A city transformed, imaginations ignited, by the most exciting theatre in the world right now. 18 days of theatre, all around Dublin.

September 24 - October 11

August 13th – 16th, 2026
June 4th – 8th, 2026

Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival celebrates the legacy of one of Ireland’s most beloved and iconic writers and is now one of Dublin’s largest arts festivals. The festival draws inspiration from Stoker, his life, his work, the Dublin of his time and celebrates the Gothic, the supernatural, the after-dark and the Victorian. We’ve presented outdoor spectacles and intimate experiences, world film premieres and award-winning theatre productions; circus at night in dark forests; comedy in nightclubs; choral ensembles in darkened libraries and events spanning every genre. We’ve taken over cathedrals, parks and squares; delved into Stoker’s literary impact, and entertained generations of little monsters with discos, workshops, face-painting, performances and more at Stokerland and beyond.
December 1st – 24th, 2026

Dublin Fringe is home to bold ideas, brave performing arts and adventurous audiences.
A city transformed, imaginations ignited, by the most exciting theatre in the world right now. 18 days of theatre, all around Dublin.
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