Dublin City Council has announced that A Thriving City for All Festival 2026 will take place from 21–31 May 2026. The city-wide event features a programme of over 120 events designed to celebrate the individuals, projects, and partnerships contributing to a more inclusive, connected, and welcoming city.

Managed by Dublin City Council's Community and Social Development Section alongside a network of stakeholders and local partners, the festival will highlight various Inclusion and Integration initiatives active throughout Dublin. The events aim to showcase community action and recognise the efforts of organisations, groups, and individuals working daily to promote participation, belonging, and opportunity.

A specific focus will be placed on individuals who may experience barriers to social inclusion, including young people, older people, people living with disabilities, members of the Traveller Community, migrants, and other local communities. Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam, said: "A Thriving City For All Festival is a great opportunity for us all to celebrate Dublin. Celebrating Dublin means celebrating every person, every voice, every story, and every community that makes our city so special. To Thrive means more than just getting by it means growing, flourishing, feeling supported, accepted and able to reach your full potential. This festival will bring people together through events in health, technology, food, language, arts, sports, and education, celebrating all those who make Dublin a warmer, stronger and more welcoming city. I would encourage everyone to take part and celebrate this thriving city for all."

The festival is designed to reflect the city's progress regarding diversity, energy, and ambition, while encouraging ongoing efforts to ensure Dublin remains fair, inclusive, and dynamic for residents, workers, students, and visitors.

Shauna McIntyre, Senior Executive Officer, Community & Social Development at Dublin City Council, said: "We are really looking forward to A Thriving City for All Festival which will build towards Dublin City Council's goal to create a city where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to participate fully in community life. Dublin's strength lies in its people, its diversity and its local communities. This festival is an opportunity to recognise the work happening every day across the city to remove barriers, create connections and ensure Dublin continues to be a fair, inclusive and vibrant place for all."

The initiative aligns with Dublin City Council's ongoing commitment to strengthening communities, supporting integration, and ensuring all individuals have the opportunity to fully engage in city life.

Members of the public can participate via a range of in-person events across the city as well as online. Further details and event registration are available at www.dublincity.ie/people-and-communities/community-improvement-initiatives/thriving-city-all-festival-2026