Free things to do in Dublin this week

Science & tech·Ages 8+·Indoor

The Secrets of Superhero Science - Water Edition!

Children 8+ discover the science of water-based superpowers of heroes like Iron Man.

Ballyroan Library · 54 Orchardstown Avenue, D14 XY75 Rathfarnham, Rathfarnham

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Selectors Night

A night of DJ sets at The Big Romance with free admission.

The Big Romance · 98 Parnell St, Rotunda, Dublin, D01 T2T3, Ireland

Music·Ages 18+·Indoor

Song Cycle

A free singer-songwriter night in Whelan's bar offering artists an informal platform to experiment and share new songs.

Whelan's – Whelan's Bar · 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, D02 H527

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with Wicklow Willow

Join Aoife from Wicklow Willow for a fun workshop to make a festive wreath using organic, locally sourced materials.

dlr Lexicon, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

The Artful Brain dlr: Creative Writing and Wellbeing - Writing Your Own Story with Veronica Casey and Mike Hanrahan

A creative writing workshop using self-expression and reflection as tools for emotional wellbeing, open to all levels.

Ballyogan Library, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor

Dolphin's Barn Toddler Time

A free drop-in session for parents and toddlers with toys and hand-picked books available at the library.

Dolphin's Barn Library · Parnell Road, Dublin 12, D12 ET22

Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor

Raheny Library Toddler Group

A free weekly toddler group for children and their carers to play and socialise in the library.

Raheny Library · Howth Road, Dublin 5, D05 VY99

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

woofy woofy bow-wow hauhau

An interactive sound installation for dogs where play becomes art, inviting them to explore and create music.

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

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

Pop-up Talk: Hilma af Klint's Altarpiece, Group X, No. 1

A free gallery talk discussing Hilma af Klint's painting for visitors holding a timeslot ticket.

National Gallery of Ireland · Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

Ireland in the 80s: The Full Picture: Music

Hot Press editor Niall Stokes in conversation with Donal Fallon about Irish music in the 1980s.

National Library of Ireland · 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Music·Ages 16+·Indoor

Listen Together – Stories across Europe through Opera

Irish National Opera explores Ireland's place in European operatic history through conversation and live musical performances.

dlr Lexicon, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Museums & sights·Indoor

Self-guided Freedom of Dublin

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

Learning·Indoor

Christmas Bell Crochet with Olga

Dalkey Library, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Learning·Indoor

Trading Card Swap

Ballymun Library · Ballymun Road, Dublin 11, D11 DCR7

Learning·Indoor

Gulliver 300: Historian in Residence - Swift's Dublin

Cabra Library · Navan Road, Dublin 7, D07 AYW1

Arts & crafts·Indoor

Tender Whispers from the Heart - Exhibition

dlr Lexicon, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Music·Indoor

Soundscapes - A joyful exploration of music for young neurodivergent audiences

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

Learning·Indoor

Dalkey Library Christmas Jumper Swap

Dalkey Library, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Learning·Indoor

Crime writing with Andrea Carter

Dundrum Library, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Learning

Dictionary of Irish Biography Annual Lecture 2026

Royal Irish Academy · 19 Dawson St, D2 Dublin, Dublin

Learning·Indoor

Unpacking the American Midterm Elections

JM Synge Theatre – Arts Block – Trinity College Dublin · College Green, Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Museums & sights·Indoor

Audio Described Tour | Hilma af Klint: Artist and Visionary

National Gallery of Ireland · Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

Theatre & stage·Indoor

DCU Book Club with Oisín Fagan

1838 Presidents Lounge · Albert College, DCU Glasnevin, Dublin, Dublin

Museums & sights·Indoor

Translating a Nation: Into English

National Library of Ireland · 7-8 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Music·Indoor

REVOLVE ft. Echo Northstar, D_Abdu & Mac Steady DJ Set

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

Family

NVR Parents and Professionals Conference

The Riasc Centre · Feltrim Road, K67 PX85 Swords, Swords

Museums & sights·Indoor

Inclusive Accessible Tour | Hilma af Klint: Artist and Visionary

National Gallery of Ireland · Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

Learning

The Power of Words: How ideas shaped the Northern Ireland peace process

Royal Irish Academy · 19 Dawson St, D2 Dublin, Dublin

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Pyg presents House Factory

Pygmalion · 59 William St S, Dublin, Ireland

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Lego Free Play

Ballyfermot Library · Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10, D10 WV02

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Family Puppet Workshop as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling

Civic Theatre Tallaght · Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 NWN7

Learning·Ages 7–12·Indoor

Hugh Lane Gallery: Screen Printing Workshop

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

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Jonathan Swift Festival: Gulliver’s Travels Storytelling

St Patrick's Cathedral · St Patrick's Close, Patrick Street, Dublin 8

Museums & sights·Indoor

Public Tour: Irish Art

National Gallery of Ireland · Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

Music·Outdoor

Winter Card Market - FREE TCG POP UP

Underworld Gaming · 9/10 Belgard Square West, Dublin, Dublin

Family·Ages 0–12

41st Annual Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving

Church Of The Holy Child · Thatch Road, Whitehall, D09 E2R2 Dublin 9, Dublin 9

Museums & sights·Indoor

Heaney's Islands: Landscape, Memory and Imagination

Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again · Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Storybox Family Puppetry Workshop

Tallaght Library · County Library, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin, Dublin

Learning·Indoor

Dubylon

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

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Organ Freeman (Live Jazz) + Stefano Vita

A live jazz performance featuring Organ Freeman and Stefano Vita at The Big Romance.

The Big Romance · 98 Parnell St, Rotunda, Dublin, D01 T2T3, Ireland

Arts & crafts·Indoor

Looking Together | Intergenerational Dementia-Friendly Gallery Experience

A dementia-inclusive gallery session for families and carers at Draiocht Blanchardstown, exploring art through conversation.

Draiocht Blanchardstown, The Blanchardstown Centre, Coolmine, Blanchardstown, D15 RYX6, Ireland

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance at Collins Barracks

Celebrate Trans Awareness Week by exploring LGBTQIA+ history through tours, trails, and online resources at Collins Barracks.

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

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

Changing Ireland Guided Tours

Join a guided tour at Collins Barracks exploring the new Changing Ireland galleries covering Irish history from 1900 to 2020.

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

Museums & sights·Indoor

Barracks Life Interactive Space

An interactive space at Collins Barracks where families can have fun learning about the everyday lives of soldiers.

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

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Take Your Seats Interactive Space

An interactive space for families to explore the world of chairs and design their own at the National Museum of Ireland.

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

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Public Tours of Collins Barracks

Join a variety of free public tours at Collins Barracks exploring the museum's collections this November.

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

Arts & crafts·Ages 12+·Indoor

Voices of Peace Visual Art Exhibition reflecting on Peace, Equality and Human Rights

A multidisciplinary exhibition reflecting on peace, equality, and human rights through contemporary visual and creative works by multiple artists.

30 Sandycove Road

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

November Tours at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

Join a public tour exploring the archaeology collection of the National Museum of Ireland.

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

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

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

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