Events in Dublin over the coming months
Summer is a time of fun, excitement and making lots of great memories with
your friends and family and as much as we may not like it, summer is really
coming to an end now. But fear not, we’ve pulled together a list of all the
great events that you have to look forward to over the coming months.
Grand
Canal Hotel is located so close to everything happening here in Dublin so
whether you are already planning to go to one of the below events or looking
for an inspiration for a city break make
sure to visit our website for great deals now!
Oktoberfest (19.09.14 – 05.10.14)
Taking place in the IFSC, Oktoberfest is always a brilliant event. Last year over 120,000
people visited this unique FREE Bavarian event. Experience traditional German
fun, food and entertainment with over 30 German barmaids dressed in traditional
Dirndl's.
Enjoy ice-cold, fresh tapped
German Erdinger “Fischer’s Hell” and “Weizenbier” (wheatbeer) or non-alcoholic
wheatbeer! If you’re not a beer drinker, you will be happy to know that there
will also be a German wine bar with excellent German white and red wine,
longdrinks (havanna-coke, vodka-red bull) and many more! There will also be a
coffee-bar (coffee, tea and hot chocolate) for you to try out. Taste some
delicious German cuisine with your drinks. There will be over 30 German food stalls at the
Oktoberfest.
Theatre Festival (25.09.14 – 12.10.14)
Going back as far as 1957, Dublin Theatre Festival is an annual event
that brings together artists, theatre-makers and audiences from Ireland and
around the world. Dublin city, its people and its stories, is at the very heart
of the festival.
Throughout the festival you can see performances in venues &
locations all across the city. The festival combines theatre, music, dance and
family events as well as artist talks, public discussions and artist
development programmes.
Bram Stoker Festival (24.10.10 – 27.10.14)
From 24th – 27th October, Dublin City will
celebrate the life, work and legacy of Dublin horror novelist Bram Stoker and
his gothic novel “Dracula”. The festival incorporates a range of events from large-scale
spectacles including a gothic ball, to intimate performances in unusual spaces and a whole range of film
and literary events. Last year’s festival saw more than 20,000 visitors
from near and far descend upon the city. Check out the many events that took
place last year: http://www.bramstokerfestival.com/events/.
Shows at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre
The Bord Gais Energy Theatre is just an 8 minute stroll from the Grand
Canal Hotel. We have a fantastic theatre package which includes show tickets, dinner, night’s accommodation, full Irish breakfast
the following morning and free car parking during your stay. You can get all of this from just €109pps. If
you already have your ticket for a show you can also get this package minus the
ticket from €69pps. There are many great shows coming up between now and the
end of the year.
Blood Brothers (29.09.14 – 11.10.14)
Elvis Costello (16.10.14)
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (17.10.14 – 18.10.14)
Shrek the Musical (21.10.14 – 9.11.14)
The Mousetrap (10.11.14 – 15.11.14)
The Snowman Special (13.12.14 – 14.12.14)
Shows at the Gaiety
The Gaiety Theatre also has many great shows coming up. It’s located just
off Grafton Street and is about a 15 – 20 minute walk from the Grand Canal
Hotel or a short 5 minute bus ride. Here is what you can look forward to;
Grease (05.11.14 – 16.11.14)
Ballet Ireland Swan Lake (19.11.14 – 22.11.14)
Peter Pan Christmas Pantomine (01.12.14 – 11.01.15)
Concerts at the O2
The O2 line-up is packed full of a variety or great concerts and events
over the next few months. We also have a great O2 package for you to avail of
when attending an event at the O2. Get dinner, transport to & from the O2, night’s
accommodation, full Irish breakfast the following morning and free car parking
all from just €79pps. Upcoming shows at the O2;
Ed Sheeran (03.10.14 – 06.10.14)
Lady Gaga (17.10.14)
One Republic (19.10.14)
Il Divo (26.10.14)
The Big Reunion Boy Band Tour (02.11.14)
Paolo Nutini (03.11.14)
WWE Live (06.11.14)
Kylie (08.11.14)
Splash (10.11.14)
Lee Evans (11.11.14 – 12.11.14)
Andrea Bocelli (14.11.14)
James Blunt (20.11.14)
Passenger (22.11.14)
Enrique Inglesias (23.11.14)
The War of the Worlds (27.11.14)
John Bishop (04.12.14 – 05.12.14)
André Rieu (06.12.14 – 07.12.14)
Kasabian (08.12.14)
Elton John (09.12.14)
Peter Gabriel (10.12.14)
Ennio Morricone (12.12.14)
Diversity (15.12.14)
Madness (16.12.14)
Imelda May (019.12.14 – 20.12.14)
The Grand Canal Hotel is located in the picturesque and leafy areas of
Ballsbridge with many lovely walks around the area including the banks of the
Grand Canal and Herbert Park. Modern
rooms at the contemporary style hotel feature free high-speed Wi-Fi and
interactive smart TVs. Executive rooms
& suites are also available. Guests can enjoy casual food and drink in the
lively Gasworks Bar or opt for more formal dining in the Epic Restaurant. The
Grand Canal Hotel has a fully equipped gym and offers guests free private
parking in its 2-story car park.
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