Events

Train to Sligo – Songwriting Workshop with Luan Parle

Join award-winning Irish songwriter Luan Parle for a unique songwriting workshop on the train from Dublin to Sligo. This one-day creative experience blends travel, collaboration and hands-on songwriting guidance in a relaxed and inspiring setting.  

21 Mar

09:00 - 20:30

Connolly Station

Amien Street, Dublin 1

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Ballybough Portraits and The Republic of Play: Street Games in Dublin

Ballybough Portraits and The Republic of Play: Street Games in Dublin is a photography exhibition by Colm Pierce presented from Monday to Saturday as part of the Five Lamps Arts Festival. The exhibition brings together two photographic series exploring life in Dublin’s north inner city. Ballybough Portraits features artists, writers and activists whose stories were […]

09 - 30 Apr

10:00 - 17:00

Charleville Mall Library

Charleville Mall, North Strand Road, Dublin 1

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Custom House Visitor Centre Guided Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable guides for a tour of inside The Custom House taking you from the eighteenth century when the building was commissioned, right up to the present day. You will gain a fantastic insight into Dublin’s Georgian architecture and the tumultuous history taking place within the walls of this marvellous building over […]

11 - 19 Apr

Custom House Visitor Centre

Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, D01 W6X0

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Substrata – Contemporary Art Exhibition in Dublin

Substrata is a contemporary art exhibition presented as part of the Five Lamps Arts Festival. The exhibition features artists Claire Halpin, Katherine Sankey, Maree Hensey and Sohrab Uduman, whose works respond to the architecture and industrial history of The Substation at Dublin Port. Through sculpture, painting, installation and video, the artists explore the environmental, social […]

11 - 30 Apr

10:00 - 17:00

The Substation

Alexandra Road, North Dock, Dublin 1

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Interrupted Collective Exhibition

Interrupted Collective presents a contemporary group exhibition as part of the Five Lamps Arts Festival in Dublin. Featuring work by Sorcha Ní Néill, Roger O’Neill, Annemarie Kilshaw, Paul Hickey and Steven Doody, the exhibition explores themes of transparency, process and creative discovery through painting, photography, installation and video. Bringing together mid-career Irish artists, the exhibition […]

11 - 30 Apr

10:00 - 18:00

Jervis Street Shopping Centre

125 Abbey Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 W3X5

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Scannán Glas Exhibition

Scannán Glas is an experimental film and visual art exhibition exploring ecology, nature, and our relationship with the nonhuman world. Presented as part of the Five Lamps Arts Festival at the International Centre for the Image in Dublin.

11 - 19 Apr

10:00 - 18:00

International Centre for the Image

Coopers Cross, Mayor Street Upper, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 E5Y8

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A Daytime Tour of Nighttown — Historic Ulysses Walking Tour in Dublin

Discover the hidden corners of Dublin’s historic Nighttown on A Daytime Tour of Nighttown, a guided walking experience inspired by Ulysses and the city’s rich early 20th-century history. Step into the world of James Joyce’s Dublin as you explore the streets, architecture, and stories that shaped one of the city’s most fascinating literary landscapes. This […]

11 Apr

11:00

James Joyce Statue

North Earl Street D01 K5W5 Dublin 1

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Guided Tour: Casino Marino

Discover the rich history and architectural beauty of Casino Marino on an engaging guided tour. Designed in the late 18th century by Sir William Chambers as a garden temple for James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont, the Casino is a masterpiece of neo-classical architecture and one of the finest examples in Europe. Join our expert […]

11 - 18 Apr

11:00

Casino Marino

Cherrymount Cres, Marino, Dublin 3

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The Brickx Club

The Brickx Club is an exciting creative gathering that brings together artists, performers, and audiences in a vibrant and experimental arts environment. Designed as a dynamic social and artistic space, The Brickx Club offers an opportunity to experience live creative work while connecting with a community of artists and audiences who are passionate about contemporary […]

11 Apr

13:45 - 16:45

Charleville Mall Library

Charleville Mall, North Strand Road, Dublin 1

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The Speks

Join The Speks for a high-energy, hilarious, and award-winning musical adventure that the whole family will love. Direct from the magical shores of Glasses Island, a place off the coast of Co. Clare where everyone wears glasses, this show brings nursery rhymes to life with a foot-stomping Irish twist.

11 Apr

14:00

Sean O'Casey Theatre

18-26 St Mary's Road, East Wall, Dublin 3

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Battle of Zen

Battle of Zen returns to Five Lamps Festival 2026 for its fourth live edition after a jam-packed year. Join us in Dublin City Centre for a day of electrifying dance battles showcasing Ireland’s top street dancers, alongside international competitors, battling for the winning title and prize. Expect high-energy performances, surprise appearances throughout the day, tracks spun […]

11 Apr

15:00 - 19:00

International Centre for the Image

Coopers Cross, Mayor Street Upper, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 E5Y8

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A Reading from Sweep the Cobwebs off the Sky by Mary O’Donnell

Join us for a special literary evening with acclaimed Irish writer Mary O’Donnell at the James Joyce Centre. During this event, the author will read from her latest novel Sweep the Cobwebs Off the Sky and discuss the themes and inspiration behind the book. This reading offers a unique opportunity for readers, literature lovers, and […]

11 Apr

16:00

James Joyce Centre

35 North Great George's St, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 WK44

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