Workshops and courses in Dublin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Gulliver at 300: Bookbinding workshop

An introductory bookbinding workshop teaching simple stitch structures for artists and writers.

Walkinstown Library · Percy French Road, Dublin 12, D12 FK18

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

Sports·Ages 12+·Indoor

Get Started: Electronic Drum Workshop

A one-hour workshop showcasing an electronic drum kit and offering playing tips for ages 12+.

Central Library · Ilac Centre, Dublin 1, D01 E9V3

Family·Ages 0–1·Indoor

Baby Book Club

A parent and baby group for non-walkers focused on fun, play, and developing social skills through shared stories.

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

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

Play·Ages 6–12·Indoor

My Sensory Hour: new Cubbie and Tovertafel (Magic Table)

A calming sensory play session with Cubbie, Magic Table, and sensory toys for primary school children and their parents.

Walkinstown Library · Percy French Road, Dublin 12, D12 FK18

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Swift's Dublin: 'Women who Cry Apples'

A talk on Dean Swift and the market traders of Patrick Street, part of the Gulliver 300 programme.

Ringsend Library · Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 4, D04 Y970

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

PlanNet Marketing - UK & Ireland Tour - Dublin

A business event with top PlanNet Marketing leaders and CEO Donald Bradley on their UK & Ireland tour.

Crowne Plaza Dublin – Blanchardstown, an IHG Hotel · blanchardstown town, D15 T1FD Dublin, Dublin

Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor

Pearse Street Library Toddler Group

A toddler group featuring story-time, songs and rhymes followed by playtime, facilitated by an early learning initiative.

Pearse Street Library · 139 - 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, D02 HE37

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

Museums & sights·Indoor

Tour en français – Museum Tour in French

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

Learning·Indoor

Trading Card Swap

Ballymun Library · Ballymun Road, Dublin 11, D11 DCR7

Outdoors·Outdoor

ISPE Ireland Annual Seminar & Awards Gala Dinner

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood Park · Northwood Avenue, Santry, Santry

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Ballymun Library Toddler Book Club

Ballymun Library · Ballymun Road, Dublin 11, D11 DCR7

Music·Indoor

Music in Swift’s Dublin: A Lunchtime Concert with the Irish Baroque Orchestra

Central Library · Ilac Centre, Dublin 1, D01 E9V3

Learning

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

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

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Love Actually Charity 2026 Kids Thanksgiving Camp

Malahide Library, Dublin

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

My Sensory Library

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

Museums & sights·Indoor

The Stoney Collection, Vol.3: BOOK LAUNCH & PINTS!

Doyle's · 9 College Street, D02 WN62 Dublin 2

Learning

Equine Assisted Services Day

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre · Cherry Orchard Green, D10 XW08 Dublin 10, Dublin 10

Learning

Craft My Street Workshop

Pearse Street Library · 144 Pearse Street, D02 HE37 Dublin 2, Dublin 2

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

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Terenure Toddler Group

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

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Raheny Library Toddler Group

Raheny Library · Howth Road, Dublin 5, D05 VY99

Arts & crafts·Indoor

NCAD Open Day 2026

National College of Art and Design · 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Dublin City Centre, Dublin City Centre

Museums & sights·Indoor

Thursday Lates: Drop-in Collaborative Art Workshop

National Gallery of Ireland · Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

Museums & sights·Indoor

Thursday Lates Workshop: From the studio of Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Ireland · Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Gulliver at 300: Children’s bookbinding workshop

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

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

Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor

Library Lego Club

Central Library · Ilac Centre, Dublin 1, D01 E9V3

Play·Ages 0–12·Indoor

The Toy Library Circular Christmas Swap&Play in Dublin 4

Royal Dublin Society · Merrion Road, D04AK83, D04 AK83 Dublin 4, Dublin 4

Arts & crafts

Winter Wonderland Art Workshop (Age 4-7)

Bright Sparks Early Intervention · Kinsealy Lane, K36 YK40 Malahide, Malahide

Theatre & stage·Indoor

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

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

Learning·Indoor

Fight For Your Rights

Ballymun Library · Ballymun Road, Dublin 11, D11 DCR7

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Junior Book Club at Ballyfermot Library

Ballyfermot Library · Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10, D10 WV02

Family·Ages 8–12

Make an arcade game with Coding Ireland

Stillorgan Library, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor

The Tempest – Liberties College, Bull Alley

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

Learning

The Ireland AI Conference 2026

The Convention Centre Dublin · North Wall Quay, D01 T1W6 Dublin 1, Dublin 1

Museums & sights·Indoor

Oliver Dowling Memorial Lecture: Artist Sean Lynch

RHA Gallery · 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

Family·Ages 10–12·Indoor

Raheny Library Junior Book Club

Raheny Library · Howth Road, Dublin 5, D05 VY99

Learning·Indoor

Winter wellbeing with Dr Aoife Quinn

Dundrum Library, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Museums & sights·Indoor

First Fridays

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

Music·Ages 0–12·Indoor

Cushion Concerts at the Library (6-24 months)

Ringsend Library · Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 4, D04 Y970

Learning·Indoor

Scrap Libraries: Make a treasure bag!

Inchicore Library · Richmond Barracks, St. Michaels Estate, Dublin 8, D08 YY05

Museums & sights·Ages 18+·Indoor

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

RHA Gallery · 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

Learning·Indoor

Modernism and the Making of Contemporary Europe

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

Learning

HECA Research Conference 2026

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

Learning·Indoor

Scrap Libraries: Make a treasure bag!

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

Arts & crafts·Indoor

Eat the Earth!

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

Theatre & stage·Indoor

Ken O'Sullivan: Stories from the Sea

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

Theatre & stage·Indoor

The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

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

Learning·Indoor

Scrap Libraries: Make a treasure bag!

Central Library · Ilac Centre, Dublin 1, D01 E9V3

Theatre & stage·Indoor

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

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

Museums & sights·Indoor

Irish Sign Language Interpreted Tours of Collins Barracks

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

Arts & crafts·Indoor

Festive arts and crafts

Dundrum Library, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Festivals & markets·Indoor

Santa visits with Storyteller Helena Byrne

Deansgrange Library, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Learning·Indoor

Christmas Card Making

Shankill Library, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Family·Ages 3–6·Indoor

Christmas Storytime

Shankill Library, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Co. Dublin

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Dublin by Dusk: A Fair Exchange Writing Workshop

A monthly writing workshop for adults at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks as part of Dublin by Dusk.

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

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

Catalpa Rescue of 1876 - with original letters of Fenian prisoners

An exhibition at the National Library of Ireland about the 1876 Catalpa rescue, featuring original letters from Fenian prisoners.

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

Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor

Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats

An exhibition at the National Library of Ireland exploring the life and literary works of William Butler Yeats.

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

Museums & sights·Indoor

The Dead by James Joyce

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

Festivals & markets·Outdoor

MARXISM FESTIVAL 2026

Trinity College Dublin · College Green, Dublin 2

Family·Ages 3–5

Early Years Workshop: All The Red Things

The Ark, 11A Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin City, D02 A590, Ireland

Learning

Christmas - Handmade Edible Gifts Workshop

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

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Festive Night Supper Club

Dublin Cookery School, 2 Brookfield Terrace, Newtown Blackrock, Blackrock, A94 C9Y5, Ireland