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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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   Kath 
 5 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Worth the while Our tour guide Jack was a student at the College, about to start his last year. He was a treasure trove of knowledge, making this experience worth our while. The campus is impressive and we certainly recommend taking this tour.
  
 
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   Anna B 
 12 March 2024
 
 
 Verified Brilliant tour Walking into the front square at Trinity College is a wow moment in its own right. On top of that our guide, Tess, was brilliant. Always audible, informative and sometimes funny. A recent graduate of the university, she brought it to life for us.
  
 
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   hyrax 
 30 July 2026
 
 
 Verified Interesting & Entertaining Interesting, entertaining tour of Trinity College. Daniel was by far the best college tour guide we've ever had. Friendly, knowledgeable, & dynamic, he really made Trinity & its past come alive. Tour never dragged & was the perfect length. We followed this with the Book of Kells tour which we found to be a bit of let down by comparison--not sure why they chose to display pages with such little color--but the library did not disappoint. It's a shame that it will be closed for the next 10 yrs, altho it is good to know the books will be safe! Thanks again, Daniel--highly recommend!
  
 
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   Bredaig 
 24 July 2025
 
 
 Verified The Trinity Trail delivered Johann delivered the tour with great enthusiasm, laced with a fair amount of wit and provided an insight into Trinity that you just wouldn’t get wondering around the campus by yourself.
  
 
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   afbarna1973 
 3 May 2025
 
 
 Verified Excellent experience! Great place! Excellent! The stories and history behind are fascinating and makes a better experience especially if they are told by a gifted guide as it was Joe.
  
 
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   Christine C 
 21 June 2025
 
 
 Verified Excellent Expérience! The guided trail tour was excellent. Our guide Johan was very knowledgeable, very welcoming and witty. We all learned much from him and the whole experience made for a very pleasant afternoon and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
  
 
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   bre126 
 23 July 2026
 
 
 Verified Retired Teachers visit Trinity One of the best tours I've done in recent times. Great guide who talked us through the many literary geniuses who attended Trinity as she walked us through the many buildings. A wonderful drama on Oscar Wilde to finish. A must for book worms
  
 
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   Terry Z 
 17 July 2025
 
 
 Verified A delightful way to see Trinity College Dublin for the first time! We had a lovely tour this afternoon (July 17, 2025) with Alice. She was lively, engaged, and full of great information, answered questions thoroughly and with good humor. We came away feeling that we were so very glad we had decided to take a tour rather than wander around on our own. We learned so much and felt the spirit of the College from a current long-term student, who tells us she is the sixth generation in her family to have attended the college. Such a great experience!
  
 
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   957marielt 
 7 October 2025
 
 
 Verified great tour Excellent tour by a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable Trinity student. Really enjoyed learning all the history, and getting to go inside a building or two along the way.
  
 
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   Joe D 
 30 September 2026
 
 
 Verified Old World Campus Fantastic tour of the campus and its history. Our guide, Clementine, was excellent!!!
  
 
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   Jorja G 
 15 July 2026
 
 
 Verified One amazing day out! Absolutely amazing, very informative guide and couldn't ask for more. Highly recommend for anyone with even a passing interest in irish literature
  
 
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   Johanna 
 14 November 2025
 
 
 Verified Amazing tourguides! (Especially Daniel!) The tour was amazing. A special shoutout to our tourguide Daniel, who was very enthusiastic and informative, despite the bad weather. Would recommend the tour to anyone interested in the sagas, history and conspiracies around Trinity College!
  
 
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   Joyce P 
 9 July 2026
 
 
 Verified Outstanding Such a fabulous literary tour of Trinity, Niamh was an excellent guide, her knowledge of the college and its history was so engaging, she brought the whole campus to life through its literary connections. We so enjoyed the Oscar Wilde play, top class performances and fabulous production. Would definitely go back to see it again.
  
 
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   Amy G 
 9 November 2025
 
 
 Verified Interesting and entertaining tour Highly recommend this tour! You tour the old part of campus, and it's not a lot of walking. Our guide was Chris, and he was very engaging and funny.
  
 
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   Ellie B 
 3 August 2026
 
 
 Verified Fun and interesting. Our tour guide Isabelle was fabulous, funny, and informative. She was a recent graduate of the college and had lots of interesting anecdotes. Wasn’t sure going in if it would be interesting, but we were so glad we did it.
  
 
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   Renato T 
 2 August 2026
 
 
 Verified Excellent decision Clementine's passionate presentation made this tour, in addition to breathtaking buildings, great for us.
  
 
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   Simon M 
 17 April 2026
 
 
 Verified Good if you're interested in the history of Trinity College. Interesting tour that gives you the basics of the TCD history. Be aware that the tour is mostly outside, we entered only one building. The guide (Niamh) was very enthusiastic.
  
 
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   wgfox 
 17 October 2025
 
 
 Verified Trinity College Tour was Incredible! The Trinity Trailts tour of Trinity College was absolutely amazing. We happened to be in Dublin when Storm Amy was about to hit - so it was a little bit rainy that day but definitely didn't really impact our tour. Our tour guide - Sadhbh - was AMAZING! She started the tour at the bell tower, gave us some great history on the college and then walked us to some of the different buildings - showing us the cricket pitch and rugby pitch. It was so informative and fun and part of that was directly due to Sadhbh and her love of the college. After the tour, we went through the library and Book of Kells - also an amazing experience. Thanks Sadhbh for a wonderful tour and congratulations on your upcoming graduation!
  
 
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   Edyta T 
 28 July 2024
 
 
 Verified Excellent tour and one of the best guides! Excellent way to learn about the college , the library, and the book of Kells (self-guided interactive tour included in the package). Joe, our tour guide, is the college’s student and we got a first hand information not only about the history of the place, but also about the student’s life at the campus. Joe is super engaging and very knowledgeable. He is also very passionate, which makes the tour a memorable experience! We recommend it to everyone! Many thanks and good luck with your future plans, Joe 🤞🤞
  
 
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   Femke 
 11 June 2024
 
 
 Verified Not to miss!! Highly recommend. Trinity college is definitely worth a visit! Very interesting history, beautiful impressive buildings and grounds. Our guide Ethan knew how to tell its story in a very pleasurable way that kept the group’s attention during the whole tour. We forgot to include a visit to the famous library, but Ethan suggested to ask his colleagues responsible for the tickets and we were able to buy tickets for just the library tour thanks to his advice. :) Wouldn’t have wanted to miss this impressive experience!

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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