Upcoming Events in Dublin: A Guide for Travelers
- The Kick Team
- Nov 22
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 2
If you are planning a visit to Dublin and are cost-conscious (and who isn't these days?), consider booking hotels mid-week to avoid the higher weekend rates.
Key Dates to Watch
Some dates are particularly important for travelers. Around St. Patrick's Day and the week leading up to it, accommodation will be at a premium. Other major events throughout the year will also affect hotel rates.
Always check with hotels directly when booking. They will often provide better rates than booking sites, where the hotel pays a booking fee.
Important Dates
St. Brigid’s Day (Public Holiday): Monday, 2 February 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Citywide/St. Patrick’s Festival Peak Day): Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Bloomsday (James Joyce Celebrations): Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Public Concerts and Music Events at 3Arena, Dublin, in 2026
| Date | Artist/Event | Tour Name / Notes |
|--------------|----------------------|---------------------------------------|
| 1 Feb 2026 | James Arthur | Pisces World Tour |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Jason Derulo | The Last Dance World Tour |
| 4–5 Mar 2026 | Raye | This Tour May Contain New Music |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Machine Gun Kelly | Lost Americana Tour |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Sombr | The Late Nights & Young Romance |
| 21 Mar 2026 | Kesha | The Tits Out Tour |
| 1–2 Apr 2026 | Gorillaz | The Mountain Tour |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Rick Astley | The Reflection Tour 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Louis Tomlinson | How Did We Get Here? World Tour |
| 6–7 May 2026 | Alex Warren | Little Orphan Alex Live |
| 19 May 2026 | Doja Cat | Tour Ma Vie World Tour |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Big Thief | |
Note: Event details, including support acts and additional shows, are subject to change or expansion.
Rugby: 2026 Guinness Six Nations
| Date | Match | Event Type |
|--------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| 14 Feb 2026 | Ireland vs Italy | Rugby International |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Ireland vs Wales | Rugby International |
| 14 Mar 2026 | Ireland vs Scotland | Rugby International |
Aviva Stadium
| Date | Artist/Event | Notes |
|--------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| 19 Jun 2026 | Metallica | With Pantera, Avatar |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Metallica | With Gojira, Knocked Loose |
| 4 Jul 2026 | Take That | The Circus Live |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Dermot Kennedy | |
| 12 Jul 2026 | Dermot Kennedy | |
| Date | Match/Event | Notes |
|--------------|--------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| TBA (Summer) | TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels | Aer Lingus College Football Classic |
Note: The 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic is confirmed for Aviva Stadium for 29th August 2026.
| Date | Artist/Event | Notes |
|--------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| 23 June 2026 | Lewis Capaldi | Concert |
| 24 June 2026 | Lewis Capaldi | Concert |
| 26 June 2026 | The Cure | Concert |
| 27 June 2026 | Calvin Harris | Concert |
| 28 June 2026 | Florence & The Machine | Concert |
| 4 July 2026 | Longitude Festival | Day 1 |
| 5 July 2026 | Longitude Festival | Day 2 |
| 7 July 2026 | Pitbull | Concert |
| Date | Artist/Event | Notes |
|--------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| 22 August 2026 | The Weeknd | With Playboi Carti |
| 23 August 2026 | The Weeknd | With Playboi Carti |
| 30 August 2026 | Bon Jovi | Forever Tour |
The Weeknd will play two nights at Croke Park, August 22 and 23, 2026, as part of his "After Hours Til Dawn" Stadium Tour with Playboi Carti as support.
Bon Jovi will headline Croke Park on August 30, 2026, with their "Forever Tour."
Zach Bryan - With Heaven On Tour Cork, 20/21/06/2026, 17:00
Zach Bryan - With Heaven On Tour Belfast Boucher Playing Fields, 23/24/06/2026
July 16 2026: Thursday 20:00 - James Morrison & Emeli Sandé Dublin, Iveagh Gardens
July 18 2026: Saturday 20:00 - James Morrison & Emeli Sandé Galway Festival Big Top
June 27/2026: Saturday 17:00, Michael Bublé, Co. Dublin, Malahide Castle
No GAA (Gaelic football or hurling) championship finals or other major sporting fixtures for 2026 have been officially published with specific dates as of November 22, 2025. GAA fixture lists are typically announced closer to the season start.
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