Theatre and shows in Dublin: what's on?

109 events (Nov 15, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027) at 32 venues — 13 free and 12 suitable for kids. Highlights: You Can Leave At Any Time, Long Day's Journey, The Politics of Disgust.

Are there free events?

Yes, 13 of them are free, for example: woofy woofy bow-wow hauhau, Unpacking the American Midterm Elections, DCU Book Club with Oisín Fagan.

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.

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Theatre and shows in Dublin

109 upcoming events in Dublin over the next 8 weeks, at 32 venues — 13 free, 12 for kids.

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

Our picks

Mon, Nov 16 · 10:30from €30

Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor

You Can Leave At Any Time

An immersive installation for one person recounting Mary Merritt's 14 years in a Magdalene laundry and her search for justice.

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

Mon, Nov 16 · 19:30–20:40from €18

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Long Day's Journey

A new performance inspired by Eugene O'Neill's play, exploring a family's addiction and despair over the course of a single day.

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

Nov 16 – 22

12 events

Mon, Nov 16 · 20:00–20:55from €11

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

The Politics of Disgust

A comedic show using markers and diagrams to teach audiences how to spot propaganda amid an increasingly unhinged reality.

Smock Alley Theatre · 6-7 Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 T2V0

Tue, Nov 17 · 20:00from €23

Music·Indoor

Cheng² Duo

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

Wed, Nov 18 · 12:00–12:30Free

Arts & crafts·Indoor

woofy woofy bow-wow hauhau

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

Wed, Nov 18 · 20:00–22:00from €32

Music·Indoor

Susan McCann – A Life In Music Celebrating 50 Years

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

Thu, Nov 19 · 18:00–19:30Free

Learning·Indoor

Unpacking the American Midterm Elections

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

Thu, Nov 19 · 18:30–19:30Free

Theatre & stage·Indoor

DCU Book Club with Oisín Fagan

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

Fri, Nov 20 · 19:00–21:50from €24

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

The Seagull

Smock Alley Theatre · 6-7 Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 T2V0

Fri, Nov 20 · 19:00from €39

Music·Indoor

The Stunning

3Olympia Theatre · 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 K135

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30–10:50Free

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

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00–11:50from €5

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

Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30–11:00from €5

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Planting Seeds of Light with Wangari as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling

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

Sun, Nov 22 · 12:30–13:00from €5

Theatre & stage·Indoor

The Unique Tale as part of The Scéal Festival of Puppetry & Storytelling

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

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Nov 23 – 29

14 events

Mon, Nov 23 · 18:00Free

Learning·Indoor

TALK: Rabiye Kurnaz vs George W. Bush: Human Rights, Humour and Constitutional Patriotism

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

Mon, Nov 23 · 19:00from €53

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Shinedown

3Olympia Theatre · 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 K135

Tue, Nov 24 · 19:00from €46.20

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Blossoms

3Olympia Theatre · 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 K135

Tue, Nov 24 · 19:45–20:45from €16

Arts & crafts·Indoor

On Returning

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

Wed, Nov 25 · 10:15–11:00from €18.50

Family·Ages 7+·Indoor

A Christmas Carol

The Ark · 11A Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 YP77

Wed, Nov 25 · 11:00–12:15from €10

Film·Ages 15+·Indoor

Wild Strawberries: Comedie Francaise

Irish Film Institute · 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 PD85

Thu, Nov 26 · 19:00–22:00from €8.50

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Wigwam Presents: Mietze Conte

Wigwam · 54 Middle Abbey Street, D01 E2X4 Dublin 1, Dublin 1

Thu, Nov 26 · 19:00–22:00

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Phil Wang

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

Fri, Nov 27 · 18:30–21:00Free

Learning·Indoor

Dublin: Your First Night Alone by The Muslim Undertaker (Ahmed Hraichie)

Trinity Business School · 182 Pearse Street, D02 F6N2 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

