Music, Opera
Irish National Opera
Strauss’ most popular opera, best-known for its upbeat musicality, Viennese lilt and “The Blue Danube” waltz. The story has hilarious twists and turns, with disguises, double crossings and rivers of champagne.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
6 Nominations incl. Best Picture, Oscars 2025
The uproarious new comedy-drama from acclaimed filmmaker Sean Baker. The film mixes farce and sharp class commentary to giddy effect as it follows a Vegas wedding gone wrong.
Cinema, Event Cinema
Dublin International Film Festival 2025
Based on Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s bestselling novel, this film tells the story of a young Nigeran man who turns to email scamming to help provide for his family.
Cinema, Event Cinema
National Theatre Live: Encore
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
Comedy
Fresh from sell-out tours of Ireland, the UK and Australia, pop in and join Young Hot Guys co-host Shane for his spicy new show about jeans, jackets and Jesus Christ.
Family, Schools
A new play for young audiences that explores the joyful relationship between a boy and his pet (African Grey) parrot as they journey through life together, experiencing the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Music, Cinema, Event Cinema
Talking Heads Concert Screening
A 40th Anniversary screening of the greatest concert film of all time: David Byrne and Talking Heads at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December 1983, as captured by Silence of the Lambs director Jonathan Demme.
Music
The RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Singer of the Year 2022 winner brings her engaging folk and traditional music show to Dún Laoghaire, accompanied by celebrated musicians Gerry O’Beirne (guitar & vocals) and Niamh Varian-Barry (fiddle, viola & vocals).
Cinema, Dance, Event Cinema
The Royal Ballet (Encore Screening)
Classical ballet’s most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness - bringing together Tchaikovsky’s sensational score with the incredible imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane.
Cinema, Event Cinema
Big Screen Musicals
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during its 2012 Live Arena Tour.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
Golden Lion, Venice Film Festival 2024
Director Pedro Almodóvar presents a compassionate, frank and darkly humorous study of end-of-life, starring the tremendous pairing of Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.
Theatre, Matinée
Fishamble: The New Play Company
The multi-award-winning play by Eugene O’Brien. Mairead and Mal are struggling to keep their marriage together. Perhaps attending a wedding will help, or it might raise questions that are difficult to answer.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
Best International Feature Film Nominee, Oscars 2025
Based on a true story, Director Magnus von Horn’s film is a meticulously crafted and fearful observation of one woman’s struggle for survival in post-WWI Copenhagen.
Theatre
Druid
Classic rip-roaring one-act plays by one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights, directed by Garry Hynes and with a cast including Marie Mullen, Rory Nolan and Marty Rea.
Comedy
For the very first time, the hit TV series comes to Dún Laoghaire - featuring all your favourite characters, up-to-the-minute satire, silly plots and the occasional song.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
★★★★ The Times
A breathtaking adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’s 1844 novel. Pierre Niney leads a stellar cast in this truly lavish adaptation of the iconic tale of romance and redemption.
Music
Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. Don’t miss this chance to see her live in Dún Laoghaire in 2025.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
Best Director, Casablanca International Film Festival 2024
A pacy thriller that uncovers the darker side of Saudi Arabian society, and explores the impact when tradition collides with consumerism in a country undergoing rapid change.
Cinema, Schools
IFI Schools Programme
Senior Cycle Spanish
A heartwarming 1970s Seville-set drama of a mother’s love for her LGBT+ son, and the struggle for personal freedom.
Talks
Power Manifesting
A live coaching event where Paul McKenna shares his revolutionary new formula for getting what you want in life, through an advanced set of easy-to-do processes called Power Manifesting.
