Dublin’s Weekend Events: Art, Film, Drag, and More – February 28th – March 1st, 2026
Dublin’s cultural scene is vibrant this weekend, offering a diverse range of events from art markets and film festivals to drag competitions and musical exhibitions. Here’s a guide to some of the key happenings from February 28th to March 1st, 2026.
Art Markets at Hen’s Teeth
Hen’s Teeth is hosting its biannual Art Mart on Saturday, February 28th, and Sunday, March 1st, from 11am to 5pm. The market, located in the Blackpitts space, will feature a curated selection of independent Irish artists, including Aine Byrne, Aoife Dooley, WhackoChacko, Bentley & Orlagh, Domino Whisker, Gavin Connell, Holly Pereira, James Kirwan, Johnny Bobo (offering live portraits), Our Type, Outset Design Galway, Seanie Harte, and Sleepy Corvid [Hen’s Teeth]. Visitors can expect to find prints, original artworks, and unique art pieces. Sando Paradiso will be open throughout the weekend, serving food and drinks [Totally Dublin].
Dublin International Film Festival 2026
The Dublin International Film Festival continues through March 1st, 2026, at the Light House Cinema. The festival features a program of screenings, world premieres, red carpet events, and Q&A sessions with industry professionals [Visit Dublin].
GCN’s So You Think You Can Drag
GCN is hosting its fundraising amateur drag competition, So You Think You Can Drag, on Friday, February 27th, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at The George. Hosted by Davina Devine, the event aims to raise funds for Ireland’s national LGBTQ+ media [Visit Dublin].
Scene and Heard: The Festival of New Work
The Scene and Heard Festival of New Work concludes on February 28th at Dublin’s Smock Alley Theatre. The festival showcases work-in-progress performances from creatives across the country, encompassing theatre, dance, comedy, spoken word, and more [Visit Dublin].
Live Aid Exhibition
The National Photographic Archive is hosting an exhibition featuring photographs from the Band Aid Trust Archive, donated to the National Library of Ireland in 2017. The exhibition, showcasing images from the Live Aid concerts, runs until March 31st, 2026 [Visit Dublin].
Quizhost Ireland Huge Screen Movie Quiz
For film buffs, the Quizhost Ireland Big Screen Movie Quiz takes place every fourth Thursday at Cleary’s Pub in Dublin 1, running from February 26th to July 23rd, 2026. Doors open at 7:30pm, and tickets cost €10 per person [Visit Dublin].