What’s On in Dublin: June 2026 | A Guide for International Students

It’s officially summertime in Dublin! That means outdoor concerts on the grounds of an 800-year-old castle, Pride Month festivities, and city-wide celebrations of Ireland’s most famous author – plus plenty more events, from community festivals to mass whiskey tastings.

With longer days and more sunshine, it’s also the perfect time to explore beyond the city. Cool off in Howth’s icy turquoise waters, marvel at Malahide Castle, or venture further afield to Glendalough, a fairytale valley nestled in the Wicklow Mountains. Trust us, you won’t regret it.

Here’s our pick of the best things to do in Dublin this month ☀️

📚CULTURAL SPOTLIGHT: Bloomsday

This June 16th, don’t be surprised if you spot locals dressed in boater hats and tweed waistcoats – you haven’t woken up in a different century... It’s just Bloomsday!

Every year, Dublin comes together to celebrate Ireland’s most iconic author (and most resented by literature students worldwide), James Joyce, by recreating the events of his 1922 masterpiece, Ulysses.

Named after the novel’s principal protagonist, Leopold Bloom, Bloomsday Festival is a fantastic opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Joyce and discover some of the city’s hidden corners and landmarks.

Get Involved:

• Join a walking tour through Joyce’s Dublin.
• Enjoy live music and sample Leopold Bloom’s lunch of choice at Davy Byrnes.
• Check out the James Joyce Museum, just across the road from the Twin English Centre.
• Attend a reading at Sweny’s Pharmacy, a Victorian chemist featured in Ulysses.
• Watch a play at Bewley’s Grafton Street.

🏛️WHAT’S ON

• Bloomsday Festival, June 11th to 16th – Dublin’s quirky literary festival returns with tours, performances, and readings in a city-wide celebration of James Joyce.
• Taste of Dublin at Merrion Square, June 11th to 14th – Discover Irish and international cuisine with live cooking demonstrations from superstar chefs, music, and food stalls from Dublin’s best restaurants.
• Queer Spectrum Film Festival at Irish Film Institute, June 12th to 14th – As part of Pride Month, the Irish Film Institute hosts a film festival showcasing films by and about LGBTQIA+ people of colour from around the world.
• Stoneybatter Festival, June 19th to 21st – Experience one of Dublin’s most beloved community festivals, packed with food, music, activities, and great craic.
• Dalkey Book Festival, June 18th to 21st – Go on a day trip to Dalkey, a cute suburb in Dún Laoghaire, for its annual book festival. Best of all, it’s only half an hour from the city.
• Slow Looking Tour: Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland, June 26th – Slow down and take a closer look at the National Museum’s most iconic artefacts on this free tour.
• Dublin Pride at Merrion Square, June 24th to 28th – Dublin Pride is back with tonnes of events happening around the city, culminating in the colourful Pride Parade along O’Connell Street on the 27th.
• William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy at the National Gallery, until Jul 19th – SeeWilliam Blake’s fantastical paintings alongside the artists who inspired him in this spellbinding showcase of his most iconic works.
• Skerries Traditional Music Weekend, June 5th to 7th – Just an hour from Dublin city centre, this picturesque, coastal town in Fingal is hosting an Irish Trad festival with music, dance, and storytelling.
• Whiskey Live Dublin at RDS, Jun 5th to 6th – Taste-test a range of over 100 whiskeys from Ireland and around the world with masterclasses, tastings, and food pairings.
• Mother Pride Block Party at Collins Barracks, June 26th to 27th – Join thousands of revellers for this annual Pride celebration with headliners Sofi Tukker and Scissor Sisters.
• Trinity Summer Series at Trinity College, June 29th to Jul 5th – Every summer, Trinity College hosts a series of concerts on its historic grounds. Wet Leg kick off July on the 1st, followed by Glen Hansard, Cian Ducrot, and The Kooks.

🎤CONCERTS

Major artists coming to the city this month, plus Malahide Castle’s special summer sets:

• Addison Rae at Royal Hospital Kilmainham – June 3rd
• Imelda May at Vicar Street – June 9th to 10th
• Kingfishr at Malahide – June 13th
• David Gray at Fairview Park – June 17th
• Kodaline at Malahide – June 20th
• Teddy Swims at Malahide – June 23rd
• Katy Perry at Malahide – June 24th
• Michael Bublé at Malahide – June 27th
• Florence + The Machine at Marlay Park – June 28th
• Calvin Harris at Malahide – June 28th
• Lily Allen at 3Arena – June 30th
• Maroon 5 at Malahide – June 30th

🎭DUBLIN THEATRE

• Mirandolina at the Abbey Theatre, until Sept – Performed in Italian with English subtitles, Mirandolina is inspired by an 18th-century Italian heroine.
• Oklahoma at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, June 19th to Jul 5th – The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic arrives in Dublin.
• The Whiteheaded Boy at the Abbey Theatre, June 3rd to Jul 25th – This celebrated Irish comedy follows a family determined to secure the future of their youngest son, with hilarious and chaotic results.

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