What's Happening in Dublin this weekend (Nov 6th) - Free Events

Hi folks,

The ghosts are gone, the clocks have changed, and we’re heading into a fresh week packed with books, music, art and a sprinkle of poetry. Whether you're up for a gallery hop, a tribute gig, or a quiet tour about Seamus Heaney’s mythic mind — here’s what’s happening in the city this week:

Here’s what is happening this week:

• Dublin Book Festival kicks off (Nov 5–9) - packed with talks, launches, walking tours & more

• Dublin Gallery Weekend (Nov 6–9) - 60+ free events, open studios, art trails & nighttime pop-ups

• Myths We Live By: Seamus Heaney Tour – Fri 7th @ 11:30am (Listen Now Again)

• Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh: Snáithe – gorgeous new exhibition at The Lab, Fri & Sat only

• Thin Az Lizzy @ Arlington Bar – Sat 8th, one of the best Thin Lizzy tributes going

• How to Make a Hollywood Pop-Up Book… on Steroids! Ticketed, but for a very good cause!

Dublin Book Festival

Various Locations, Wednesday 5th – Sunday 9th November
One of Ireland’s most exciting literary festivals returns, bringing together authors, editors and readers for a celebration of Irish writing and publishing. With everything from walking tours and panel talks to children’s workshops and poetry nights, there’s something for every kind of book lover.
👉 Explore the programme

The Myths We Live By: Memory, Story and Seamus Heaney

Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again | Friday 7th November, 11:30am
A special guided tour exploring how Heaney wove classical and Irish mythology into his poetry. From Hercules to the hills of Mossbawn, follow how story and place shaped one of Ireland’s greatest voices.
🎟️ Free, booking recommended

Dublin Gallery Weekend

Across Dublin | Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th November
60+ free events. Open studios. Late-night pop-ups. Talks. Trails. Live art. A full weekend celebrating the boldest names in Irish contemporary art. Explore galleries big and small and discover new artists, old favourites, and unexpected installations.
👉 dublingalleryweekend.ie

Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh: Snáithe

The LAB, Foley Street | Friday 7th – Saturday 8th November
Two days only. This stunning solo exhibition explores landscape, architecture and shifting structures — through organic forms, moody palettes and subtle geometry. If you’re near The LAB, it’s worth dropping in.
🖼️ More info

Thin Az Lizzy – Live Tribute Night

Arlington Bar, O’Connell Bridge | Saturday 8th November, 8pm–11:30pm
One of the best Thin Lizzy tribute acts in the world. Touring for 30 years. Big riffs, big nostalgia. Free in, great buzz.
🎸 Event info

Special Mention: Pop Culture for a Cause

How to Make a Hollywood Pop-Up Book… on Steroids!
📍 3 Fitzwilliam Street Upper
📅 Thurs 7 Nov | 7–8pm
💶 €10 per ticket
Imagine being asked to create the most over-the-top, technicolour pop-up book Hollywood has ever seen — and saying yes. That’s exactly what Northern Irish illustrator Neal McCullough did when the Willis Wonderland Foundation (set up by the late legendary songwriter Allee Willis) came calling.

At this lively talk, Neal shares the wild, behind-the-scenes story of how he and a crack team of creatives from around the world turned a wacky idea into a fully illustrated, insane-on-every-level pop-up book about Allee’s life, home, and famous friends.

You’ll hear about:

• The real-life pink Hollywood mansion that inspired the book

• The music legends and outrageous parties that passed through it

• The world-class illustrators and paper engineers who brought it to life

• And the wild stories behind some of the world’s most iconic hit songs

Expect laughs, pop culture deep-dives, big visuals, and some serious creative inspiration. A portion of the proceeds go towards the Willis Wonderland Foundation, supporting the arts and community projects.
More: Event Link

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