10 Shows in Ireland Worth the Day

1.Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & Sheepdog Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,599 reviews · from $34Our pick

Leave Dublin for Glendalough’s monastic ruins, the Wicklow Mountains, a working sheep farm, and medieval Kilkenny. A local English-speaking guide, such as Gina, Godfrey, or Harry, provides commentary while a farmer demonstrates traditional sheep herding. Expect a scenic 10.5-hour day with plenty of walking, limited meal time, and free time in Kilkenny.

“A great experience!! I never felt rushed in any of the stops we made! The sheepdogs & farmer Mike stole the show. But best of all, our guide and driver (Luke & Amir) were amazing. Not just knowledgeable, but very witty, they kept everyone’s interest in mind, and their safety. 5/5 stars!!”

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2.Dublin Irish House Party Live Show, Dinner Option Available

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,246 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend about three hours at The Lansdowne Hotel, an 18th century Georgian townhouse in Dublin 4. Choose a three-course Irish dinner before a lively 90-minute show of traditional music, uilleann pipes, bodhran, harp, storytelling, and Irish dancing. The setting is intimate, family-friendly, and informal, with drinks available to buy.

“Awesome music. Irish music is so fun. Fiddler was fantastic. Flute, awesome. Guitar and dancer so fun”

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3.Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Spend about three hours at Dublin’s Belvedere Hotel with live Irish musicians, singers, and dancers who have performed with Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Feet of Flames. Dinner comes first, followed by an interactive show with clapping, singing, and simple dance lessons onstage. Drinks cost extra.

“It was a fun night. Always love the Irish dancing. They did not disappoint. Their enthusiasm and relationship to the audience made the show alive and fun. Would do again in a heartbeat”

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4.Music and Dance Show at The Irish House Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 744 reviews · from $34

Spend an evening at The Irish House Party in an 18th century Dublin townhouse, with traditional music, stories, audience interaction, and Irish dancing. The show features instruments such as harp, uilleann pipes, and bodhrán. Add the three-course dinner at 6:30 PM, then watch the performance from 8:00 to 9:30 PM.

“this was lovely, they involved the audience and told stories as well as dancing. it was all around a great experience! dinner was wonderful as well.”

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5.Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 567 reviews · from $28Best value

Meet upstairs at Merchant’s Arch in Temple Bar for a two-hour Irish music and dance session. Local instructors teach easy group dances, while performers such as Jim, Gary, or Stephen lead songs and audience participation. You’ll also have a reserved table overlooking the Liffey and Ha’Penny Bridge.

“It was so much fun. The dancers were amazing and great teachers. Everyone was laughing and having a great time. The dancing took place on the top floor of the Merchants Arch”

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6.Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Head to Taylors Three Rock in Rathfarnham for a four-course Irish dinner followed by two hours of music, singing, dancing, and audience participation. You can expect seafood chowder or Irish stew, Irish coffee, award-winning dancers, traditional instruments, and a lively cabaret setting. Transport is not included.

“The cab ride was too far and almost as expensive as the show tickets. We got there late. Dessert was still frozen. Salman sauce was cold.”

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7.Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 208 reviews · from $39

Spend about 3.5 hours at Dublin’s Merry Ploughboy Pub, owned and run by traditional musicians. Choose a show-only ticket or a three-course dinner before live Irish songs, ballads, humor, uilleann pipes, and stepdancing. The pub is outside central Dublin, so plan transport carefully.

“Such a fun night the entertainment was wonderful and the food was delicious. The service was faultless. Getting picked up and being dropped back at your hotel was an extra bonus for a very reasonable cost.”

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8.Hysterical Histories Cork Dinner Theatre Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66Top rated

At 7 pm in central Cork, Angela, Marie, Andrew, Liam, Claire, and fellow local performers may guide you through Cork history with comic skits, songs, costumes, and plenty of audience contact. You get a two-course dinner, vegan and vegetarian choices, a pay bar, and about two and a half hours of food, folklore, and Cork slang.

“This show is a true gem. It is witty, funny, educational and had great vibes. On one hand it was an immersive cultural experience - I was sitting and chatting with locals, very friendly people, on the other it introduces you to some of the local history and legends, but in a not boring way.”

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9.Connemara, Sheepdog Show and Medieval Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews

Meet the Lally Tours team outside The Hyde Hotel for a 7.5-hour trip through Connemara. Visit Aughnanure Castle with a local historian, watch Joe’s sheepdogs work, and stop in Leenane and Cong with guides such as Michael or Berry.

“This tour offered a variety of steps, all of which were interesting. Especially enjoyed the small group aspect and the flexibility that allowed.”

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10.Hysterical Histories, Comedic Dinner Theater Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $62

At 43 Paul Street, actors including Angela, Marie, and Andrew welcome you into an entertaining Cork dinner show. Expect two courses of local food, dessert, traditional music, audience interaction, Cork expressions, and comic stories from 1,500 years of city history. The experience lasts about 2.5 hours and is presented in English.

“My husband and myself had a very entertaining evening learning about the history of Cork. The actors were funny and engaged with their entire audience. I would definitely recommend young and old to not miss this treat of a show.”

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