Last updated: 2 July 2026
Your guide to the live theatre, music, comedy, film and festival events listed on TakeYourSeats.ie this July 2026 — from The New Theatre's darkly comic Late Night Station and live jazz at Glass Mask Theatre, to Mystery Ensemble's John Williams night at the O'Reilly and Lord of the Rings music in Limerick, three days of Cuban cinema, and a packed week of Liberties Festival events across Dublin 8 (20–26 July). Book direct via TakeYourSeats.ie.
Thursday 2 July 2026
GMT Jazz Club: A Night of Joni Mitchell
19:00 · Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin · Glass Mask Theatre · SOLD OUT
Shadows and Light bring their intimate show Songs and Stories of Joni Mitchell to the Glass Mask Theatre Jazz Club.
Bed Among the Lentils by Alan Bennett
19:30 · Lexicon Library · Rose Henderson Productions · SOLD OUT
The Vicar, His Wife and The Grocer.
Chris Kent: Work in Progress
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Viking Theatre · SOLD OUT
Cork's Chris Kent makes his debut appearance at the Viking with his observational Work in Progress show.
Friday 3 July 2026
Chris Kent: Work in Progress
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Viking Theatre · SOLD OUT
Cork's Chris Kent makes his debut appearance at the Viking with his observational Work in Progress show.
Saturday 4 July 2026
Chris Kent: Work in Progress
20:00 · Viking Theatre, Clontarf · Viking Theatre · SOLD OUT
Cork's Chris Kent makes his debut appearance at the Viking with his observational Work in Progress show.
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Late Night Station
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin · The New Theatre
A sharp-edged, darkly comic drama about how ordinary people become complicit in systems of control and denial.
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Wednesday 8 July 2026
Late Night Station
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin · The New Theatre
A sharp-edged, darkly comic drama about how ordinary people become complicit in systems of control and denial.
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Thursday 9 July 2026
GMT Jazz Club
19:00 · Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin · Glass Mask Theatre
A decadent night of live jazz with full food and drink service — doors 6pm, music from 7pm. A nod to 1970s New York.
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Late Night Station
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin · The New Theatre
A sharp-edged, darkly comic drama about how ordinary people become complicit in systems of control and denial.
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Friday 10 July 2026
Late Night Station
19:30 · The New Theatre, Dublin · The New Theatre
A sharp-edged, darkly comic drama about how ordinary people become complicit in systems of control and denial.
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Saturday 11 July 2026
Late Night Station
15:00 · The New Theatre, Dublin · The New Theatre
A sharp-edged, darkly comic drama about how ordinary people become complicit in systems of control and denial.
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Saturday 18 July 2026
The World of John Williams by the Mystery Ensemble
18:30 · O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · RED Events & Distribution
Harry Potter, Star Wars, Schindler's List, Jurassic Park and more — the maestro's most iconic soundtracks performed by the Mystery Ensemble.
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Monday 20 July 2026
Mind Movement and Mindfulness
10:00 · Enterprise Centre
Mindfulness, breathwork, meditation and honest dialogue with Matt Burke of Magic Minds.
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In Our Shoes
18:00 · Liberties Festival
As featured in the New York Times — discover the history, heart and soul of the Liberties in the company of local guides.
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Says She presents Roots & Rearers
18:30 · St. Catherine's Church
An evening of poetry and spoken word hosted by Martina Keegan and Jan Brierton, celebrating their Liberties roots and the 'rearers' in life.
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Tuesday 21 July 2026
Sunrise Yoga at the Gravity Bar
07:45 · Gravity Bar · Liberties Festival
Start your day with a special sunrise yoga session high above the city in the iconic Gravity Bar.
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Life Drawing Practice
11:30 · Unit 2, Liberty View · Liberties Festival
A relaxed and welcoming life drawing session to train your artistic muscles.
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NIVAL-gazing: Mairead M. Johnston's Fashion Catalogues
13:15 · NIVAL @ NCAD · Liberties Festival
Emerging curator Amelia O'Mahony-Brady explores NIVAL's collection of Mairead M. Johnston exhibition catalogues.
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Bell-Ringing Experience
14:00 · Liberties Festival
Climb the 86 steps to the belfry, take in the city views, then try your hand at ringing the famous Christ Church bells.
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Bee8: Bee-Keeping for Beginners
14:00 · Leo Freeman Meadow · Liberties Festival
Meet the bees of the Bee8 urban apiary and learn how they live and communicate.
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Life Drawing Practice (second sitting)
18:30 · Unit 2, Liberty View · Liberties Festival
A relaxed and welcoming life drawing session to train your artistic muscles.
