St Patrick's Festival, the largest celebration of Irish Culture and Heritage in the world, is back again from 15 to 18 March in Dublin City!
Of course, the massive parade will be live across RTÉ on the 17th and you can find out more about it on the official site. But, there is so much more going on around the city this weekend.
Press play on the image up top to get a taste of what's in store!
You can see all the events here, and we have some suggestions below too - just click on the event title to see the full details...
Join 'Mark the Science Guy' in Halla Mór for an unforgettable scientific journey filled with wonderful experiments, hilarious demonstrations, endless energy, and endless fun as you discover the important role of science in our lives! Mark Langtry is a scientist and TV presenter, you'll know him from from RTÉjr's award-winning science series Let's Find Out.
St Patrick's Day wouldn't be complete without a visit to the circus! If you love high-skilled circus acts mixed with comedy, join the amazing team from Tumble Circus for a circus cabaret extravaganza that the whole family can enjoy. Meet some of the best talents in the new Irish circus world, featuring acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and more!
Abair - Storytelling for Families
Hosted at TUD Grangegorman, Abair's Storytelling Sessions are curated by veteran storyteller Jack Lynch, one of Ireland's foremost voices in folk tales and mythology. Saturday, 16 March, will feature Patrick Ryan and Colum Sands, while Sunday, 17 March, will feature Len Graham and Simone Schuemmelfeder.
Rathfarnham Ukelele Orchestra
Armed with ukuleles, this event in the Ruaille Buaille tent guarantees a lively, energetic experience where sitting is not an option! RUGS Performance Group has grown from a weekly jam session in a local hall in Rathfarnham, Dublin, to performing at a range of music festivals and cultural events such as Funtropolis, The Big Grill, Fuinneamh Festival, Forever Young Music Festival, Bloom Festival, Longford Ukulele Festival, and many more.
Bollywood Ireland Dance Party
The GOAL Global Stage will host a dazzling display of Bollywood, Traditional Indian Folk, and Contemporary Dance, followed by an exhilarating dance party that will inspire audiences to discover their inner dancer. Led by Dharmendra Ohja, Dharmendra Bollywood Dance School Ireland was born out of a lifelong passion for the world of dance and performance.
