Think you know Temple Bar? Think again! Take an audio walking tour through Dublin’s cultural heart and discover the mysteries, histories and curious tales that fill its cobbled streets. Join the voices of the past as they lift the lid on the city’s most colourful district, uncovering Vikings, revolutionaries, rascals and adventurers. See the streets anew! Starting Point - Junction of Fishamble Street and Essex Street, Temple Bar. Tour Running Time - 39 minutes. Creatives - Performers: Margaret McAuliffe and Donncha O'Dea Writer and Director: Peter Dunne Sound Designer: Ciarán Gallagher

…because the news couldn’t get any more stupid. Join your overwhelmed host Giles Brody and his overenthusiastic assistant Ronan Carey as they dissect the big stories of the day with their crack team of ace news hounds. Featuring in-person interviews, live antics and filmed sketches that could bring down the government. One lucky member of the audience will be turned into a data centre.

Trace the topography of queer presence and vulnerability. Challenging perceptions of non-conforming bodies, this staged life drawing class examines performative existence, (de)creation, and viewership politics. Warnings: Nudity, mentions of sex and violence. CREATED + PERFORMED BY: Marcel Matys

Let’s talk about politics, stinky! We’ve had some complaints: “You’re underperforming, unlovable, indecent. Really easy to hate.” We have a lot to unpack. God has deserted you but Susyan Pork (with a Y) and Susan Beanz (with a Z) haven't. As professional women of business and diagrams we know the world is cruel, but we’re here to help you navigate your sweaty little place in it. Human Resources meets propaganda. We welcome all divas to the living nightmare of reality. The Politics of Disgust: Developed at Scene+Heard Festival of New Work 2026, and presented at Dublin Fringe Festival 2026.

How should Ireland remember Charles J. Haughey? Political experts debate his legacy and his role in shaping modern Ireland and Temple Bar. Love him or loathe him, Charles J. Haughey remains one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in modern Irish political history. But how should Ireland remember him? Was he a visionary, a political operator, a man of contradictions, or all three? And what role did he play in shaping the Ireland we know today, including the transformation of Temple Bar? Opening the festival, John Lee, Group Political Editor at DMG Media Ireland, will be joined by two of Ireland's leading authorities on modern political history: Professor Gary Murphy, author of the bestselling biography Haughey, and Dr Eoin O'Malley, author of Charlie versus Garret: The Rivalry That Shaped Modern Ireland. With three knowledgeable and engaging political voices examining one of Ireland's most complex political characters, expect fresh insights, strong opinions and a fascinating journey through the power struggles and personalities that shaped modern Ireland.

Climate change affects everyone, but are we having the right conversations about how to tackle it? Are farmers being unfairly blamed for Ireland's environmental challenges? Is rural Ireland getting a fair hearing? And how do we balance the need for climate action with protecting livelihoods, communities and the economy? With agriculture, the environment, and the future of rural Ireland all up for discussion, Sacred Cows promises an engaging and thought-provoking debate that goes beyond the usual headlines and asks what practical solutions might look like. Chair Colm O’Regan, an award winning, critically acclaimed author comedian and broadcaster sits down with Francie Gorman, President of the Irish Farmers' Association and documentary filmmaker and researcher Kevin Collins, whose work examines energy policy, climate change and the real-world consequences of government decisions.

Who is really in control of AI? Tech and media experts debate trust, regulation and what artificial intelligence means for everyday life. Artificial intelligence is changing the world at extraordinary speed. But who is really in control? From the news we read and the information we trust to the jobs we do and the decisions being made about our future, AI is already having a profound impact on everyday life. So, should we be excited, worried or a bit of both? Can we trust what we see and hear? Who is regulating this rapidly developing technology, and what happens when the machines get it wrong? Chaired by Chris Donoghue, broadcaster, host of the State of Affairs podcast and former special adviser to Simon Coveney, the conversation brings together Theo McDonald, Senior Producer at Web Summit and current affairs commentator; Elaine Burke, award-winning technology journalist and host of the For Tech's Sake podcast; and Paul Hayes, founder and CEO of technology communications company Beachhut. Bringing together perspectives from technology, journalism and communications, this promises to be a lively and accessible discussion about one of the biggest changes facing society, and what it means for all of us.

America has voted. What do the US midterm results mean for Ireland and Europe? Experts and a satirist unpack the fallout in a lively debate. America has voted. But what happens next, and why should Ireland care? The US midterm elections will have consequences far beyond Washington, with implications for international trade, Europe's relationship with America, global politics and Ireland's economic and diplomatic future. What do the results tell us about the direction of American politics? What might they mean for Europe? And how will Ireland navigate an increasingly unpredictable international political landscape? Chaired by Chris Donoghue, broadcaster, host of the State of Affairs podcast and former special adviser to Simon Coveney, join former EU Ambassador to the United States David O'Sullivan joins Irish American attorney and political commentator Larry Donnelly, journalist and commentator Larissa Nolan, and political satirist Paddy Cullivan for what promises to be an entertaining, insightful and spirited discussion.

Abject Revelry A semi-autobiographical tale of a man who follows a Heron into the underworld. The foibles of Irish wake culture meets an electropop cabaret of dead celebrities. "Blew me wee head clean aff so it did hi" - Salvador Dali. Warnings: Themes of death and grieving. WRITTEN + PERFORMED BY: Andrew Galvin

Step back in time and discover a very different Temple Bar.Before it became Dublin's cultural quarter, Temple Bar was a neighbourhood of traders, workshops, markets, vacant buildings and everyday city life. Through a fascinating collection of historic photographs from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, this exhibition captures a district on the cusp of transformation. Featuring archive images displayed alongside contemporary photographs taken from the very same locations, Temple Bar: Before the Renaissance offers a unique visual journey through the streets, laneways and landmarks that have shaped one of Dublin's most recognisable neighbourhoods. From dramatic changes in architecture and public spaces to the subtle details that remain unchanged, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how cities evolve, what is gained and lost through regeneration, and the stories embedded within our streets. Whether you remember the Temple Bar of decades past or are discovering its history for the first time, this exhibition provides a rare opportunity to see the area through the lens of time and transformation. Temple Bar: Before the Renaissance is both a celebration of the quarter's rich past and a reminder of the vibrant community and culture that continue to define it today.