festivals and fairs dublin 1

Marching bands from all over the world will come together in Dublin for the Lord Mayor's New Years Day Parade....

The Bloomsday Festival celebrates James Joyce and his works each year on the day immortalised in Ulysses, 16th of June 1904. Events include readings, re-enactments and performances in locations throughout Dublin's City Centre....

Showcase festival of eighty plus bands in Dublin city centre, over three nights. Also featuring mentor sessions and panels with industry....

Includes a full week of events throughout the country. Over 350 events incorporating walks, lectures, mini pageants and music recitals to name but a few....

The May Festival is organised by Oireachtas na Gaeilge and events include instrumental, choral and solo competitions....

Now in its 7th year, the Dublin Electronic Arts Festival (DEAF) is one of the most forward-thinking events of its kind in Ireland's cultural calendar. Independently-run by veteran Irish music label D1 Recordings, DEAF typically takes place on the October bank Holiday weekend, with related events and projects ongoing throughout the year. The founding principles upon which the festival is based are: to focus on the experimental, and to promote an ethic of genuine inclusiveness in our approach to s...