The 11 Dublin Shows That Earn the Ticket Price

1.Dublin Irish House Party Live Show, Dinner Option Available

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,246 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Spend about three hours at The Lansdowne Hotel, an 18th century Georgian townhouse, for an optional three-course Irish dinner followed by live music, storytelling, uilleann pipes, bodhrán, harp, and champion Irish dancing.

“The meal was ok. Soup was just ok. Main. Stew was very good and dessert was ok also. It was very loud and there was no music during dinner however the music and dancing downstairs afterwards was absolutely spectacular. They really got the crowd to participate and when she danced it was world class.”

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2.Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Spend an evening at Dublin’s Belvedere Hotel with a three-course adult dinner, live Irish music, singing, and dancers linked to Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Feet of Flames. Jim Murrihy created the show, which includes audience singing, clapping, and a chance to learn steps on stage.

“Great evening with good food ,staff was very accomodating and polite while the show was exceptional .”

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3.Music and Dance Show at The Irish House Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 744 reviews · from $34

Spend an evening with Irish musicians and dancers in an 18th century Dublin townhouse. You’ll hear the harp, uilleann pipes, and bodhrán, learn how the instruments work, and join in the humor. Add a 3-course Irish dinner at 6:30 PM before the 8 PM show.

“I cannot wait to make a return trip and see them again. Fun fact- the movie "Sinners" featured a song they sang for us. I almost started clapping in the theater. GTK - bring cash to get swag and CDs.”

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4.Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 567 reviews · from $28

Meet upstairs at Merchant’s Arch in Temple Bar for a two-hour Irish music and dance session. Local instructors teach simple steps, then performers sing, play, and dance while you join in from a reserved table or the dance floor. Drinks are available, but food is not included.

“My friends and I did this class on St Patrick’s Day and had a wonderful time. The instructors were amazing!”

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5.Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Head to Taylors Three Rock in Rathfarnham for a four-course Irish dinner followed by two hours of live folk music, singing, storytelling, and award-winning dancing. You can join audience participation, learn a few steps, and buy drinks separately. Transport is not included.

“This was an excellent experience. The meal was delicious and the performers were top notch. It was the perfect ending to our stay in Dublin”

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6.Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 208 reviews · from $39

Spend an evening at Dublin’s Merry Ploughboy Pub, a music venue run by traditional musicians. Choose show-only admission or add a three-course Irish dinner, then enjoy live songs, uilleann pipes, audience participation, and Irish stepdancing in a lively pub setting.

“Great dancing and singing… public transport is an issue so pleased to be able to get the shuttle bus.”

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7.Best Comedy Club in Dublin Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Top rated

Spend about two hours at In Stitches Comedy Club in the cellar of Peadar Kearney’s Pub on Dame Street. You’ll see local and international comedians, meet fellow comedy fans, and enjoy a low-cost Dublin night out. The basement has stairs and can feel crowded and hot.

“It’s in the basement of the Pub. Stairs are tough if you have mobility issues. Very crowded and hot. But the show made up for it.”

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8.Laughter Lounge Ticket – Ireland’s Biggest Comedy Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend about three hours at Dublin’s Laughter Lounge, Ireland’s biggest comedy club, with four comedians, table service, and a free bottle of beer or glass of wine if you arrive before 7:30pm. The doors open at 7pm, but the comedy begins around 8:30pm.

“The comedians were funny- the tables are very close together and the chairs are welded to the floor so you can’t move them/ and the drinks were a little expensive . But overall good show”

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9.Dublin Irish Musical Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $349

Meet by the Molly Malone statue for a private three-hour evening of Dublin stories, Irish traditional music, and Temple Bar pub culture. Your local guide leads your group to The Temple Bar Pub, where two pints are included. Extra drinks and transport cost more.

“Craicing good time learning about Irish trad music and singing along! Our two performers were engaging and fun (and talented).”

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10.Guided Irish Musical Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Molly Malone Statue for a private three-hour walk through Temple Bar. Visit four pubs, hear Irish music and Dublin stories, and enjoy two included pints. One guide is Italian, a useful match for visitors seeing Dublin from an outsider’s view.

“Since my guide was from Italy, she knows how to explain Dublin to outsiders. There were many things we did not recognize and once explained gave a deep understanding of this old city. Went to 4 pubs with 4 different craic! If you want to learn step-dancing, then she is the one for you!”

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11.Storytelling of Irish Myths and Legends Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $17Best value

Meet at the pub with the red and black front for a 90-minute English-language theatre performance by poet and storyteller Sean Cuddy. He performs original versions of Irish myths and legends with atmospheric Celtic music, bringing old tales to life without a full museum or sightseeing tour.

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