Dublin City Council Liffey Festival, 12–13 September 2026
Dublin City Council Liffey Festival will take place across Dublin on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, running from 12:00 to 18:00 each day. Organised by Dublin City Council, the event centres on the River Liffey and venues at Custom House Quay, George’s Dock and Sir John Rogerson’s Quay. The programme includes the 106th Liffey Swim, visiting ships and vessel visits, watersports, aerial and jet-pack displays, walking tours and maritime talks. Live music, street theatre, craft workshops, family activities, food and drink, and fairground attractions are also listed. Attendance is free, although a small number of activities are paid. Some activities can be booked in advance.
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Event details
- When
- Where
- Custom House Quay, George’s Dock, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and the River LiffeyDublin, IE
- Organizer
- Dublin City Council
- Admission
- Free
- The festival takes place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, from 12:00 to 18:00 each day.
- The event covers Custom House Quay, George’s Dock, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and the River Liffey.
- The festival is free to attend, with a small number of paid activities; some activities can be booked in advance.
- Featured activities include the 106th Liffey Swim, visiting ships, vessel visits, aerial and jet-pack displays, watersports, walking tours, maritime talks, live music, street theatre, craft workshops, family activities, food and drink, and fairground attractions.
- The festival is organised by Dublin City Council.
Information last verified August 28, 2026.
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