Enjoy Dublin Festival Season!

Round up your pals for a citybreak with a difference.

As the summer ends, Dublin hots up with a fantastic series of festivals and events. From September into October you can dive into thought-provoking theatre, incredible arts and big nights out. It will be brilliant!

DLR Mountains to Sea Book Festival (Sept 1–11)

Explore the joy of books and the written word with a stellar line up of authors and writers engaging in readings, discussions and debates.

Dublin Contemporary (Sept 6 – Oct 31)

Large scale art installations and gallery exhibitions bring high-end art to the capital featuring over 90 international and Irish artists from five continents.

Dublin Festival of Fashion (Sept 8–11)

Learn about fashion, get beauty tips and advice, see latest styles and trends and dress to impress.

Absolut Fringe (Sept 10–25)

A full to the brim festival which takes over more than 40 venues bursting at the seams with theatre, dance, comedy and spectacle.

Arthur's Day (Sept 22)

Headline concerts and intimate gigs all over the city along with a couple of pints of the black stuff.

Oktoberfest (Sept 22 – Oct 9)

Get to Dublin's docklands as the lively German Oktoberfest brings the best of Bavarian food, drink and entertainment to a waterside setting.

Dublin Culture Night (Sept 23)

Culture Night is an evening of discovery as galleries, museums, cathedrals and tonnes more venues open their doors for citizens to explore the capital’s culture. All free.

Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival (Sept 29 – Oct 16)

Dublin loves Drama! The Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival showcases a superb array of Irish and international theatre from high drama to wicked comedy. Readings, rehearsals and panel discussions let you get up close and personal with the best of theatre.

Hard Working Class Heroes (Oct 6–8)

Indie music comes to the city centre as Hard Working Class Heroes brings the music of 100 bands to six venues.

Open House (Oct 7–9)

Dublin buildings of all types and periods open their doors during Open House, allowing citizens to explore the architecture of the city with special tours by professionals and enthusiasts. All free.

* Visit www.DublinFestivalSeason.com for all the info you need about Dublin Festival Season.