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Fall and spring are the best time to visit Dublin. On March 17, Dublin celebrates its biggest annual event, the St. Patrick's Day Festival. April and May are excellent months for sunshine, good weather, and blossoms. June marks the arrival of high season and tourist crowds, and it’s also packed with unique events and festivals. James Joyce fans can immerse themselves in the scenes from the famous Ulysses novel during the Bloomsday Festival. ​​If you’re into Irish music, there are many outdoor concerts to choose from. Dublin also sees a massive influx of Gen Z-ers during the Longitude festival. In September-October, crowds get much thinner, and accommodation is more affordable.

17 things to do in Dublin

Bloomsday Festival

June 11–16, 2024 Event

All Ulysses fans should at least once spend June 16th in Dublin

Longitude Festival

June 29-30, 2024 Event

Dublin's biggest outdoor music event with hip-hop and R&B vibes

Malahide Castle Concerts

June 21-26, 2024 Event

Great lineups in a spectacular location

Forbidden Fruit Festival

June 1-2, 2024 Event

Music, art, fashion and good vibes in the center of Dublin

The Church Bar

all year round Activity

The most unusual bar in the Irish capital

Dublin Horse Show

August 14-18, 2024 Event

A prestigious equestrian competition with some of the richest prizes in the world

Kayaking

April–October Activity

One of the most pleasant activities in the Irish capital

Birdwatching

July–October Activity

Over 250 species of bird species are recorded in Dublin

Guinness Storehouse

all year round Activity

Explore the secrets of the most famous Irish beer

KBC Dublin Marathon

October 27, 2024 Event

Feel high with the views of the ancient city while participating in this amazing running event

Christmas Markets in Dublin

late November–late December Event

Mulled wine, handmade gifts, carol sing-alongs, and Santa—all can be found in Dublin

Chinese New Year (Dublin Lunar New Year)

February 3–11, 2024 Event

The largest European celebration of its kind

Halloween

late October Event

Choose from a haunted medieval castle, a vampire ball, and a party in a church

Dublin New Year's Eve

Event

Get to the streets with thousands of Dubliners to celebrate the New Year with music and fireworks

St. Patrick's Day Festival & Parade

March 15–18, 2024 Event

Join the best-in-class celebration of Irish national heritage

Cherry Blossoms in Dublin

late April–early May Nature

Take a delightful stroll around the city when its cherry trees are in full bloom

Dublin Comic Con

March 11–12, 2023 | August 12–13, 2023 Event

Choose the spring or summer edition and immerse yourself into the world of pop culture

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