Dublin events & things to do in November 2026
Start with Phoenix Park, Trinity College and Book of Kells, plus Guinness Storehouse. November in Dublin averages 10°C / 51°F highs, 4°C / 40°F nights, and about 12 rainy days.
Expect 10°C/51°F days and about 12 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- Phoenix Park★ 4.7 · 41.6k reviewsThe 707-hectare park dates to the 1660s and holds Dublin Zoo, the Papal Cross, Wellington Monument, deer herds, and the Irish president's residence.
- Trinity College and Book of Kells★ 4.4 · 19.0k reviewsTrinity College was founded in 1592, and the Old Library holds the Book of Kells, Long Room, manuscripts, and university history.
- Emer Maguire - Perfectly ChaoticNov 1Whelans · Source: Ticketmaster
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Dublin in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
51°F / 40°F
10.4°C / 4.3°C
RainPrecipitation
12d
3in · 75mm
LightDaylight
8.3h
Sea
51.8°F
11°C
November is cool and damp, better for EPIC, National Museum, and distillery routes than exposed coast walks.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Nov 1 – Nov 15
Dublin Theatre Festival 2026
An annual festival showcasing contemporary theatre productions from Ireland and around the world, held at various venues across Dublin.
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- Nov 2
- Nov 2 – Nov 7
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- Nov 3 – Nov 7
- Nov 3
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Source: festival calendar
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- Nov 9 – Nov 15
Silk Road International Film Festival
International Film Festival in Dublin.
Source: festival calendar
- Nov 9 – Nov 13
- Nov 10 – Nov 20
Dublin International Film Festival - November Screenings
A series of film screenings and special events as part of the Dublin International Film Festival's autumn program.
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- Nov 10 – Nov 14
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- Nov 17 – Nov 21
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- Nov 19 – Nov 22
- Nov 20 – Nov 28
Dublin Jazz Festival 2026
A vibrant jazz festival featuring local and international jazz musicians performing in venues across the city.
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- Nov 21
- Nov 22 – Nov 23
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- Nov 24 – Nov 28
- Nov 25 – Nov 27
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About Dublin
City overview
Dublin sits on the River Liffey where Georgian squares, Viking-medieval lanes, literary pubs, Trinity College, the Liberties, Temple Bar, Smithfield, and St Stephen's Green make a compact city-center route. The city works best on foot, with DART coastal trains and Luas trams extending the map to Howth, Dun Laoghaire, and the docklands.
Food & drink
Dublin food is pub, market, and coast-fed: a full Irish breakfast plates sausage, bacon, eggs, pudding, beans, and tomato, Irish stew slow-cooks lamb or mutton with potatoes, seafood chowder uses Atlantic shellfish, and boxty turns potato into pancakes. The Brazen Head, Moore Street, George's Street Arcade, Temple Bar Food Market, Capel Street, and Howth seafood stops add soda bread, fish and chips, oysters, and Guinness pours.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Guinness Storehouse
- 2Dublin Castle
- 3Kilmainham Gaol
- 4National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- 5EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- 6Christ Church Cathedral
- 7St Patrick's Cathedral
- 8Temple Bar
1Guinness Storehouse
4.4★ · 24,803outdoorOpen dailyThe St James's Gate visitor experience opened in a former fermentation plant and explains brewing, advertising, cooperage, and Guinness history. The Gravity Bar gives rooftop views over the Liberties.
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2Dublin Castle
4.3★ · 37,139outdoorOpen dailyThe castle developed from a 13th-century Anglo-Norman fortress into British administrative buildings and Irish state rooms. It sits above the old Dubh Linn garden near Dame Street.
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3Kilmainham Gaol
4.7★ · 2,817indoorOpen dailyThe jail opened in 1796 and is tied to Irish nationalist prisoners, the 1916 Rising executions, and penal history. It is west of the center near the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
WikipediaGuided tours sell out well ahead; book online as soon as dates open.
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- 4National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- 5EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- 6Christ Church Cathedral
Neighborhoods
1Temple Bar and College Green
Temple Bar and College Green are central and busy, with pubs, Trinity College, the Irish Whiskey Museum, cobbles, buskers, and river crossings.
2St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street
The southside shopping-and-park district has Grafton Street, Georgian doors, Iveagh Gardens, Little Museum of Dublin, and Merrion Square nearby.
3The Liberties
The Liberties is old and working-class, with Guinness, whiskey distilleries, St Patrick's Cathedral, Francis Street antiques, Thomas Street, and market streets.
Day trips
15km / 30-45min by DART from Tara Street or Connolly
Howth
The fishing village has cliff walks, seafood, harbor seals, Howth Castle grounds, and views back to Dublin Bay.
60km / 1.5h by bus tour or car from Dublin
Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains
The monastic valley has round towers, lakes, trails, and mountain scenery; public transport is limited, so tours are common.
15km / 25-30min by DART from Connolly
Malahide Castle
The castle, gardens, village streets, marina, and coastal walks make a light northside day.
Getting around
Dublin Bus, Luas trams, DART coastal rail, commuter rail, and Leap cards cover the useful visitor network. Walk the center, use Luas for Heuston-Smithfield-Docklands, and use DART for Howth, Malahide, and Dun Laoghaire.
Planning a Dublin trip?
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Common questions about Dublin in November
- Best rainy-day things to do in Dublin in November
November averages 12 rainy days in Dublin, so keep these indoor stops as realistic backups.
- Kilmainham Gaol — The jail opened in 1796 and is tied to Irish nationalist prisoners, the 1916 Rising executions, and penal history. It is west of the center near the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology — The Kildare Street museum displays the Ardagh Chalice, Tara Brooch, bog bodies, Viking finds, goldwork, and medieval objects. It is beside Leinster House and Merrion Square.
- Christ Church Cathedral — The cathedral was founded around 1030 and rebuilt in stone under the Anglo-Normans, with a crypt, tiles, and medieval city history. It stands near Dublinia and Wood Quay.
- St Patrick's Cathedral — The Gothic cathedral is associated with a 5th-century baptism site and Jonathan Swift, who served as dean. It sits south of the Liberties beside its park.
- What to pack for Dublin in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Dublin checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 10°C / 51°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 4°C / 40°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 12 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in Dublin
- 4 days covers the main Dublin highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
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