Things to do
Things to do
Leaves, cliffs and sea air: 7 of the best autumn walks in Dublin
Sea air, golden leaves and not a gym membership in sight. Here are seven of the best autumn walks in Dublin, with distances, opening hours and how to get there.
Guides
Christmas markets & winter destinations 2026: Belfast City Hall, Dublin’s Everwinter at the RDS, and where to plan first
Dublin has a new winter destination this year —...
Entertainment
Bram Stoker Festival 2026: free Stokerland, Macnas Fiáin parade and what to book for 23–26 October
The October bank holiday just got properly Gothic. Dublin...
Things to do
Things to Do in Dublin This Week: 6–12 October 2026
Throat-singing on Dame Street, Paul Smith in the 3Arena, a weekend of wine, steins and free Open House tours, and Arab Strap at Whelan’s on Monday. Here’s your Dublin week, sorted.
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What’s On in Dublin This October 2026
October 2026 in Dublin: the last stretch of the Theatre Festival, Rovers v Bohs, Leinster at the RDS and the Aviva, big 3Arena nights, Open House, the marathon and Bram Stoker's bank holiday weekend. Our picks, with links to every source.
Charity
Rory Best’s Miles 2 Mayo Trilogy Targets Daisy Lodge Cong in 2026
Rory Best’s Miles 2 Mayo Trilogy walks 235 miles for Cancer Fund for Children, aiming ~£1.2m for Daisy Lodge Cong — finishing Sunday 20 September 2026.
Entertainment
Stevie Wonder Brings Songs In The Key of Life 50th Anniversary Tour to Dublin’s 3Arena
Stevie Wonder is coming to Dublin’s 3Arena on Sunday 1 November 2026 with Songs In The Key of Life performances for the album’s 50th anniversary — tickets on sale this week.
Lifestyle
Getting Around Dublin: Walk, Luas, Bus, DART and Taxi
Dublin’s centre is walkable; Luas, buses and DART cover the rest. A Leap Card simplifies tickets; taxis close late nights; airport links depend on flight time and luggage. You rarely need a hire car for a city break.
Lifestyle
Where to Stay in Dublin: City Centre, Temple Bar and Beyond
Neighbourhood first, hotel second. City centre and Capel/Parnell keep most short breaks walkable; Temple Bar is lively and loud; Docklands, Smithfield, Ballsbridge and Ranelagh suit different budgets and moods.
Lifestyle
Best Things to Do in Dublin: Trinity, Guinness, Parks and Coast
Dublin rewards a shortlist, not a fifty-item dump. Trinity, Guinness, Kilmainham, EPIC, the parks and an honest Temple Bar evening cover most first trips — with coast options when you have the days.
Lifestyle
How Many Days Do You Need in Dublin? 2–3 Nights for the Core City
Trip length is the first planning question after flights. For most visitors, two to three nights covers Dublin’s core without rushing. One day works as a skim; longer stays open the coast and a slower food-and-pub pace.
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Leaves, cliffs and sea air: 7 of the best autumn walks in Dublin
Sea air, golden leaves and not a gym membership in sight. Here are seven of the best autumn walks in Dublin, with distances, opening hours and how to get there.
Entertainment
Christy Moore’s notebooks, setlists and 188 songs go on show in Dublin: here’s how to visit
Lyric notebooks, setlists, letters and 188 songs recorded just for the archive. ITMA's new exhibition, *Christy Moore: How Do Songs Live?*, opens to the public on Merrion Square on Monday 12 October.
News
26 new social homes open in Dublin 4, but the Glass Bottle “affordable” homes row rumbles on
New residents have moved into 26 social homes on York Road. A short distance away, at the huge Irish Glass Bottle site, councillors say a promise of affordable homes to buy is being rewritten.
News
Sunday stalls, late Thursdays and a vape ban: Dublin’s street trading shake-up explained
Dublin City Council wants to rewrite its street trading rules for the first time since 2013. Think longer hours, new pitches, a smaller Moore Street layout and a ban on stalls selling alcohol and vapes. Here's what's on the table and how you can have your say.
Christmas
The Academic to play NYE Countdown Concert Matinee at Dublin Castle
The Academic will play New Year’s Festival Dublin’s Countdown Concert Matinee at Dublin Castle at 4pm on New Year’s Eve, with special guests THEATRE, KK Lewis and DJ Shelly Gray – and tickets go on sale Wednesday 14 October at 10am.