5 Things to do in Dublin this Weekend (29/11/24 - 01/12/24)
Weather forecast
Friday: Clear spells early in the night, becoming cloudy with mist and drizzle spreading from the south. Lows of 10–12°C with moderate to fresh southerly winds.
Saturday: Cloudy with morning mist and drizzle, followed by persistent rain spreading from the south and west by evening. Mild, with highs of 12–14°C in gusty southerly winds. Heavy rain is possible at night, with spot flooding in the south. Lows of 9–12°C.
Sunday: Heavy rain in the east early, clearing to sunny spells and scattered showers by midday. Highs of 10–13°C with moderate southwest to west winds. Cooler at night, with clear spells, showers, and lows of 4–7°C.
Comedy Culture in the Capital
Comedy Culture in the Capital returns this Friday at The Ambassador in Dublin, showcasing an incredible lineup of top international and Irish comedians. Headlining the event are Reginald D. Hunter, Killian Sundermann, Sophia Wren, and Danny O'Brien, with Shane Daniel Byrne as the host.
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Dublin Art Book Fair
Temple Bar Gallery + Studios proudly presents the 14th edition of the Dublin Art Book Fair (DABF), Ireland’s premier art book event, running for ten days in the Gallery.
A hub for artist books, DABF connects artists, designers, writers, and collectives, showcasing works from creative, small, and independent publishers—both Irish and international. This year’s fair features a record-breaking 275 artist books, celebrating the book as an ever-surprising art form.
For 2024, Guest Curator Adrian Duncan introduces the theme Fictions: The makings of other worlds, explored through a curated book selection and a series of guest talks.
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Christmas at the Castle
Christmas at the Castle returns to Dublin Castle bringing festive cheer to the heart of the city with a magical open-air Christmas market and seasonal attractions.
Explore traditional market stalls in the historic courtyard, offering decorative crafts, unique gifts, and artisan fare. Enjoy festive entertainment in the Spiegel-style marquee, marvel at the Neapolitan crib in the Chapel Royal, and wander through the beautifully adorned 18th-century State Apartments. For families, a vintage carousel adds extra charm for little ones.
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Will the real Santa please stand up?
Santa is back at EPIC for Christmas 2024—but there’s a twist! The real Santa is lost in the EPIC vaults, and a group of mischievous Bad Santas is out to trick you.
Bring the whole family on an adventure-filled hunt through the museum, quizzing these imposter Santas with Christmas-themed questions to uncover the real one. Once you find him, enjoy a special moment captured with a Polaroid photo to remember your magical encounter with Santa Claus.
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Rigoletto at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
The Irish National Opera presents Rigoletto. A tale of love, betrayal, revenge, and a curse, Rigoletto follows the court jester’s devotion to his daughter Gilda. When the lustful Duke of Mantua and his courtiers play a cruel trick, Rigoletto seeks vengeance, but Gilda’s love leads to tragic consequences.
This powerful new production delves into grief, loss, and the destructive force of revenge. Baritone Michael Chioldi stars as Rigoletto, with soprano Soraya Mafi as Gilda and tenor Bekhzod Davronov as the Duke. The cast also includes bass Julian Close as Sparafucile and Cork mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan as Maddalena, accompanied by the Irish National Opera orchestra and chorus.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles, Rigoletto is a co-production with Santa Fe Opera and Opera Zuid.
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