If you're planning a trip to Dublin in August 2025 or just looking for ways to spice up your summer in the city, you've landed in the right spot! Dublin absolutely comes alive in August, bursting with music, festivals, food and culture around every corner. Whether you’re a festival lover, foodie, music fan or just want free things to do in Dublin this August, there’s something for everyone. So grab your calendar and let’s dig into the must-see events and experiences!
1st - The Goo Summer Smash at The Grand Social - €6.34
1st and 2nd – Summer in Dublin: Temple Bar Food Marketing at Meeting House Square – Free Entrance
1st to 4th - GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival 2025 at Irish Film Institute - 174.99
1st to 7th of September – Riverdance 30 – The New Generation at The Gaiety Theatre - €26.50
6th to 10th – Dublin Horse Show at RDS Main Arena - €26
6th – Os Mutantes at Button Factory - €38.52
7th to 9th – We’ve Only Just Begun Festival 2025 at Whelan’s - €7
7th, 14th, 21st and 28th - Opera in the Open 2025 at Wood Quay Amphitheatre – Free Admission
8th to 10th - The Wine and Cheese Festival at The Bernard Shaw – From €5
8th to 10th – Howth Roots & Blues Festival 2025 in Howth- €20
9th - Sweet & Sour - Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo at The Helix – From €31
9th and 10th – Dublin Comic Con 2025 at The Convention Centre Dublin - €17
11th to 16th - The Rocky Horror Show at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - €21.40
12th - Summer Lunchtime with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra at National Concert Hall - €15
12th - Souls of Mischief at Button Factory - €38.59
14th to 17th – Big Grill Festival at Herbert Park - €26
15th - Seasons of Sinatra – Summer at National Concert Hall - €23
15th and 16th - Elvis 90th Birthday Tour with Kevin Doyle at The Civic Theatre - €32
16th – We call it Jazz at Button Factory - €24
16th - The Songs of Bob Dylan, Neil Young & Van Morrison at The Sugar Club - €24
16th and 17th – Oasis at Croke Park – From €94.05
18th - The Melvins at Vicar Street - €44.45
18th to 24th - National Heritage Week at Malahide Castle – Free Entrance
19th - Wild 'N Out at The Sugar Club - €15
19th to 24th - Wider Than Pictures 2025 at Collings Barracks - €49.50
22nd - WWE Friday Night SmackDown at 3Arena – Sold-Out
22nd - Matt Berninger at Vicar Street - €56.80
22nd - Jota.Pê at The Sugar Club - €25
22nd - Brigitte Calls Me Baby at The Workman’s Club - €25.90
23rd – Aer Lingus College Football Classic - K-State V Iowa State at Aviva Stadium – Sold Out
23rd - Adebisi Shank at Button Factory - €13.50
23rd - Summer Shutdown with Scotts Maphuma & Oscar Mbo at Button Factory - €45
23rd - Skerries Mills Harvest Time Festival at Skerries Mills – Free entrance
26th - Karan Aujla at 3Arena - €61.85
26th to 30th - The Girl On The Train at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - €24.20
29th - Saving Grace's Jungle Fever Tour at The Helix - €45
29th - Nofun! at The Workman's Club - €17.35
29th - Johnny Logan at Vicar Street - €49.50
31st - The Dublin Jazz Co-Op Presents: The Hayley Kavanagh Quartet at The Cobblestone - €12
If you're planning a trip and wondering what to do in Dublin in August 2025, this list gives you plenty of options for every budget and every vibe. Whether you’re into wine and jazz, comic books and cosplay, musicals or opera, Dublin’s got something happening almost every single day. Book your tickets early for big names like Riverdance and the Big Grill, and don’t forget to check out all the fantastic free events in Dublin this summer for a budget-friendly trip.
Pro tip: Many events sell out fast (especially WWE and major concerts), so book tickets early and check back for late additions to the lineup.
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Let the good times roll and bring your raincoat, just in case!
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