If you’re wondering what to do in Ireland this weekend, there is plenty happening around the country on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September.
From festivals and live music to family events, comedy, theatre, film and outdoor activities, there are options in counties including Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Waterford, Louth, Leitrim, Tipperary, Cork and Wexford.
Here are some of the events taking place today and tomorrow.
| Event | Location | Date | What’s happening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galway Docklands Festival | Galway City | 19-20 September | A weekend celebrating Galway’s maritime heritage with Galway Hooker races, live music, traditional crafts, storytelling, seafood and activities on the water. |
| Clifden Arts Festival | Clifden, Co Galway | 19-20 September | The 49th edition continues with music, literature, theatre, poetry, film, exhibitions and other cultural events across Clifden. |
| Listowel International Storytelling Festival | Listowel, Co Kerry | 19-20 September | Storytelling, spoken word, music sessions, workshops and children’s events continue throughout the final weekend of the festival. |
| Vitamin Sea Festival | Tramore, Co Waterford | 19-20 September | A seaside festival combining food, outdoor activities, wellness, live music, crafts, walking tours and activities around Tramore. |
| Boyne Valley Trails September Festival | Drogheda, Co Louth | 19-20 September | The final weekend of the trails festival includes guided walks, hikes, history trails, nature activities, food tours and other outdoor experiences. |
| Adaptation Film Festival | Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim | 19-20 September | The festival continues at The Glens Centre with films, workshops and events focused on adaptations and filmmaking. |
| Cahir Tradfest | Cahir, Co Tipperary | 19-20 September | A weekend of traditional Irish music, song and dance, with workshops, pub sessions and a concert at Cahir Castle on Saturday night. |
| Enniscorthy Arts & Culture Festival | Enniscorthy, Co Wexford | 19-20 September | A weekend of music, dance, storytelling, workshops and visual arts taking place around Enniscorthy. |
| Dublin Fringe Festival | Dublin | 19-20 September | The final weekend of the 2026 festival brings theatre, comedy, dance, music, cabaret, visual art and unusual performances to venues around the city. |
| The Music of Zimmer vs Williams | National Concert Hall, Dublin | 19 September | A live orchestral concert featuring music from films including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Interstellar, Pirates of the Caribbean and Gladiator. |
| Good Kid | 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin | 19 September | The Toronto rock band brings its Can We Hang Out? Tour to Dublin. |
| Cap Carter | Whelan’s, Dublin | 19 September | The Australian folk-soul singer and songwriter performs at Whelan’s as part of the Street Lights Europe Tour 2026. |
| Mr Pussy and Friends | The Everyman, Cork | 19 September | An evening of drag, comedy, live vocals and cabaret featuring Mr Pussy and guest performers. |
| The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child | National Concert Hall, Dublin | 20 September | A family screening of both children’s classics accompanied by live music from the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland. |
| Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour | 3Arena, Dublin | 20 September | Westlife continue their 25th Anniversary World Tour with their Dublin show at the 3Arena. |
| Neil Delamere: Reinventing The Neil | 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin | 20 September | The Irish comedian brings his new stand-up show to Dublin for an evening of comedy and stories. |
A weekend with plenty happening outside Dublin
While Dublin has a busy programme, many of the bigger weekend events are taking place elsewhere in Ireland.
Galway has both the Galway Docklands Festival and the Clifden Arts Festival, while Listowel in Kerry is hosting the final weekend of its International Storytelling Festival. Tramore is also celebrating its coastal setting with the Vitamin Sea Festival.
In Louth, the Boyne Valley Trails September Festival reaches its final weekend, while Manorhamilton in Leitrim hosts the closing days of the Adaptation Film Festival.
Music, theatre and entertainment
There is also plenty for anyone looking for a night out.
Dublin has concerts from Good Kid, Cap Carter and Westlife, as well as The Music of Zimmer vs Williams at the National Concert Hall. Comedy fans can see Neil Delamere, while Cork has an evening of drag and cabaret at The Everyman.
The Dublin Fringe Festival also reaches its final weekend, with performances continuing across venues throughout the city.
Family days out
Families have several options this weekend, including the Galway Docklands Festival and the Vitamin Sea Festival in Tramore.
In Dublin, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child will be shown at the National Concert Hall with live orchestral accompaniment, while the Boyne Valley Trails Festival offers a range of outdoor activities for people looking to explore the region.
Make the most of the weekend
With events taking place from Galway and Kerry to Waterford, Leitrim, Tipperary, Wexford, Cork and Dublin, there are plenty of reasons to get out and explore somewhere different this weekend.
If you’re heading out, it is worth checking the event’s own website before travelling, particularly for ticket availability, times and any last-minute changes.
