The Irish Dance Party

Three girls Irish dancing to an Irish jig at The Irish Dance Party Dublin
Irish musician singing and playing the guitar at The Irish Dance Party
A hen party dancing and having fun at The Irish Dance Party
  • Family friendly
  • Paid car parking
  • Pre-booking essential
  • Rainy days
The Irish Dance Party in Dublin City is a music and dance show that encourages fun audience participation. It takes place upstairs in the Merchant's Arch Bar. This is an iconic landmark building in Temple Bar, overlooking the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin City centre.

The Irish Dance Party in Dublin City is one of Dublin’s best loved live experiences where you get to hear Irish music and see Irish dancing by talented performers. Professional Irish dancers will guide everybody through some simple Irish group dances in a fun and friendly way. If you are brave enough, everybody is given the opportunity to give the Irish dancing steps a go.

The musicians who perform at The Irish Dance Party are both singers and guitar players who will sing some of the best loved Irish songs including The Wild Rover, Whiskey in the Jar and The Galway Girl to name but a few. The musicians will also play some traditional Irish instruments like the uilleann pipes, tin whistle and bodhrán. The Irish music played is always very upbeat and enjoyable to listen to.

The Irish Dance Party is a two hour event where you can sit back and enjoy the entertainment in between the dances with a beverage of your choice. The charismatic, energetic and talented Irish music and dance performers always give a truly memorable performance.