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What's On in Ireland: October 2026

What's On in Ireland: October 2026

Mystery Ensemble’s Miyazaki and Tim Burton concerts, SAMUEL’s album launch, REBOOT!, Word on The Street, Anne Gildea at the Viking and Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival talks and tours — across Dublin, Cork and Limerick this October.

Max Richter's Vivaldi Four Seasons Recomposed at Holy Trinity Church, Cork – 20 November 2026

Max Richter's Vivaldi Four Seasons Recomposed at Holy Trinity Church, Cork – 20 November 2026

Mystery Ensemble perform Max Richter's Recomposed Four Seasons at Holy Trinity Church, Fr. Mathew Quay, Cork on 20 November 2026. Tickets from €20.

Prick Up Your Ears

Prick Up Your Ears

Whatever you choose to experience and explore this month, prick up your ears and listen to a voice you haven’t listened to before. With almost 8 billion people on this planet, there are a lot of stories and perspectives to be heard.

Festivals, Festivals, and More Festivals

Festivals, Festivals, and More Festivals

Between now and the last week of August, you have more festivals to choose from than any one person could possibly attend. Not only is there a festival happening in some part of the country every week of the summer, there are multiple festivals running simultaneously in most of those! With so much choice facing us, I have taken on the role of official programme sifter, and here are my top tips for some of the most eagerly anticipated festivals to see you through the summer.

Ireland in Edinburgh

Ireland in Edinburgh

As the world converges on Edinburgh, both digitally and in-person, Ireland is bringing a host of delectable treats to the theatrical banquet. If you’re struggling to pick what you’re going to see, then read on for my picks of Irish work at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.