Dún Laoghaire Folk Festival
Date: 9–13 September 2026
Venue: Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire
Getting there: Direct DART from Woodbrook; short walk from the station.
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Check before travelling. Dates, availability and transport can change. Use the official link and TFI Journey Planner, particularly for the final journey home. The former 145 and 155 routes have been withdrawn; current E-Spine and local routes apply.
September 2026
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Culture Night 2026
Date: Friday 18 September 2026
Venue: Dublin and Wicklow venues
Getting there: Search the official programme by county, then check the relevant DART or bus return.
Whale Theatre Reopening Weekend
Date: 19–21 September 2026
Venue: Whale Theatre, Greystones
Getting there: Direct DART from Woodbrook to Greystones; check the evening return.
Only You
Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Venue: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
Getting there: DART to Bray, followed by a town-centre walk.
EcoTrail Wicklow 2026
Date: Saturday 26 September 2026
Venue: Bray, County Wicklow
Getting there: DART to Bray; follow organiser instructions for your chosen route.
Dublin Festival of History
Date: 26 September–11 October 2026
Venue: Venues across Dublin
Getting there: DART towards Pearse, Tara Street or Connolly depending on the venue.
October 2026
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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Beyond
Date: Saturday 3 October 2026
Venue: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
Getting there: Featuring Bray tenor Ross Scanlon. DART to Bray and walk to Mermaid.
Gilbert O’Sullivan
Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
Venue: 3Arena, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Connolly, then Luas or walk; check the final journey home.
Open House Dublin
Date: 10–18 October 2026
Venue: Venues across Dublin
Getting there: Choose a venue first and plan from Woodbrook using TFI.
The Lord of the Rings in Concert
Date: Sunday 11 October 2026
Venue: 3Arena, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Connolly, then Luas or walk; check Sunday return times.
Jimmy MacCarthy and The Acoustic Horseman
Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026
Venue: National Concert Hall, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Pearse, then walk or connect by city bus.
NUALA by Hugo Hamilton
Date: 14–18 October 2026
Venue: Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire
Getting there: Direct DART from Woodbrook; short walk from the station.
Maccana: The Unseen Growth of Winter
Date: Thursday 15 October 2026
Venue: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
Getting there: DART to Bray and walk through the town centre.
80s Icon Show
Date: 23–24 October 2026
Venue: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
Getting there: DART to Bray; check the final return before booking.
Bram Stoker Festival
Date: 23–26 October 2026
Venue: Venues across Dublin
Getting there: Programme locations vary; plan the last connection home.
The Piano Man
Date: Thursday 29 October 2026
Venue: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
Getting there: A live celebration of Elton John and Billy Joel. DART to Bray.
November 2026
Verified events with practical public-transport information.
Dublin Winter Lights
Date: 1 November–20 December 2026
Venue: Dublin city centre
Getting there: Most locations are accessible from Pearse, Tara Street or Connolly.
YARN Storytelling Festival
Date: 7–15 November 2026
Venue: Mermaid and venues around Bray
Getting there: DART to Bray, then walk to the selected venue.
The Undertones: 50th Anniversary
Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
Venue: 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Tara Street or Pearse, followed by a city-centre walk.
ABBA Forever
Date: Sunday 8 November 2026
Venue: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray
Getting there: DART to Bray; check Sunday return times.
The Stylistics
Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Venue: Vicar Street, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Tara Street or Pearse, then walk or connect by bus.
Brian Kennedy
Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Venue: Vicar Street, Dublin
Getting there: DART into the city, then walk or bus; check the last DART.
The Jacksons with Sister Sledge
Date: Sunday 15 November 2026
Venue: 3Arena, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Connolly, then Luas or walk.
The Wallflowers
Date: Sunday 22 November 2026
Venue: Vicar Street, Dublin
Getting there: DART into the city and an onward walk or bus connection.
Jon Hopkins
Date: Monday 23 November 2026
Venue: National Concert Hall, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Pearse, then walk to Earlsfort Terrace.
Bell X1
Date: 27–28 November 2026
Venue: Vicar Street, Dublin
Getting there: DART into the city, then walk or connect by bus.
December preview
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Jamie Duffy
Date: Friday 4 December 2026
Venue: 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Tara Street or Pearse and walk.
Ash
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026
Venue: 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Tara Street or Pearse; check the final southbound service.
The Mary Wallopers
Date: Thursday 10 December 2026
Venue: 3Arena, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Connolly, then Luas or walk.
Madra Salach
Date: Thursday 10 December 2026
Venue: Vicar Street, Dublin
Getting there: Over-18s. DART into the city followed by a walk or bus.
Razorlight
Date: Monday 14 December 2026
Venue: 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin
Getting there: DART to Tara Street or Pearse; check late return times.
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