Open House Dublin Festival of Architecture 10-18 October 2026
Open House Dublin Festival of Architecture from 10 to 18 October is a celebration of that living exchange and relationship between people and place.
The festival will feature behind the scenes tours, workshops, a town hall discussion on the future of Dublin, and much more. All Open House events are free of charge.
Open House Dublin / The Irish Architecture Foundation is a partner in Open House Europe which is supported by Creative Europe. OHD also part of the Open House Worldwide international network of 50 organisations hosting festivals and conversations about architecture, design and cities across the globe from Lagos to Taipei, and New York to Santiago.
Open House Dublin 2026 is an Associated Presidency Event as part of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Take tours in places like Temple Gallery & Studios, Iveagh Markets, and various artists' studios. Book one of the many walking tours that include Lost Prisons of Dublin. Try a workshop and toursuch as A Day in My Wheels Experience in IMMA. A combination of workshop and 'walking tour' this will be a unique opportunity to experience Spinal Injuries Ireland’s A Day in My Wheels session. It allows participants to use a wheelchair to experience accessibility of the built environment from the perspective of a wheelchair user.
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Open House Dublin Booking Information
All Open House events are free of charge. The programme is a mixture of guided tours and events that need to be pre-booked on the Open House Dublin website.
PLEASE NOTE tickets must be booked online. Bookings should not be made through email or phone unless advised. Booking requests by email will not be processed unless previously agreed.
If you have a query about an existing booking, you are having technical difficulties or need further assistance, you can contact at bookings@iaf.ie or at +353 1 874 7200 or 089 477 9153.
For tours with very limited places you may be asked to pay a ‘no show’ fee when booking.