From the long-awaited annual Electric Picnic shenanigans to a play full of 90s nostalgia, a top tier dining experience and pride celebrations, here’s the best of what’s on this weekend…
Jezahel: The Vampires Can’t Weld
16 August, The Workman’s, Dublin, more info here
If you fancy reliving your clubbing days this weekend, Jezahel is the way to do it. Can a band of ageing ravers stay up past their bedtime to try to save the day? This one-hour play delves deep into 90s nostalgia and hammers a square peg into the circle of life. Molly, Phil, Mandy, Top Knot and Disco are desperate to relive their clubbing youth so they head out after dark for the first time in too long. However, the music’s too loud and they just don’t get what the kids are into these days. Go see it, you won’t regret it.
Ingredient x Hen’s Teeth pop-up dinner
16-18 August, Hen’s Teeth, Dublin, more info here
Ingredient is a pop-up dining experience with a focus on seasonal tasting menus and a warm, casual service that is designed to make you feel at home. The concept was started by chef Andrew Kelly and front of house manager Kate Kettle in April 2024. The partners in business and life met while both working at Potager in Skerries, before launching Ingredient together upstairs in the Olive Deli in the seaside village. Andrew brings his experience in restaurants around the world like Noma, Bastible and Fade Street Social to create delicious filling food served with heart.
Sculpted by Aimee’s Trade Your Base
17 & 18 August, stores on Grafton Street, in Kildare Village, and Victoria Square, Belfast, more info here
Bring your mismatched or empty foundation from any brand to one of Sculpted by Aimee’s flagship stores, get shade-matched, and take home your perfect foundation for FREE. Only the first 100 people at each store each day will be able to trade their base. Please note, this is a first-come, first-served promotion, and registration does not guarantee a complimentary complexion product.
Waterford Walls Festival
Until 18 August, Waterford, more info here
Ireland’s largest international street art festival, Waterford Walls invites national and international artists to create large-scale mural artworks around the city and surrounding areas, with live art, music, workshops, guided tours and much more taking place over ten days. This year’s artists include Zippy, Shane O’Malley, Nasca Uno, and many more.
Galway Pride
Until 18 August, Galway, more info here
From the flag-raising and awards night to candlelit vigils, trans nights out and the grand parade, Galway Pride 2024 is a true celebration of love and community. Though official event dates have not yet been revealed, mark the dates in your calendars so you can make sure you get to join in on the festivities during the week out west.
Cork on a Fork Festival
Until 18 August, Cork, more info here
Cork has always been known for its rich culinary heritage and vibrant food scene, and now you can get a taste of all that the region has to offer over five days as the city centre turns into a gastronomic paradise, celebrating the vibrant and diverse food culture of the region. Expect unique dining events, pop-up restaurants, chef collaborations, live cooking demonstrations from top chefs, interactive workshops, food and drink pairings events, bite-sized talks, and plenty of kids’ food activities.
Electric Picnic
16-18 August, Stradbally, Laois, more info here
A weekend that requires little introduction, EP is a music and arts festival looked forward to by many, despite the annual likelihood of muckiness. This year’s headliners are Kylie Minogue, Noah Kahan, and Calvin Harris, with plenty of superb homegrown talent making appearances across the weekend, including the likes of Kneecap, The Scratch, Jazzy, and NewDad.
The Defender Puissance & Rolex Grand Prix Series at the Dublin Horse Show
17 August, The RDS, Dublin, more info here
This year, the Defender Puissance celebrates its 20th year of sponsorship as it returns to the Dublin Horse Show with a bigger presence than ever before. On each day of the show, visitors to the Family Area can enjoy a unique drive experience in Mini Defenders. Kids with an appetite for adventure can get behind the wheel of a miniature Defender as they learn to steer and navigate a bespoke course designed just for them. The Defender Puissance wall starts at a height of 1.80m, which steadily climbs for each round until it reaches the dizzying height of 2.20m. Each competing horse must clear the Defender Puissance wall, leading to an exciting knock-out finish and it is always a crowd pleaser on Saturday.
On Sunday, all show jumping aficionados will be eagerly awaiting the Rolex Grand Prix. Held in the main arena, which is a world-renowned grass track, the Grand Prix has been a fixture since 1934. Anyone who grew up attending the Dublin Horse Show will remember equestrian legends such as Eddie Macken, the Whitaker brothers, Nick Skelton and Jessica Kuerten in action over the years. As part of the Rolex Grand Prix series, this year’s Irish team has already competed in Rome, La Baule and Dinard as part of the series. Visitors can look forward to cheering on their riders compete for the record prize fund of €500,000 on Sunday afternoon.
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