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Events in Dublin in August

DublinIsaacs — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 14:17:46 +0000

August will be such an active month in Dublin! With events all over the city, fun, excitement, and variety are promised. Are you interested in art, music, theatre, dance or films? No problem, there surely will be a festival or event which will be the perfect one for you. Lots of Independent Holiday hostels are nearby to sleep after an eventful night or evening.

Dublin Rock-n-Roll Festival 1st to 3rd

The free Festival celebrates the era of the 1950s and 60s when Rock ‘n’ Roll was not only a kind of music it was also a way of life. For a couple of days the Dublin Rock-N-Roll Festival will once again take over Dublin’s Dame District this August.

Quentin Tarantino Week 4th to 9th

Celebrating one of modern cinema’s most respective film producers and directors in The Sugar Club for a week-long in honour of the man himself. Enjoy the screenings and soundtracks of his six most iconic films (like Pulp Fiction, Django, Inglorious Bastards) with great food, drinks and gourmet popcorn.

The Big Grill Festival 14th to 16th

The Big Grill Festival is back and this time it’s even bigger and better. The festival presents attractions you may not have even known existed like whole animal cooks and Ireland’s first USA Low ‘n’ Slow BBQ Competition. The whole festival is taking place in Dublin’s idyllic Herbert Park, Ballsbridge.

Peoples Art 21st to 23rd

This summer enjoy some beautiful artworks around the iconic St Stephen’s Green where the People’s Art Exhibition is taken place to the streets. This collection of visual art is presented by the artists themselves, so you can chat with the creators about the work on show. These free unique exhibitions provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy Dublin’s wonderful surroundings while experiencing stunning works of art.

Ukulele Hooley 2015 22nd to 23rd

Ireland’s Ukulele Hooley is one of Europe’s most popular ukulele festivals and is a mecca each August for ukulele players, groups and performers from all over the world. It is also a great family outing with nearly 19,000 people at the eight hour open air concert of fantastic ukulele music at the People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire. There are a lot of opportunities for visiting ukulele players to play and jam with fellow players; along with workshops and a major Open Mic on the seafront in Dun Laoghaire.

National Heritage Week 22nd to 30th

The National Heritage Week promotes awareness of Ireland’s natural, cultural and built heritage. This year’s festival will focus on Ireland’s industrial and design heritage. Explore in Dublin some of our oldest buildings, take part in the many workshops and talks taking place, or indulge in a performance which shows off our vast musical and spoken work heritage. National Heritage Week attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, 2015’s National Heritage Week will be bursting with exciting events for the whole family.

Irish Craft Beer and Cider Festival 27th to 29th

This celebration of Irish craft brewing, live music and fabulous Irish artisan food returns to Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the gathering of brewers and cider-makers to sample their wares which include products exclusive only to the Irish Craft Beer and Cider Festival, with over fifty stands and 200 craft beers and ciders produced from all over Ireland. This event allows you to explore the proud Irish creations from our expert brewers and cider-makers and it takes place in Ballsbridge, Dublin.

MCM Ireland Comic Con

During the Comic Con, the Simmonscourt venue will turn its halls into a weird and wonderful place for aficionados of all things comic-book related for the best part of 48 hours. As well as being able to play some newly–released games, chat with fellow self-confessed geeks and grab some highly sought-after merchandise, visit the comic village, catch a talk or two with some celebrities of the comic world and even see robots fighting it out live. Some of the attendees already confirmed include Tara Platt from Tiger & Bunny to Naruto and anime voice over artists Yuri Lowenthal, Gurren Lagannto and Fate/Stay Night, as well as True Blood and Once Upon a Time star Kirsten Bauer.

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11-13 July: Laya Healthcare City Spectacular (Street performance Festival)

DublinIsaacs — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:24:03 +0000

The Laya Healthcare is a city spectacular street performance festival in Dublin, free for everyone, to entertain people with music, performances, artisan food and much more summer fun. This year the world’s best street performers of the festival are accompanied throughout the city by expanding events, including concerts, family picnics, artisan food events and outdoor screenings, inviting hundreds of thousands of people to enjoy the best of what these famed cities have to offer.

For more info ask our receptionists at Isaacs and Jacobs hostel, or view the website below

For more info: http://www.cityspectacular.com/

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18-20 July: Longitude Music Festival Dublin

DublinIsaacs — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:17:59 +0000

The Longitude music festival in Dublin is one of the biggest music festivals in Europe. It will take place in Marlay Park, spreading across the rolling hills of the park, with art installations and much more diffused across the grounds and into the woods. But this amazing Dublin festival Longitude is not only a music festival…discover more at the link below. Marlay Park is just a 25 Minute bus ride from the Hostel

For more info: http://longitude.ie/

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26-27 July: Dublin City Soul Festival

DublinIsaacs — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:14:53 +0000

The Dublin City Soul Festival is the Ireland’s feel-good festival, a unique annual celebration. It’s a real meeting and having fun opportunity, chill & dance to good soul s music and new people! The Dublin City Soul Festival includes many exciting events to choose from, and most of them are FREE! Two of the most relevant are:

The Soul picnic, where you can enjoy a great music concert in a picnic style starring an exciting line-up of amazing local, national and international artists. It’s not only a music event; you can enjoy tasty treats and BBQ food from the picnic vendors. Entry is free!

Love the City Music Trail. Moving along the Dublin streets, you can check out all the great entertainment on offer.

