Dublin Area Events Calendar

GROWING UP, LIVE will unlock our understanding of a human lifetime in front of a live studio audience over the course of three consecutive nights.

Presented by Angela Scanlon live from an amazing Anatomy Museum in Dublin, it will look at the extraordinary development of humans from birth to death, from infancy to old age.

Assisting Angela are the Growing Up Live resident science siblings Deirdre and Ruairi Robertson, who will be treating the audience to live science experiments every night

The final instalment of Kirkoskammer Season 2 for 2018 features new sounds for one of the most iconic chamber music combinations, the piano trio. Many composers throughout the eras have written some of their most loved music for this arrangement of instruments; for this final Kirkoskammer instalment of the year, hear some of the latest offerings composed for this combination.

Tuesday nights at the Ha'penny Inn have been all about the Battle of the Axe since 1996, making it over 22 years old.

So, you think you're funny... it's time to test that confidence against the might of an audience filled with some of Dublin's most discerning comedy fans.

Tuesday nights at the Ha'penny Inn have been all about the Battle of the Axe since 1996, making it over 22 years old - although it's a bit like Peter Pan - it will never grow up.

It has been a launch pad for some of the country's most iconic masters of mirth and it remains one of the most friendly places for new would-be comedians to cut their teeth and perfect their jokes.

Offer a little support to the newbies sweating behind the ears or lose your sense of public decorum altogether as you roar laughing at a well-known circuit comics trying their new jokes

Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo, Thursday 1st November - Sunday 6th January 2019
Dive into an Ocean of Light at this year’s Wild Lights in Dublin Zoo, with an entirely new cast of illuminated giant silk lanterns celebrating the wonders of the life aquatic. From giant squid to emperor penguins, colossal blue whales and dainty seahorses, Dublin Zoo, once again, will be transformed into a world of illumination with lanterns tailor-made especially for this year’s event.

Spectacular new themes feature in this year’s enchanting experience – Winter Wonderland, home to Arctic favourites such as polar bears and walruses, Celebrating China bringing a flavour of the East and The North Pole with a dazzling 16-metre high silk Christmas Tree and festive displays.

Date:Thursday 1st November - Sunday 6th January 2019Time:5.00PMPrice:€16-€20 (Under 3 years free)Address:Dublin Zoo, Ireland

Dundrum on Ice
Dundrum Town Centre, Friday 26th October - Sunday 13th January 2019
Ice Skating on real ice in Dundrum Town Centre every Winter since 2010. We are located in the Pembroke District down from the Mill Pond beside the Port House Ibericos.

Whether you are just starting out with ice skating or are a seasoned pro, Dundrum On Ice offers the highest quality seasonal ice skating experience in Dublin today. Book for individual sessions as an individual or small group.

Date:Friday 26th October - Sunday 13th January 2019Time:Mon to Fri from 3:00pm, Sat & Sun from 10:00amPrice:From €13Address:Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland

GROWING UP, LIVE will unlock our understanding of a human lifetime in front of a live studio audience over the course of three consecutive nights.

Presented by Angela Scanlon live from an amazing Anatomy Museum in Dublin, it will look at the extraordinary development of humans from birth to death, from infancy to old age.

Assisting Angela are the Growing Up Live resident science siblings Deirdre and Ruairi Robertson, who will be treating the audience to live science experiments every night

The Republic of Ireland take on their neighbours - Northern Ireland in a Three International Friendly on Thursday 15th November in the Aviva Stadium. Kick-off 19:45.

This will be the first time that The Republic have played Northern Ireland since 2011, when the two teams met in the short-lived Nations Cup tournament. On that occasion, The Republic ran out 5-0 victors at the Aviva stadium, in a match which did little to suggest that Northern Ireland would soon outrank them in the FIFA World Rankings.

On this occasion, the teams will be on a much more equal footing. Both teams made it to the last 16 of the Euro 2016, both were eliminated at the play-off stage of World Cup qualification, and both find themselves in League B of the UEFA Nations League, and coincidentally both are managed by men named ONeill.

This will be both teams last match before the draw for Euro 2020 qualifying tournamenet is made in Dublin at the start of December, and it will be hugely exciting to see where both teams stand ahead of that crucial night.

