What's on This Weekend - Friday to Sunday 22nd-24th of August
- Julia Labedz
- Aug 21
- 2 min read
It's time for our weekend roundup! Here's what's on this weekend, between Friday the 22nd and Sunday the 24th of August across Ireland. We've got a great lineup of things to do, from the Dalkey Lobster Festival to Ukulele Hooley by the sea and much, much more.
Dalkey Lobster Festival, Dublin - 23.08-24.08
This annual seaside favourite blends gourmet seafood with a lively street festival atmosphere. Expect lobster, crab, oysters, and more served up by some of Dublin’s best chefs, alongside cooking demos, food stalls, and live music performances on Castle Street. Families, foodies, and anyone after a summery day out by the coast will find plenty to enjoy.
Ukulele Hooley by the Sea, Dublin - 23.08-24.08
Dún Laoghaire’s People’s Park becomes a ukulele wonderland for a weekend of strumming and singing. With workshops, busking trails, and international players joining local acts, the festival builds to a joyful open-air concert on Sunday. It’s light-hearted, family-friendly, and full of the feel-good energy only hundreds of ukuleles can create.
Arranmore Country Fest, Donegal - 23.08-24.08
Set on one of Ireland’s most scenic offshore islands, Arranmore Country Fest (now in its 13th year!) brings top country artists and fans together for two lively nights of music and dancing. Your festival ticket includes the ferry crossing, making the whole experience a mini adventure. Add island pubs, friendly locals, and Atlantic views, and you’ve got a weekend that’s as much about the setting as the songs.
Emerge Festival, Belfast - 23.08-24.08
A heavyweight on the festival calendar, Emerge takes over Belfast’s Boucher Road Playing Fields with a massive line-up of international DJs, stage production on a grand scale, and official afterparties that keep the energy running long into the night. If you’re into electronic music, this is the big one to close out the summer.
Audio Garden Festival, Kildare - 22.08-24.08
Hosted on the grounds of Burtown House & Gardens, Audio Garden is an intimate boutique festival for fans of underground electronic music. Beyond the beats, it offers art installations, workshops, and independent food vendors, all within a leafy, laid-back setting. Think chilled countryside retreat by day, pulsating dance floor by night.
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