Bon Jovi at Croke Park
Massive stadium show packing the Northside with classic anthems for a huge Sunday night crowd.
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For friend groupsThings to do in Dublin, Ireland with friends
What's on in Dublin, Ireland this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.
12 hand-picked things to do in Dublin, Ireland right now · 7 with confirmed dates
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How we pick spots for a group
- Buzzy, higher-energy rooms that take a crowd
- What's on right now over evergreen tourist stops
- Bookable tables and shared plates a group can split
✨ Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
Riverdance 30 at Gaiety Theatre
Early evening performance of the newly reimagined anniversary tour showcasing world-class Irish step dancing.
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Hovvdy at The Workmans Club
Intimate indie-pop showcase upstairs in one of the city's most reliable underground live music haunts.
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🍽️ Eat & Drink
Where to grab a bite right now
Around The Corner by Alma
Portobello's brunch favorite expands with a walk-up window dishing up loaded inventive sambos and specialty coffee [1.1.1].
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Ian's Kitchen
Hearty weekend spot serving inspired brunch twists like buffalo chicken Benedict and lemon meringue pancakes.
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🌤️ This Weekend in Dublin, Ireland
Fresh outings for your Sunday and early week plans
Bailey Zimmerman at 3Olympia Theatre
High-energy country-rock performance taking over the historic Dame Street venue for a Monday night crowd.
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Mean Girls Touring Production
The hit Broadway musical brings high-octane choreography and sharp comedy to the Grand Canal Dock stage.
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Howth Cliff Walk & Harbour Trail
Crisp late-summer coastal air, dramatic sea cliffs, and a post-walk feed of fresh seafood at the pier.
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🔥 New & Notable
Fresh experiences and limited-time happenings
Jack White Live 2026 Residency
Raw, high-voltage garage rock hits the 3Olympia stage for an explosive multi-night autumn run.
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A$AP Rocky: Don't Be Dumb World Tour
Massive arena production featuring boundary-pushing visual design and career-spanning tracks at the docklands.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Mini-trips within a short drive of Dublin, Ireland
Glendalough Monastic City & Valley Loop
Drive south into the Wicklow Mountains to explore 6th-century round towers, lower lake boardwalks, and crisp forest trails just over an hour from the city.
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Boyne Valley & Trim Castle Heritage Run
Step back millennia with a trip to the Neolithic passage tombs of Brú na Bóinne and explore Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman fortress along the River Boyne.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Dublin, Ireland with friends?
Group-friendly highlights in Dublin, Ireland right now include Bon Jovi at Croke Park, Riverdance 30 at Gaiety Theatre, and Hovvdy at The Workmans Club. WonderKit updates this guide daily so plans stay current.
Where do locals go out in Dublin, Ireland?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists buzzy restaurants and bars in Dublin, Ireland — the spots locals are actually packing this week.
Where's the best nightlife in Dublin, Ireland?
Check the sections above for current events, buzzy bars, and weekend plans in Dublin, Ireland worth texting the group chat about.
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