The 2025 edition runs from Saturday, 6 September to Sunday, 21 September. It’s a citywide festival, with shows in theatres, streets, pop-up spaces, and less typical venues across Dublin. There are around 85 events, nearly 500 performances, and over 650 artists involved, taking place in about 36 venues—including outdoor and pop-up locations.
The program includes theatre, dance, comedy, music, spoken word, interdisciplinary, drag, visual art, and many other forms. Here are just a few of the festival's highlights:
Octopus Children – a spoken-word, dance, and music performance exploring queer and Black Irish identity.
Good With Faces – a gripping new play about parenting and power.
Crawler – a raw, physical dance event with live drumming and electronic sound.
BIG – Alison Spittle’s comedy show tackling classism, sexuality, and more.
Change – a dance piece blending climate action with movement and science.
All venue info —including venue addresses, accessibility details, and sidewalks’ notes— can be found via the Venues page.
Get in touch: info@fringefest.com or +353 1 670 6106.
Many venues are wheelchair-accessible. Some performances include Irish Sign Language or Relaxed Performances for sensory needs. There are free and family-friendly events under the Young Radicals programme, including workshops, youth musicals, and performances suited to all ages. New in 2025 is the Pay What You Can (PWYC) scheme: for shows after 7 PM on Wednesday 17 September, audiences can pay what they like—low-income, reduced, standard, recommended, or supportive tiers available, with the festival covering any shortfall.
The Festival isn’t just a two-week event—it supports artists all year through their notorious Fringe Lab, which offers rehearsal space, mentorship, skill-sharing, and development opportunities. They also collaborate on artist residencies—like the Romilly Walton Masters Performance Residency in Paris (2024-25).
