Events in Dublin in December 2026: what's on?

359 events (Dec 1 – 31) at 118 venues — 56 free and 61 suitable for kids. Highlights: Baby Book Club, Terenure Toddler Group, Self-guided Freedom of Dublin.

Are there free events?

Yes, 56 of them are free, for example: Self-guided Freedom of Dublin, IDS-TILDA Wave 6 Report Launch, Cushion Concerts at the Library (6-24 months).

Where does this information come from?

CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 15, 20:28.

Monthly guide

Events in Dublin in December 2026

Dublin, December 2026: 359 events at 118 venues — 56 free, 61 for kids. Biggest categories: Music (131), Nightlife (69), Family (46), Museums & sights (38).

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Updated November 15, 2026 · Updated every hour · 20:28 · Open in Explore

Dec 1 – 6

12 events

Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Baby Book Club

Finglas Library · Seamus Ennis Road, Dublin 11, D11 C603

Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Terenure Toddler Group

Terenure Library · Templeogue Road, Dublin 6W, D6W YC59

Wed, Dec 2 · 09:00Free

Museums & sights·Indoor

Self-guided Freedom of Dublin

The Little Museum of Dublin · 15 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2

Wed, Dec 2 · 09:30from €80

Museums & sights·Indoor

The Art of Carrickmacross Lace: A Lacemaking Workshop

National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History · Benburb Street, Dublin 7

Thu, Dec 3 · 09:00–12:30Free

IDS-TILDA Wave 6 Report Launch

Chartered Accountants Ireland · 47/49 Pearse Street, D02 YN40 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Finglas Library Toddler Book Club

Finglas Library · Seamus Ennis Road, Dublin 11, D11 C603

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Charleville Mall Library Toddler Group

Charleville Mall Library · North Strand, Dublin 1, D01 AX99

Fri, Dec 4 · 13:05from €22

Music·Indoor

Swing Into Christmas!

National Concert Hall – John Field Room · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 N527

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00Free

Music·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Cushion Concerts at the Library (6-24 months)

Ringsend Library · Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 4, D04 Y970

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

My Sensory Library

Finglas Library · Seamus Ennis Road, Dublin 11, D11 C603

Sun, Dec 6 · 11:45–13:14

Film·Ages 0–12·Indoor

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Light House Cinema · Market Square, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 DE0E

Sun, Dec 6 · 13:00–14:00from €11.70

Music·Ages 0–12

BPPA Charity Christmas Concert in aid of Childre’s Health Foundation

The Grand Hotel Malahide · Grove Road, K36 XT65 Malahide, Malahide

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Dec 7 – 13

14 events

Mon, Dec 7 · 10:30

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Coolock Toddler Group

Coolock Library · Barryscourt Road, Dublin 17, D17 C950

Mon, Dec 7 · 11:00–17:00from €5

Museums & sights·Ages 18+·Indoor

Age & Opportunity – Sustaining Your Practice: What Works Now?

RHA Gallery · 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

Tue, Dec 8 · 09:00–16:30Free

Learning

HECA Research Conference 2026

Griffith College · South Circular Road, D08 V04N Dublin 8, Dublin 8

Tue, Dec 8 · 09:00–11:00Free

Science & tech

Plugged In, Switched Off 2026: Digital Wellbeing Today

The Foundry, Google Building · Barrow Street, D04 V3A0 Dublin 4, Dublin 4

Wed, Dec 9 · 16:00Free

Learning·Indoor

Scrap Libraries: Make a treasure bag!

Finglas Library · Seamus Ennis Road, Dublin 11, D11 C603

Wed, Dec 9 · 18:30from €51.70

Music·Indoor

The Pogues

3Arena · East Link Bridge, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1

Thu, Dec 10 · 10:00from €15

Arts & crafts·Indoor

Eat the Earth!

Project Arts Centre · 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 PW83

Thu, Dec 10 · 14:30from €85

Museums & sights·Indoor

Crafted Encounters: Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with The Garden

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology · Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Fri, Dec 11from €5

Museums & sights·Indoor

Meet the Creator - Pamela Lynch - Beam at the Dead Zoo Lab

National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History · Benburb Street, Dublin 7

Fri, Dec 11 · 13:05from €25

Music·Indoor

Christmas with New Dublin Voices

National Concert Hall – John Field Room · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 N527

Sat, Dec 12

Music·Outdoor

The Skin Bag is coming offline!

