Venues & Safety

Dublin Fringe Festival, in collaboration with our venue partners, has taken every precaution recommended in government guidance to ensure your comfort and safety.

The safety of artists, audiences and staff is paramount to us. We will take every precaution recommended in government guidance to ensure your comfort and safety at all events. 

We want you to feel comfortable and confident enjoying the Festival, in the streets or as you take your seats. Our venue partners are implementing industry best practice and safety measures. Dublin Fringe has put audiences and artists to the fore in every aspect of our planning. 

ALL IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES, INDOORS AND OUTDOORS, TAKE PLACE IN CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS WITH VACCINATION CERTIFICATE CHECKS, FIXED SEATING, A MINIMUM OF 1M SOCIAL DISTANCING, MANDATORY MASK WEARING AND ADHERANCE TO ALL THE UP TO DATE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH CAPACITY GUIDELINES IN PLACE IN SEPTEMBER.

More detail about the government guidelines for our industry can be found at theatreforum.ie and gov.ie.

PLEASE NOTE: BATHROOM FACILITIES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT OUTDOOR VENUES.

Vaccination Certificate Checks Update:

As of September 6th, new government guidelines for events require vaccination certificate checks at point of entry.

To access all performances at Dublin Fringe Festival, you must show proof that you are fully vaccinated, or have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months. Each patron’s information will be checked by venue staff on arrival at your event. Young people under 18 accompanying adults do not need to show proof of vaccination or immunity. You may be asked to show photo ID at some venues.

If you purchased a ticket before the change in government guidelines in August, and can no longer attend due to the new vaccination certificate requirement for events, you will be eligible for a refund. In this case, please email tickets@fringefest.com before September 11th to process your refund.

VENUES:

ABBEY THEATRE
Full venue safety information and instruction for the Abbey Theatre can be found at their website here.   You will be required to wear a face mask while inside the venue ANd PResent A VALID DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE TO BE SCANNED on arrival at venue.

BEWLEY'S CAFÉ THEATRE
You will be required to wear a face mask while inside the venue ANd PResent A VALID DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE TO BE SCANNED on arrival at venue. 

CLUB CHONRADH NA GAEILGE
This venue will maintain social distancing and a one-way system for entry and exit to the building. You will be required to wear a face mask while inside the venue.

DRAÍOCHT Blanchardstown
Full venue safety information and instruction for Draíocht can be found at their website here. You will be required to wear a face mask while inside the venue ANd PResent A VALID DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE TO BE SCANNED on arrival at venue.

DUBLIN CASTLE, CHAPEL ROYAL
At Chapel Royal, seating will be fixed and socially distanced. You will be required to wear a face mask while inside the venue ANd PResent A VALID DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE TO BE SCANNED on arrival at venue.

PROJECT ARTS CENTRE
Full venue safety information and instruction for Project Arts Centre can be found at their website here. You will be required to wear a face mask while inside the venue ANd PResent A VALID DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE TO BE SCANNED on arrival at venue.

SMOCK ALLEY THEATRE
Full venue safety information and instruction for Smock Alley can be found at their website here. You will be required to wear a face mask while inside the venue ANd PResent A VALID DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE TO BE SCANNED on arrival at venue.

SAMUEL BECKETT THEATRE
This venue will maintain social distancing and a one-way system for entry and exit to the building. You will be required to wear a face mask while inside the venue ANd PResent A VALID DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE TO BE SCANNED on arrival at venue.

OUTdoor venues
ALL OUTDOOR VENUES WILL MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A FACE MASK WHILE AND PRESENT A VALID DIGITAL COVID CERTIFICATE TO BE SCANNED on arrival at venue.