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What's Happening in Dublin this weekend (Jan 9th) - Free Events
New Year, New Energy, Same Great City
Olivia Sinclair
January 08, 2026
Howdy
Whether you're all in for Dry January, ready to refresh your wardrobe, or just fancy a free scoop of ice cream at a comedy show — this week’s Dublin events have something for everyone.
The Dublin City Fashion Market
Canal Cleanup | Dry January
The Comedy Crunch – Aidan Greene & Special Guests
Guided Tour of the Remains of St. Mary’s Abbey
Live Aid Exhibition – National Photographic Archive
🧥 The Dublin City Fashion Market
Lost Lane, Saturday from 12pm
Pre-loved treasures, new statement pieces, and stylish surprises await at one of Dublin’s best fashion markets. Whether you're thrift-savvy or just after something different, this is the place to rummage, discover and refresh your look.
Please note: this venue is upstairs and not wheelchair accessible.
🧼 Canal Cleanup | Dry January
Sunday, Jan 14 from 11am | Meeting at Atlas Language School
Fresh air, good karma, and a chance to start 2026 with a clean slate — literally. This feel-good, free canal cleanup is open to all, no equipment needed. Just turn up, lend a hand, and meet some great people while you're at it.
🧽 Let them know you're coming
🎤 The Comedy Crunch: Aidan Greene & Special Guests
The Stag’s Head, Sunday from 8:15pm
Free laughs, free ice cream, and even the odd free Bulmers — Comedy Crunch keeps the energy high and the price tag low. This Sunday features Aidan Greene plus surprise guests, and it's always packed with top Irish and international talent.
🎟 Reserve a seat here
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🏛 Guided Tour of St. Mary’s Abbey
Friday at 11am
Step back in time on this atmospheric guided tour of one of Dublin’s most important medieval monasteries. Explore the Chapter House and Slype while learning about the Abbey’s hidden history beneath the streets we walk every day.
🚨 Accessibility note: The site is not wheelchair accessible.
🎫 Book your spot
📸 Live Aid Exhibition at the National Photographic Archive
Running until March 31
Step into music history with this free exhibition documenting the scale, chaos and spirit of Live Aid. Featuring 70+ images from the Band Aid Trust Archive — from Bowie to Black Sabbath, it’s a visual time capsule of one of the biggest gigs in history.
📍 Open daily 10am–4pm
🖼 More info here
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