What’s the story in Dublin this week?

We’re fresh off the bat of another weekend! This weekend, I went to Slane Farm Hostel to pitch my brand new tent before we take it to Electric Picnic. There is nothing worse than arriving having never put up a tent before!

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We’ve rounded up five cool things happening this week in Dublin for Free! The skies are filled in Bray this week with the Air Display on show this Saturday and Sunday. If you’re not looking to join the crowds, check out the family fun on North Earl Street this sunday!

This week we are covering solely Free events! We really love getting into the best cultural events and not just live music!

1. Bray Air Display

2. Irish Defence Forces Open Day

3. The Liberties Festival

4. Big Bang Festival

5. Summer in Dublin: Free Family Fun on Sundays

Bray Air Display

July 29^th & 30^th - 12pm - 6pm - FREE

The award-winning and hugely popular #BrayAirDisplay will make a welcome return for the summer of 2023. And it will be back bigger and better than ever with an incredible lineup

The free, family event is one of the most popular air shows in Europe and Ireland’s biggest air festival, attracting thousands to the Co. Wicklow seaside town to marvel at amazing aerobatics.

The Bray Air Display is the biggest public free event in Ireland. 2018 saw over 140,000 people attending the overall 2 days event. It also has the largest movement of the public on the Dart network outside of commuting.

Kicking off on Saturday, July 29th with ground entertainment from 12 noon daily followed by the airshow at 3 pm on both days. It’s 2 days of action & entertainment!

The general advice is to get public transport, so the train, bus or dart , which will have additional services. There is also a shuttle bus service to Brides Glen Luas stop which can be pre-booked. You can travel by car, but I would not recommend this as it will be chocker blocked and the air display are suggesting up to 2 hours of delays for cars.

For the full low down, check the Bray Air Display Website

Irish Defence Forces Open Day

Saturday July 29^th - 11am - 5pm - Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park

The 2023 defence forces open day is on this Saturday in the Phoenix Park, and looks set to be a brilliant day out for the family. Showcasing some cool relics of the forces throughout the years of service.

The highlights include Vintage Vehicles, Weapons Display, Parachute Team Display, Unarmed Combat demonstations & a Band Recital from the Army No 1 Band to top off the action packed day.

There will also be informational stands for adventures, recruitment & Equitation (Horse Riding, I did have to Google this too!)

You can get a full idea of what is on display through this link

The Liberties Festival

July 24^th to 30^th - All Day - The Liberties - Free

The Liberties Festival is one of Ireland’s oldest festivals. From modest beginnings in 1970 it has grown to become a highlight of the summer in Dublin with a series of family-friendly, sporting and community events, and an exciting multi-cultural and arts programme. Events are happening all over The Liberties.

The Liberties is served by a number of bus routes and is easily accessible on foot and by bicycle. You only need to book tickets for two events: Build Your Own Air Quality Sensor , and Iveagh Trust Museum Flat’ tours & there are three events in this programme that do require payment. These are ‘Iveagh Trust Museum Flat’ Tour, Elvis By Candlelight and the Comedy Night. Otherwise the Liberties Festival is a free festival from the people of the Liberties for everyone around to enjoy!

Check out the full programme here on the liberties festival website.

Big Bang Festival @ Whelan’s

July 28^th - 7.45pm - Whelan’s - Free

Get ready for an extraordinary evening of live West African and Indian percussion at the renowned Whelan's Main Venue in Dublin. Immerse yourself in the captivating rhythms and melodies brought to you by an exceptional lineup featuring SLÍ NA CROÍ, ANITCHIE, MUSO FOLAS!, and the talented duo Monette and Nasira Marino Keita. Additionally, Whelan’s are proud to announce Debojyoti Sanyal, Koushik Chandra Shekar, and their friends, who will grace the stage with their incredible musical prowess.

Don't miss the highly anticipated performance by Muso Folas!, Ireland's first all-female West African Percussion ensemble, showcasing their exceptional talent. This historic event marks 14 years since the legendary Mamady Keita, the revered Guinean percussion icon, visited the Big Bang festival at the National Concert Hall. Now, Mamady's former wife Monette and their daughter Nasira, both accomplished drummers from California, return to Dublin to create an unforgettable festival experience.

Admission to the event is FREE, and no tickets are required. However, please note that this event is strictly for attendees aged 18 and over. ID may be requested for entry.

Summer in Dublin: Free Family Fun on Sundays

Sunday 30^th - 1pm to 5pm - North Earl Street - Free

Summer in Dublin will enliven the streets of the city centre, providing families with an array of free entertainment and activities while they shop, socialise, and immerse themselves in Dublin's unique cultural offerings. Each day, visitors can delight in local business stalls, face painting, engaging giant board games, enchanting costumed characters, arts and crafts, and live music courtesy of Dublin's FM104 radio broadcast.

All activities offered as part of Summer in Dublin are completely free of charge, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy the festivities.

Summer in Dublin aims to encourage families to explore and savour all that Dublin has to offer. With its rich cultural activities, excellent shopping options, and a wide array of culinary delights, Dublin city centre truly has something for everyone to enjoy.

Checkout the event from the organisers, DublinTown Here!

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