Since opening in 2001, there have been 900,000 plus visits to Draíocht in Blanchardstown, County Dublin. People of all ages are entertained as audience members or participate in a wide range of programmes and create their own work, giving their voice a platform.
Draíocht engages and supports local, national and international artists of all disciplines in the presentation and creation of work. Draíocht brings the public and artists together, and in that space, magic happens.
- Paddy Casey
Arts and culturePaddy Casey Paddy Casey has been at the forefront of Irish music since his multi-platinum debut Amen (So Be It). His career has taken him around the world, touring with legends like R.E.M., The Pretenders, Blondie, Tracy Chapman, and more.
- Song Sung Blue
Arts and cultureSong Sung Blue Song Sung Blue is a loveable crowd-pleaser - an underdog story that’s warm, sweet, heartbreaking and charming, and one that earned Kate Hudson a well-deserved Oscar nomination.
- PATIENT: SOLDIER
Arts and culturePATIENT: SOLDIER Black Death, Spanish Flu, Cholera, the Grim Reaper’s greatest hits. Now it’s 2020, and there’s a new plague in town. Dr Reaper takes the stage in this darkly funny, but always true story of an Irishman’s fight for life and love.
- Wonder Walls Graffiti Workshops
Family funWonder Walls Graffiti Workshops Wonder Walls 2026 for Cruinniú na nÓg invites you to take part in a bold, hands-on street art experience as part of a nationwide celebration of creativity.
- Shane Daniel Byrne: Who's a Big Boy?
Arts and cultureShane Daniel Byrne: Who's a Big Boy? Dublin darling Shane Daniel Byrne is back, just about. The award-winning stand-up has become a leading act in Ireland at breakneck speed.
- Route 66 Big Band
Arts and cultureRoute 66 Big Band Route 66 Big Band make a very welcome return to Draíocht following their great success in previous shows.
- The Toddler Take Over 2026
Family funThe Toddler Take Over 2026 A Little Event for the Youngest Citizens of Dublin 15. Where musicians play, singers sing, dancers dance and storytellers weave tales ... Join us for our 11th Toddler Take Over Adventure in May!
- National Drawing Day - Messy Drawings
Family funNational Drawing Day - Messy Drawings Celebrate National Drawing Day with some Messy Drawing with artist Corrina Askin. Together we'll create characters using mark-making, drawing with feathers, water, sticks, sponges, and of course fingers.
