Dublin guide · Nov 15 – Dec 15
Festivals & markets in Dublin this month
Food festivals, street and craft markets, events such as the St Patrick's Festival, Bloomsday, the Dublin Fringe and the Christmas markets when they are on, and neighbourhood festivals in Dublin over the next month.
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Wednesday, November 18
2 events
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Jonathan Swift Festival: Craicademia
Rascals Brewing Company, Goldenbridge Estate, Tyrconnell Rd, Dublin City, D08 HF68, Ireland
Museums & sights·Indoor
Jonathan Swift Festival: Craicademia
St Patrick's Cathedral · St Patrick's Close, Patrick Street, Dublin 8
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Saturday, November 21
3 events
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Family Puppet Show Double Bill as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling
Civic Theatre Tallaght · Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NWN7
Theatre & stage·Ages 13+·Indoor
Luca in Limbo as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling
Civic Theatre Tallaght · Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NWN7
Theatre & stage·Indoor
An Éan Dubh as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling
Civic Theatre Tallaght · Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NWN7
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Sunday, November 22
1 event
05
Wednesday, November 25
2 events
Arts & crafts·Indoor
NCAD Open Day 2026
National College of Art and Design · 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Dublin City Centre, Dublin City Centre
Theatre & stage·Indoor
Double Bill – ‘Back Home & ‘Grandad & Guinness’ – The Being Well: SoloSIRENs Festival 2026
Civic Theatre Tallaght · Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NWN7
06
Thursday, November 26
1 event
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Saturday, November 28
5 events
Sports·Outdoor
DDSL 3v3 Christmas Football Skills Festival on Saturday the 28th November
Sport Ireland Institute · Snugborough Road, D15 Y52H Dublin 15
Festivals & markets
Santa Arrival at Red Cow Inn
Red Cow Inn · Red Cow Complex, 22XY80 Dublin
Museums & sights·Indoor
Six Dresses: Representations of Women in (a) Changing Ireland - 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence
National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History · Benburb Street, Dublin 7
Family·Ages 0–12
Kids Yoga in Dublin 15 | The Snow Kingdom – A Winter Adventure
Parslickstown House · Damastown Road, D15 X2VW Dublin 15, Dublin 15
Theatre & stage·Indoor
Workshop with festival artists Masha Khaleeva, Sinéad O’Brien and Naoise Ó Duinn. – The Being Well: SoloSIRENs Festival 2026
Civic Theatre Tallaght · Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NWN7
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Sunday, November 29
2 events
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Sensory Santa at the Courtyard Hotel, Leixlip
The Courtyard Hotel · Main Street, Leixlip, Leixlip
Festivals & markets
Santa Special Train 6 - Diesel - Dublin Connolly to Maynooth & Return
Connolly Station · 1 Amiens Street, Dublin, Dublin
09
Tuesday, December 1
1 event
10
Saturday, December 5
1 event
11
Thursday, December 10
1 event
12
Saturday, December 12
1 event
13
Monday, December 14
1 event
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Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Art Source 2026
An art fair taking place at RDS Hall 1, showcasing a wide range of contemporary artworks.
RDS Hall 1 (Main Hall), Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin City, Ireland
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
Music
Fidelio Trio Winter Chamber Music Festival 2026
Belvedere House, St. Patrick's Campus, DCU, Drumcondra · And on Saturday, D09 VY63 For a free lunchtime concert
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
MARXISM FESTIVAL 2026
Trinity College Dublin · College Green, Dublin 2
Family·Ages 0–12·Outdoor
Richmond Barracks Winter Fair 2026
Richmond Barracks, St Michael's Estate, Inchicore, Inchicore, D08 YY05, Ireland
Family·Ages 0–12·Outdoor
Santa at Malahide Castle 2026
Malahide Castle & Gardens · Malahide Demesne, Malahide, Co. Dublin
Arts & crafts·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Gifted 2026 – The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair
RDS Hall 1 (Main Hall), Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Ballsbridge, Ireland
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Dublin History Festival: Echoes of the Past, a Trip Down Memory Lane
An exhibition at dlr Lexicon showcasing the local history of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown through maps, photos, and artefacts.
dlr Lexicon, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin
What else is on this weekend
Sun, Nov 15 · 20:30
Godzilla Minus Zero
Light House Cinema
Sun, Nov 15 · 23:00
KING
The Button Factory
Sun, Nov 15 · 20:30
The Devils 4K Re-Release
Irish Film Institute
Sun, Nov 15 · 20:00
MCD Presents: Sarah Julia
The Grand Social
Until Fri, Nov 20
Looking Together | Intergenerational Dementia-Friendly Gallery Experience
Draiocht Blanchardstown
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Until Sat, Nov 21
Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance at Collins Barracks
National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History
Quick answers
- Festivals & markets in Dublin this month: what's on?
- 29 events (Nov 15 – Dec 15) at 21 venues — 8 free and 7 suitable for kids. Highlights: Jonathan Swift Festival: Craicademia, Family Puppet Show Double Bill as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling, Luca in Limbo as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 8 of them are free, for example: NCAD Open Day 2026, Six Dresses: Representations of Women in (a) Changing Ireland - 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence, Workshop with festival artists Masha Khaleeva, Sinéad O’Brien and Naoise Ó Duinn. – The Being Well: SoloSIRENs Festival 2026.
- 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, 20:27.
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At a glance
The busiest day in Dublin is Saturday, November 28, with 5 events. Venues with the most listings: Civic Theatre Tallaght, RDS Hall 1 (Main Hall).