What's on This Weekend - Friday to Sunday 15th-17th of August
- Julia Labedz
- Aug 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 21
It's time for our weekend roundup! Here's what's on this weekend, between Friday the 15h and Sunday the 17th of August across Ireland. We've got a great lineup of things to do, from the Big Grill Fest in Dublin to the Rose of Tralee pageant in Kerry and much, much more.
Big Grill Festival – Dublin, 14.08-17.08
Dublin is set to sizzle as the Big Grill Festival returns to Herbert Park from August 14th to 17th! If you’re a fan of smoky flavours, meats, and all things barbeque, then this is the event you simply can’t miss.
Taste of Kildare, Kildare - 16.08-17.08
Food lovers, mark your calendars! Taste of Kildare, brought to you by Into Kildare in association with Kildare County Council, is making a much-anticipated return this Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August at the scenic Naas Racecourse. Now in its fourth year, this two-day culinary festival promises an unforgettable celebration of the best food, drink, and entertainment the county has to offer.
Cork on a Fork – Cork, 13.08-17.08
Cork on a Fork Fest, the Cork City Council-led festival, returns from 13–17 August 2025, inviting locals and visitors alike to discover why Cork is increasingly recognised as Ireland’s food capital. From world-class restaurants and producers to a vibrant food scene shaped by old and new influences, the five-day celebration serves up a feast of events that highlight the very best of Cork’s food—and the people behind it.
The Works Festival – Dublin, 15.08-16.08
The Works Festival is a grassroots arts festival jam-packed with the best of local music, poetry, dancing, and crafts at C.I.E. Hall, Inchicore, Dublin on 15th & 16th August.
Rose of Tralee – Kerry, 15.08-19.08
The Rose of Tralee International Festival is one of Ireland’s largest and longest running festivals. It features the selection of the Rose of Tralee, an international event that involves young women of Irish descent from Ireland and around the world. Every year more than 30 International Roses come to Tralee, supported by friends and family. All eyes are on the Roses, who travel from the UK, America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East and of course Ireland to take part in the festival, the essence of which is based on the popular song of the same name.
Kilkenny Arts Festival – Kilkenny, 7.08-17.08
An annual event showcasing a diverse range of arts, including music, theatre, literature, and visual arts. The festival features performances by renowned artists and emerging talents in various venues across the medieval city.
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