The social calendar really speeds up this time of year in the Emerald Isle. With Christmas a mere month or so away, it seems like the perfect time to get involved in an endless offering of events, live music, show-stopping theatre, markets and festivals.
Here’s our top 10 round up of events in Ireland, this November!
10. MoRun 2018
November brings Movember, an initiative to raise awareness for men’s health. And, whilst there are many events to take part in which all support this sterling cause, one of the most dynamic is sure to be MoRun 2018 on 24 November.
The annual event, which takes place in Phoenix Park – Europe’s largest recreational park – is set to be a day of fun and laughter.
There is a 5k or 10k route to choose from, based on personal preference, and real or fake moustaches are encouraged, as well as fancy dress.
Location: Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, Ireland.
9. Galway Science & Technology Festival
From 11 – 25 November the Galway Science and Technology festival will be back with a bang! Get ready for a stellar line-up of workshops and demonstrations, talks and interactive exhibits, educational events and fun activities for all ages.
Check its website for a full rundown of the line-up; this is a free event, and one surely not to be missed.
Location: Various Locations, Galway, Ireland
8. Fusion Sundays World Culture Market
Time to start ticking off those Christmas wish lists? No problem! Check out the Fusion Sundays World Culture Market that runs each Sunday throughout November. It is the perfect playground for those looking to get a start on the seasonal shop.
Fusion Sundays World Culture Market is home to a diverse selection of stalls, representing people and products from an array of cultural backgrounds. There is also a tonne of tasty food and live music worth going to check out, too!
Location: 12 Newmarket, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland
7. Sounds of Belfast 2018
Taking place 8 – 15 November, Sounds of Belfast 2018 is one of the most highly anticipated music events of the year in Northern Ireland.
The week-long festival will offer revellers a choc-a-bloc calendar of live gigs, discussions, workshops, tours and industry awards. Needless to say, if you’re a music head, this is the ultimate event to attend this November.
Location: Various Locations, Belfast, Northern Ireland
6. The Great Gatsby
Debuting on 15 November in the Gate Theatre in Dublin is the highly acclaimed, sensational show, The Great Gatsby.
Written by the great F Scott Fitzgerald, and immortalised over decades in film adaptations starring Robert Redford, Leonardo Di Caprio amongst others, it is safe to say: this is a classic. Furthermore, following this show’s sell-out season in 2017, we have no doubt this will be pure magic!
Location: Gate Theatre, Cavendish Row, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, Ireland
5. Dublin Art Book Fair 2018
From 22 – 25 November, Dublin Art Book Fair will return once again and set up shop in Temple Bar Gallery & Studios in Dublin’s “Cultural Quarter”. This is a fine chance to get your paws on some stunning art, design, illustration and photography books that would be, in other circumstances, impossible to find.
Location: Temple Bar Gallery & Studios, 5-9 Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
4. Whiskey Live Dublin 2018
With whiskey culture making a comeback in Ireland and becoming undeniably “cool” again, it comes as no surprise that there is a festival celebrating the spirit.
The festival takes place from 23 – 24 November at The Printworks in Dublin Castle and will showcase over 60 exhibitors, with delicious food pairings on offer and insight into the curious world of whiskey.
This is a ticketed event; see its website for more information.
Location: The Printworks, Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
3. Dublin Games Festival
As Ireland’s newest, biggest and most impressive gaming conference, this is undoubtedly one of the hottest events in Ireland this month.
The one-day event which takes place in Dublin’s RDS on 24 November is going to be a day packed with surprise, mind-blowing demos, visual reality simulators, workshops, activities and a two-story, 20-foot Mario Kart racetrack!
Location: RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 8, Ireland
2. U2
The 3Arena – Ireland’s largest indoor venue – will welcome the world-class local band, U2, to the stage from 5 – 10 November.
This brand new live show comes after the recent release of their 14th studio album and promises to be a night to remember, and one of the biggest shows of the year – never mind the month!
Location: 3Arena, Northwall Quay, Dublin, Ireland
1. Cork Film Festival
Now in its 63rd year, this is one of the most significant arts festivals in the Emerald Isle. Internationally renowned, with a global reach as well as embracing local roots, this has become one of the biggest events of the year.
Check its website for listing and happenings, this 10-day event (9 – 18 November), certainly has a little something for everyone.
Location: Various Locations, Cork, Ireland
