RDS (Royal Dublin Society)
Major events campus in Ballsbridge hosting the Dublin Horse Show, Leinster Rugby matches and large public fairs, exhibitions and concerts.
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Large multi-purpose events campus in Ballsbridge used year-round for exhibitions, trade fairs, public shows, concerts and sports fixtures. Families typically come here for the Dublin Horse Show with its kids’ zone and family area, Leinster Rugby home games in the RDS Arena, and big public shows like the Pregnancy & Baby Fair, Ideal Home Show, comic conventions and seasonal Christmas experiences. Most events are ticketed and set up in the indoor halls with stands, demo areas and food courts, while outdoor days use the main arena and show rings. It isn’t a walk-in attraction – you visit for a specific event and the set-up changes completely depending on what’s on.
- Ireland’s premier events venue with 10 multipurpose halls, meeting rooms and an outdoor stadium on a 42-acre campus in Dublin 4.
- Home of the annual Dublin Horse Show, including a dedicated family and kids’ area during the show.
- Regular host venue for Leinster Rugby home games at the RDS Arena.
- Frequent big public shows such as the Pregnancy & Baby Fair, tech conferences, home shows and seasonal fairs.
- Flexible campus layout with separate spaces like the Main Hall, Simmonscourt complex and concert hall that can be configured for exhibitions, concerts and large-scale family events.
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Large multi-purpose events campus in Ballsbridge used year-round for exhibitions, trade fairs, public shows, concerts and sports fixtures. Families typically come here for the Dublin Horse Show with its kids’ zone and family area, Leinster Rugby home games in the RDS Arena, and big public shows like the Pregnancy & Baby Fair, Ideal Home Show, comic conventions and seasonal Christmas experiences. Most events are ticketed and set up in the indoor halls with stands, demo areas and food courts, while outdoor days use the main arena and show rings. It isn’t a walk-in attraction – you visit for a specific event and the set-up changes completely depending on what’s on.