Things to do in Dublin this weekend (November 15-17)

From a fashionable showcase of up and coming Irish designers, to a night time tour of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, there is plenty to do in Dublin this weekend.

DIFW

Dublin International Fashion Week will wrap on Friday, 15 November, at Smock Alley Theatre. Discover Ireland's top talent and celebrate Irish design through a stunning showcase of homegrown talent. Witness the promising work of 20 independent fashion, jewellery, and accessory designers. Spaces are limited so be sure to book ahead, tickets cost €6.34.

The team are also introducing accessibility access on Saturday, 16 November, from 1:15pm - 2:15pm via the Gaiety School of Acting.

Irish Design Week

Celebrating Irish craft and design with nationwide events from 11 - 15 Novemeber, Irish Design Week was curated by the Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI). A wide range of workshops, exhibitions, talks and conferences take place throughout Ireland under the theme of 'Imagination for Opportunity'. A chance for designers to showcase and highlight ideas and innovative solutions for the problems we face as an Island and globally.

Gauche Market

On November 17, from 12pm - 5pm, Irish artist Rotten Rouge will be hosting the 'cosy Autumn edition' of Gauche Market in Wigwam. Located on Middle Abbey Street, the venue will be filled to the brim with small Irish businesses selling their wares. Entry is free.

Art Source

Art Source, Ireland's largest art fair, opens at the RDS on Friday, 15 November, and runs until Sunday, 17 November. Art lovers will enjoy a rare chance to see pristine prints of Andy Warhol’s iconic Marilyn series alongside hundreds of Irish and international artists. Adult tickets are €10 and children under 16 go free while accompanied by an adult. OAP tickets €8.

Bits & Beads: Sustainablity Workshop

Alternative Dublin are hosting a sustainably-minded workshop that will allow ticket-holders to transform discarded materials into beautiful pieces of jewellery. Held at This Must Be The Place in Temple Bar, the workshop runs on Friday, 15 November 15 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Tickets cost €27.79.

Cathedral Night Tours

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Running every Tuesday for the month of November, St. Patrick's Cathedral are hosting night time tours, allowing an atmospheric walk through the majestic building. Discover the history and legends that shroud the cathedral as our knowledgeable guides unveil tales of centuries past. Tickets cost €18 and tours kick off at 6.30pm.

Vintage Tea Trips x Dublin Pottery

Paint your own teacup while exploring the city with Vintage Tea Trips and Dublin Pottery. Enjoy a homemade warm scone with all the important trimmings and lashings of tea and coffee while you create your masterpiece and take in the sights. Your artwork will be glazed, fired in Dublin Pottery’s kiln and be ready for pick up approximately four weeks post trip. The 90 minute event takes place on Friday, 15 November at 6pm, and tickets cost €59.