Just some of the events which are coming up in Dublin over the summer.
Bulmer’s Live at Leopardstown
8 nights over the summer of exciting flat racing followed by top class live music performances. Thursday nights never looked so good! Racing, sun, fun and music – it’s the perfect way to kickstart the weekend with friends. Check here for details.
Dublin Horse show
August 9th-13th
Throughout the five days the extensive RDS grounds will be taken over by some of the best horses from around Ireland and the world. It is, after all, considered one of the top global equestrian events and all in the heart of Dublin city. The Show remains one of the best social occasions of the summer. Click here for details of daily programmes or tickets.
Paddy Power comedy festival – Iveagh gardens
July 27th –30th
Over 90 artists will perform 36 shows in four fully seated venues in the stunning city centre walled gardens across the four days.
The festival has always been proud to celebrate the brilliance and diversity of Irish comedy and this year’s festival is packed to the rafters with home-grown talent including household names such as Tommy Tiernan, Dara O’Briain, Deirdre O’Kane, Jason Byrne, Gearoid Farrelly, Jarlath Regan.
For further details click here.
The Big Grill
17th-20th August.
Europe’s largest BBQ festival, four days of Fire, Food & Fun in Herbert Park. Where the very best Irish and international chefs, restaurants and barbecue experts come together to celebrate and explore the delicious challenges, skilful techniques, and pure magic of cooking over live fire.
Find details of participants, tickets etc here.
Bray Air Display, Bray seafront
July 29th & 30th
Bray skies will once again be filled with excitement and awe this summer as the #BrayAirDisplay returns! You will have the chance to see some of the best aerobatic displays in the world from the renowned Red Arrows to the daring AeroSuperBatics, Wingwalkers and other top aerobatic displays.
This year’s event will see the #BrayAirDisplay team up with the Irish Air Corps who are celebrating 60 years of helicopter operations.
All the information for this event can be found here.
National Heritage week
August 12th -20th
National Heritage Week celebrates Ireland’s cultural, built and natural heritage.
It brings together volunteers, community groups and heritage enthusiasts to share their experience, knowledge culture and practices. Click here for details of all the Heritage events taking place for the week in August.
Live in the Harbour
July 27th- 29th
This is an open-air music festival held on Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Thursday 27th July – Saturday 29th July. Click into the website for more information on which artists are performing and ticket information.
