Events in Dublin in May 2027
Dublin has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Dublin calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Thirty Seconds to Mars Presents A Beautiful Lie vs This Is WarMay 13Arena · Source: Ticketmaster
- Before I Go To SleepMay 1Gaiety Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- Erasured: the Ultimate Erasure TributeMay 1Green Room at The Academy · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- May 4 - May 16
- May 4
- May 8
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- May 11 - May 15
- May 12
- May 16
- May 16
- May 17
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 12 - May 23
Dublin Dance Festival 2027
An annual festival showcasing contemporary dance performances from Irish and international artists across multiple venues in Dublin.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 15 - May 16
Dublin Bay Prawn Festival 2027
A seafood festival celebrating Dublin Bay prawns with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and live music.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 20 - May 25
Dublin International Film Festival - May Special Screenings 2027
Special spring screenings and events as part of the Dublin International Film Festival's extended programming.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- May Day · publicMay 3
- Long weekendMay 1–May 3
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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