From alternative comedy and a LGBTQ+ friendly pub quiz to flea markets and free Halloween events, there’s plenty happening across Dublin this weekend.<\/b><\/p>\n
MATE Comedy Variety Show – Halloween Special<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n \n On Saturday, 25 October, Bello Bar will play host to an alternative comedy night featuring Ireland’s sketch artists, stand-up comedians, improvisors, clowns, and that new type of comedy that doesn’t have a name yet. This month’s theme is ‘Real Life Horrors’ and fancy dress is heavily encouraged. Ticket prices range from \u20ac10-\u20ac15 on Eventbrite.<\/p>\n Trick or Table Quiz?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \n The Flaming Feathers Badminton Club is hosting a spooktacular edition of their annual table quiz fundraiser in Slattery’s Pub D4 on Saturday, 24 October. Running from 7:30pm – 11pm, the pub quiz has a \u20ac10 entry fee and max four people per team. All are welcome – don’t worry if you don’t have a team. Costumes are encouraged as there will be best dressed prizes on the night!<\/p>\n Light Painting Photoshoot<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \n The Shoot Ireland are giving photographers a chance to experiment with light trails, long exposure techniques, and colourful effects to create truly striking images. Taking place on Saturday, 25 October, from 5pm – 7:30pm at Dun Laoghaire Baths. Open to all levels. Tickets cost \u20ac8.48 on Eventbrite.<\/p>\n Dublin Tattoo Convention<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \n From 24-26 October, the RDS is hosting the fourth edition of the International Dublin Tattoo Convention. The show will bring together world-class international tattoo artists with the amazing tattoo talent of Ireland and exhibit their incredible skills. Tickets cost \u20ac17.29 on Eventbrite.<\/p>\n Halloween Flea Market<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n On Sunday, 26 October, from 11am – 5pm, We Love Markets will host a Halloween Flea Market at The Digital Hub in the Liberties. Free to enter.<\/p>\n IFI Horrorthon 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n \n From 23 – 27 October, the Irish Film Institute is hosting a Horrorthon from 6:30pm – 10:30pm. This year’s festival will open on Thursday with the Irish premiere of Chris Stuckman\u2019s Shelby Oaks. You can see the full programme here.<\/a><\/p>\n