Euro 2028 in Dublin 2028 in Dublin: weekend guide and things to do

9 June to 9 July 2028 · ProvisionalDublin, Ireland

Euro 2028 in Dublin means days in Dublin with a match or session and plenty of time either side. This guide covers rest days, evenings, family outings and rainy-day backups.

Tours in Dublin Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

UEFA confirms the match schedule after the draw. Book cancellable rooms early.

Airport to Aviva Stadium

Dublin airport (DUB) has Dublin Express and Aircoach buses to the centre in 30 minutes.

DART to Lansdowne Road.

Public transport directions to Aviva Stadium

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Smithfield and Phibsborough	Cheaper hotels on the Luas tram.
Mid-range	Temple Bar edges and St Stephen's Green	Central and walkable.
Splurge	Ballsbridge and Merrion Square	Grand hotels near Aviva Stadium.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Generator Dublin
Mid-range: The Hendrick Smithfield
Splurge: The Shelbourne

Links search the nights from 8 June to 10 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual match weekend schedule for 9 June to 9 July 2028. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

Half-dayHowth coastal walk Half day · Family
Cliff path and seafood.
EatThe Woollen Mills Irish food by the Ha'penny Bridge
FreePhoenix Park deer.

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Full dayWicklow mountains and Glendalough Full day · Family
Monastic site and lakes.

Before an evening session

Keep it light and close to the venue.

Easy outingBook of Kells and Trinity College Half day · Indoor · Family
The Long Room library.
EatKehoe's Classic pub

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

Family pickGuinness Storehouse Half day · Indoor
Gravity Bar pint with a view.
FreeNational Museum of Ireland.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupEPIC.
Rain or heat backupChester Beatty Library.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

EveningTraditional Irish music pub crawl Evening · Nightlife
Live sessions.
EatThe Brazen Head Ireland's oldest pub

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Howth coastal walk

Cliff path and seafood.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Wicklow mountains and Glendalough

Monastic site and lakes.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Family

Book of Kells and Trinity College

The Long Room library.

See times and prices

Dublin Zoo.
EPIC emigration museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Nightlife

Traditional Irish music pub crawl

Live sessions.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Wicklow mountains and Glendalough

Monastic site and lakes.

See times and prices

Full day

Cliffs of Moher day trip

Long day to the west coast.

See times and prices

After dark

Temple Bar, Camden Street.

6 tours worth booking for Euro 2028 in Dublin

Tour	Length	Good for
Howth coastal walk	Half day	Families
Wicklow mountains and Glendalough	Full day	Families
Book of Kells and Trinity College	Half day	Bad weather, Families
Guinness Storehouse	Half day	Bad weather
Cliffs of Moher day trip	Full day	Everyone
Traditional Irish music pub crawl	Evening	Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

The Brazen Head Ireland's oldest pub
Leo Burdock Fish and chips
The Woollen Mills Irish food by the Ha'penny Bridge
Kehoe's Classic pub

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor · Family

Book of Kells and Trinity College

The Long Room library.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor

Guinness Storehouse

Gravity Bar pint with a view.

See times and prices

EPIC.
Chester Beatty Library.

Getting around on event days

Luas trams and buses; Leap card or contactless. Croke Park and Aviva Stadium are walking distance or a DART stop away.

Day trips from Dublin

Howth: 30 minutes by DART
Glendalough: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Euro 2028 in Dublin.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Euro 2028 in Dublin 2028?

The next edition is 9 June to 9 July 2028, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Aviva Stadium?

Dublin airport (DUB) has Dublin Express and Aircoach buses to the centre in 30 minutes. DART to Lansdowne Road.

Where should I stay for Euro 2028 in Dublin?

For most visitors the best base is Temple Bar edges and St Stephen's Green: Central and walkable.

What can we do between sessions at Euro 2028 in Dublin?

Good short outings in Dublin include Guinness Storehouse, Howth coastal walk, Book of Kells and Trinity College. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Euro 2028 in Dublin?

Family-friendly picks: Howth coastal walk, Wicklow mountains and Glendalough, Book of Kells and Trinity College. Dublin Zoo.

How far is Aviva Stadium from Dublin centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. DART to Lansdowne Road.

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