The facade of the Smock Alley Theatre.

Smock Alley Theatre

Temple Bar


One of the city’s most diverse theatres is hidden in this beautifully restored 17th-century building. It boasts a broad program of events (expect anything from opera to murder mystery nights, puppet shows and Shakespeare) and many events also come with a dinner option.

The theatre was built in 1622 and was the only Theatre Royal ever built outside London. It was reinvented as a warehouse and a Catholic church, and was lovingly restored in 2012 to become a creative hub once again.


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