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What’s on in Dublin: A Guide

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Events and Concerts Dublin

 

The City is in full swing and is jam-packed of things to do!

Dublin is a bustling city with a wide range of events that occur throughout the year, from film festivals to art shows and sports matches. It can be difficult to keep up with all the different activities going on in the city at any given time.

That’s why your team at The Dean is dedicated to providing you with a comprehensive schedule for all the upcoming events in Dublin– no matter what your interests may be! We strive to regularly update our listings so that you always have access to the latest information about what’s happening in the city.

Our schedule will make it easy for you to plan your next outing, whether it be a simple relaxing stroll through one of Dublin’s parks or an exciting night out at an electrifying concert. We’ll help ensure that your time spent in Dublin is never dull. Feel free to reach out to our team to help you schedule anything in the city!

 

Events in Dublin –  2025

 

Music

Dublin has a vast collection of unique concert sites ranging from intimate gigs in locations such as the stunning 3Olympia Theatre, hosting just over 1000 people, to the biggest performances of the year held in Croke Park, Europe’s third largest arena; holding over 82,300 concert goers. With such variance in venues, there is a space suited to every performer and music lover alike.

A concert in Dublin is not to be missed and with the Dean Dublin being located in the heart of the city centre, you have no excuses! Situated directly across the road from the gorgeous Iveagh Gardens and just a 10 minute stroll from the 3Olympia Theatre and The Academy. You are no further than a 25 minute Luas or bus drive from all the most popular venues in Dublin such as the 3Arena and Croke Park.

An Irish crowd is like no other, so make sure to keep an eye out for your favourite artists on the lengthy list of acts below.

  • 06/12/2024-07/12/2024 Fontaines D.C. – 3Arena
  • 08/12/2024 & 09/12/2024 Villagers – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 12/12/2024 – 17/12/2024 The Coronas – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 17/12/2024 The Pogues – 3Arena
  • 13/12/2024 Kygo – 3Arena
  • 17/01/2025 Brothers Osborne – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 19/01/2025 Boyzlife – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 25/01/2025 & 02/02/2025 49th & Main – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 30/01/2025 JPEGMAFIA – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 31/01/2025 The Doors Alive – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 04/02/2025 Alexis French – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 6/02/2025 The Tumbling Paddies – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 10/02/2025 & 11/02/2025 James Bay – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 12/02/2025 The Brian Jonestown Massacre – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 13/02/2025 Maverick Sabre – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 14/02/2025 Mary Black – 3Olympia
  • 25/02/2025 Snow Patrol – 3Arena
  • 03/03/2025 Sabrina Carpenter – 3Arena
  • 03/03/2025 & 04/03/2025 Clairo – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 06/03/2025 James Blunt – 3Arena
  • 07/03/2025 Dancing Queen, An Orchestral ABBA Expereince – 3Arena
  • 10/03/2025 Gracie Abrams – 3Arena
  • 10/03/2025 Peter Robinson – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 12/03/2025 Teddy Swims – 3Arena
  • 16/03/2025 Maniac 2000 – 3Arena
  • 19/03/2025 Alex Warren – 3Arena
  • 29/03/2025 Gabrielle – 3Arena
  • 11/04/2025 André Rieu – 3Arena
  • 20/04/2025 Sugababes – 3Arena
  • 25/04/2025 80’s Orchestral – 3Arena
  • 26/04/2025 The Beatles Orchestral – 3Arena
  • 27/04/2025 & 28/04/2025 Andrea Bocelli – 3Arena
  • 29/04/2025 Olly Murs – 3Arena
  • 09/05/2025 21 Pilots – 3Arena
  • 16/05/2025 & 17/05/2025 Tate McRae – 3Arena
  • 20/05/2025 Bryan Adams – 3Arena
  • 24/05/2025 & 25/05/2025 Tyler, The Creator – 3Arena
  • 28/05/2025 Scissor Sisters – 3Arena
  • 01/06/2025 Lionel Richie – 3Arena
  • 07/06/2025 The Waterboys – 3Arena
  • 27/06/2025 Dua Lipa – Aviva Stadium
  • 29/06/2025 Billie Eilish – 3Arena
  • 30/06/2025 Lana Del Ray – 3Arena
  • 18/09/2025 One Republic – 3Arena
  • 20/09/2025 Pierce The Veil – 3Arena
  • 18/10/2025 Biggest 90’s-00’s Disco – 3Arena
  • 20/10/2025 & 26/10/2025 Busted Vs. McFly – 3Arena
  • 12/11/2025 The Offspring with special guest Simple Plan – 3Arena
  • 22/11/2025 My Bloody Valentine – 3Arena
  • 26/11/2025 & 27/11/2025 Hans Zimmer Live – 3Arena

Sports

Ireland has a rich history of both national and international sports and has state of the art grounds, such as Croke Park and The Aviva Stadium to facilitate these. If it’s your first time visiting Ireland, take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Irish culture and go to a GAA match. The most popular GAA sports are Gaelic Football, Ladie’s Football, Camogie and Hurling, which is the fastest paced field sport in the world!

GAA matches always guarantee to be thrilling events and an activity completely unique to Ireland. So why not grab the chance to support the boys and girls in blue and get to a Dublin match!

