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  • Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Neil Bartlett

    For Christmas 2025, the Gate will present a new production of family favourite A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Neil Bartlett, based on Charles Dickens’s beloved classic. The production will be directed by Claire O’Reilly.

    Over the course of a misty Christmas night, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three haunting visions, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, that urge them to change their skinflint, lonely ways and embrace the magic and possibility of the festive spirit before it’s too late. Featuring Dickens’s beloved characters, this will be an unmissable family festive treat.

  • Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular as Moulin Rouge! The Musical comes to Dublin Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from November 2025!

    Enter a world of splendour, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment.

    Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical!

    Winner of 10 Tony awards including Best Musical, Best Director, and Best Choreography Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and – above all – love, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind

  • Don’t miss the magic of THE NUTCRACKER presented by the acclaimed State Ballet of Georgia

    Accompanied by RTÉ Concert Orchestra, this production brings Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score to life with breathtaking precision, wonder and heartwarming emotion. Audiences will be transported to a dreamlike world of dancing snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the brave Nutcracker Prince, with dazzling choreography and stunning costumes. 

    The State Ballet of Georgia’s world-class dancers, combined with the rich, live music of RTÉ Concert Orchestra, create a truly unforgettable experience. From the iconic “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” to the vibrant “Waltz of the Flowers,” every moment is a visual feast for the senses. 

  • LILY ALLEN ANNOUNCES HER BIGGEST EVER HEADLINE TOUR, HAVING SOLD-OUT HER UK THEATRE TOUR IN MINUTES

    DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND LILY WILL NOW ALSO PLAY UK AND IRELAND ARENAS IN JUNE 2026

    The remarkable Lily Allen, whose highly acclaimed album West End Girl has become a massive global success with over 150 million streams, and a third consecutive Top 5 position on the UK Albums Chart, has today announced a new run of live dates. Following phenomenal public demand for her instantly sold-out theatre shows in March 2026, Lily will return for UK and Ireland arena dates in June 2026. These shows will mark Lily’s biggest headline tour of her career. Lily Allen has just announced her highly anticipated headline show in the 3Arena, Dublin on Tuesday 30th June 2026

  • Experience all that Dublin has to offer

    Festivals & events

    No matter where you find yourself in Dublin, you’re never too far away from the action. From comedy shows and festivals to concerts and theatrical performances, there’s always something on.

  • Hundreds gather at hoax Dublin Halloween parade

    Hundreds of people gathered in Dublin city centre on Thursday night for a Halloween parade which turned out to be a hoax.

    It’s understood a website set up to generate ad revenue circulated the false information that a parade was due to take place.

    Pictures on social media show crowds lining O’Connell Street in the city centre, waiting for the parade to begin – but with no police or stewards present.

    Gardaí (Irish police) released a statement saying that no Halloween parade was scheduled and asking for those who turned out to “disperse safely”.