The community-run, family-focused event features a funfair, street entertainment, live music, bingo, a magic show, workshops, novelty races, fireworks, and a sensory evening for patrons with additional needs in Donabate.
Live Music at Howth Roots and Blues Festival
Running concurrently from August 7 to August 9, the Howth Roots and Blues Festival showcases live roots and blues artists from Ireland alongside a selection of international performers, according to festival organizers. The 2026 line-up features Hothouse Flowers, Crow Black Chicken, Zoé Basha, and Silas Caldwell, with tickets available for purchase online.
Wine and Cheese Tastings at The Bernard Shaw
Eatyard presents the 2026 Wine and Cheese Festival at The Bernard Shaw in Glasnevin, operating daily from Friday, August 7, to Sunday, August 9, between 5 pm and 11 pm.
Did you know? Community-run events like the Donabate Portrane Summer Festival incorporate specialized sensory evenings to accommodate patrons with additional needs.
Alternative Comedy at WET HOT MATE Summer
The MATE Comedy Variety Hour returns for a themed show highlighting messy summers on Saturday, August 8, at Bello Bar in Portobello, according to event schedules. The lineup features alternative comedy and entertainment from performers including Ryan Carrick, Ross McCarney, Eoin Potts, Emmet Doyle, Kate Moylan, Mikey Flemming, Saorla Rodger, Sean Flaherty, and Robbie Doyle, with tickets available online.
Contemporary Art at Ranelagh Arts
Contemporary Irish artist Karen McLaughlin presents a solo exhibition titled “Hidden Light,” featuring more than 30 contemporary abstract paintings. According to exhibition notices, the showcase is curated by Dino Notaro and explores landscape as a meeting place between the external world and inner experience. The exhibition runs from Thursday, August 6, to September 5 at Ranelagh Arts in Dublin.
Dublin Comic Con Summer Edition 2026
Dublin Comic Con returns on August 8 and 9, with doors opening at 9:30 am for early entry and 11 am for general entry, according to event organizers. Special guests slated for the weekend include Doug Jones, Charlie Cox, Cassandra Peterson, David Wenham, and David O’Hara, with tickets accessible via their ticketing platform.
Curated Vintage Clothing Market
Three vintage sellers—Divine Timing, Klozet Kez, and Salia Studio—are collaborating to host their first joint market on Saturday, August 8. According to organizers, the event takes place at Montague Studios to celebrate small Irish businesses and connect second-hand fashion enthusiasts, with tickets available online.
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