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Dublin Festivals and Cultural Events

Dublin’s event calendar is filled with festivals and cultural events that take place throughout the year. From music, literature and arts festivals to seasonal celebrations and heritage events, there is always something happening in the city. These Dublin festivals offer visitors a chance to experience local culture, creativity and community while staying in Trinity College Dublin campus accommodation.

If you’re heading to a concert in Dublin’s City Centre, Trinity College Dublin offers the perfect place to stay. With modern or heritage bedrooms in the heart of the city, you’re just a short walk or public transport trip to the venues such as 3Arena, Croke Park and 3Olympia Theatre.

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Live Events in Dublin City Centre

Whether you’re attending a concert, sporting fixture, theatre performance or special event, Dublin city centre is at the heart of the action. Many of the city’s leading venues are located within easy reach of Trinity College Dublin, making it an ideal base for visitors going to live events in Dublin. With a packed calendar of Dublin events throughout the year, there’s plenty of opportunities to experience the city’s vibrant entertainment scene while staying in campus accommodation at Trinity.

The Last Dinner Party

Fri 14 Nov 2025 – 6:30pm

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Bad Omens

Fri 21 Nov 2025 – 6:00pm

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My Bloody Valentine

Sat 22 Nov 2025 – 6:30pm

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Bob Dylan

Tue 25 Nov 2025 – 6:30pm

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Hans Zimmer Live

Wed 26 Nov 2025 – 6:00pm
Thu 27 Nov 2025 – 6:00pm

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D-Block Europe

Sat 29 Nov 2025 – 6:30pm
Fri 28 Nov 2025 – 6:30pm

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Top Things to do in Dublin

Discover the best Events Dublin has to offer throughout the year. From Dublin Festivals and cultural celebrations to live performances and seasonal attractions, there are countless Things to Do in Dublin for visitors and locals alike. While exploring what’s on in the city, make time for some of Trinity’s most popular experiences, including the Book of Kells Experience and Literary Walking Tour, which bring Dublin’s rich history, culture and literature to life.

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While you’re here, don’t miss the Book of Kells Experience – explore the world-famous manuscript and the spectacular Old Library. If you’re up for a scenic walk around Trinity campus, why not join the Trinity Trails guided walking tour – a 45 minute guided walk through Trinity’s hidden gems.

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Real Visitor Reviews

Hear from guests who stayed at Trinity while attending concerts in Dublin City – their experiences, tips, and feedback.

Tripadvisor Trinity College Dublin - Travellers' Choice 2024

    
 
 
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   Ronnie M 
 14 June 2026
 
 
 Verified Trinity College literary tour! This was a new tour for the college and it was wonderful!!! Ava was our guide and brought local knowledge (she’s graduating this year) with regards to former alumni and interesting campus facts and stories! Genuinely held our interest and the bonus is walking the beautiful campus. Thank you to Ava for not one but two tours that made our trip to Trinity College more than worth it!!!
  
 
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   Gov L 
 22 March 2024
 
 
 Verified Made me want to go back to school! Trinity has a gorgeous campus and our tour guide Ethan showed us all the highlights and shared the best historical notes and anecdotes. The tour was so interesting it seemed shorter than it was!
  
 
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   Jackie C 
 19 May 2026
 
 
 Verified Excellent tour Excellent tour and guide. Lots of interesting information. I would definitely recommend.
  
 
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   Greg S 
 26 May 2026
 
 
 Verified Great tour! Ava was our tour guide on this one. She was great, funny and insightful. It was also great to get a student perspective.
  
 
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   Patricia M 
 20 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Trinity College/Book of Kells Our tour guide, Liam, was full of historical information and stories about Trinity College. He was engaging and entertaining at the same time. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Trinity and the Book of Kells experience.
  
 
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   Sherpa32402915240 
 14 November 2025
 
 
 Verified Fantastic tour! We were guided around the campus by the lovely Niamh, whose charm and friendly character made the experience so welcoming. It was fascinating to learn about the rich history of the university and its place not only in Irish culture, but on the global stage as well. It's well worth doing the guided tour and Book of Kells experience package like we did as it only adds more to the overall experience. I will make am effort to visit again very soon, I reckon.
  
 
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   Emily K 
 17 July 2026
 
 
 Verified Great time! My guide Eno was awesome! Not too much walking at all, lots of fun facts about the history of Trinity, and a beautiful campus. Good group size, probably around 30 people.
  
 
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   Sol R 
 18 August 2024
 
 
 Verified Collage Nice and informative god of Kate where you got a very good picture of the collage but also what the students themselves say about the place. It is always fun to hear some odd things on guided tours but also stories about people who have studied at the school.
  
 
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   Julia K 
 28 October 2024
 
 
 Verified Good experience Our guide Tess was really funny and entertaining. She gave us lots of information about the college as well. The only thing I wish was included in this tour was a tour of the book of kells and the library. Overall would recommend if you'd like to know more about Trinity.
  
