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1. Abbey Theatre
Dublin NorthOne of the most fabled theaters in the world, the Abbey is the home of Ireland's national theater company. In 1904 W. B. Yeats and...
One of the most fabled theaters in the world, the Abbey is the home of Ireland's national theater company. In 1904 W. B. Yeats and his patron, Lady Gregory, opened the theater, which became a major center for the Irish literary renaissance—the place that first staged works by J. M. Synge and Sean O'Casey, among many others. Plays by recent Irish drama heavyweights like Brian Friel, Tom Murphy, Hugh Leonard, and John B. Keane have all premiered here, and memorable productions of international greats like Mamet, Ibsen, and Shakespeare have also been performed. You should not, however, arrive expecting 19th-century grandeur: the original structure burned down in 1951. A starkly modernist auditorium was built in its place—but what it may lack in aesthetics it makes up for in space and acoustics. Criticisms of a reverential, male, and mainstream approach are being addressed, with more female writers, a new spin on old Irish classics, and a second stage offering more experimental drama. But the Abbey will always be relevant since much of the theatergoing public still looks to it as a barometer of Irish culture.
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2. Gaiety Theatre
SouthsideWhen this shimmering red-and-gold 19th-century theater is not showing musical comedy, drama, and revues, the sumptuous Gaiety is taken over by Opera Ireland for one...
When this shimmering red-and-gold 19th-century theater is not showing musical comedy, drama, and revues, the sumptuous Gaiety is taken over by Opera Ireland for one of its big shows.
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3. The Stella
SouthsideThis gorgeous Art Deco cinema has been restored to all its 1920s glory. Enjoy a cocktail while watching old classics or new releases in the...
This gorgeous Art Deco cinema has been restored to all its 1920s glory. Enjoy a cocktail while watching old classics or new releases in the sumptuous leather seats.
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4. 3Arena
Dublin NorthHome to the grandest, big-gig concerts by rock stars and dance luminaries, the 3Arena is a high-tech, 14,500-capacity venue....
Home to the grandest, big-gig concerts by rock stars and dance luminaries, the 3Arena is a high-tech, 14,500-capacity venue.
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5. Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
SouthsideHoused in a brash, Daniel Libeskind–designed building in the growing docklands area of the city, this theater has a 2,000-plus capacity, making it Ireland's biggest...
Housed in a brash, Daniel Libeskind–designed building in the growing docklands area of the city, this theater has a 2,000-plus capacity, making it Ireland's biggest theater space. Its calendar includes the best of international ballet, classical music, pop gigs, and even Broadway musicals.
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6. Cineworld
Dublin NorthA 17-screen theater just off O'Connell Street, Cineworld is the city center's only multiplex movie house; it shows the latest commercial features....
A 17-screen theater just off O'Connell Street, Cineworld is the city center's only multiplex movie house; it shows the latest commercial features.
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7. Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Dublin NorthOne of the city's most distinctive art museums, the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane is a serene home to Sundays@Noon, a series of free...
One of the city's most distinctive art museums, the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane is a serene home to Sundays@Noon, a series of free Sunday concerts featuring some top Irish and international talent. Concerts attract a full house, so get there early.
Dublin, Co. Dublin, Dublin 1, Ireland01-222–5550Arts/Entertainment Details
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8. Gate Theatre
Dublin NorthAn intimate 371-seat theater in a jewel-like Georgian assembly hall, the Gate produces the classics and contemporary plays by leading Irish writers, including Beckett, Wilde...
An intimate 371-seat theater in a jewel-like Georgian assembly hall, the Gate produces the classics and contemporary plays by leading Irish writers, including Beckett, Wilde (the production of Salome was a worldwide hit), Shaw, and the younger generation of dramatists, such as Conor McPherson.
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9. IFI
Temple BarFilm lovers head here for a fascinating schedule of classic and new independent films....
Film lovers head here for a fascinating schedule of classic and new independent films.
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10. International Bar
SouthsideA long-established, tiny, get-close-to-the-band venue upstairs, the International also hosts theater in the afternoon and comedy on weekends....
A long-established, tiny, get-close-to-the-band venue upstairs, the International also hosts theater in the afternoon and comedy on weekends.
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11. Lighthouse Cinema
Dublin WestThe Lighthouse is a serene art-house cinema complex with a regular selection of international and local movies....
The Lighthouse is a serene art-house cinema complex with a regular selection of international and local movies.
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12. Olympia Theatre
Temple BarDublin's oldest and premier multipurpose theatrical venue, the Olympia hosts drama, pantomime, and live comedy in addition to its high-profile musical performances....
Dublin's oldest and premier multipurpose theatrical venue, the Olympia hosts drama, pantomime, and live comedy in addition to its high-profile musical performances.
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13. Olympia Theatre
Temple BarEverything from rock tribute bands to country greats is presented at the Olympia, which is noted for its intense atmosphere and great acoustics....
Everything from rock tribute bands to country greats is presented at the Olympia, which is noted for its intense atmosphere and great acoustics.
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14. Opera Theatre Company
Temple BarIreland's only touring opera company, the Opera Theatre company performs at venues in Dublin and throughout the country....
Ireland's only touring opera company, the Opera Theatre company performs at venues in Dublin and throughout the country.
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15. Opium
SouthsideSet in a striking, glass-front building, Opium hosts regular rock gigs or bass-thumping international DJ sets. There's a Pan-Asian restaurant out front if you get...
Set in a striking, glass-front building, Opium hosts regular rock gigs or bass-thumping international DJ sets. There's a Pan-Asian restaurant out front if you get peckish.
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16. Project Arts Centre
Temple BarA theater and performance space in an ugly modern building at the center of Temple Bar, the Project Arts Center premiers a lot of new...
A theater and performance space in an ugly modern building at the center of Temple Bar, the Project Arts Center premiers a lot of new Irish theater talent as well as contemporary music and experimental art events.
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17. Samuel Beckett Centre
SouthsideHome to Trinity College's drama department and the student Players group, as well as visiting European companies, the Samuel Beckett Centre also hosts dance performances...
Home to Trinity College's drama department and the student Players group, as well as visiting European companies, the Samuel Beckett Centre also hosts dance performances by visiting troupes; the theater was built in 1992 and stands near the center of Trinity's campus.
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18. Savoy Cinema
Dublin NorthJust across from the General Post Office, the Savoy is a four-screen theater with the largest screen in the country....
Just across from the General Post Office, the Savoy is a four-screen theater with the largest screen in the country.
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19. Smock Alley Theatre
Temple BarSmock Alley is a wonderfully atmospheric theater space tucked down a little lane. Now housed in a lovely 19th-century Irish neo-Gothic structure, it stands on...
Smock Alley is a wonderfully atmospheric theater space tucked down a little lane. Now housed in a lovely 19th-century Irish neo-Gothic structure, it stands on the site of a famous 17th-century Dublin theater.
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20. St. Patrick's Cathedral
Dublin WestAlong with some regular concert performances, you can catch some beautiful church singing at evensong at St. Pat's most weekdays around half past 5 pm....
Along with some regular concert performances, you can catch some beautiful church singing at evensong at St. Pat's most weekdays around half past 5 pm.
Saint Patrick's Close, Dublin, Co. Dublin, 2, Ireland01-453–9472Arts/Entertainment Details
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