What’s On – Best Festivals in Dublin this September 2022

Best Festivals in Dublin this September 2022

As we wind down from the heat of summer and layer up into the warmth of autumn, you’ll be adding lots of events to your ‘to do list’ from this ‘Best Festivals in Dublin this September 2022‘ article …

Including a SAVE THE DATE for the Irish Film Institute (IFI) who will be celebrating their 30th Birthday with free films and activities on September 30th! According to IFI Director Ross Keane ‘All tickets will be released on the day, one hour before each screening, and in person (not online)’ … so if you’re planning a Free Film Day make it Friday 30th September at the IFI! Why not make a day of it with brunch or dinner at the IFI Café Bar? – there’s also a ‘secret’ terrace onsite if you fancy making it a boozy brunch!

Further Reading: Dinner at IFI Café Bar, Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

But first this beautiful reflective poem by Dublin poet Thomas Kinsella (May 4, 1928 – December 22, 2021) ‘Another September here:

You can also listen to Seán McGinley as he reads Thomas Kinsella’s ‘Another September’ here:

Further Reading: What’s On: Top Festivals this September 2022 in Ireland

The Best Festivals in Dublin this September 2022

It Takes A Harbour Cruise | Custom House Quay | Jul 22 – Sep 10 | ittakesavillage
Dún Laoighaire Folk Festival | Aug 22 – Sep 11 | dunlaoghairefolkfestival.ie
Wonderful Walkinstown Festival | Sep 4 | walkinstownfestival.com
The Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival | Donabate/Portrane | Sep 8 – 18 | bleedingpig.ie
Music in Monkstown | Various Venues | Sep 9 – 11 | musicinmonkstown.ie
Dublin Fringe Festival | Various Locations Dublin City | Sep 10 to 25 | fringefest.com
Banff Mountain Film Festival | NCH | Sep 12 | nch.ie
Bleeding Pig Film Festival | Donabate | Sep 12 – Sep 14 | bleedingpigfilmfest
Fingal Poetry Festival | Various Locations | Sep 15 – 18 | fingalpoetryfestival
Soundmate31 Festival | Dublin 7 | Sep 17 | eventbrite.ie
Ukrainian Culture Festival ‘Thank You Ireland’ | Howth Castle | Sep 17 | eventbrite
Irish Whiskey Festival | Convention Ce | Sep 17 – 23 | theirishwhiskeyfestival
IFI Documentary Festival | Temple Bar | Sep 21 to 25 | ifi.ie/docfest
Culture Night | Various Locations | Sep 23 | culturenight.ie
Area 51 12 Hour Dublin Dance Festival | White House Hotel | Sep 24 | eventbrite
Dublin VegFest | Rathmines | Sep 24 & Sep 25 | dublinvegfest.com
Pickleball Ireland Festival | Ballyfermot Leisure Ce | Sep 25 | eventbrite.ie
Dublin Festival of History | Various | Sep 26 – Oct 16 | dublinfestivalofhistory.ie
Dublin Theatre Festival | Various Locations | Sep 29 to Oct 16 | dublintheatrefestival
Oktoberfest | Bernard Shaw | Sept 29 – Oct 30 | thebernardshaw

Temple Bar Photo by elCarito

Theatre Directory

Abbey Theatre | Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1
Bord Gais Energy Theatre | Grand Canal Square, Docklands
dlr Mill Theatre | Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16
Gate Theatre | Cavenish Row, Dublin 1
New Theatre | Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Olympia Theatre | Dame Street, Dublin 2
Pavilion Theatre | Marine Road, Dún Laoighaire, Co. Dublin
Smock Alley Theatre | Exchange Street Lower, Dublin 8
The Gaiety Theatre | South King Street, Dublin 2
The Helix | DCU, Collins Avenue, Dublin 9

Live Music Directory

Bodytonic | Various Locations Dublin
District 8 | Jam Park, Airside Retail Park Swords, Co. Dublin
Fibber Magees | Parnell Street, Dublin 1
MusicLee | DC Music Club D2 & The Four Provinces D12
National Stadium | South Circular Road | Dublin 2
Opium | Wexford Street Dublin 2
The Button Factory | Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
The Circle Session | International Bar, Dublin 2 | Every Monday
The Cobblestone | Smithfield, Dublin 7
The Grand Social | Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1
The Sugar Club | Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2
The Workman’s Club | Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
The Zodiac Sessions | Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2 | Every Wednesday
Vicar Street | Thomas Street, Dublin 8
Voodoo Lounge | Arran Quay, Dublin 7
Whelan’s | Wexford Street, Dublin 2
3 Arena | North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
3 Olympia Theatre | Dame Street Dublin 2

Food Market Directory

Green Door Market | BlueBell Business Centre, Dublin 12
Honest to Goodness Food Market | Glasnevin, Dublin 11
Temple Bar Food Market | Temple Bar, Dublin 2
The Super Natural Food Market | Pearse Street, Dublin 2

Feature photo by Artem Kniaz

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