Culture Date with DoDublin
Join us as DoDublin celebrates Culture Date with Dublin 8
The Ultimate Festival Warm-Up
This years Culture Date with Dublin 8 is running from May 4th - May 10th
Culture Date with Dublin 8 is all about stories of place, people and community. Before you immerse yourself in exhibitions, distillery tours and live performances, why not start your Culture Date with the story of the city itself?
Explore Dublin 8 on Foot
Join our exclusive Culture Date with Dublin 8 Walking Tour for just €15 per person. Departing from the iconic Molly Malone statue, our expert local guides bring the city to life with unforgettable storytelling, hidden gems, and rich history.
When: Wednesday 6th & Friday 8th - 10am
Limited spots available - Book now and use code 'Dublin8' to save and secure your place.
Get Dropped Right Into Action
Looking for transportation to the event or an alternative pre-itineary plan? No need to stress about transport or navigation the busy streets we'll bring you near the event! One of the biggest advantages of the DoDublin Hop-On Hop-Off tour is how close it brings you to key festival locations.
Our top tip:
If you are planning a Culture Date event in the afternoon, we recommend you hop on at Stop 1 O'Connell street outside Dublin Bus Head Office between 10am and 11am as the perfect pe-event itineary. This allows you to enjoy the full tour while arriving near your event location with time to spare.
To see our tour schedule visit: DoDublin Live Tour Map
Plan Your Culture Date Around Our Stops
DoDublin makes it easy to plan your festival day around the events you don't want to miss.
Our city tour route brings you close to:
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery and the wider Liberties area
- Guiness Storehouse
- Dublinia (Viking & Medieval Museum)
- Kilmainham Gaol
- And many more Dublin 8 landmarks
Whether you're heading to a midday distillery experience, or an afternoon exhibition at Dublinia or evening music in the Liberties, you can step off nearby and head straight in.
Plan Your Day Around Festival Highlights
If there's a specific event you don't want to miss, planning your tour in advance makes all the difference.
Pearse Lyons Distillery is hosting guided distillery tours from Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th at 10:00 am and again on Sunday 10th May at 10:30 am offering visitors a deeper look into one of Dublin 8's most unique heritage spaces.
- Or if you're interested in learning more about medieval age history? At Dublinia, visitors can enjoy an Exhibition Guided Tour of the Viking and Medieval Museum on Monday 4th, Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th May bringing Dublin's early history to life in the heart of the city.
- For music lovers, highlights include Arthur’s Blues & Jazz Club presents Guy Davis live on Friday 8th May at 9pm bas well as The Guinness Choir Presents: "The City Of Our Dreaming" World Premiere, a powerful choral celebration of Dublin performed at St.Patrick's Cathedral.
For more information on Culture Date with Dublin 8 visit: Culture Date With Dublin 8
A Different Kind of Finish: The Ghostbus Tour
Seeking another activity and something more chilling...
The Ghostbus Tour offers a completely different way to experience the city.
The Ghostbus Tour is an ideal itinerary add-on, giving you the chance to experience a completely different side of the city after a full day of festival events. Whether you’ve spent your time exploring distilleries, exhibitions or live music, it offers a memorable way to round off your evening.