  • 11/01/2025 AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Junior & Intermediate Club Championship Finals – Croke Park
  • 12/01/2025 AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Junior & Intermediate Club Championship Finals – Croke Park
  • 18/01/2025 EPCR Investec Champions Cup – Leinster v Bath – Aviva Stadium
  • 19/01/2025 AIB GAA Hurling and Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Finals – Croke Park
  • 25/01/2025  BKT United Rugby Championship – Leinster v DHL Stormers – Aviva Stadium
  • 25/01/2025 Allianz Football League, Dublin v Mayo
  • 25/01/2025 Allianz Hurling League, Dublin v Antrim
  • 29/01/2025 Off The Ball, Six Nations Preview – 3Arena
  • 01/02/2025 Guinness 6 Nations – Ireland v England – Aviva Stadium
  • 22/02/2025 Allianz Football League, Dublin v Derry – Aviva Stadium
  • 22/02/2025 Allianz Hurling League, Dublin v Offaly – Aviva Stadium
  • 01/03/2025 BKT United Rugby Championship – Leinster v Cardiff – Aviva Stadium
  • 08/03/2025 Guinness 6 Nations – Ireland v France – Aviva Stadium
  • 15/03/2025 Allianz Football League, Dublin v Galway – Croke Park
  • 17/03/2025 Masita GAA Post Primary Schools Cup Finals – Croke Park
  • 19/03/2025 BKT United Rugby Championship – Leinster v Ulster – Aviva Stadium
  • 29/03/2025 Allianz Football League Division 3 & 4 Finals – Croke Park
  • 29/03/2025 Allianz Football League Division 3 & 4 Finals – Croke Park
  • 30/03/2025 Allianz Football League Division 1 & 2 Finals – Croke Park
  • 06/04/2025 Lidl Ladies Nation Football League Finals – Croke Park
  • 27/04/2025 Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Finals, Double Header – Croke Park
  • 12/05/2025 Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Final – Croke Park
  • 24/05/2025 & 25/05/2025 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship, Round 1 – Croke Park
  • 31/05/2025 & 01/06/2025 Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard, and Lory Meagher Cup Finals – Croke Park
  • 08/06/2025 Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final – Croke Park
  • 08/06/2025 Joe McDonagh Cup Final – Croke Park
  • 21/06/2025 & 22/06/2025 Tailteann Cup Semi-Finals – Croke Park
  • 28/06/2025 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Finals – Croke Park
  • 29/06/2025 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Finals – Croke Park
  • 05/07/2025 GAA Hurling All-ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final – Croke Park
  • 06/07/2025 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final – Croke Park
  • 12/07/2025 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi Final – Croke Park
  • 12/07/2025 Tailteann Cup Final – Croke Park
  • 13/07/2025 GAA Football All-ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final – Croke Park
  • 13/07/2025 GAA Football All-Ireland Junior Championship Final – Croke Park
  • 20/07/2025 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final – Croke Park
  • 27/07/2025 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final – Croke Park
  • 03/08/2025 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship Finals – Croke Park
  • 10/08/2025 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie Championship Finals – Croke Park
  • 12/09/2025 Dude Perfect – 3Arena

Comedy

Irish people love nothing more than to slag both others and especially ourselves off and is a core part of the Irish comedy scene. If finding the funny side of self-deprecation and making light of the dark is your thing, you’ll be happy out at an Irish comedy show. Ireland also hosts a huge number of international comedians, inviting many different forms of humour into the mix of the Irish comedy scene.

The Dean Dublin has so many comedy venues on its doorsteps. Ranging from well-known venues such as the 3Arena and Vicar Street to Anseo, which is a pub just around the corner that holds a comedy night every Wednesday!

  • 14/12/2024 The 2 Johnnies Podcast – 3Arena
  • 08/01/2025 – 11/01/2025 Jarlath Regan – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 18/01/2025 Kyla Cobbler – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 20/01/2025 & 21/01/2025 Young Hot Guys – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 23/01/2025 & 08/02/2025 Chris Kent – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 24/01/2025 David McSavage – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 26/01/2025 & 23/02/2025 & 30/03/2025 Deirdre O’Kane – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 31/01/2025 Dan and Phil, TERRIBLE INFLUENCE – The Convention Centre Dublin
  • 03/02/2025 Bassam Youssef – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 15/02/2024 Have A word Podcast  3Olympia Theatre
  • 26/02/2025 Des Bishop – 3Olympia Theatre
  • 15/03/2025 Tom Segura – 3Arena
  • 21/03/2025 Shane Gillis – 3Arena
  • 26/03/2025 Ricky Gervais – 3Arena
  • 28/03/2025 Mario Rosenstok Gift Grub – 3Arena
  • 11/06/2025 Peter Kay – 3Arena
  • 10/10/2025 & 11/10/2025 Paul Smith – 3Arena
  • 30/10/2025 & 31/10/2025 John Bishop – 3Arena
  • 03/12/2025 Jimmy Carr – 3Arena

Don’t Miss

Dublin hosts many fabulous festivals throughout the year ranging from food to flowers to everything in between. Keep an eye on this section for inspiration of things to do that are nontraditional and will make your trip to Dublin or just your weekend at home special!

  • 20/02/2025 BetMGM Premier League Darts – 3Arena
  • 23/03/2025 RuPaul’s Drag Race – 3Arena
  • 16/05/2025 – 25/05/2025 International Literature Festival Dublin
  • 11/06/2025 – 16/06/2025 Bloomsday Festival
  • 13/06/2025 – 16/06/2025 Taste of Dublin
  • 20/06/2025 – 28/06/2025 Dublin Pride
  • 03/07/2025 – 20/07/2025 Live at The Iveagh Gardens
  • 06/09/2025 – 21/09/2025 Dublin Fringe Festival
  • 31/10/2025 – 03/11/2025 Bram Stoker Festival

Dublin has something on for everyone this year! If you’re looking for more information about events in Dublin 2025 or need help making arrangements for your stay, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at The Dean Hotel in Dublin or Book Direct for exclusive rates and offers

Sophie’s is here to ensure everyone is well fed before partaking in any of these fab events. Come for dinner before the show or for a cocktail on our beautiful Rooftop Terrace. Be sure to book ahead and reserve your table here