Dublin Dance Festival

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MusicDublin
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration17 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival underwent a documented dual
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Dublin Dance Festival in Dublin

Dublin's May contemporary dance festival, founded in 2002 as International Dance Festival Ireland and renamed Dublin Dance Festival in 2007 when it also shifted from biennial to annual, presenting Irish and international dance across venues including the Abbey and Samuel Beckett Theatre. presenting contemporary dance from Irish and international artists alongside workshops, talks, screenings, and occasional site-specific works each May.

Founded in 2002 under the name International Dance Festival Ireland by its first artistic director Catherine Nunes, this event was renamed Dublin Dance Festival in 2007 under subsequent director Laurie Uprichard and shifted from a biennial to an annual schedule beginning the following year, a documented double transition in both branding and frequency within its first decade.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival underwent a documented dual transition early in its life, a 2007 name change from International Dance Festival Ireland to its current title, paired with a shift the following year from a biennial to an annual schedule, an unusually well-documented institutional pivot for an arts festival still in its first decade at the time

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The mystery stays covered

Its mid-life institutional pivot, both a 2007 name change and a 2008 shift from biennial to annual scheduling, is an unusually well-documented double transition for an arts festival still in its first decade at the time

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

No specific recurring ritual or award ceremony is clearly documented

Water and renewal

Living ritual

its notable recurring feature is the mix of theatre-based performance with workshops and talks each May

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Use Dublin transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Standard indoor theatre attire; weather-appropriate layers if attending any site-specific or outdoor programme elements in a given year.

Safety

At Dublin Dance Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Dublin, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map53.33 N, 6.25 WOpen in Google Maps

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Nearest airportDUB — Dublin
TransportUse Dublin transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Dublin, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dublin via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dublin, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearStandard indoor theatre attire; weather-appropriate layers if attending any site-specific or outdoor programme elements in a given year.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Ireland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Dublin Dance Festival?

Dublin Dance Festival is listed for Past edition: 30 April–16 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Dublin Dance Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Dublin, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

17 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLdublindancefestival.ie
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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