Check out our guide to a list of major events and festivals taking place in Dublin and Tallaght.
What's on in Dublin and Tallaght- Festivals & Events
Shamrock Rovers Football Matches
- Location: Tallaght Stadium
Book a hotel room near Tallaght Stadium and the Shamrock Rovers At the heart of the Tallaght community are a group of dedicated supporters of...
Discover dinosaurs weekend
- Date: 3 March 2018 - 4 March 2018
- Location: Dublin Zoo – Zoorassic Park
- Price: Zoo Entry Fee
Dublin Zoo is one of the highlights of visiting the Phoenix Park in the city. Year round you will find that there are many events taking place
Leopardstown Racing
- Date: 4 March 2018 - 4 April 2018
- Location: Leopardstown Racecourse
- Price: €12 – €15
Leopardstown racecourse is at the centre of the racing community. This year there are many events taking place here including the Tri Equestrian National Hunt Finale and the Spin 1038 Student Raceday
St. Patricks Day Festival
- Date: 17 March 2018
- Location: Tallaght
- Price: FREE
Just like every other true Irish town, Tallaght are having their annual St. Patricks Day Parade. Celebrating our country and our culture is the main aim of the day with festivities kicking off early with the parade and the spending the rest of the day with family and friends.
World Irish Dancing Championship 2018 @ Citywest hotel
- Date: 26 March 2018 - 1 April 2018
- Location: City West Hotel
- Price: N/A
Book a hotel room near the World Irish Dancing Championships World Irish Dancing Championships 2018 will take place in City West Hotel and Conference Centre,...
Punchestown Racing Festival
- Date: 24 April 2018 - 28 April 2018
- Location: Punchestown Racecourse
- Price: €30-€50
The Punchestown Races are well-known in the Irish sporting events calendar. The festival is seen to be one last celebration to mark the end of the jump season.
Irish Sugarcraft Show
- Date: 28 April 2018 - 29 April 2018
- Location: City West Hotel
- Price: €10
The Irish Sugarcraft show is Ireland’s largest sugarcraft event. This unique show showcases the brilliance and talent of some of the best sugarcraft that this country has on offer.
Forbidden Fruit
- Date: 2 June 2018 - 4 June 2018
- Location: Royal Hospital Kilmainham
- Price: €64.50
Forbidden Fruit is returning for its 8th year as one of Dublin’s main music events this year. Many acts are set to take to the stage this year with the line up growing from last year as usual.
Longitude
- Date: 13 July 2018 - 15 July 2018
- Location: Marlay Park
- Price: Weekend €189.50 / 2 Day €129.50 / Day €69.50
Longitude is one of Irelands biggest music events of the Summer. This 3-day festival comprises of non-stop music all day with many big artists hitting the stage.