Looking for something to do this weekend? We've teamed up with Dublin Gazette to bring you the best events on in the city over the coming days.
98FM's Retro Drive-In Movies
98FM's Retro Drive-in Movies returns to Leopardstown's Racecourse this weekend. Santa Claus: The Movie, Elf, Home Alone and Home Alone 2 will all be shown on the world's biggest mobile LED screen.
Punters can rock up, roll in and watch the classic movies from the comfort of their car. You can even listen to the movie through your car radio.
There's food on offer including burgers, Hot Dogs, pizza, doughnuts and much more!
Limited Tickets are on sale now here.
The George Christmas Market
The George Bar on South Great George’s Street will be hosting the second date of their Fabulous Christmas Market this Saturday.
Promising two floors of Irish designers, live music, a full bar, free tarot readings and more, the event is both family and children friendly.
Getting underway from 12pm, admission to the Fabulous Christmas Market is free of charge. The market runs until 6pm.
Simon 24- Hour Carolathon
Join Dublin Simon Community from 11am on Grafton Street this Saturday and Sunday to sing in aid of those who are facing homelessness.
You can check out the charity's full list of events this month and find out how you can donate here.
Coca Cola Truck in Tallaght
It’s not really Christmas until the famous “Holidays Are Coming” ad for Coca Cola hits TV screens.
The first sight of that iconic red truck is enough to send most fans of the festive season of into a frenzy! This month you can see the truck in real life at The Square in Tallaght on Sunday 16th December.
Now in its eighth year, Coca-Cola’s Christmas Truck Tour has been travelling all over the country spreading its magic. This Tallaght stop is your last chance to catch it this year.
Visitors will be able to enjoy a can of Coca-Cola zero sugar, Diet Coke or Coca-Cola original taste at each stop, as well as being able to enjoy exclusive photo opportunities and create magical memories that will last a lifetime.
This year, all Truck Tour visitors will also be able to buy exclusive Coca-Cola merchandise.
All proceeds from the sale of merchandise will be donated to St Vincent De Paul.
The Coca-Cola Truck will be at The Square Town Centre, Tallaght from 2pm-8pm on Sunday 16th December.
Christmas Panto Bus
Join Hidden Dublin Tours on a storytelling adventure, as you question if you've been good or bad, and see whether you can persuade the elves that your name should indeed be on Santa’s good list.
You'll join two of Santa's elves on the Christmas Bus on a puzzling adventure to save the Magic of Christmas. Solve the clues, find the letters and prove that you believe in all the good that Christmas can bring in order to save Christmas. But be wary - some of the elves that may seem nice...might actually be naughty!
The special Christmas Special Panto Bus will run right up until Monday 24th December, on the hour at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 6pm. Each tour will be 45 minutes start to finish, departing from 61 Upper O'Connell St (outside Flanagans Restaurant) and returns to the same spot.
Tickets cost €15 per seat and are available here.
Concerts:
December 14 (FRIDAY)
- Ham Sandwich @ Whelan’s, €23
- 2FM Xmas Ball - Hozier, Walking On Cars, Keywesy, Chasing Abbey @ 3Arena, sold out
- Greatest Hits of Motown @ Vicar Street, €39
- Gypsies On The Autobahn @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €12
December 15 (SATURDAY)
- Hozier @ The Olympia, sold out
- Ham Sandwich @ Whelan’s, €23
- The Blades @ The Academy, €30
- The Academic @ Vicar Street, sold out
- Bleeding Heart Pigeons @ Whelan’s Upstairs, €12
December 16 (SUNDAY)
- The Academic @ Vicar Street, sold out
- Josh Groban @ 3Arena, €70
- Hozier @ The Olympia, sold out
- Jerry Fish @ Whelan’s, €22
- Rob Bochnik @Whelan’s Upstairs, €12
If you're chilling out this weekend, check out what's new to Netflix here.
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