Max HeyraudOn 19th September 2025, for Culture Night, Dublin’s Nocturnal Beats: Late Night Venue Trail will see venues—block, Pygmalion, Wigwam, The Grand Social, Tengu, Whelan’s, Fidelity, and The Big Romance—opening their doors for free for the night.
Following its breakout debut in 2024, Nocturnal Beats: Late Night Venue Trail is back, offering a specially curated journey through the heart of the capital’s late-night culture. Presented by Dublin City Council and championed by the city’s Night-Time Economy Advisor, the night promises to showcase the best of Dublin club culture.
“Sometimes Dublin’s late-night venues don’t get the recognition they deserve,” says Ray O’Donoghue, Dublin City’s Night-Time Economy Advisor. “Nocturnal Beats is a way of shining a light on these spaces and their importance within the fabric of Dublin’s night-time culture. The trail gives people the chance to explore multiple venues in a single evening – and the best part is, it’s all free.”
As part of Ireland’s biggest cultural celebration, the trail highlights the essential role of nightlife in shaping Dublin’s cultural identity while offering audiences the chance to see the city in a new way.