Tuesday nights at the Ha'penny Inn have been all about the Battle of the Axe since 1996, making it over 22 years old.

So, you think you're funny... it's time to test that confidence against the might of an audience filled with some of Dublin's most discerning comedy fans.

Tuesday nights at the Ha'penny Inn have been all about the Battle of the Axe since 1996, making it over 22 years old - although it's a bit like Peter Pan - it will never grow up.

It has been a launch pad for some of the country's most iconic masters of mirth and it remains one of the most friendly places for new would-be comedians to cut their teeth and perfect their jokes.

Offer a little support to the newbies sweating behind the ears or lose your sense of public decorum altogether as you roar laughing at a well-known circuit comics trying their new jokes

Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo, Thursday 1st November - Sunday 6th January 2019
Dive into an Ocean of Light at this year’s Wild Lights in Dublin Zoo, with an entirely new cast of illuminated giant silk lanterns celebrating the wonders of the life aquatic. From giant squid to emperor penguins, colossal blue whales and dainty seahorses, Dublin Zoo, once again, will be transformed into a world of illumination with lanterns tailor-made especially for this year’s event.

Spectacular new themes feature in this year’s enchanting experience – Winter Wonderland, home to Arctic favourites such as polar bears and walruses, Celebrating China bringing a flavour of the East and The North Pole with a dazzling 16-metre high silk Christmas Tree and festive displays.

Date:Thursday 1st November - Sunday 6th January 2019Time:5.00PMPrice:€16-€20 (Under 3 years free)Address:Dublin Zoo, Ireland

Dundrum on Ice
Dundrum Town Centre, Friday 26th October - Sunday 13th January 2019
Ice Skating on real ice in Dundrum Town Centre every Winter since 2010. We are located in the Pembroke District down from the Mill Pond beside the Port House Ibericos.

Whether you are just starting out with ice skating or are a seasoned pro, Dundrum On Ice offers the highest quality seasonal ice skating experience in Dublin today. Book for individual sessions as an individual or small group.

Date:Friday 26th October - Sunday 13th January 2019Time:Mon to Fri from 3:00pm, Sat & Sun from 10:00amPrice:From €13Address:Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland

Festival of Politics
Various Locations, Thursday 15th November - Sunday 18th November 2018
Whether you agree with Frank Zappa’s view that “Politics is the entertainment branch of industry”, or lean toward Jay Leno’s less charitable interpretation that “Politics is showbusiness for ugly people”, it’s hard to deny that we live in a time of unprecedented politicisation and polarisation.

Our unique events ‘occupy’ spaces that within their very walls, have borne witness to historic tumult and machination. Tailors’Hall, described by some as a Political monument, has seen a lot in its 300 year history, most notably as the ‘back lane parliament’ and meeting place of revolutionaries such as Wolfe Tone, as well as a meeting place for Dublin Corporation, The Grand Lodge of the Freemasons and even the Legion of Mary, so it is entirely fitting that a festival as eclectic as ours is based there. Other notable venues include the City Assembly House, where as Lord Mayor, Daniel O’ Connell ‘the liberator’ gave one of his finest addresses. Even the IFI, home to our Political Screenings Series was once home to the Eagle Tavern, the meeting place of the United Irishmen.

Because democracy isn’t perfect but it’s the best idea we’ve got. Because politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians, come join us, observe, engage and fight for your right to…
Thursday 15th November - Sunday 18th November 2018Price:variousAddress:Dublin, Ireland

Tuesday nights at the Ha'penny Inn have been all about the Battle of the Axe since 1996, making it over 22 years old.

So, you think you're funny... it's time to test that confidence against the might of an audience filled with some of Dublin's most discerning comedy fans.

Tuesday nights at the Ha'penny Inn have been all about the Battle of the Axe since 1996, making it over 22 years old - although it's a bit like Peter Pan - it will never grow up.

It has been a launch pad for some of the country's most iconic masters of mirth and it remains one of the most friendly places for new would-be comedians to cut their teeth and perfect their jokes.

Offer a little support to the newbies sweating behind the ears or lose your sense of public decorum altogether as you roar laughing at a well-known circuit comics trying their new jokes

Dún Laoghaire Vinyl Festival
Various Venues, Friday 16th November - Sunday 18th November 2018
Welcome to the inaugural Dún Laoghaire Vinyl Festival. A weekend FESTIVAL celebrating music and vinyl through interviews and discussions with musicians and writers as well as playing loads of records! A celebration of music and the vinyl record.

