Events in Dublin in October 2026
Dublin has 12 sourced events in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Dublin calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Matilda the Musical (Touring)Oct 1 - Oct 18Bord Gais Energy Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
- Sam Campbell - Kid GibletOct 2 - Oct 3Vicar Street · Source: Ticketmaster
- Queen of the Night - A Tribute To Whitney HoustonOct 23Olympia Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
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Lee Harris - the Oneness Experience
Ambassador Theatre. Arts & Theatre · Performance Art.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Oct 6
- Oct 7
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 1 - Oct 25
Dublin Theatre Festival 2026
An annual festival showcasing contemporary theatre performances from Ireland and around the world, held at various venues across Dublin.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 15 - Oct 20
Dublin International Film Festival (October Special Screenings) 2026
Special autumn 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.
- October Bank Holiday · publicOct 26
- Long weekendOct 24–Oct 26
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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