Whisky Live Dublin

Whiskey Live Dublin 2027

Dates: Friday 16 April and Saturday 17 April 2027
Venue: RDS Main Arena, Hall 1, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Organiser: Celtic Whiskey Shop Limited (27–28 Dawson St, Dublin 2)

Ireland’s premier whiskey tasting festival returns to the RDS. The official site lists more than 100 whiskeys and spirits, complimentary tasting glass, whiskey and food pairings, cocktails from Dublin bartenders, and optional masterclasses sold separately.

Session times published on the About page (wording is not fully consistent across the same page; the dated banner and DATE line both say 16–17 April 2027):

• Friday afternoon and Friday evening sessions
• Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening sessions
• Tickets are for one session only; you cannot attend both sessions on the same day
• Over 18s only; ID required
• A minimum of €10 per general-admission ticket is donated to Down Syndrome Dublin
• General admission listed at €46 plus booking fee; tickets in advance

Getting here (official venue page): closest Luas stop Sandymount (about 10–15 minutes’ walk); Dublin Bus routes serving Ballsbridge include 4, 7, 7A, 18 and 39A. Paid parking on RDS grounds is limited. Taxi drop-off at the Merrion Road entrance.

Official site: https://whiskeylivedublin.com/ (apex host; www currently presents a Cloudflare challenge). Tickets: https://whiskeylivedublin.com/tickets.html and Universe listing for 2027 general admittance. Contact: [email protected], +353 1675 9744 / +353 1675 9768.