An idea borne out of conversations in a record shop, where else? A common memory of the importance of vinyl in our youth and a belief that it had become relevant again. The look of the cover, the feel of the sleeve, the smell of the record and the purity of the sound.. it was a format worthy of a revival! The Dún Laoghaire Vinyl Festival will bring together international musicians, writers and filmmakers discussing and playing vinyl records and considering their importance in our culture today.

The festival will be a collection of talks and discussions relating to all aspects of vinyl recordings from writing, recording, producing and performing as well as examining sleeve design and liner notes.

The three main venues of the festival will be: THE LEXICON LIBRARY STUDIO, THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM and the EBLANA CLUB.

Other aspects of the music business will be discussed, e.g. the political power of music, the economics of vinyl and why vinyl matters culturally.

There will be a record fair on site for the three days.

*Please note that all events on Saturday and Sunday are ‘talking' events and guests will not be playing or singing live.

Date:Friday 16th November - Sunday 18th November 2018Time:VariesPrice:Varies by eventAddress:Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

South Dublin On Ice @ Tallaght Stadium will open from Friday November 16th to Sunday January 21st

The spectacular Ice Rink at Tallaght Stadium will be the centrepiece of the festival this year and is sure to attract thousands of skaters young and old to the town.

Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo, Thursday 1st November - Sunday 6th January 2019
Dive into an Ocean of Light at this year’s Wild Lights in Dublin Zoo, with an entirely new cast of illuminated giant silk lanterns celebrating the wonders of the life aquatic. From giant squid to emperor penguins, colossal blue whales and dainty seahorses, Dublin Zoo, once again, will be transformed into a world of illumination with lanterns tailor-made especially for this year’s event.

Spectacular new themes feature in this year’s enchanting experience – Winter Wonderland, home to Arctic favourites such as polar bears and walruses, Celebrating China bringing a flavour of the East and The North Pole with a dazzling 16-metre high silk Christmas Tree and festive displays.

Date:Thursday 1st November - Sunday 6th January 2019Time:5.00PMPrice:€16-€20 (Under 3 years free)Address:Dublin Zoo, Ireland

Dundrum on Ice
Dundrum Town Centre, Friday 26th October - Sunday 13th January 2019
Ice Skating on real ice in Dundrum Town Centre every Winter since 2010. We are located in the Pembroke District down from the Mill Pond beside the Port House Ibericos.

Whether you are just starting out with ice skating or are a seasoned pro, Dundrum On Ice offers the highest quality seasonal ice skating experience in Dublin today. Book for individual sessions as an individual or small group.

Date:Friday 26th October - Sunday 13th January 2019Time:Mon to Fri from 3:00pm, Sat & Sun from 10:00amPrice:From €13Address:Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland

Festival of Politics
Various Locations, Thursday 15th November - Sunday 18th November 2018
Whether you agree with Frank Zappa’s view that “Politics is the entertainment branch of industry”, or lean toward Jay Leno’s less charitable interpretation that “Politics is showbusiness for ugly people”, it’s hard to deny that we live in a time of unprecedented politicisation and polarisation.

Our unique events ‘occupy’ spaces that within their very walls, have borne witness to historic tumult and machination. Tailors’Hall, described by some as a Political monument, has seen a lot in its 300 year history, most notably as the ‘back lane parliament’ and meeting place of revolutionaries such as Wolfe Tone, as well as a meeting place for Dublin Corporation, The Grand Lodge of the Freemasons and even the Legion of Mary, so it is entirely fitting that a festival as eclectic as ours is based there. Other notable venues include the City Assembly House, where as Lord Mayor, Daniel O’ Connell ‘the liberator’ gave one of his finest addresses. Even the IFI, home to our Political Screenings Series was once home to the Eagle Tavern, the meeting place of the United Irishmen.