Academy Plaza Hotel · O'Connell Street Upper, D01 X2X0 Dublin 1

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00–12:00from €30

Family·Ages 8–12

Time Travellers at Airfield

Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dundrum, D14 EE77, Ireland

Sun, Dec 13

Food & drink

Pierogi in Dun Laoghaire / Xmas Edition

National Yacht Club · East Pier, Dublin

Sun, Dec 13

Social·Ages 0–12

Christmas Winter Wonderland✨

Ballyowen Castle Youth & Community Centre · Ballyowen Lane, K78 N263 Lucan

Dec 14 – 20

14 events

Mon, Dec 14 · 15:00from €32

Music·Indoor

Christmas at the Movies

National Concert Hall · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 N527

Mon, Dec 14 · 17:00from €9

Film·Indoor

Bitter Christmas

Pavilion Theatre · Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 T27V

Tue, Dec 15 · 15:00from €32

Music·Indoor

Candlelit Carols

National Concert Hall · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 N527

Tue, Dec 15 · 18:00–20:30from €43.35

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Tengu Jazz: The Christmas Jazz Trio featuring special guest Roisín Gowen - First Show

Yamamori Tengu · 37 Strand Street Great, North City, Dublin 1, Ireland

Wed, Dec 16 · 18:30from €68.20

Music·Indoor

Kneecap

3Arena · East Link Bridge, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1

Wed, Dec 16 · 19:00from €20

Music·Ages 14+·Indoor

Bleech 9:3

The Academy · 57 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1, D01 W573

Thu, Dec 17 · 12:00–12:45Free

Museums & sights·Indoor

Advance Curator's Introductory Talk | The Vaughan Bequest - Turner's Watercolours

National Gallery of Ireland · Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

Thu, Dec 17 · 15:00from €15

Music·Indoor

Christmas Gala with Claudia Boyle

National Concert Hall · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 N527

Fri, Dec 18 · 15:30–16:30from €21

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show

Pavilion Theatre · Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 T27V

Fri, Dec 18 · 15:30from €30

Music·Indoor

This Way to Christmas! Featuring The Snowman

National Concert Hall · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 N527

Sat, Dec 19

Music

A Glorious Christmas

St. Patrick's Cathedral · Saint Patrick's Close, Dublin 8

Sat, Dec 19 · 15:00–17:00from €20

Music·Indoor

A Dublin Gospel Christmas 2026

Draíocht · Blanchardstown Centre, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 RY76

Sun, Dec 20 · 11:00–11:30Free

Theatre & stage·Ages 2–5·Outdoor

Cushion Concert at Duffy's Circus (2-5 years)

The Square Tallaght · Belgard Square East, D24 ND77 Dublin, Dublin

Sun, Dec 20 · 12:00–14:00from €5

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Family Friendly Christmas Pottery Painting

Dublin Pottery Painting | Smithfield · 2 Queen Street, Smithfield, D07 P896 Dublin, Dublin

Dec 21 – 27

10 events

Mon, Dec 21 · 18:00–19:00Free

Museums & sights·Indoor

Nine Lessons & Carols

Christ Church Cathedral · Christchurch Place, Dublin 8

Mon, Dec 21 · 19:00–23:00

Music·Indoor

Lisa O'Neill

Vicar Street · 58-59 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 V0R1

Tue, Dec 22 · 19:00from €15

Music·Indoor

A Christmas Celebration with Cór na nÓg and Cór Linn

National Concert Hall · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 N527

Tue, Dec 22 · 19:30

Music·Ages 18+·Indoor

The Simps Hootenanny 5: An Adult Christmas Pantomime

The Grand Social · 35 Lower Liffey Street, Dublin 1, D01 C3N0

Wed, Dec 23 · 10:00–12:00from €30

Arts & crafts·Ages 0–12

Baby Prints Pottery Painting

Dublin Pottery Painting | Smithfield · 2 Queen Street, Smithfield, D07 P896 Dublin, Dublin

Wed, Dec 23 · 14:00–15:00from €22.31

Music

A Claddagh Christmas by Candlelight - Live Christmas Concert in Dublin

The Round Room Conference & Events Venue Dublin – Mansion House · Dawson St, Dublin 2, Dublin, Dublin

Thu, Dec 24 · 13:00from €16.50

Family·Ages 9–12·Indoor

It’s A Wonderful Life

Gate Theatre · 1 Cavendish Row, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, D01 R243

🌙NightlifeWigwam

Sat, Dec 26 · 21:00from €17.05

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Subject x Research

Wigwam · 54 Abbey Street Middle, North City, Dublin, Ireland

Sun, Dec 27 · 19:00–23:00

Music·Indoor

Aslan

Vicar Street · 58-59 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 V0R1

Sun, Dec 27 · 19:30–23:30from €22

Nightlife·Indoor

Yankari Presents: The Big Calabash Xmas Bash

The Sugar Club · 8 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2, D02 ET97

