Some of the best comedy acts from Ireland and the world take to Dublin’s stages to have their audiences rolling in the aisles.
Established in 1957, the festival’s aim is to bring the very best of international theatre to Dublin while also providing a platform for the most promising Irish writers and directors of the day. Unlike the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Dublin Theatre Festival concentrates completely on theatre with far less emphasis being placed on opera, music, and dance.
Since 2004, this music festival has been featuring some of the biggest names in the international music scene. Acts have included the Darkness, Franz Ferdinand, Pink, the Black Eyed Peas, the Foo Fighters, Green Day, the Killers, the Kaiser Chiefs, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Placebo, Snow Patrol, Muse, and even James Brown.
The Dublin Toy and Train Fair will this year celebrate 12 years in operation, attracting collectors in search of a great day's browsing and buying. Collectable toys of all kinds will be available, as well as film annuals from the 1940's-1960's, jigsaws, teddy bears and Beanie Babies.
ABSOLUT Fringe is Ireland’s largest multi-disciplinary arts festival. The festival stages up to 650 events in over 40 venues and is a platform for the best new, emerging Irish arts companies and a showcase for the best contemporary theatre and dance shows touring internationally.
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Events
Oxegen Music Festival
July 7, 2011 9:00 - July 10, 2011 23:00
Since 2004, this music festival has been featuring some of the biggest names in the international music scene. Acts have included the Darkness, Franz Ferdinand, Pink, the Black Eyed Peas, the Foo Fighters, Green Day, the Killers, the Kaiser Chiefs, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Placebo, Snow Patrol, Muse, and even James Brown. More Info
Ireland Dublin Horse Show 2011
August 3, 2011 9:00 - August 7, 2011 18:00
From August 3-7 the Dublin Horse Show takes over the entire RDS complex in the heart of Dublin. This year we are celebrating 138 years of the Dublin Horse Show, Ireland’s top equestrian event, which offers a great day out for horse enthusiasts and families alike. More Info
Bulmers International Comedy Festival
September 1, 2011 9:00 - September 21, 2011 23:00
Some of the best comedy acts from Ireland and the world take to Dublin’s stages to have their audiences rolling in the aisles. More Info
Dublin Contemporary 2011
September 6, 2011 9:00 - October 21, 2011 23:00
Dublin Contemporary is a new large-scale visual art exhibition. Envisaged to take place every five years, Dublin Contemporary will create a platform that will become a much-anticipated part of the calendar of leading contemporary art exhibitions around the world while boldly charting its own creative course. More Info
The Fringe Festival
September 6, 2011 9:00 - September 21, 2011 23:00
ABSOLUT Fringe is Ireland’s largest multi-disciplinary arts festival. The festival stages up to 650 events in over 40 venues and is a platform for the best new, emerging Irish arts companies and a showcase for the best contemporary theatre and dance shows touring internationally. More Info
Dublin Theatre Festival
September 29, 2011 9:00 - October 16, 2011 23:00
Established in 1957, the festival’s aim is to bring the very best of international theatre to Dublin while also providing a platform for the most promising Irish writers and directors of the day. Unlike the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Dublin Theatre Festival concentrates completely on theatre with far less emphasis being placed on opera, music, and dance. More Info
The Irish Dance Party
October 10, 2011 15:00 - December 31, 2011 17:00
Be taught some simple Irish group dances by professional Irish show dancers in a laid back and fun way. Be treated to some of the best known Irish Ballads and tunes with live Irish musicians. Watch as the dancers dazzle you with their amazing performances. Learn of the history of Irish music and dance feel free to ask the musicians and dancers any questions you may have on Irish music and dancing . More Info
The Dublin Puppet Festival
October 21, 2011 9:00 - October 30, 2011 23:00
After 19 years since the festival was founded, the festival last year returned to where it all started back in 1991 - Dublin City. A must-see for all puppet enthusiasts! More Info
Dublin Toy and Train Fair
November 11, 2011 10:00 - November 13, 2011 21:00
The Dublin Toy and Train Fair will this year celebrate 12 years in operation, attracting collectors in search of a great day's browsing and buying. Collectable toys of all kinds will be available, as well as film annuals from the 1940's-1960's, jigsaws, teddy bears and Beanie Babies. More Info
