People and Places

The Laughter Lounge

Irish Famine Exhibition

Grand Stuff: Label Art from Ireland

Hangmen by Martin McDonagh

Whelan's

The New Electric Ballroom

Vicar Street