Dublin
Dublin Theatre Festival | Dublin
The Dublin Festival, Ireland's most influential international theatre event, will run from September 24 to October 11, 2026, across approximately 15 venues throughout Dublin for an 18-day theatrical extravaganza. It will feature 26 productions centered around four themes: "Troublemakers," "Irish Icons," "The Matriarchy," and "It's Complicated." The festival will present a diverse range of high-quality productions, including international and Irish premieres, world premieres, contemporary plays, international theatre, contemporary dance, ballet, opera, and interdisciplinary productions. Highlights include the world premiere of *Radio Bette* (in collaboration with The Goat Exchange in New York), starring Oscar nominee Ruth Negga; *A Moon for the Misbegotten* from the Druid Theatre Company; *Testament*, a collaboration between the Irish National Opera, composer Tarik O'Regan, and poet Colm Tóibín; and *Cyclone* from ANU Productions. The festival will also feature discussions on themes such as "Body Horror," "Policy that Performs," and "On Bodies & Borders," as well as a walking tour of "Dublin's Ancient Theatre History," showcasing the innovative vitality and international competitiveness of Irish theatre and aiming to present the best of Irish theatre to the world.
Sep 24–Oct 11, 2026 (UTC)