Because democracy isn’t perfect but it’s the best idea we’ve got. Because politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians, come join us, observe, engage and fight for your right to…
Thursday 15th November - Sunday 18th November 2018Price:variousAddress:Dublin, Ireland

Guinness Series 2018 Ireland vs New Zealand All Blacks
Aviva Stadium, Saturday 17th November 2018
The second instalment of Ireland's 2018 Guinness Series sees them face the sternest test in all of rugby: a visit from the New Zealand All Blacks.

Ireland registered their first ever win against the All Blacks in November 2016 – after 111 years of trying – in a scintillating 40-29 victory in Chicago's Soldier Field that goes down as one of the great moments in Irish sport. That victory tasted all the sweeter after the heartbreaking 24-22 defeat in the All Blacks' visit to Dublin in 2013.

This autumn you have a rare chance to see the teams ranked as number one and number two in the world take each other on in what promises to be a titanic clash between the double-World Cup winners and Grand Slam champions. Don't miss this one.

Date:Saturday 17th November 2018Time:7.00pm Price:€15 - €137Address:Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4, Ireland

Tuesday nights at the Ha'penny Inn have been all about the Battle of the Axe since 1996, making it over 22 years old.

So, you think you're funny... it's time to test that confidence against the might of an audience filled with some of Dublin's most discerning comedy fans.

Tuesday nights at the Ha'penny Inn have been all about the Battle of the Axe since 1996, making it over 22 years old - although it's a bit like Peter Pan - it will never grow up.

It has been a launch pad for some of the country's most iconic masters of mirth and it remains one of the most friendly places for new would-be comedians to cut their teeth and perfect their jokes.

Offer a little support to the newbies sweating behind the ears or lose your sense of public decorum altogether as you roar laughing at a well-known circuit comics trying their new jokes

Dún Laoghaire Vinyl Festival
Various Venues, Friday 16th November - Sunday 18th November 2018
Welcome to the inaugural Dún Laoghaire Vinyl Festival. A weekend FESTIVAL celebrating music and vinyl through interviews and discussions with musicians and writers as well as playing loads of records! A celebration of music and the vinyl record.

An idea borne out of conversations in a record shop, where else? A common memory of the importance of vinyl in our youth and a belief that it had become relevant again. The look of the cover, the feel of the sleeve, the smell of the record and the purity of the sound.. it was a format worthy of a revival! The Dún Laoghaire Vinyl Festival will bring together international musicians, writers and filmmakers discussing and playing vinyl records and considering their importance in our culture today.

The festival will be a collection of talks and discussions relating to all aspects of vinyl recordings from writing, recording, producing and performing as well as examining sleeve design and liner notes.

The three main venues of the festival will be: THE LEXICON LIBRARY STUDIO, THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM and the EBLANA CLUB.

Other aspects of the music business will be discussed, e.g. the political power of music, the economics of vinyl and why vinyl matters culturally.

There will be a record fair on site for the three days.

*Please note that all events on Saturday and Sunday are ‘talking' events and guests will not be playing or singing live.

Date:Friday 16th November - Sunday 18th November 2018Time:VariesPrice:Varies by eventAddress:Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

South Dublin On Ice @ Tallaght Stadium will open from Friday November 16th to Sunday January 21st

The spectacular Ice Rink at Tallaght Stadium will be the centrepiece of the festival this year and is sure to attract thousands of skaters young and old to the town.

The master of puns and deadpan delivery, Stewart Francis comes to split the sides of Vicar Street’s audience this November.

The star of BBC’s Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre's Roadshow, and Live At The Apollo, Canadian comic Stewart Francis embarks on a brand new stand up tour, wonderfully titled Into The Punset.

Famed for his rapid-fire pun-filled one-liners, don’t miss Stewart Francis doing just what he does best on 17th November.

"A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I've ever heard"
The Guardian

"Perfectly crafted gags"
Sunday Times

Tickets
€28

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Sat, 17 November 2018 19:30 - 22:30

Chamber Choir Ireland will host four concerts across their 2018-2019 season in which they will perform the complete motets of Johann Sebastian Bach, together with accompanying related works from both classical and contemporary composers.

The second in the series features a completed tryptch by David Fennessy which was commission by the choir, as well as several of Bachs motets and a trio of 13th-century compositions.

There will also be a free pre-concert talk, taking place one hour before the music starts featuring broadcaster Tim Thurston in conversation with composer David Fennessy whose work features heavily in the concert.

