If you are you looking for something fun to do with the kids this Summer, then taking them to an outdoor theatre or cinema show is a fun experience.
Check out where to enjoy outdoor theatre and cinema with the family in Ireland this Summer. Pack the picnic rugs, snacks and drinks and enjoy a unique experience together.
Outdoor Family Theatre and Cinema Events In Ireland
It’s a lovely experience heading out in summer time for some outdoor entertainment. Seeing a play, concert or outdoor movie with the kids can be a real treat.
And if you pack a picnic and blanket, and maybe even a pillow, beanbag, cushion or two if the kids want to lie down, you can make the most of the outing.
We always look out for what’s on around the summer to see if there are plays or movies or concerts that we can take our kids to. Even when they were smaller, we used to head out to an event, and they could run around nearby while we enjoyed the entertainment.
If your teen is studying particular texts for school, then seeing the play version can help bring it to life for them.
Chapterhouse Outdoor Theatre

Dates: Various during July & August
This year Chapterhouse Theatre are touring with 4 productions, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sense and Sensibility, The Secret Garden and The Importance of Being Earnest
A Midsummer Night’s Dream shows:
- Sunday 18th June The Grounds of All Saints’ Church, Raheny, Dublin
- Wednesday 21st June Irish National Stud & Gardens, Co. Kildare
- Thursday 22nd June National Botanic Gardens, Co. Wicklow
- Saturday 24th June Kilmokea Gardens, Co. Wexford
Sense and Sensibility
- Friday 9th June Belvedere House, Gardens & Park, Co. Westmeath
- Saturday 10th June Emo Court, Co. Laois
- Sunday 11th June Newbridge House & Gardens, Donabate, County Dublin
- Saturday 17th June Curraghmore Estate, Co. Waterford
- Friday 23rd June Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens
- Sunday 25th June Wells House and Gardens, Co. Wexford
The Secret Garden
- Sunday 25th June Powerscourt Gardens, Co. Wicklow
- Monday 26th June National Botanic Gardens, Dublin
- Friday 30th June Ardgillan Castle, Co. Dublin
- Sunday 2nd July Battle of the Boyne Estate, Co Meath
- Tuesday 4th July Enniskillen Castle
- Wednesday 5th July Rathmullan House, Co. Donegal
- Friday 7th July Irish National Stud & Gardens, Co. Kildare
- Saturday 8th July Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens, Co. Cork
The Importance of Being Earnest
- Friday 23rd June Battle of the Boyne Estate, Co Meath
- Saturday 24th June Enniskillen Castle
- Wednesday 28th June Bellingham Castle, Co Louth
- Thursday 29th June Belvedere House, Gardens and Park, Co. Westmeath
- Saturday 1st July Castletown House, Co Kildare
- Sunday 9th July Emo Court, Co. Laois
How to Book: Tickets can be booked online on the venue’s website or at www.chapterhouse.org
Outdoor Family Cinema Events In Ireland
Retro Drive In

Retro Drive In show family movies at Leopardstown Racecourse.
Book tickets online at www.retrodrivein.ie
