# Things to Do in Dublin with Friends This Weekend \(Oct 23–25\)

Things to do in Dublin with friends this weekend, Oct 23–25: 1 dated event, buzzy bars, group-friendly restaurants and plans. Updated Oct 18.

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This weekend in Dublin: Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · 1 dated event

Updated: Oct 18, 2026

What's on in Dublin, Ireland this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.

## Happening Today

Events and things to do tonight

### Matilda the Musical at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
A specially adapted relaxed performance with softened sound cues and gentle lighting, ideal for families seeking an afternoon of West End stage magic by the Grand Canal.
- Venue: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Location: Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2
- Date: 2026-10-18 2:30 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Families and theatre lovers
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/matilda-the-musical-chilled-performance-dublin-18-10-2026/event/18006328F184A863

### Melanie C Live at the 3Olympia Theatre
Escape the October drizzle inside Dublin's ornate Victorian auditorium for an energetic Sunday night set spanning solo anthems and crowd favorites.
- Venue: 3Olympia Theatre
- Location: Dame Street, Dublin 2
- Date: 2026-10-18 7:00 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Pop music fans
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/melanie-c-dublin-18-10-2026/event/18006462BC44FC72

### The Mountain Goats at Vicar Street
John Darnielle brings his literary indie-folk lyricism to one of the Liberties' most intimate gig rooms for an atmospheric autumn evening.
- Venue: Vicar Street
- Location: The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Date: 2026-10-18 8:00 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Indie fans and lyric lovers
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-mountain-goats-dublin-18-10-2026/event/1800635DE9F1DB8E

## This Weekend in Dublin, Ireland

Picks for the coming weekend across the city

### The Witcher in Concert at Vicar Street
Evocative Slavic folk rhythms, pounding percussion, and dark fantasy orchestral themes performed live in an intimate club setting.
- Venue: Vicar Street
- Location: The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Date: 2026-10-21 8:00 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Fantasy and gaming score enthusiasts
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-witcher-in-concert-dublin-21-10-2026/event/1800636BD59EA602

### Manic Street Preachers at 3Olympia Theatre
A rare mid-week warm-up gig for the Welsh rock icons, packing soaring guitars and timeless anthems into the velvet-lined tiers of Dame Street.
- Venue: 3Olympia Theatre
- Location: Temple Bar border, Dublin 2
- Date: 2026-10-21 7:00 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: 90s rock enthusiasts
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/manic-street-preachers-dublin-21-10-2026/event/180064B3D332F201

### Cole Porter's High Society at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Crisp jazz standards, sophisticated champagne banter, and Broadway glitz on stage in the Docklands—perfect shelter from the coastal breeze.
- Venue: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Location: Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2
- Date: 2026-10-22 2:30 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Classic musical theatre fans
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/high-society-dublin-22-10-2026/event/18006385B1F47827

## Eat & Drink

Warm snugs, wood-fired hearths, and seasonal plates

### Cantina Valentina at The Hoxton
Dublin's buzzy Peruvian dining room warms up mid-autumn with citrus-cured seabass ceviche, anticuchos skewers over open charcoal, and whipped tres leches cake.
- Location: Exchequer Street, Dublin 2
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Date night and adventurous palates
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Cantina%20Valentina%20at%20The%20Hoxton%20Exchequer%20Street%2C%20Dublin%202

### La Gordita on Montague Street
From the team behind Tapas de Lola, this lively bodega-style dining room plates blistered padrón peppers, slow-braised oxtail, and crisp sherry by the glass.
- Location: Camden Quarter, Dublin 2
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Casual group dinners and wine lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=La%20Gordita%20on%20Montague%20Street%20Camden%20Quarter%2C%20Dublin%202

### Fidelity Bar in Smithfield
A collaborative audiophile haven by Whiplash Beer and The Big Romance featuring custom hi-fi speakers, seasonal stout pours, and natural wines under warm low lighting.
- Location: Smithfield, Dublin 7
- Cost: $
- Best for: Music buffs and craft beer aficionados
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Fidelity%20Bar%20in%20Smithfield%20Smithfield%2C%20Dublin%207

## New & Notable

Seasonal highlights and upcoming cultural shifts

### Bram Stoker Festival Preview
Dublin gears up for Samhain with gothic installations, nighttime walking tours, and macabre cemetery storytelling celebrating the creator of Dracula.
- Venue: Dublin City Heritage Sites
- Location: Citywide, Dublin
- Date: 2026-10-23 Various Times
- Cost: $
- Best for: Literature buffs and folklore enthusiasts
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Bram%20Stoker%20Festival%20Preview%20Citywide%2C%20Dublin

### Fabel Bakery's Waterfront Bakes
The cult sourdough bakery's newly established seaside counter pairs freshly pulled Imbibe flat whites with warm cardamom buns, just steps from the East Pier breeze.
- Location: Dún Laoghaire, South County Dublin
- Cost: $
- Best for: Pastry seekers and coastal strollers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Fabel%20Bakery%27s%20Waterfront%20Bakes%20D%C3%BAn%20Laoghaire%2C%20South%20County%20Dublin

## Quick Escape

Weekend getaways within 2–3 hours of the city

### Glendalough & Clara Vale Autumn Drive
A 50-minute route south through the Sally Gap leads to 6th-century monastic ruins nestled among copper-gold oak woodlands, finished with hot tea beside a roaring peat hearth in Laragh.
- Location: County Wicklow \(55 mins from city\)
- Cost: $
- Best for: Hikers, photographers, and history lovers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Glendalough%20%26%20Clara%20Vale%20Autumn%20Drive%20County%20Wicklow%20(55%20mins%20from%20city)

### Ancient Boyne Valley & Slane Castle
Drive 45 minutes north to the prehistoric passage tombs of Brú na Bóinne, followed by craft cider sampling and hearty beef stew in the Georgian village of Slane.
- Location: County Meath \(45 mins from city\)
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Curious wanderers and heritage buffs
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Ancient%20Boyne%20Valley%20%26%20Slane%20Castle%20County%20Meath%20(45%20mins%20from%20city)

## Ready-made Dublin, Ireland itineraries

- [A Romantic 3-Day Dublin Weekend for Couples](https://wonderkit.app/itineraries/dublin-ireland/3-day-weekend-for-couples)
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