Your Easter Bank holiday plans are sorted

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While it might not feel like it, the Easter bank holiday is right around the corner. This year is really flying in.

Settling on what to do over the long weekend can be stressful. You can find yourself being torn between staying in and chilling or going out and hitting the town.

When it comes to the April Bank Holiday, you're also contending with Easter. So if you are planning on doing something, it's important that you book it well in advance. 

If you're stumped on what to get up to over the long weekend, we have your back. We have gathered some of the best events taking place in Dublin across the weekend. 

So whether you’re after some music, workshops, or a bit of comedy, we’ve got you covered.

Dublin’s full of places with character, from pubs to clubs. The things that last are built on strong principles and the people who stick to them, and that’s something worth raising a glass to.

Whether it’s the places we love, the people behind them, or a whiskey like Bushmills Black Bush, made to the same principles for over 400 years.

Their Black Bush whiskey blend is a delicious single malt whiskey, matured in the finest Oloroso sherry casks for up to 8 years and blended with a smooth, sweet, small batch-distilled Irish Grain Whiskey.

What's not to love? You can sip on a glass while also knowing you're supporting an Irish-owned business. 

Without any further ado, let's dive into the highlights happening across the Easter Bank Holiday. 

Easter Yin and Sound Bath Workshop with Lisa & Tom

Friday April 3

If you're looking for some zen time across the weekend, this is the perfect event for you. 

The Easter Yin and Sound Bath Workshop with Lisa & Tom is taking place in Malahide. This deeply nourishing workshop combines Yin Yoga and live sound healing.

Yin Yoga is known for being deeply restorative in nature and is designed to help release physical tension, making it ideal for anyone looking to de-stress and calm the nervous system. 

This workshop will be an Easter-themed workshop and will end with a short, deeply relaxing Sound Bath. This offers practitioners the chance to fully integrate the practice and leave feeling grounded, balanced, and restored.

Tickets are €49 for Yoga Next Door members and €55 non-members. They can be purchased on Eventbrite. 

Weekend Plush Pet Workshop

Saturday April 4

Taking place in Smithfield, this adult-only Weekend Plush Pet Workshop is set to be an afternoon filled with crafts.

With the help of renowned Irish illustrator and master of pet portraits Magnus Mudrack and textile artist Sheilagh Tighe, you will create a plush cat from vintage fabrics. What's not to love?

For anyone who hasn't done art since school, don't worry, as there is absolutely no experience needed.

What's not to love? It's the perfect way to pass an afternoon. 

Tickets start at €33.15 and can be purchased on Eventbrite. 

Des Hopkins Jazzband

Sunday April 5

On Easter Sunday the iconic Des Hopkins Jazzband are taking over Arthur’s from 4pm until 6pm.

Across the two-hour performance you can sit back with a glass of Bushmills Black Bush and soak up the tunes from the best in the biz.

With the band led by legendary Irish-based jazz drummer Des Hopkins, this is the place to be.

Tickets start at €20 and can be purchased on Eventbrite. 

Punch Drunk Comedy Club

Monday April 6

O’Regans Pub will be hosting their weekly free comedy show on Monday. Here you can expect to find 6 of Dublin's best up-and-coming comics. 

Doors open at 7.30 pm with the show starting at 8 pm.

Spring Daily Guided Tour

Across the weekend 

The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland will be offering Spring Daily guided tours across the weekend. 

During this guided tour expert guides will show you buds, blooms and beds in all their spring finery. 

You can also expect to discover the history of how the Gardens came to be and learn about the importance of the plant kingdom in all our lives.

Tickets are free for children under 12 and €5 for everyone else. They can be purchased on Eventbrite.