Emma Kennedy

Dublin does it all. If you’re looking for a raucous weekend of hitting iconic pubs and all the live entertainment one can handle, the Irish capital is one of the best cities on the planet. If you prefer your nights to be a little quieter but the days to be filled with history, culture and beauty, well, come on in. The best things to do in Dublin cover fascinating museums, arts venues, parks and, yes, pubs. Inspiration waits around every corner here, and don’t be surprised if you come away with ideas brimming from every pore. That might be Guinness as well, but there’s no point getting too finicky about it all. Here are the best things to do in Dublin right now. RECOMMENDED: 😋 The best restaurants in Dublin🍻 The best pubs in Dublin🏨 The best hotels in Dublin🏡 The best Airbnbs in Dublin  This guide was last updated by Cían Byrne, a writer based in Dublin. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.