 
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   Richard B 
 13 August 2026
 
 
 Verified Excellent tour and Guide Philip Excellent tour . Philip was an excellent guide , very knowledgable . A very well put together tour and visit for Book of Kells . Learnt a lot ! Would certainly recommend .
  
 
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   Carine M 
 8 September 2026
 
 
 Verified An interesting and fun tour! Clémentine is a very professional and funny guide. A very interesting tour!

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   Sightsee10009344424 
 25 September 2026
 
 
 Verified A great 45 minutes spent and well worth the small fee. I had a few hours to kill in Dublin, so this was the perfect little tour of a very interesting place. Clem, or Clementine, was our guide and I enjoyed her narration very much. A lovely girl who really knew her Trinity College history. I highly recommend this tour.
  
 
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   Annie 
 4 June 2026
 
 
 Verified Invigorating, informative and engaging! Our guide Jodi was absolutely brilliant. This tour was the highlight of our trip. We thoroughly recommend it.
  
 
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   Charlie W 
 10 June 2026
 
 
 Verified Great Tour!! I had a great time!! Our tour guide was very friendly and informative!! The Trinity College was clean and bright for its age!! I’m glad my son recommended the tour!!
  
 
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   Mauro Z 
 25 January 2026
 
 
 Verified Very nice!!! The Trinity Trails and Book of Kells experience was very interesting! Chris, our guide, was very clear, helpful, and friendly, and the audio guide for the second part of the tour was also very useful. We absolutely recommend the experience :)

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   Pioneer06536933744 
 22 March 2026
 
 
 Verified Loved it! We enjoyed our tour hugely, it was full of interesting information and beautiful architecture, lasted about 40min, which felt like the perfect amount
  
 
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   Gill Th 
 21 August 2026
 
 
 Verified Great visit. Excellent guided tour. Excellent tour. Niamh was a brilliant guide. A great balance of information and history, stories and humour. Although we were a large group we could all hear as she had a very clear voice. Second part of our visit was to see the Book of Kells experience. Brilliant.
  
 
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   Diane F 
 5 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Trinity College Tour We met our student guide at the tower in the center of the campus. She was very outgoing and super friendly. We did a walk about and learned the history of the college and campus areas. We went inside the old library building which was fabulous with its endless collection of books…unbelievable! Not sure children would be interested in this tour. However, anyone considering application and adults will throughly enjoy the tour. Allow 2 hours and wear comfortable shoes.
  
 
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   helenamurph85 
 11 June 2026
 
 
 Verified A unique experience for literary & theatre lovers I got to take a special literary tour at Trinity, that is running for a few weeks over the summer. The tour is about 45 minutes long, taking in more of the literary heritage of the college in the wider context of the history of Trinity. Niamh was an excellent tour guide, good information, very engaging and interesting. The second half of the experience was seeing a new play about Oscar Wilde in the Samuel Beckett Theatre, which was a wonderful experience. Excellent show, beautifully produced and staged, stellar performances from the cast. It also included one of my favourite Oscar quotes 'Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination' Running Wed to Saturday until the end of July, at €39 it's a bargain for the quality. Enjoy!
  
 
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   Teresa M 
 2 August 2026
 
 
 Verified Amazing, but a bit expensive Nathan was amazing and very knowledgeable! My only complaint would be it was a bit expensive for a 45 tour. We had been on over 10 OPW tours before this (free with the heritage card or max 12 euro), so this was our most expensive tour by far.

Distance to main venues

Coming to Dublin to see your favourite artists and musicians in summer 2026? Trinity College Dublin is ideally located in the heart of the city, making it ideal accommodation for concert-goers.

Stay just 10 minutes from the Olympia Theatre, 15 minutes from Vicar Street, and approximately 20 minutes by public transport to 3Arena and the Aviva Stadium. Whatever gig you’re heading to, a major stadium show or an intimate performance, you’ll be just a short walk or quick journey away.

Plan Your Journey

3Arena

Distance: 2 kilometres
Walking time: 25 mins
Public transport time: 15 mins

Olympia

Distance: 400 metres
Walking time: 3 mins
Public transport time: 7 mins

Aviva Stadium

Distance: 2 kilometres
Walking time: 26mins
Public transport time: 17 mins

Croke Park

Distance: 2.5 kilometres
Walking time: 30 mins
Public transport time: 23 mins

Explore Dublin Beyond the Gig

Make the most of your stay in Dublin by discovering more than just the music scene. From vibrant nightlife to cultural treasures, there’s so much to see before or after the show – and with Trinity as your base, it’s all right on your doorstep.

Grafton Street
Fantastic Restaurants
Pubs and nightlife
Museums and landmarks
Walking tours
Family activities

While exploring the city, don’t miss two must-see experiences right here on campus:

Book of Kells Experience – Step inside Trinity’s world-famous Old Library and see Ireland’s greatest cultural treasure. Book your visit today!
Trinity Trails – Take a guided tour through the historic grounds, hidden corners, and stories of Trinity College Dublin. Book your tour now.

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Stay at Trinity

Looking for a central summer stay in Dublin? Trinity College Dublin offers modern and heritage bedrooms, historic surroundings, and an unbeatable city centre location.

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