Best events: Dublin, Ireland - September 2026

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Dublin, Ireland offers a packed September 2026 calendar spanning arena concerts, comedy, theatre and waterfront culture. This guide focuses on verified events in the capital city and its immediate urban area for the upcoming month. Every listed event has a confirmed date and a published start, doors or programme time. Early September brings major touring artists to the Docklands alongside intimate city-centre performances. The month also includes the Dublin Fringe Festival and a new river-focused weekend on the Liffey quays. Later in September, Dublin Theatre Festival activity adds more reasons to explore the city after dark. Large shows can attract heavy demand, particularly at 3Arena and Vicar Street. Times and availability can change, so recheck your chosen event before travelling. Use this selection to build a September itinerary around Dublin, Ireland rather than events elsewhere in the country.

Docklands and riverside events

KATSEYE: THE WILDWORLD TOUR — Dublin, Ireland — 1 September 2026

Date/time: 1 September 2026, 18:30.
Venue/city: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: Catch KATSEYE on the Dublin date of THE WILDWORLD TOUR.
Tickets/entry: Low availability is reported.

A$AP Rocky: Don’t Be Dumb World Tour — Dublin, Ireland — 2 September 2026

Date/time: 2 September 2026, 18:30 doors.
Venue/city: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: A$AP Rocky brings the Don’t Be Dumb World Tour to Dublin.
Tickets/entry: Tickets are listed from €68.20 to €274.20, including booking and venue facility fees; a service charge may also apply.

The Waterboys: Fisherman’s Blues Revue featuring Steve Earle — Dublin, Ireland — 5 September 2026

Date/time: 5 September 2026, 18:30.
Venue/city: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: The special revue explores The Waterboys’ Fisherman’s Blues era, with Steve Earle and returning fiddler Steve Wickham.
Tickets/entry: Low availability is reported.

Dublin City Council Liffey Festival — Dublin, Ireland — 12–13 September 2026

Date/time: 12–13 September 2026, 12:00–18:00 daily.
Venue/city: Custom House Quay, George’s Dock, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and the River Liffey, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: Explore a waterside programme of visiting vessels, the Liffey Swim, guided tours, live music, street theatre and family activities.
Tickets/entry: Selected ship visits are free; some activities require advance booking.

City-centre music and comedy

Stand-Up In Support of Children Not Numbers — Dublin, Ireland — 5 September 2026

Date/time: 5 September 2026, 20:00 show; 19:00 doors.
Venue/city: Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: This benefit comedy night features Foil Arms & Hog, Aoife Dunne, Killian Sundermann, Fiona Frawley and Afif EL-Khuffash, hosted by Duane Doogan.

Sigur Rós with The Ulster Orchestra — Dublin, Ireland — 6 September 2026

Date/time: 6 September 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: Hear Sigur Rós in a concert billed with The Ulster Orchestra.
Tickets/entry: Limited availability is reported.

The Bishop Exchange Podcast Live — Dublin, Ireland — 6 September 2026

Date/time: 6 September 2026, 19:00.
Venue/city: Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: Comedians John Bishop and Des Bishop bring their podcast conversation to the stage for its first Dublin live show.

Last Days of Dalymount: Annie Mac — Dublin, Ireland — 11 September 2026

Date/time: 11 September 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: Dalymount Park, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: Annie Mac headlines this Dalymount Park event, with Mango also listed on the bill.

Death Cab for Cutie — Dublin, Ireland — 16 September 2026

Date/time: 16 September 2026, 19:00.
Venue/city: 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: See Death Cab for Cutie in a central Dublin theatre setting.
Tickets/entry: Low availability is reported.

Fringe and theatre evenings

THE FAR AWAY SUN — Dublin, Ireland — 15–19 September 2026

Date/time: 15 September 2026, 18:30 preview; 16–18 September 2026, 21:15; 19 September 2026, 13:15 and 21:15.
Venue/city: Project Arts Centre, Cube, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: This Dublin Fringe Festival psychological thriller uses headphones and binaural sound to place audiences inside its protagonist’s fractured perspective.
Tickets/entry: Preview tickets are €16; other performances are €20 or €18.

Matilda the Musical (Touring) — Dublin, Ireland — 19 September 2026

Date/time: 19 September 2026, 19:30.
Venue/city: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: Choose an evening performance of the touring production of Matilda the Musical.
Tickets/entry: Low availability is reported.

Emma Doran: Emmaculate — Dublin, Ireland — 20 September 2026

Date/time: 20 September 2026, 20:00.
Venue/city: Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: See comedian Emma Doran perform Emmaculate at Vicar Street.
Tickets/entry: Low availability is reported.

Russell Howard: Don’t Tell The Algorithm — Dublin, Ireland — 26 September 2026

Date/time: 26 September 2026, 15:00 or 20:00 doors.
Venue/city: Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: Russell Howard’s new stand-up tour promises a room-first, no-phone comedy experience.

Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour — Dublin, Ireland — 26 September 2026

Date/time: 26 September 2026, 18:00.
Venue/city: 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland.
Why go: Westlife’s anniversary residency celebrates 25 years with a hit-focused show and special guest Garron Noone.
Tickets/entry: Low availability is reported.

Practical planning tips for Dublin, Ireland

Book headline concerts and theatre tickets early, especially for weekend dates and 3Arena shows. Check the exact venue and admission conditions before leaving, as door times and performance times are not always the same. Use Luas, Dublin Bus, DART or walking for central venues, and allow extra time for Docklands and riverside crowds. September weather in Ireland can change quickly, so bring a waterproof outer layer and comfortable footwear. For outdoor Liffey events, arrive early and keep a flexible plan in case of rain or busy quays. Build in time for food and your return journey after evening events, particularly when several large shows finish at once.