Events and Things to do in Dublin in April (2024)

This post contains our top 10 list of fun things to do this April in Dublin, updated for 2024.

It includes free entertainment, after-dark activities, family-friendly things to do, concerts, festivals, and tours.

TOP 10 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO IN DUBLIN IN APRIL

Below are our favorite 10 events and activities to do this April in Dublin.

For more ideas, take a look at our post about things to do in Dublin at any time of year!

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1. See a Concert

Dublin is a city that loves music. Great artists and bands are playing year-round, and April is no exception.

Concerts

The World of Hans Zimmer | April 12th
Dave Matthews Band | April 27th

Music and Dance

Music-Related Tours

Behind the Scenes Tour

Windmill Lane Recording Studios Tour | U2, Sinead O'Connor, Van Morrison, and others have recorded here

If you're looking for more fun ways to spend an evening, check out our post on things to do at night.

2. Take a Day Trip to the Cliffs of Moher

April is the perfect time to start venturing out on day trips that revolve around Ireland’s beautiful natural features.

The Cliffs of Moher are famous the world over as well as being the country's most famous and popular attraction.

When you take a guided tour of the Cliffs, it will usually include 1.5 - 2 hours of time to explore the top of this natural wonder, with a gift shop and cafe nearby.

3. See the Great Ireland 10k Run

The annual Great Ireland Run takes place in Phoenix Park on April 14th, 2024.

If you’re not a runner, you can still explore Phoenix Park any day of the month!

While race day will have lots of excitement and a fun atmosphere, the green space is always a refreshing getaway if you need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

It is the largest enclosed public park in any European capital city and is full of footpaths and roads to bike on, segway tours, wildlife, and playgrounds for the children.

4. Take a Sightseeing Tour

April brings with it a few more sunny days, which is the perfect time to start booking your spot in an open-topped bus tour.

You can take advantage of Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tours to take you directly to the popular spots, with commentary as you go.

If springtime is inspiring you to put in a few more miles on foot, you can find plenty of pay-what-you-like walking tours.

Or keep to your own schedule with a self-guided tour that can be completed at any time of day.

These tours are all great for kids as well! If you're looking for more family-friendly fun, check out our full post.

5. Save Money With an Attraction Discount Pass

If you’re planning on visiting a lot of popular attractions while you’re in Dublin, you could save some money with a Dublin City Pass.

The biggest pass offered in this city is an All-Inclusive pass which includes entry to the most popular attractions in Dublin.

There is also a Travel Pass which makes utilizing public transportation easy and includes some other perks.

Here are some of the best locations and tours included with a Dublin tourist pass:

Guinness Storehouse
Distillery Tours
Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
Christ Church Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Croke Park Tour
Dublin Castle
Dublin Zoo

To see how much money a pass could save you, please read our post covering Dublin tourist passes.

6. Tour Croke Park

Dubliners love their sporting matches, usually football (soccer).

However, not many people consider taking a tour of the biggest stadium in the area - Croke Park.

Whether or not you can make it to a game, this stadium tour is a must for all sports fans.

You'll get to see where Dublin's rugby and football teams spend a lot of their time and get a peek behind the scenes of professional sport clubs on the tour!

Note that the tour is included with the Dublin Pass.

You can find more family-friendly activities in our full post.

7. Discover the Literary History of Dublin

Dublin has been home to some of the most notable writers in history, including authors such as Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, W.B. Yeats, Bernard Shaw, and many others.

If you're interested in learning more about how these literary geniuses are tied to the history of this city, consider visiting the Museum of Literature.

This attraction includes a lot of exhibitions covering the history of literature in Ireland.

Another option is the Dublin Literary Crawl, which covers some of the pubs that notable authors of Ireland were either inspired by or wrote about during their careers.

8. See a Play or Musical

Dublin is home to excellent theatre productions that are both modern and traditional, depending on where you look.

A play, musical, or dance is performed somewhere in the city on a weekly basis.

A few theatres you might check out are:

Abbey Theatre | Ireland's National Theatre, this was home to premiers of works by some of Ireland's best-known playwrights
Gate Theatre | a big player in Irish theatre history that has a focus on classic and contemporary plays
Gaity Theatre | dating back to the 1800s, this theatre attracts top-tier musicals, plays, comedy shows, and more
Liberty Hall Theatre | known for modern plays written by both Irish and international playwrights
Olympia Theatre | dating back to the 1800s, this theatre has plays, comedy shows, concerts, and more

For even more things to do at night, read our post Things to do at Night in Dublin.

9. Explore Dublin Castle

Taking a tour of Dublin Castle is a fun way to spend an afternoon!

Best of all, it is right in the middle of town, so you can easily walk to it from most points of the city.

A nice little garden now sits where the dark pool of water gave Dublin its name.

And there’s plenty more to see, from fully-furnished staterooms to architecture and artwork.

Many of the areas are free to explore - it's easy to move about the outside of the building and gardens.

If you’d like to see inside the state apartments or the chapel, you’ll need to purchase a guided tour ticket.

NOTE: The paid sections of Dublin Castle are included for free with the purchase of multiple tourist discount passes.

10. Take a Food Tour

If you want some help finding the best food in this city, you can take the Dublin Secret Food Tour.

The tour guides can show you all the best street food spots and restaurants - and who doesn't want to eat well on their travels?

This outing includes 6 stops and a variety of great dishes including Irish stew, whiskey, cheese, ice cream, and more!

You won't want to miss learning more about Irish culture through the best local foods you can find.

The expert guides also do a great job incorporating local history into their stories about how these dishes evolved in Dublin.

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