DUBLIN FRINGE FESTIVAL AND GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY PRESENT: CREATIVITY ON TAP RETURNS FOR 2026

Dublin Fringe Festival is delighted to announce the return of Creativity on Tap: Where Bold Ideas Meet Iconic Spaces, created in partnership with our brilliant partners at Guinness Open Gate Brewery. 

Following a hugely successful first year, Creativity on Tap returns this September, bringing some of Ireland’s most exciting artists into one of Dublin’s most distinctive venues for intimate performances, bold ideas and unforgettable nights. 

Guinness Open Gate Brewery is Guinness at its most creative: an open, experimental space where new ideas are brewed and audiences can experience the city’s culture in a completely different way. As both a working brewery and a unique cultural destination, it provides the perfect setting for artists and audiences to come together. 

Dublin Fringe Festival and Guinness Open Gate Brewery continue a year-round partnership that champions Irish creative talent, supports artists beyond the festival itself and brings audiences together through bold cultural experiences in unexpected spaces. 

This September, audiences can expect intimate performances, big personalities and the kind of brilliant, unexpected nights that only happen at Guinness Open Gate Brewery, with this year’s programme spotlighting some of Ireland’s most exciting artists  

Quote from Peter Ungless, Guinness Open Gate Brewery Manager: 
"At Guinness Open Gate Brewery, creativity has always been part of who we are. As a cultural space in the heart of Dublin 8, we're constantly exploring new ideas, from experimental brews to unique collaborations that bring people together. Supporting Irish creative talent and creating opportunities for artists and audiences to connect is central to what we do, which makes our partnership with Dublin Fringe Festival such a natural fit. We're looking forward to welcoming this year's programme back to the brewery and seeing Creativity on Tap continue to grow." 

Quote from Bee Sparks, Festival Director: 
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Creativity on Tap back to Guinness Open Gate Brewery for a second year. Last year’s programme showed just how special these evenings can be, bringing brilliant artists into an unexpected setting and creating unforgettable experiences for audiences. This partnership continues to support artists beyond the festival itself while creating exciting new ways for people to experience Dublin Fringe Festival. We can’t wait to share what’s in store.” 

Creativity on Tap is part of Dublin Fringe Festival’s year-round partnership with Guinness Open Gate Brewery, supporting artists through creative collaborations, professional development opportunities and unique performance experiences. 

Creativity is on tap, and we’ll be revealing this year’s line-up very soon.