Visitor Information
With a record 150,000 visitors to last year's Festival, this year's event takes place on the quays both north and south of the Liffey with attractions for all ages. The river will be a buzz of activity and Ireland's tall ship The Jeanie Johnston will form part of the festival and will be open to the public, giving people the chance to experience first hand what life on the ocean waves is like. Along with the stunning tall ships, there will be plenty of entertainment for all the family including a breathtaking array of street theatre, musical entertainment and amusements all creating a fun carnival atmosphere.
The Festival will also feature the biggest (and best!) outdoor market in the city, with a fabulous selection of crafts, clothing, jewellery, paintings, flowers and plants, as well as the mouth-watering gourmet meats, cheeses and breads.
Dublin's Docklands are only a short walk from the centre of the city and is easily accessible by public transport. For more on how to get to Docklands, click on plan your trip. Tickets are not required for the Festival, however, there are charges for some activities.
If you haven't been to Dublin's Docklands before, it's a great opportunity to take in some of the newest attractions the city has to offer. Check out the Samuel Beckett Bridge and the Grand Canal Theatre, the latest additions to Dublin's Docklands.
For a spot of shopping, pop by the chq building to stock up on all you need for home and garden at Meadows and Byrne and for a spot of lunch, try out the Bleu River Bistro on board the Cill Airne, the last ship to be built at Dublin's Dockyards.
