From family-friendly fun days in Donabate to a music festival in Howth, there is plenty happening in Dublin this weekend.<\/p>\n
Donabate Portrane Summer Festival 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Donabate Portrane Summer Festival is a community-run, family-focused event, taking place in Donabate from Friday, 7 August to Sunday, 9 August. Expect a funfair, street entertainment, live music, bingo, a magic show, workshops, novelty races, fireworks, and a sensory evening for patrons with additional needs.<\/p>\n \n Howth Roots & Blues Festival<\/a><\/p>\n The Howth Roots and Blues Festival is a music festival in Howth showcasing the best in Irish live roots and blues artists with a sprinkling of International artists. Running from 7-9 August, this year’s line-up features Hothouse Flowers, Crow Black Chicken, Zo\u00e9 Basha, Silas Caldwell and many more. Tickets available here.<\/a><\/p>\n \n Eatyard presents: Wine & Cheese Festival <\/a><\/p>\n The 2026 Wine* and Cheese Festival is set to take place at the Bernard Shaw, Glasnevin, from Friday, 7 August – Sunday 9 August, from 5pm-11pm. There will be blind wine and cheese tastings, quizzes, games, live music, free samples, live music, cheesy food specials, and much more. Tickets available here.<\/a><\/p>\n \n WET HOT MATE SUMMER<\/a><\/p>\n MATE Comedy Variety Hour is back for a show about messy summers. Taking place on Saturday, 8 August, at Bello Bar in Portobello, expect a night of alternative comedy, chaos and entertainment. Performers include Ryan Carrick, Ross McCarney, Eoin Potts, Emmet Doyle, Kate Moylan, Mikey Flemming, Saorla Rodger, Sean Flaherty, Robbie Doyle and more. Tickets available here.<\/a><\/p>\n \n Solo Exhibition by Karen McLaughlin<\/a><\/p>\n Contemporary Irish artist Karen McLaughlin presents Hidden Light, a solo exhibition of more than 30 contemporary abstract paintings. Curated by Dino Notaro, the work explores landscape not as a destination, but as a meeting place between the external world and our own inner experience. Running from Thursday, 6 August to 5 September at the Ranelagh Arts, Dublin.<\/p>\n \n Dublin Comic Con Summer Edition 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Dublin Comic Con returns on 8 and 9 August, with doors open from 9.30am every morning for early entry and 11am for general entry. Special guests include Doug Jones, Charlie Cox, Cassandra Peterson, David Wenham, David O’Hara, and many more. You can find tickets here.<\/a><\/p>\n \n Curated Clothing Market<\/a><\/p>\n Three vintage sellers – Divine Timing, Klozet Kez and Salia Studio – are coming together on Saturday, 8 August, to host their very own market for the first time. Taking place at Montague Studios, the space will celebrate small Irish businesses and connect with other like-minded people who know that second-hand is the best. Tickets available here.<\/a><\/p>\n \n Pawlates in Aid of Dogs Angels Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n Enjoy a special morning of movement, coffee and community at this outdoor charity Pilates event in collaboration with Reframe By Lauren and Dogs Angels Ireland. Hosted outside Catalyst Coffee in Bray on Saturday, 8 August, the event will begin with a 45-minute outdoor Mat Pilates, suitable for all levels. After class, enjoy a coffee break before meeting some of Dogs Angels Ireland’s wonderful rescue dogs and chatting with the volunteers about the incredible work they do rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs across Ireland. Tickets available here.<\/a><\/p>\n \n