Aviva Stadium: events, getting there and where to stay
Aviva Stadium is a stadium in Dublin, about 3 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including Six Nations weekend in Dublin, Euro 2028 in Dublin. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Aviva Stadium in short
- Type
- Stadium
- Where
- Dublin, Ireland, about 3 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 2
- Next up
- Six Nations weekend in Dublin, 6 February to 20 March 2027 (expected)
- Getting there
- DART to Lansdowne Road.
Events at Aviva Stadium
6 Feb 2027*Six Nations weekend in Dublin
Dublin, IrelandRugby9 Jun 2028Euro 2028 in Dublin
Dublin, IrelandFootball
Dublin, IrelandRugby9 Jun 2028Euro 2028 in Dublin
Dublin, IrelandFootball
Getting to Aviva Stadium
DART to Lansdowne Road.
Dublin airport (DUB) has Dublin Express and Aircoach buses to the centre in 30 minutes.
Public transport directions to Aviva Stadium
Where to stay near Aviva Stadium
| 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
Things to do near Aviva Stadium
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Dublin.
Evenings
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 6°C average | 86 mm | 8 h 02 min | |
| February | About 6°C average | 70 mm | 9 h 44 min | |
| March | About 7°C average | 70 mm | 11 h 41 min | |
| April | About 9°C average | 61 mm | 13 h 55 min | |
| May | 14°C | 8°C | 67 mm | 15 h 51 min |
| June | About 14°C average | 76 mm | 16 h 58 min | |
| July | 18°C | 12°C | 80 mm | 16 h 30 min |
| August | 18°C | 12°C | 91 mm | 14 h 46 min |
| September | About 14°C average | 76 mm | 12 h 35 min | |
| October | About 11°C average | 102 mm | 10 h 27 min | |
| November | About 9°C average | 106 mm | 8 h 31 min | |
| December | About 7°C average | 97 mm | 7 h 31 min | |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Aviva Stadium?
Six Nations weekend in Dublin, Euro 2028 in Dublin.
How do I get to Aviva Stadium?
DART to Lansdowne Road.
When is the next big event at Aviva Stadium?
Six Nations weekend in Dublin, 6 February to 20 March 2027 (expected).
Where should I stay near Aviva Stadium?
Temple Bar edges and St Stephen's Green: Central and walkable.