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Talking Shop: Hopeless Botanics
18:30 · Hopeless Botanics
Hopeless Botanics opens the festival's series of pop-up conversations after-hours with local businesses.
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A Dish to Remember
19:00 · Fusco's Restaurant · Liberties Festival
Artist Ayelet Lalor invites community members old and new to share stories about food memories.
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Talking Shop: Thomas House
19:30 · Thomas House, 86 Thomas Street
Pop-up conversation after-hours at Thomas House, part of the festival's Talking Shop series.
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Wednesday 22 July 2026
Change Your Breathing, Change Your Life
12:00 · Enterprise Centre · Liberties Festival
Release emotional tension and gain clarity with Matt Burke of Magic Minds.
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NIVAL-gazing: Artists' Studios and the Liberties
13:15 · NIVAL @ NCAD · Liberties Festival
A lunchtime talk on the rise and fall of artists' studios in the Liberties and wider Dublin city centre.
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In Our Shoes
18:00 · Liberties Festival
As featured in the New York Times — discover the history, heart and soul of the Liberties in the company of local guides.
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Guinness Open Gate Brewery
18:00 · Liberties Festival
Behind the gates for a Summer Block Party.
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Talking Shop: Some Neck Guitars
18:30 · 97 Francis Street · Liberties Festival
Pop-up conversation after-hours with Some Neck Guitars, part of the Talking Shop series.
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Jonathan Swift
19:00 · Upstairs @ Arthur's Pub · Liberties Festival
Marking 300 years of Gulliver's Travels — one of the most influential books ever written.
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Breandán Breathnach: A Legacy Explored
19:00 · Tailor's Hall · Liberties Festival
Musicians Paddy Glackin and Peter Browne in conversation, opening the festival's traditional arts programme at Tailor's Hall.
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Talking Shop: Picado Mexican
19:30 · Unit 1, The Loom, Cork Street · Liberties Festival
Pop-up conversation after-hours with Picado Mexican, part of the Talking Shop series.
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Thursday 23 July 2026
Medieval Walking Tour
10:30 · Outside Dublinia Museum · Liberties Festival
Dublinia's tour guide leads the story of Viking and medieval Dublin from the city's historic heart.
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NIVAL-gazing: Artists' Studios and the Liberties
13:15 · NIVAL @ NCAD · Liberties Festival
A lunchtime talk on the rise and fall of artists' studios in the Liberties and wider Dublin city centre.
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Bell-Ringing Experience
14:00 · Liberties Festival
Climb the 86 steps to the belfry, take in the city views, then try your hand at ringing the famous Christ Church bells.
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Bee8: Bee-Keeping for Beginners
14:00 · Leo Freeman Meadow · Liberties Festival
Meet the bees of the Bee8 urban apiary and learn how they live and communicate.
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Irish Coffee Roe-Imagined Experience
18:00 · Roe & Co Distillery · Liberties Festival
A special Irish Coffee workshop exploring the history of the famous serve.
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Talking Shop: Martin Fennelly Antiques
18:30 · 60 Francis Street · Liberties Festival
Pop-up conversation after-hours with Martin Fennelly Antiques, part of the Talking Shop series.
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GMT Jazz Club
19:00 · Glass Mask Theatre, Dawson Street, Dublin · Glass Mask Theatre
A decadent night of live jazz with full food and drink service — doors 6pm, music from 7pm. A nod to 1970s New York.
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Lifting the Veil of Tommie Pots
19:00 · Liberties Festival
Fiddle players Liam O'Connor and Aoife Ní Bhriain in conversation with author and piper Seán Potts.
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Dublin Cuban Film Festival 2026
19:00 · The New Theatre, Dublin
Cuba After Castro (Irish premiere) — Abby Martin's documentary featuring the first American interview with President Miguel Díaz-Canel. Includes drinks reception.
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Talking Shop: Betty Bojangles
19:30 · 77 Thomas Street · Liberties Festival
Pop-up conversation after-hours with Betty Bojangles, part of the Talking Shop series.
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Friday 24 July 2026
Focus in Motion
10:00 · Enterprise Centre · Liberties Festival
Mindfulness and movement with Matt Burke of Magic Minds.
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Sketch the Cathedral
10:00
A special drawing competition inspired by the beauty and history of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.
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Dublinia Building Tour
10:30 · Dublinia Museum · Liberties Festival
Tour the Synod Hall, the landmark building now home to Dublinia's museum of Viking and medieval Dublin.
