The Civic Theatre can be found close to The Square Shopping Centre in Tallaght, County Dublin. They offer two performance spaces, the Main Auditorium and the Loose End Studio. The larger Main Auditorium can seat 282 people and the Loose End can seat up to 70 people.
The Civic Theatre hosts a wide range of events from live music, theatre and family performances, you are sure to find something to suit your tastes.
The Civic Theatre see themselves as being so much more than a theatre, it's more a place of possibility where the spark of imagination can set off a journey of curiosity, wonder and discovery.
- Pocus Hocus – The Civic Halloween Spooktacular 2026
AutumnPocus Hocus – The Civic Halloween Spooktacular 2026 Join us for the annual Civic Spooktacular this Halloween with more magic and mayhem than you can imagine!
- Red Hurley and Guests
Arts and cultureRed Hurley and Guests Red Hurley will perform his greatest hits from down through the years, including ‘Love Is All’, ‘When’, ‘Kiss Me Goodbye’, ‘Broken Promises’, ‘Isadora’, ‘A Poor Man’s Roses’, ‘Let The Heartaches Begin’ and many more.
- Flip
Family funFlip FLIP is an unstoppable ode to differences and connection. A performance full of movement, rhythm and beautiful chaos for children and grown-ups who can’t keep still.
- Lost and Found’ -an evening of audio theatre in the dark
Arts and cultureLost and Found’ -an evening of audio theatre in the dark ‘Spectacular performance…. a thoroughly immersive experience’ – Meath Chronicle Sightless Cinema South Dublin returns to Civic with another lively mix of surround-sound audio shorts.
- Ashes to Ashes to Water as part of NEWvember 2026
Free things to doAshes to Ashes to Water as part of NEWvember 2026 In the aftermath of their mum’s drowning, siblings Aoife and Michael battle over the spreading of her ashes — Micheal wants to return her to the sea, Aoife disagrees … strongly.
- Rhythm Of my Heart / The Rod Stewart Songbook
Arts and cultureRhythm Of my Heart / The Rod Stewart Songbook Enjoy a night of unforgettable hits with the ultimate Rod Stewart Tribute Act. This outstanding tribute captures all the energy, charm, and raspy vocals of the legendary rocker himself.
- Caith Amach É 2026
Family funCaith Amach É 2026 Caith Amach É – a smash hit comedy based on the Leaving Cert Irish Oral Picture sequences. It’s a fast-paced, physical, comic sketch show covering each of the 20 picture sequences for the 2028 Leaving Cert.
- The Uncertainty Principle as part of NEWvember 2026
Free things to doThe Uncertainty Principle as part of NEWvember 2026 Lex, a rocket scientist, is in intensive care after two liver transplants. As her medical team tries desperately to keep her alive, her donors Colm and Daisy challenge whether she deserves a second chance at life...
- Located on The Red Luas line, it's easy to visit.
- Presents a diverse programme of performances including international and local productions.
- Their Tenderfoot programme allows young people to actively learn about theatre by working alongside professional playwrights and theatre artists.
If you get a chance, arrive early and take some time to explore the upstairs foyer where there is a collection of art works on loan.