Tickets
5 - 20

Distinctive and poignant, singer/songwriter River Matthews' work is reminiscent of soulful legends like Jeff Buckley and Van Morrison. Despite his young age, his is a timeless folk sound, with lyrics and arrangements that recall some of the wiser artists of yesteryear.

A trained classical guitarist from Woking, Surrey, Matthews has been playing his instrument from the age of 7. His recent forays into live music have seen him at the crest of a wave of recognition with increasingly packed-out performances.

With live shows that are by turns intimate and honest affairs, he delivers powerful stories wrought with emotion and tenderness. Think Rodriguez, Nina Simone or Amy Winehouse and you're in the right ballpark.

Don't miss your chance to see him live before he is launched into the musical stratosphere at Dublin's Whelan's.

Tickets
€13

Ska punk legends Less Than Jake will bring their high-energy show to Dublin this November alongside Californian favourites Reel Big Fish.

Relentless tour addicts, Less Than Jake has been rocking clubs from North and South America to Europe, Asia, and everywhere in between since first achieving chart success with the release of the 2003 record Anthem, the band's most commercially successful album since forming in 1992.

Committing to more than 150 live dates per year, the band stays fresh and relevant, ready to go where the rock is requested. And although it's been four years since they've played alongside Reel Big Fish, whenever they do, it's a really big party.

Their visit to Dublin is so highly anticipated, in fact, that the Button Factory has booked the co-headliners for two nights, so whatever your plans are, you can make sure you don't miss an epic night of legendary hyperkinetic punk rock that will have you in a sweat.

Tickets
€33.50

Leitrim-based theatre company Beezneez presents this captivating new staging of Callaghan’s Place, John McDwyer's ever-popular work.

The play follows Paul and Mary Dolan, a couple for whom the empty nest syndrome is about to become all too real. When a mysterious Englishman arrives and strikes up a friendship with their university-bound daughter, the tension between our heroes and the newcomer builds.

When neighbours Pat Kelly and Annie Jackson are unable to successfully intervene, Paul's anger and suspicion reach a boiling point, and things get very interesting indeed.

Humorous and tragic, this play is one Irish theatre's finest. Led by an all-star cast which includes Michael Roper, Peter Davey, Valerie Traynor and Eileen Murphy, it's an unmissable show for lovers of drama of every stripe. Catch it at Dublin's Civic Theatre.

Tickets
€20 | €18

Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo, Thursday 1st November - Sunday 6th January 2019
Dive into an Ocean of Light at this year’s Wild Lights in Dublin Zoo, with an entirely new cast of illuminated giant silk lanterns celebrating the wonders of the life aquatic. From giant squid to emperor penguins, colossal blue whales and dainty seahorses, Dublin Zoo, once again, will be transformed into a world of illumination with lanterns tailor-made especially for this year’s event.

Spectacular new themes feature in this year’s enchanting experience – Winter Wonderland, home to Arctic favourites such as polar bears and walruses, Celebrating China bringing a flavour of the East and The North Pole with a dazzling 16-metre high silk Christmas Tree and festive displays.

Date:Thursday 1st November - Sunday 6th January 2019Time:5.00PMPrice:€16-€20 (Under 3 years free)Address:Dublin Zoo, Ireland

Dundrum on Ice
Dundrum Town Centre, Friday 26th October - Sunday 13th January 2019
Ice Skating on real ice in Dundrum Town Centre every Winter since 2010. We are located in the Pembroke District down from the Mill Pond beside the Port House Ibericos.

Whether you are just starting out with ice skating or are a seasoned pro, Dundrum On Ice offers the highest quality seasonal ice skating experience in Dublin today. Book for individual sessions as an individual or small group.

Date:Friday 26th October - Sunday 13th January 2019Time:Mon to Fri from 3:00pm, Sat & Sun from 10:00amPrice:From €13Address:Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland

Festival of Politics
Various Locations, Thursday 15th November - Sunday 18th November 2018
Whether you agree with Frank Zappa’s view that “Politics is the entertainment branch of industry”, or lean toward Jay Leno’s less charitable interpretation that “Politics is showbusiness for ugly people”, it’s hard to deny that we live in a time of unprecedented politicisation and polarisation.