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Pearse Lyons Distillery
10:30 · Pearse Lyons Distillery
The story of the distillery uniquely housed in the former St James's Church, with roots back to the 12th century.
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In Our Shoes
11:00 · Liberties Festival
As featured in the New York Times — discover the history, heart and soul of the Liberties in the company of local guides.
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Sketch the Cathedral (second sitting)
11:00
A special drawing competition inspired by the beauty and history of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.
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Sketch the Cathedral (third sitting)
12:00
A special drawing competition inspired by the beauty and history of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.
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Sketch the Cathedral (fourth sitting)
13:00
A special drawing competition inspired by the beauty and history of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.
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Sketch the Cathedral (fifth sitting)
14:00
A special drawing competition inspired by the beauty and history of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.
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Irish Coffee Roe-Imagined Experience
18:00 · Roe & Co Distillery · Liberties Festival
A special Irish Coffee workshop exploring the history of the famous serve.
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Dublin Cuban Film Festival 2026
19:00 · The New Theatre, Dublin
Nicolás: From Yare to Miraflores (Irish premiere) — from bus driver to Venezuelan president. Spanish with English subtitles.
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The Parting Glass
20:00 · Tailor's Hall · Liberties Festival
Eoghan Ó Ceannabáin hosts an open singing session to close the festival's run at Tailor's Hall.
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The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore
20:30 · Mount Saint Alphonsus Redemptorist Catholic Church, Limerick · RED Events & Distribution
Howard Shore's Oscar-winning Middle-earth score performed live by the Mystery Ensemble.
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Saturday 25 July 2026
Sowing the Seed
11:00 · i-d8 Studio at the Digital Hub, James's Street
A publishing workshop with creative producer Rita Hynes of Cailleach Books.
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Liberties @ Smock Alley Divas Double Bill: D'Mini Girlos x Liberties Lasses + Little Red Riding Hood
12:00 · Smock Alley Theatre
The Liberties Festival presents community groups on the stage of the iconic Smock Alley Theatre.
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Bell-Ringing Experience
12:30 · Liberties Festival
Climb the 86 steps to the belfry, take in the city views, then try your hand at ringing the famous Christ Church bells.
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Dublin Cuban Film Festival 2026
13:00 · The New Theatre, Dublin
After the Revolution, Part 1 — short films from the Cuban ICAIC archives. Spanish with English subtitles.
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Photowalk
13:00 · Hopeless Botanics
Photographer Ste Murray leads a photo walk around the Liberties, capturing plant life that goes unnoticed in urban environments.
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Tunes in the Bee-Loud Glade
14:00 · Leo Freeman Meadow
Fiddle player Sinéad Kennedy hosts tunes and chat amongst the hives of the Bee8 urban apiary garden.
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Bell-Ringing Experience (second sitting)
14:15 · Liberties Festival
Climb the 86 steps to the belfry, take in the city views, then try your hand at ringing the famous Christ Church bells.
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Sowing the Seed (second sitting)
14:30 · i-d8 Studio at the Digital Hub, James's Street
A publishing workshop with creative producer Rita Hynes of Cailleach Books.
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Dublin Cuban Film Festival 2026 (second sitting)
16:00 · The New Theatre, Dublin
After the Revolution, Part 2: Music & the Blockade — Afro-Cuban music and documentary shorts. Spanish with English subtitles.
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Church Bingo
17:00 · St. Catherine's Church
Eyes down and dabbers at the ready for a full house.
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Photowalk (second sitting)
18:00 · Hopeless Botanics
Photographer Ste Murray leads a photo walk around the Liberties, capturing plant life that goes unnoticed in urban environments.
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The Meeting Room
19:30
An evening of performance and art by emerging artists from the Liberties and across Dublin.
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Sunday 26 July 2026
In Our Shoes
11:00 · Liberties Festival
As featured in the New York Times — discover the history, heart and soul of the Liberties in the company of local guides.
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Zumba
12:00 · St. Catherine's Park
A high-energy class blending Latin-inspired dance with easy-to-follow moves.
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The Bilberry Ball
15:00 · Michael Mallin Park
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Guinness: A Family Succession
19:00
How four generations took Guinness from nothing — told from inside the family.
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Looking for a specific genre? July 2026 highlights include Late Night Station at The New Theatre, GMT Jazz Club at Glass Mask Theatre, Mystery Ensemble's The World of John Williams at the O'Reilly Theatre and Lord of the Rings tribute at Mount Saint Alphonsus in Limerick, the Dublin Cuban Film Festival at The New Theatre, and a full week of Liberties Festival talks, tours, tastings and performances across Dublin 8.
