Theatre & Arts Events Happening in October 2026

From Golden Age glamour to Little Red Riding Hood. Here are the theatre and arts events happening in this October.

High Society

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin | 20 – 24 October

Save the date – the wedding of the season is about to take place…or is it? Follow wealthy socialite, Tracy Lord as she plans her society-filled wedding, her ex-husband Dexter who is trying to win her back and tabloid journalist, Mike who holds scandalous secrets that threaten to ruin the event. Featuring a large cast that includes Helen George (Call the Midwife), Freddie Fox (Slow Horses) and more, ‘High Society’ brings a dose of Golden Age musical theatre magic to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Following an 8-week run at the Barbican Theatre, this touring production is brought to new life under the direction of Rachel Kavanaugh and choreography of Anthony Van Laast. All the while still featuring the classic score of Cole Porter, including ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’, ‘True Love’ and ‘Well, Did You Evah!’.

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Testament

Gaiety Theatre, Dublin | 8 – 10 October

After a run at the Galway International Arts Festival, ‘Testament’ comes to the Gaiety Theatre as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. This contemporary chamber opera by Tarik O’Regan with Colm Tóibín, explores Mary in the years following the crucifixion of Jesus, as facts and truth fade into myth and story.

This production features members from the Irish National Opera, including acclaimed mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty, as Mary. This opera is directed from Rachael Hewer and conducted by GRAMMY™ nominee Elaine Kelly. An adaptation of Tóibín’s own novella, ‘A Testament of Mary’, this is a must for readers of the Irish author.

We got the chance to catch up with Sharon Carty to chat about getting into singing, the underrated work of makeup artists and being able to create an opera role for herself as part of our Backstage Pass interview series. You can read the full interview here.

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Myra’s Story

Gaiety Theatre, Dublin | 26 – 31 October

‘Myra’s Story’ returns to Dublin following successful productions on the West End and Edinburgh Fringe Festival, captivating over 250,000 theatregoers. While begging on the streets of Dublin city, Myra recreates her backstory. Told through anecdotal stories, she brings to life the cast of characters she comes across.

With Fionna Hewitt-Twamley (Cardboard Gangsters, Red Room) at centre stage, this one-woman play by Brian Foster challenges everyday perceptions around homelessness through humorous and heartfelt storytelling.

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The Other Side of Murder

Gaiety Theatre, Dublin | 13 – 17 October

Presented by the Original Theatre in association with Theatr Clwyd, ‘The Other Side of Murder’ follows TV Medium Darius Divine, played by Rufus Hound (One Man, Two Guvnors, Wind in the Willows) as he plans an intimate family dinner that slowly descends into chaos.

Written by Torben Betts and directed by Philip Franks, this hilariously wild production features a colourful cast of characters, including a pregnant lover, a variety of ghostly apparitions and a Gilbert and Sullivan obsessed mother-in-law, played by Susie Blake (Victoria Wood, Coronation Street).

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Little Red and The Big Bad Wolf

Ambassador Theatre, Dublin | 24 – 30 October

Looking for a fun family day out in Dublin this October? ‘Little Red and the Big Bad Wolf’ is bringing a fresh, hilarious and wonderfully chaotic take on the classic fairytale to the Ambassador Theatre.

Packed with comedy, colourful characters and plenty of surprises, follow Little Red as she ventures deep into an enchanted forest on her way to visit her fabulous D’Granny. With Silly Billy, a larger-than-life Dame Bridie, and, of course, the Big Bad Wolf, this is for all the family to enjoy with audiences encouraged to come dressed in costume.

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Still looking for the right show for you? Take a look at our Theatre & Arts Guide, where you can find Broadway & West End classics, intense drama, moving musicals and everything in between.