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

It’s officially the start of spring, and Dublin is (slowly) warming up. That means it’s time to put away your big winter coat, pack a book, and explore Dublin’s beautiful parks in bloom.

But the parks aren’t the only thing turning green this month: watch buildings across the city light up emerald for St Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s biggest celebration of the year. Plus, March is Women’s History Month—the perfect time to celebrate the women in your life (or yourself) and learn more about Ireland’s most influential female figures.

Embrace green this month and discover the best events in Dublin for international students 🌱

☘️CULTURAL SPOTLIGHT: St Patrick’s Day

Celebrated every year on March 17th, St Patrick’s Day commemorates the death of Ireland’s patron saint. But who is St Patrick?

St Patrick was kidnapped by Irish raiders in the 4th or 5th century and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped, became a Christian missionary, and later returned to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. Legend says that he used the iconic shamrock, or three-leaf clover, to explain the idea of the Holy Trinity.

What began as a quiet religious holiday has evolved into a lively global celebration of Irish culture and identity, full of green hats, good craic, and plenty of Guinness. Dublin is packed with St Patrick’s Day events this month, from a huge parade to Irish Trad performances.

Join in the fun:

• Watch the official festival parade from O’Connell Street (March 17th)
• See Irish myths come alive in Bull and Maeve, a reimagining of the stories of An Táin (March 14th and 15th)
• Get in the spirit with shamrock face paint at locations across Dublin (March 14th to 16th)

Learn more about St Patrick’s Day

🏛️WHAT’S ON

• Celtic Whiskey Spring Fest at IMMA, March 7th – Start Spring the right way with a dram (a small cup) of Irish whiskey from 25 of Ireland’s leading whiskey producers. You’ll even take home a tasting glass as a souvenir.
• Colours Boat Races, March 21st – Watch Trinity College and UCD race along the River Liffey, starting at O’Connell Bridge and finishing at Victoria Quay.
• Van Gogh: An Immersive Journey at Dream Point Experience, until March 20th – This immersive projection show celebrating the iconic artist closes soon, so experience it while you can.
• Sandymount Dublin Night Run at Sean Moore Park, March 3rd – Looking for a challenge? Join hundreds of runners for a 5K or 10K night run by the sea.
• Dublin Comic Con Spring at Spencer Dock, March 7th to 8th – Dress up for Comic Con’s Spring edition, featuring a host of special guests. 
• Embroidery Workshop: Make an Irish Celtic Knot at the National Museum of Ireland, March 11th – Get crafty and stitch a traditional Celtic knot to take home, symbolising eternity.
• Potato Day 2026 at The Organic Centre, March 1st – Celebrate the humble potato at this light-hearted festival featuring markets, gardening tips, and even a potato-themed café. It’s free!
• The Fade Street Market at The Market Bar, until March 29th – Catch this artisan market in the heart of Dublin’s creative quarter before it disappears in April. Expect arts and crafts, vintage finds, and rare vinyl.
• Margins: Fine Art Photography by Michael Corrigan at SO Fine Art Editions, March 5th to April 4th – Explore this atmospheric collection of photography examining edges in landscape.

💜INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

March 8th is International Women’s Day—here’s how you can celebrate in Dublin:

• EMPOWER: Women Changing Music at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, March 8th – Enjoy chamber music from talented female musicians, followed by thoughtful discussions with music industry leaders.
• Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold at the National Library of Ireland, March 4th – From witches to warriors, writers discuss their retellings of old Irish myths and legends that put female characters centre stage.
• Walking Tour with a Difference, March 7th and 8th – There are plenty of special tours taking place across Dublin for IWD, but this walking tour is a great way to explore the city and learn about the women who shaped it. Plus, you can’t beat a tea-and-scones break.

🎭DUBLIN THEATRE

• Fair Deal at the Abbey Theatre, until March 28th – A sharp comedy about the drama of money and inheritance in modern Ireland.
• The Plough and the Stars at the Abbey Theatre, until April 30th – One hundred years after its original premiere at the same theatre, this powerful story of the Easter Rising returns to the stage.
• The Talented Mr. Ripley at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, March 10th to 14th – The tale of deception, identity, and obsession returns, with The Crown star Ed McVey as Tom Ripley, a compulsive liar seduced by wealth and glamour.
• The Crucible at the Gaiety Theatre, until March 21st – Arthur Miller’s classic play of paranoia and witch-hunts returns with a star-studded cast.

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