Fri, Nov 27 · 19:00from €37.90

Theatre & stage·Indoor

David McSavage: Says I To You

3Olympia Theatre · 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 K135

Sat, Nov 28 · 14:00–17:00Free

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

Sat, Nov 28 · 19:00from €48.70

Music·Ages 18+·Indoor

Swae Lee

3Olympia Theatre · 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 K135

Sun, Nov 29 · 15:00–16:30Free

Museums & sights·Indoor

Christmas Carolling with the Glória LGBT+ Choir

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

Sun, Nov 29 · 19:00from €35.65

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Keep It Tight - with Deirdre O’Kane & Emma Doran

3Olympia Theatre · 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 K135

Nov 30 – Dec 6

12 events

Mon, Nov 30 · 20:00–22:30

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Woo Ha: The Man who Saved Ireland

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

Tue, Dec 1 · 19:30–21:30from €12

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

The Tempest – Liberties College, Bull Alley

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

Wed, Dec 2 · 18:30–20:30from €25

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Tickles & Dottie are Freezin’

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

Wed, Dec 2 · 19:00from €61.90

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Jessie Ware

3Olympia Theatre · 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 K135

Thu, Dec 3 · 18:30–19:30from €20

Theatre & stage·Indoor

No Woman is an Island

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

Thu, Dec 3 · 19:00–23:00

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Simon Brodkin

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 18:30from €41.90

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Joanne McNally

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

Fri, Dec 4 · 19:15–20:30from €21

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Making A Show of Myself

Smock Alley Theatre · 6-7 Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, D08 T2V0

Sat, Dec 5 · 17:00

Film·Indoor

MET Opera: Samson et Dalila (Live)

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

Sat, Dec 5 · 20:00from €35

Music·Indoor

Rock 'N' Christmas | Showaddywaddy & Bay City Rollers

The Helix, DCU Campus, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 FW22

Sun, Dec 6 · 19:30from €41

Music·Indoor

Phil Coulter

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

Sun, Dec 6 · 19:30from €42.50

Music·Indoor

Sing For Simon with RTE Concert Orchestra and Special Guests

The Helix, DCU Campus, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 FW22

Dec 7 – 13

8 events

Tue, Dec 8 · 20:00from €26

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Cosima with Mary Murray

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

Tue, Dec 8 · 20:30–21:30from €35

Museums & sights·Indoor

Christmas with the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral · Christchurch Place, Dublin 8

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 · 19:30from €16

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Woven – The Being Well: SoloSIRENs Festival 2026

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

Fri, Dec 11 · 16:00from €20

Theatre & stage·Indoor

The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 13:00Free

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Ripples & Reflections Closing Workshop – The Being Well: SoloSIRENs Festival 2026

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 20:00from €29.50

Theatre & stage·Indoor

The Rat Pack - A Swingin' Christmas At The Sands

The Helix, DCU Campus, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 FW22

Sun, Dec 13 · 18:30from €41.20

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Bill Bailey

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

Dec 14 – 20

1 event

Mon, Dec 14 · 19:00from €43.20

Music·Indoor

Razorlight

3Olympia Theatre · 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 K135

Exhibitions and longer-running events

Fri, Nov 20

Museums & sights·Indoor

The Dead by James Joyce

Museum of Literature Ireland · 86 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2

Fri, Nov 20 · 19:00from €33

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

NEVERLAND - The Helix Panto 2026

The Helix, DCU Campus, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 FW22

At a glance

The busiest day in Dublin is Saturday, November 21, with 10 events. Most common types: Theatre & stage, Music, Family. Venues with the most listings: Civic Theatre Tallaght, 3Olympia Theatre, Project Arts Centre.

Quick answers

Theatre and shows in Dublin: what's on?: 109 events (Nov 15, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027) at 32 venues — 13 free and 12 suitable for kids. Highlights: You Can Leave At Any Time, Long Day's Journey, The Politics of Disgust.
Are there free events?: Yes, 13 of them are free, for example: woofy woofy bow-wow hauhau, Unpacking the American Midterm Elections, DCU Book Club with Oisín Fagan.
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.