Dec 28 – 31

8 events

Mon, Dec 28 · 14:00–08:00from €33.35

Music

AJA - A Tribute to Steely Dan - Live in Concert

The Purty Kitchen · 3-5 Old Dunleary Road, #3-5, A96 X7W1 Dublin, Dublin

Mon, Dec 28 · 15:00from €29

Music·Indoor

Simply Sinatra: In the Mood for Christmas

National Concert Hall · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 N527

Tue, Dec 29 · 15:00from €31

Music·Indoor

Four Seasons by Candlelight

National Concert Hall · Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 N527

Tue, Dec 29 · 17:00from €5

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Lights Off

Hen's Teeth, Blackpitts, Dublin 8, D08 A9FD

Wed, Dec 30 · 18:00–20:00from €5

Arts & crafts·Indoor

Studio Ghibli Themed Pottery Painting

Dublin Pottery Painting | Smithfield · 2 Queen Street, Smithfield, D07 P896 Dublin, Dublin

Wed, Dec 30 · 19:00–22:30

Music·Indoor

Karma Police: A Tribute To Radiohead

The Button Factory · Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 YP77

Thu, Dec 31 · 19:00from €39

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

The Ritual NYE 31.12.26

Slane Castle · Slane Catle, Slanecastle Demesne, Slane, Co. Meath

Thu, Dec 31 · 19:00from €20

Festivals & markets·Outdoor

Back 2 Mine NEW YEARS EVE Thurs 31st Dec

Opium Botanical Garden · Liberty Lane, Portabello, D02 HX93 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Exhibitions and longer-running events

Until Sun, Dec 20Free

Arts & crafts·Ages 12+·Indoor

Una Sealy, Time Lines: Selected Works 2016 – 2026

An exhibition of over 70 works by North Dublin-based artist Una Sealy at the RHA Gallery.

RHA Gallery · 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

Until Wed, Dec 23from €18

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Elf Town Dublin

A magical Christmas experience for families with immersive adventures and a visit with Santa at the RDS.

RDS, Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin City, D04 AK83, Ireland

Until Thu, Dec 31Free

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

Tour: The History of Art in Ireland

A guided tour at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology exploring the history of art through the museum's collection.

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology · Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Until Thu, Dec 31Free

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

Tour: The Saints and Scholars of Ireland

A guided tour at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology focused on the saints and scholars of Ireland.

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology · Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Until Thu, Dec 31Free

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Tour: Viking Ireland

A guided tour at the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology all about the Vikings in Ireland.

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology · Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Until Thu, Dec 31Free

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Tour: Prehistoric Ireland

Join a guided tour focused on prehistoric Ireland at the National Museum of Ireland.

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology · Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Until Thu, Dec 31Free

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Tour: Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland

Discover famous Irish artefacts on this public tour at the National Museum of Ireland.

National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology · Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Until Thu, Dec 31Free

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Changing Ireland Audio Tours

Free audio tours exploring the people, stories, and themes of the Changing Ireland galleries at the National Museum of Ireland.

National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History · Benburb Street, Dublin 7

Until Sun, Jan 3, 2027from €29.95

Food & drink·Indoor

Festive Afternoon Tea at the Old Music Shop

Enjoy a festive afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, and miniature desserts in a cosy Dublin retreat.

Old Music Shop, 1 Gardiner Row, Rotunda, Dublin City, Ireland

Until Tue, Jan 5, 2027

Family·Outdoor

Wild Lights: Passport to Wonder

A magical family night out at Dublin Zoo exploring nine immersive zones of light, colour, music and wonder.

Dublin Zoo · Chesterfield Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Until Wed, Jan 6, 2027Free

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

The Nativity Scene: The Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi through Italian Design and Irish Craftsmanship

An exhibition at Rathfarnham Castle exploring the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi through Italian and Irish art.

Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14 K3T6, Ireland

Until Sun, Jan 10, 2027Free

Arts & crafts·Ages 12+·Indoor

Adrian Duncan, Buildings from a Novel

An exhibition of sculptures and a new video work by Adrian Duncan, developed alongside the writing of his recent novel.

RHA Gallery · 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

Quick answers

Events in Dublin in December 2026: what's on?: 359 events (Dec 1 – 31) at 118 venues — 56 free and 61 suitable for kids. Highlights: Baby Book Club, Terenure Toddler Group, Self-guided Freedom of Dublin.
Are there free events?: Yes, 56 of them are free, for example: Self-guided Freedom of Dublin, IDS-TILDA Wave 6 Report Launch, Cushion Concerts at the Library (6-24 months).
Where does this information come from?: CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 15, 20:28.

At a glance

The busiest day in Dublin is Saturday, December 5, with 38 events. Most common types: Music, Nightlife, Family. Venues with the most listings: National Concert Hall, National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology, Finglas Library.