Our unique events ‘occupy’ spaces that within their very walls, have borne witness to historic tumult and machination. Tailors’Hall, described by some as a Political monument, has seen a lot in its 300 year history, most notably as the ‘back lane parliament’ and meeting place of revolutionaries such as Wolfe Tone, as well as a meeting place for Dublin Corporation, The Grand Lodge of the Freemasons and even the Legion of Mary, so it is entirely fitting that a festival as eclectic as ours is based there. Other notable venues include the City Assembly House, where as Lord Mayor, Daniel O’ Connell ‘the liberator’ gave one of his finest addresses. Even the IFI, home to our Political Screenings Series was once home to the Eagle Tavern, the meeting place of the United Irishmen.

Because democracy isn’t perfect but it’s the best idea we’ve got. Because politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians, come join us, observe, engage and fight for your right to…
Thursday 15th November - Sunday 18th November 2018Price:variousAddress:Dublin, Ireland

China has become the biggest player in international educational development globally, offering unparalleled opportunities for experienced teachers.

If you're interested in taking your teaching career to Asia, moving to China needn't be difficult. Our interview and info day is designed to answer any question you may have about teaching in China.

The day will include interviews for teachers and school leaders who are looking to make the move to China, as well as presentation sessions with Q&A for anyone just interested in finding out more.

Our experienced staff will illustrate different models of school operation, the impact of government policy, how educators can successfully adapt to the Chinese context plus the range of job opportunities and salary/benefits packages available.

Please email teachers@dipont-edu.org for registration and further information.

Tuesday nights at the Ha'penny Inn have been all about the Battle of the Axe since 1996, making it over 22 years old.

So, you think you're funny... it's time to test that confidence against the might of an audience filled with some of Dublin's most discerning comedy fans.

Tuesday nights at the Ha'penny Inn have been all about the Battle of the Axe since 1996, making it over 22 years old - although it's a bit like Peter Pan - it will never grow up.

It has been a launch pad for some of the country's most iconic masters of mirth and it remains one of the most friendly places for new would-be comedians to cut their teeth and perfect their jokes.

Offer a little support to the newbies sweating behind the ears or lose your sense of public decorum altogether as you roar laughing at a well-known circuit comics trying their new jokes

Dún Laoghaire Vinyl Festival
Various Venues, Friday 16th November - Sunday 18th November 2018
Welcome to the inaugural Dún Laoghaire Vinyl Festival. A weekend FESTIVAL celebrating music and vinyl through interviews and discussions with musicians and writers as well as playing loads of records! A celebration of music and the vinyl record.

An idea borne out of conversations in a record shop, where else? A common memory of the importance of vinyl in our youth and a belief that it had become relevant again. The look of the cover, the feel of the sleeve, the smell of the record and the purity of the sound.. it was a format worthy of a revival! The Dún Laoghaire Vinyl Festival will bring together international musicians, writers and filmmakers discussing and playing vinyl records and considering their importance in our culture today.

The festival will be a collection of talks and discussions relating to all aspects of vinyl recordings from writing, recording, producing and performing as well as examining sleeve design and liner notes.

The three main venues of the festival will be: THE LEXICON LIBRARY STUDIO, THE NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM and the EBLANA CLUB.

Other aspects of the music business will be discussed, e.g. the political power of music, the economics of vinyl and why vinyl matters culturally.

There will be a record fair on site for the three days.

*Please note that all events on Saturday and Sunday are ‘talking' events and guests will not be playing or singing live.

Date:Friday 16th November - Sunday 18th November 2018Time:VariesPrice:Varies by eventAddress:Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

South Dublin On Ice @ Tallaght Stadium will open from Friday November 16th to Sunday January 21st

The spectacular Ice Rink at Tallaght Stadium will be the centrepiece of the festival this year and is sure to attract thousands of skaters young and old to the town.

Scotland's comedy craftsman, Iain Stirling is on his way to Dublin for a night of laughs with his brand new show, U OK HUN?x.

Fresh off the boat from narrating the most recent season of hit show Love Island, and following his sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe, the BAFTA winner is sliding up in your DMs at Vicar Street.

No topic is off limits with Stirling; from dinner party etiquette and the digital generation to what makes us happy and why the floor is lava, he shines his high-powered searchlight on pretty much everything in sight with hilarious results.

