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Ireland · IRISH PUBS, TRAD MUSIC AND DANCE

Top 15 Irish Pub Nights, Trad Sessions & Dance Shows

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The music starts when the room fills, not at a printed time. These are the nights worth booking a seat for: literary crawls with actors doing the talking, guided runs through the older snugs, house sessions with a fiddle and a bodhrán, and full set-dancing shows with dinner. What each includes, how much drink is covered, and what it costs.

Dublin: Generation Pub Crawl

Dublin: Generation Pub Crawl - The included perks that make the $16 make sense

1.Dublin: Generation Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,457 reviews · from $16Our pick

Dublin pub crawl with free Guinness and shots, drink discounts, skip-the-line entry, live music, and VIP access to Copper Face Jacks.

“Tour was absolutely AMAZING. Our guide was Lee. He was funny very interactive which we liked. The crowded was mixed aged and there were people from everywhere. German American Spain Switzerland. Just an amazing fun group of people. We went to 4 bars. There was an after party which I didn’t participate in only due to I flew in the day of Pub Crawl. Also very much enjoying the pace of things. 1st bar much more intimate you could interact with everyone. They put us in group of 3s due to I think the large amount of people. Great Idea. The last bar they took us out of downtown area…”

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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

Dublin Literary Pub Crawl - A Literary Night Out in Dublin, With Pints and Actors

2.Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,607 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Dublin Literary Pub Crawl blends pint stops, actors, and tales of Wilde, Joyce and others, ending with a quiz and prizes in 2.25 hours.

“Fun and informative! The actors (Frank and Finnbar) were perfection. Highly recommended tour at a great price.”

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Dublin Irish House Party Live Show, Dinner Option Available

Dublin Irish House Party Live Show, Dinner Option Available - Dinner and show options, and what that changes for your night

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

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

Dublin Irish House Party at the Lansdowne Hotel: 3-course dinner, live traditional music and dance in a cozy Georgian setting.

“Irish House Party is an absolute must! Great meal and fantastic group of very talented and entertaining musicians!! One of whom was also an incredible dancer. Highly recomnend!”

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

Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner - The show itself: professional Irish music and step dancing in an intimate setting

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

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

Belvedere Irish Nights in Dublin: live Irish music and dancing with a three-course dinner, plus audience participation and stage time.

“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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The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

The Irish Dance Party in Dublin - The reserved table, full bar, and Irish food: the practical side

5.The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 918 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Dublin Irish dance party at Merchants Arch Bar. Reserved table, live music, and hands-on steps for 2 hours, $30.23.

“The dancing was terrific as well as the music. When we all tried to do the dancing ourselves, it was well taught, but a bit crowded on the floor.”

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Dublin: Music and Dance Show at The Irish House Party

Dublin: Music and Dance Show at The Irish House Party - Dinner and show timing: 6:30 PM dinner, 8:00 to 9:30 PM music and dance

Dublin: Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

Dublin: Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson - A Simple 2-Hour Program: Show First, Then You Learn the Steps

7.Dublin: Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

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

Irish dance lesson and live music in Dublin. Meet at Merchant's Arch, learn steps with coaching, then watch performers in Temple Bar.

“We loved this activity! We got another venue and I was worried at first, but there was such a nice atmosphere. I loved the music and dancing of the dancers and ourselves. Great idea for a big group of friends or bachelorettes.”

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Galway: Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing

Galway: Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing - Leisureland Theatre in Salthill: timing and arrival that actually work

8.Galway: Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 482 reviews · from $40

Experience top Irish music, song and dance in intimate Galway at Trad on the Prom. World champion dancers and live vocal stars.

“Trad on the Prom was a wonderful experience performed by some wonderfully talented individuals Seating is VERY cramped, however, which id quite uncomfortable being shoulder to shoulder with strangers Staff also seemed a bit disorganised when opening doors and it became a bit of a free for all between tour groups and public visitors when finding seats”

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Generation Pub Crawl Dublin

Generation Pub Crawl Dublin - Starting at 8:00 PM: The 4 Dame Lane Meet-Up and the Fast Way In

9.Generation Pub Crawl Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 400 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $16

Generation Pub Crawl Dublin mixes Temple Bar and local spots, with free Guinness, shots, drink discounts, and skip-the-line Copper Face Jacks entry.

“Lee was genuinley one of the best tour guides I have had from around the world. He made the night so incredibly fun and really connected with us on a personal level. He was also just such a funny guy. The bars we went to were also pretty good. Good live music. Also, really great drink deals. I will say, my one complaint is that I think we spent a bit too long at each bar, and it got a bit late for my friends and I so we left before the night club. But this is so minor, and would probably not be a problem for a lot of…”

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Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local

Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local - Strand Street Great and Guinness by the River: More Than Just the Usual Pint

10.Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Dublin out-of-the-main-tourist-path pub tour with craft beer, Guinness, whiskey, and gin tastings plus Irish music, about 3h45.

“Connor was an awesome guide, he really knows the area and has a ton of passion for the local our scene and Ireland history. Our group had an awesome time, and we were brought to some awesome local Irish music!”

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Trad on the Prom – Ireland’s #1 Music, Song & Dance Experience

Trad on the Prom - Ireland's #1 Music, Song & Dance Experience - Performers, Style, and the “Living Tradition” Factor

Dublin: Traditional Pub Walking Tour

Dublin: Traditional Pub Walking Tour - Why This Dublin Pub Walking Tour Feels Like Local Dublin, Fast

12.Dublin: Traditional Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 295 reviews · from $48

A 4-hour Dublin pub walk with craft beer, Guinness, Irish whiskey, and milk gin, ending with live traditional music in local pubs.

“We enjoyed our tour very much! Managed to meet a Czech bartender which was really fun and by the end of the night both me and my partner were buzzing 😅”

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Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15)

Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15) - Price and what you actually get for $83.48

13.Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

Afternoon small-group Dublin Mountain pub tour, 3 rural pubs with live music, great Guinness, and Dublin Bay views, from $83.48.

“Shane was fantastic! The trip as a whole was wonderful. We learned a lot about the different kinds of craft beverages being made here in Ireland.. We also got to learn a few songs along the way and made new friends! Thank you for a wonderful day.”

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Dublin Traditional Irish Music Walking Tour with Live Performance

Dublin Traditional Irish Music Walking Tour with Live Performance - Why the live music format changes how you see Dublin

14.Dublin Traditional Irish Music Walking Tour with Live Performance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · from $27

A 2-hour Dublin walk where a live Irish musician turns Temple Bar landmarks into sing-along folk ballads and stories for about $28.

“Our small group tour with 6 people was terrific. Stories, poems, and songs were a unique and fun was to explore Dublin. The pacing was comfortable with short walks between stops. There were even some interactive moments with sing alonRead more”

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Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people - Shane makes the day feel like a friend showing you their favorite spots

15.Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $116

A small-group Dublin and Wicklow pub tour by van to rural bars, great Guinness spots, and traditional music, with pay-as-you-go drinks.

“Had a wondeful time! The tour guide, Shane, did an amazing job, he kept us laughing with his wit, but also educated us on the history of beer, whiskey, and Ireland. The pubs themselves were great with a lot of character and stories behind them. Highly recommend the tour.”

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