Things to do in Dublin this May Bank Holiday
Written by Did someone say Bank Holiday Weekend? Oh yes! It’s here and there’s lots of things to do this weekend in #DublinTown!
Each week, DublinTown are on the airwaves on the Friday edition of the Good Morning Dublin show on 103.2 Dublin City FM. In case you missed it, here’s a few things you can do this weekend:
Teddy Bear Picnic at the National Wax Museum (May 5 & 6)
The National Wax Museum are hosting Teddy Bear’s Picnics in their Children’s Waxworld. It seems their teddy bears are a little bit mischievous and have began wandering all around the Museum so they need help to find them! The kids will have so much fun trying to spot all of the bears around the Museum. Any child that helps find all the bears will receive a little treat at the end of the Museum. You can even bring your favourite bear along and join in the Family Fun. It starts tomorrow May 5th and every weekend over the summer.
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Dublin Dance Festival (all weekend)
Dublin Dance Festival is back for another year! Running until May 20th the festival brings the best international dance events for audiences of all ages. Dance artists and choreographers from across the world come to Dublin to share vibrant contemporary dance with Irish audiences. One of the events happening this Sunday May 6 is Top 8 Street Dance Battle at 7pm at Meeting House Square, Temple Bar. Apart from the high-profile competition, there’s guest turntable and beatbox artists, with live painting by Irish graffiti artists adding to the fun and vibrant atmosphere. Contestants in the Street Dance Battle will show off their talents in Breaking, Hip-Hop and Krump, having earned their place at qualifying heats earlier in the day.
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Vinyl (May 5 – 7)
Vinyl is a unique music culture event taking place in Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Saturday 5th May – Monday 7th May 2018. Vinyl is a celebration of the rich history and enduring legacy of vinyl records.
This three-day event features specially programmed talks, panel discussions, curated collections, music performances, album playbacks, art exhibits, pop-up stores, signings, and equipment showcases. The various events are in the gorgeous surrounds of Royal Hospital Kilmainham’s expansive grounds and infrastructure, from the magnificent Great Hall, the chapel and cobblestone courtyard.
Performances from artists like Cathy Davy (Monday), August Wells (Saturday), in conversation with people like Bob Geldof with Pete Paphides (Monday), Snow Patrol with Edith Bowman (Saturday)
More info including booking details can be found on vinyl-dublin.com from €49.50
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Family Friendly Tour of the National Gallery
This special tour is designed for children and their guardians, parents and carers. The aim is to make the artworks fun and engaging for kids, and to welcome families and visitors of all ages and encourage them to feel comfortable in the Gallery. All welcome – you don’t need to book in advance! This event is this Sunday May 6th 12.30-13.15
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Live Music in The Mercantile
The Mercantile on Dame St will have live music for the bank holiday weekend from @homesickgypsies and The Hooligan Elephant. Definitely worth checking out if in Dublin city this weekend.
For more of what’s on in Dublin click here and use #DublinTown to let us know what you’re up to!
Tune in to Dublin City FM each Friday between 10.30am and 10.45am to find out what’s on that weekend!
