Cosy Nights – Your Autumn Escape Is Here

Best Autumn Festivals & Events in Dublin

Want to hear a secret? The best time of year to visit Dublin is the autumn — or fall, as it’s known Stateside.

The big crowds are gone, the leaves are turning golden, and the pubs are extra-cosy on cool and crisp evenings. Nestled beside Herbert Park, the Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence is the perfect place to enjoy the seasonal atmosphere, offering the calm, leafy tranquility of Ballsbridge — while only minutes away from all the excitement of the city centre.

Plus, we recently celebrated a prime place on the 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best list, putting us among the top 1% of hotels worldwide. That means you can indulge in the best entertainment the city has to offer by day, and a luxurious guest experience in the evening.

Dublin’s Autumn Culture - Festivals and Events

 
Autumn is also a great time to enjoy Irish culture. Our social calendar is brimming with Dublin events, from theatre to literature, architecture, and music. Whether you’re visiting for the arts, history, or simply want to soak up all that Ireland’s capital has to offer, you’ll find something to pique your interest. 
 

Must-See Autumn Festivals This Season

 
We’ve selected a couple of our favourite events to give you a taste of the many autumn festivals in Dublin this season.


Dublin Fringe Festival - Saturday 6 - Sunday 21 September 2025

 
Enjoy an explosion of experimental theatre, immersive installations, exciting dance routines, and late-night performances across the city. For two full weeks, the celebrated Fringe Festival Dublin will turn the city’s venues into vibrant creativity hubs for all.


Oktoberfest Dublin - Sept 18th - Oct 25th 2025

 
Celebrate Bavarian culture — and enjoy some great beer and bratwurst — when Oktoberfest hits Dublin. You can even try your hand at some stein-holding contests or sing for your supper with a round of karaoke.


Culture Night - Friday, 19th September 2025

This year sees the 20th Culture Night Dublin come to life, and it’s going to be quite the spectacle. With museums, galleries, studios, and public spaces staying open late, there will be more than 300 events to choose from. The best part? They’re usually free!


Dublin Culture Night

Dublin Theatre Festival - 5 Sept-12 Oct 2025

Whether you like Shakespeare, Chekov, or new and emerging writers, theatre fans of all types will find something to enjoy at the Dublin Theatre Festival.  Book your tickets early as the smaller, more intimate venues will sell out fast.

Open House Dublin - 11-19 October 2025

Ever wish you could see inside Dublin’s most beautiful buildings? Here’s your chance! This free architectural festival offers guided tours, films, exhibitions, and access to some of Dublin’s most iconic addresses — usually not open to the public.

Bram Stoker Festival - 31st October - 3rd November 2025 

Come celebrate the Irish author behind Dracula with this gothic festival, filled with walking tours, exhibitions, literary events, and electric performances. We’re already getting bookings for people looking for Bram Stoker Festival accommodation, so it’s sure to be a busy one!

Dublin Halloween Market

Experience ancient Irish cultural traditions and soak up all that spooky season has to offer with this festival of food, craft, and artisanal shopping. With more than 25 sellers, you’ll be sure to find an extra-special memento of your stay in Dublin.

Dublin Book Festival - November 5th - 9th 2025

If you’re a lover of literature, you’ll feel right at home at the Dublin Book Festival. Some of the world’s greatest writers — many of them Irish — will descend on the city for a fascinating few days of readings, talks, and workshops designed to inspire and invigorate. 
 

Why Stay at Herbert Park Hotel During Dublin’s Festivals

 

There are lots of reasons why the Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence is the ideal place to stay if you’re travelling to the city this autumn. 


Central location near RDS, Aviva & city venues


Located in the elegant neighbourhood of Ballsbridge, our hotel is within walking distance of the RDS, Aviva Stadium, and the 32-acre Herbert Park — complete with a playground, duck pond, and bowling green. 

Whether you’re looking for hotels near RDS Dublin or you’re keen to secure a jumping-off point for city-centre adventures, you’ll find what you need with us.

Comfort and convenience for your festival break

With an action-packed agenda of festivals in store this season, you might need a place to rest and recuperate in the evenings. Our hotel is the ideal solution, especially if you’re looking for hotels near the Bram Stoker festival or any of the other Dublin autumn festivals. 
It’s the perfect Dublin city accommodation if you’re looking for culture and convenience in one place.
 
As you can see from this brief Dublin autumn guide, this season offers something for everyone — from the literature lover to the theatre-goer, architecture aficionado, and festival fan. 
All that activity means that the best Dublin hotels tend to fill fast at this time of year, so make sure you make your reservations soon.

Book your stay now with the Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence to add an elegant overnight experience to your epic cultural adventure in the city.


 

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