From a comedy festival in the Iveagh Gardens to a Cuban film festival in Temple Bar, there is plenty happening in Dublin this weekend.
The Paddy Power Comedy Festival
The Paddy Power Comedy Festival returns to Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens this weekend, unloading a clown car’s worth of talent into the Iveagh Gardens. From 23 – 26 July, Irish audiences will enjoy both international and homegrown talent, including former Saturday Night Live star Chris Redd, Irish icon Dylan Moran, Chicago stand-up Chris Higgins, funnyman Paddy McDonnell, and many more.
Karaoke Night – Yamamori x Rascals
In collaboration with Yamamori, Rascals Brewing Company is hosting a karaoke night in Dublin 8. Taking place on Friday, 24 July, doors open at 6pm with Karaoke kicking off from 8pm. Japanese-themed pizza and cocktails will be available on the night. Prizes include Yamamori and Rascals merch and gift certificates. Tickets €6.64.
Nominated for Best Ensemble at the Dublin Fringe Awards 2025, Apocalypse How? returns to the stage on Saturday, 25 July. Taking place at Smock Alley Theatre, and suitable for those 16 and over, the show will follow three ‘Doomslayers’ as they cope with the end of the world. There’s cabaret for your entertainment, plenty of provisions and a bunkerload of queer camaraderie in this ultimate guide through the doom and gloom of our dystopian present.
Dublin City Council We Love July Series
Every Saturday across the month of July, Dublin City Council is hosting a free event to celebrate Dublin’s culture, imagination, heritage and community spirit. On Saturday, 25 July, from 12pm – 6pm, Fairview Park will host Táin Bó Yoga, Tumble Circus Aerial Show, a silent disco, Na Gael Núa Rounders, an All-Ireland Final Chat with Ciaran Murphy of Second Captains, and much more. All events are free.
Dublin Cuban Film Festival 2026
Three days of Caribbean cinema are coming to Temple Bar, Dublin. This year, there will be two Irish premieres as well as a double bill of revolutionary short films from the founding years of ICAIC (Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Arts). All proceeds go to mediCuba-Europe, funding solar-powered tuc-tucs for students and teachers at the Latin American School of Medicine.
Celebrate Colombian music, dance, arts, food, fun and festivities at Dublin’s annual event at The National Stadium. Taking place on Saturday, 25 July, from 3pm, this will be the 4th annual edition of the festival and is a family-friendly event with a dedicated kids’ area. Expect live music, dance classes, delicious delicacies, and a fantastic market. Tickets from €6.34.
Tie Dye Workshop – Eat the Streets Festival
On Sunday, 26 July, from 3pm-4pm, a Lollipop Tie Dye Workshop will take place as part of the Eat the Streets festival. This workshop is not like other ordinary rubber bands and dye workshops, so prepare for great vibes and a truly fun and artistic adventure. Taking place at the Ballyfermot Civic Centre, the workshop includes a t-shirt and all of the required supplies.
Stillorgan Obelisk Free Guided Tour
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is celebrating a Summer of Heritage with free guided tours. To celebrate the 300th birthday of the Stillorgan Obelisk, there will be hour-long tours available for 25 people at a time. The Obelisk is believed to have been built by Lord Allen as a monument to his wife, Lady Allen. Standing over 100 feet high, it was designed by the eminent architect Sir Edward Lovett Pearce who also designed the Bank of Ireland on College Green. It was probably the first obelisk to have been built in Ireland.