Don't miss this night of fun from one of the UK's funniest.

Tickets
€25

Following the announcement of their new album, New York band Interpol has confirmed a Dublin date on their headline world tour.

Known for their electrifying live energy, the band has enjoyed a lofty status as one of the most critically and commercially acclaimed bands of the last decade and a half. Relentless tourers, they have continually rocked the clubs and venues of cities worldwide to hordes of adoring fans.

Having recently treated a rapt Late Show w/ Stephen Colbert audience to a live performance of their brand new single The Rover, it seems evident that there's plenty more good stuff to expect from the post-punk indie cool kids, and a night of top notch rock and roll at Dublin's Olympia, to boot.

Tickets
From €50.65

Ska punk legends Less Than Jake will bring their high-energy show to Dublin this November alongside Californian favourites Reel Big Fish.

Relentless tour addicts, Less Than Jake has been rocking clubs from North and South America to Europe, Asia, and everywhere in between since first achieving chart success with the release of the 2003 record Anthem, the band's most commercially successful album since forming in 1992.

Committing to more than 150 live dates per year, the band stays fresh and relevant, ready to go where the rock is requested. And although it's been four years since they've played alongside Reel Big Fish, whenever they do, it's a really big party.

Their visit to Dublin is so highly anticipated, in fact, that the Button Factory has booked the co-headliners for two nights, so whatever your plans are, you can make sure you don't miss an epic night of legendary hyperkinetic punk rock that will have you in a sweat.

Tickets
€33.50

Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo, Thursday 1st November - Sunday 6th January 2019
Dive into an Ocean of Light at this year’s Wild Lights in Dublin Zoo, with an entirely new cast of illuminated giant silk lanterns celebrating the wonders of the life aquatic. From giant squid to emperor penguins, colossal blue whales and dainty seahorses, Dublin Zoo, once again, will be transformed into a world of illumination with lanterns tailor-made especially for this year’s event.

Spectacular new themes feature in this year’s enchanting experience – Winter Wonderland, home to Arctic favourites such as polar bears and walruses, Celebrating China bringing a flavour of the East and The North Pole with a dazzling 16-metre high silk Christmas Tree and festive displays.

Date:Thursday 1st November - Sunday 6th January 2019Time:5.00PMPrice:€16-€20 (Under 3 years free)Address:Dublin Zoo, Ireland

Dundrum on Ice
Dundrum Town Centre, Friday 26th October - Sunday 13th January 2019
Ice Skating on real ice in Dundrum Town Centre every Winter since 2010. We are located in the Pembroke District down from the Mill Pond beside the Port House Ibericos.

Whether you are just starting out with ice skating or are a seasoned pro, Dundrum On Ice offers the highest quality seasonal ice skating experience in Dublin today. Book for individual sessions as an individual or small group.

Date:Friday 26th October - Sunday 13th January 2019Time:Mon to Fri from 3:00pm, Sat & Sun from 10:00amPrice:From €13Address:Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland

Festival of Politics
Various Locations, Thursday 15th November - Sunday 18th November 2018
Whether you agree with Frank Zappa’s view that “Politics is the entertainment branch of industry”, or lean toward Jay Leno’s less charitable interpretation that “Politics is showbusiness for ugly people”, it’s hard to deny that we live in a time of unprecedented politicisation and polarisation.

Our unique events ‘occupy’ spaces that within their very walls, have borne witness to historic tumult and machination. Tailors’Hall, described by some as a Political monument, has seen a lot in its 300 year history, most notably as the ‘back lane parliament’ and meeting place of revolutionaries such as Wolfe Tone, as well as a meeting place for Dublin Corporation, The Grand Lodge of the Freemasons and even the Legion of Mary, so it is entirely fitting that a festival as eclectic as ours is based there. Other notable venues include the City Assembly House, where as Lord Mayor, Daniel O’ Connell ‘the liberator’ gave one of his finest addresses. Even the IFI, home to our Political Screenings Series was once home to the Eagle Tavern, the meeting place of the United Irishmen.

Because democracy isn’t perfect but it’s the best idea we’ve got. Because politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians, come join us, observe, engage and fight for your right to…
Thursday 15th November - Sunday 18th November 2018Price:variousAddress:Dublin, Ireland