Culture Night Dublin 2024 announced!

Museums, galleries, cathedrals, studios, libraries, parks, government buildings, theatres, and more will open their doors to the public, as the city comes to life with specially arranged tours, workshops, exhibitions, and performances.

This year’s outdoor programme also includes several specially commissioned events that will bring the city centre to life: The Wood Quay Amphitheatre will feature Seisiún Palaistíneach, a traditional music concert uniting Irish and Palestinian musicians, along with opportunities to learn the Dabkeh, the traditional dance of Palestine. The concert will feature Palestinian artists Abdullah Al Bayyari, Leen Maarouf and Latif Midoume, and members of Irish trad music group Faró.

At Meeting House Square celebrations will kick off with an event titled “Squish Stomp Spin, The Magic of Stim” using circus and spectacle to destigmatize stimming and promote positive representation for neurodivergent individuals. There will be “Queer Set Dancing” classes, and a packed evening of live performances from hip-hop artist JyellowL, Culchie Goth, Roo Honey Child, followed by an array of electronic DJs curated by BPM Energy Ltd.

Central Plaza will transform into a “Brazilian paradise” with introductory classes in Brazilian Forró dance, along with performances by Dublin’s renowned samba group, 353 Samba Club, celebrated for their electrifying rhythms and engaging stage presence. Later in the night, a new initiative called “City Sounds” will highlight Ireland’s emerging soundsystem culture, turning Central Plaza, Essex Street, and Capel Street into open-air dance floors. Each location will offer its own distinct vibe and rhythm, showcasing the rich diversity of Ireland’s electronic music scene with performances from collectives such as Rise Up Soundsystem, Bang Bike and Interruption.

For those looking to celebrate long into the night, “Nocturnal Beats” Late Night Venue Trail offers a celebration of electronic music and DJ Culture across a host of nightclubs, late night bars and cultural spaces. Participating venues include, Index, Tengu, Pygmalion, Hen’s Teeth, Fidelity, Love Tempo and Wigwam.

Speaking the programme launch the Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan invited audiences to join the celebrations: “Join us on September 20th for the annual cultural-nocturnal extravaganza. Culture Night is our chance to celebrate, discover and explore all that Dublin’s vibrant arts and
culture scene has to offer. From theatre, music, and dance to podcasting, painting and poetry, countless surprises await at iconic heritage sites and quirky venues alike! Once a year, we come together to honour the amazing talent of our artists, creatives, and arts workers who make Dublin city a wonderful place to live and work.”

This year's Culture Night Dublin features over 250 venues. Follow the link below to explore the full programme.