For more info: www.dublincitysoulfestival.com

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4 August: Rock N Roll Half Marathon in Dublin

DublinIsaacs — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:11:13 +0000

The Rock n Roll Half Marathon comes back for a second year to Dublin Irish capital city on Monday 4th August. Experience the city with the inaugural Rock n Roll Half Dublin Marathon on Monday, 4 August, 2014! This unforgettable run will feature a impressive tour of the city centre, passing many famous landmarks and showcasing the city’s natural Celtic fascination. You’ll fall in love with Dublin as you discover a cosmopolitan city full of history — from the old cobblestone streets and well known pubs of Temple Bar to the new eateries that decorate the alleyways and the lush gardens at St. Stephens Green. Don’t miss this 13.1 mile street party!!

Runners Will Experience:

•Live Music Every Mile

•A ScenicCity Centre Course

•Free Finish Line Concert

•Rock-Solid Operations

•A Fantastic Finisher’s Medal

Enter the code „VISITDUBLIN“ when registering on line to get a €3.00 discount.

Registration is now open.

Ask to Isaacs and Jacobs receptions to have more info about this wonderful marathon and occasion to visit the great DublinCity

For more info and registration: http://ie.competitor.com/dublin

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6-10 August: Dublin Horse Show

DublinIsaacs — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:07:42 +0000

There’s something for everybody at the 141st Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show, taking place from the Wednesday 6th to the Sunday 10th of August 2014. From Live Music and Entertainment, award winning Crafts and Art Exhibitions, Fashion, Shopping Village with 300 stands, Children’s Entertainment, Restaurants, Bars and Snacks to the best in National and International show jumping, you can’t miss it. The Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show is one of Ireland’s biggest annual sporting and social events which attracts 100,000 domestic and foreign visitors! Ask to our staff in Isaacs and Jacobs to have indication about how to get there.

For more info: www.dublinhorseshow.com

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15-17 August: Jack of Diamonds Rhythm and Roots Festival

DublinIsaacs — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:04:12 +0000

Jack of Diamonds Rhythm & Roots Festival is a multi-venue event of three day, taking place in many different locations throughout The Dame District and Temple Bar areas of Dublin. It is composed of 100 live acts across 10 different stages bringing you Dublin’s best blues, roots, folk, Americana and even traditional music, all for free!
During the day, the festival hosts a busking trail which is ideal for everybody, including families with children. This proposes an enjoyable tour of the city, to a great backing track, all in aid of raising awareness for Focus Ireland. Last year its raised €1,200 for the cause.
By night, enjoy an array of performances around some of Dublin’s best loved music venues with a pint of good craft beer and great food.

For more info: http://www.jackofdiamonds.net/

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22-24 August: Dalkey Lobster Fest 2014

DublinIsaacs — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 14:02:07 +0000

Are you longing delicious lobster? You’re in luck! It’s about to arrive the Dalkey’s annual Lobster Fest. The festival offers both mouth-watering seafood and wonderful jazz music. The event is perfect for everybody, young and adults. Come out and listen to some smooth jazz and eat some tasty lobsters and crabs! Ask to our staff in Isaacs and Jacobs to know how to get to Dalkey from Dublin in few minutes.

Venue: Castle Street, Dalkey.

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30 August: Classic encounter NFL 2014: UCF VS Penn State

DublinIsaacs — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 13:59:26 +0000

NFL 2014: University of Central Florida (UCF Knights) face PennState in their 2014 Season opener in GAA HQ on the 30th August 2014. Coach O’Leary has the Knights playing at their highest level ever. He took over the program ten years ago and has rebuilt it from the ground up. The Knights’ two signature victories of the season past were against previously undefeated and #8 ranked Louisville, which followed on the heels of their win in Beaver Stadium in September over the Penn State Nittany Lions. UCF (Knights) and Penn State will open their NFL 2014 campaigns August 30, when they meet in the inaugural Croke Park Classic in Dublin, led by two of the most highly regarded college coaches. George O’Leary and Bill O’Brien have previously worked on the same staff at Georgia Tech. It’s shaping up to be a great battle of these two giants of American College Football this August. It will be the first time that UCF and PennState have played outside the United States guaranteed to bring huge fanfare and significant travelling support.

For more info: http://www.crokepark.ie/crokeparkclassic/home

For info tickets: www.ticketmaster.ie

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18 september – 5 october 2014: Oktoberfest

DublinIsaacs — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 13:30:15 +0000

The original Oktoberfest is coming from Germany to Dublin, giving Irish people the opportunity to experience the authentic Oktoberfest festival. A marquee – representative of that in the Oktoberfest in Munich – and German markets, as well as 24 authentic Oktoberfest bartenders will descend on Georges Dock for some German fun, food and entertainment and authentic Bavarian beers. The traditional German market will represent over thirty German speciality food producers and German traders, all travelling to Dublin for the Oktoberfest. Visitors will be introduced to the very best of Bavarian food and specialities from sausages, meat, pastries, Käsespätzle (cheese noodles) to mountain cheese and ginger bread hearts.

Alongside the many surprising foods on offer, visitors will have the chance to experience an authentic Bavarian style wheat beer. Learn to sing a yodel or dance a polka, as traditional Bavarian musicians, Die Alpen-show, will also play throughout the 18 day event.

Our staff in Jacobs and Isaacs will be happy to give you more informations!

For more info: http://oktoberfest-dublin.de/

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