Celebrate the Best of the West Dublin

BlanchFest is a free family festival celebrating community spirit in the heart of Blanchardstown, with something for all ages to enjoy. Families can look forward to a welcoming day out filled with live music, entertainment and activities in a lively community atmosphere. Visitors will have the chance to browse craft traders, meet local makers and discover a wide range of unique gifts, handmade products and creative stalls.

With music, food, crafts and family-friendly fun including circus acts and inflatables, BlanchFest is a great opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate local talent.
Everyone is welcome to come along, enjoy the atmosphere and experience a fun, free day at the heart of the community.

Millennium Park, Blanchardstown. 12-6pm Daily.

Welcome to Blanchfest 2026! The ultimate community celebration coming to Millennium
Park! Get ready for an action-packed weekend bursting with energy, featuring world-class
circus thrills, high-octane live music and endless fun at our Kids Stage and Inflatables Area.
Explore a vibrant Craft Trader Village, recharge in our peaceful Sensory Area or take on
active travel challenges. With a Food Village serving up local and international delights,
there’s something for everyone. Come for the excitement, stay for the memories. Blanchfest
is the non-stop party you don’t want to miss!

Music Tent
Get ready to turn up the volume! The Blanchfest Music Tent is exploding with energy for a
high-octane two-day takeover! We’ve packed every second with electric live bands, wild
interactive activities, and mind-blowing entertainers that will keep you on your feet. Brace
yourselves for an epic lineup featuring the unstoppable Rhythm Revolution dance crew, the
heavy-hitting Beat Makers, the dazzling Dancing Mirror Beats & Brass, and the magical
Rhythm & Wonder. Plus, catch the viral sensations Tiktok Trend Lab Live and the incredible
K-North rocking the stage! Don't miss a single beat of this non-stop party!
 

Circus Tent
Making its grand debut this year in the heart of Millennium Park, Cirque de Blanch promises
incredible acrobatic performances, hilarious antics and much more!
The circus will host a total of six daily showtimes throughout the festival weekend, kicking off
at 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, and the final performance at 5:00pm. This
exciting expansion features world-class circus entertainment managed by Broken Theatre,
ensuring an unforgettable family-friendly experience for all attendees.
 

Kids Stage
Get ready for non-stop giggles and gasps at the Blanchfest Kids Stage! We’ve curated a
high-energy explosion of world-class performers, mind-bending illusionists and creative
superstars ready to steal the show. From sun-up to sundown, it’s a jam-packed schedule of
interactive fun and spectacular surprises that will have the whole family cheering for more!
Don't just watch the magic, come be a part of it!
 

Inflatables Area
Prepare for lift-off in the Blanchfest Inflatables Area! We’re bringing you a massive,
high-energy playground packed with a spectacular array of gravity-defying bouncy castles
and epic inflatable obstacle courses! Whether you're a tiny jumper or a big kid at heart, it’s
non-stop, heart-pumping action and it is completely FREE for everyone to enjoy all day long!
Come bounce, slide and race your way through the most exciting zone at the festival!
 

Active Travel
Blanchfest 2026 features a two-day "Active Travel" program on August 22nd and 23rd,
offering family-friendly engagement throughout the event. Attendees can enjoy
pedal-powered games with Smoothie Bikes Ireland, take trishaw trips with Cycling Without
Age, and visit the Fingal Active Travel Team for information on local schemes. Additionally,
Saturday hosts a "Mirrors and Bubbles Pedal Party" (1pm–3pm) with activities like bike
decorating and face painting, while Sunday features "Cycle/Walk in Movies" on the Learn 2
Cycle Track, with screenings at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

Sensory Area
Step into our peaceful sanctuary! The sensory-friendly zone offers a tranquil escape
equipped with cozy bean bags and specialised autism-support materials. Plus, get ready for
some adorable encounters as kids can meet and greet our friendly festival animals, including
gentle ponies, fluffy rabbits, and playful gerbils!

Craft Trader Village
Step into a world of pure imagination at the Blanchfest Craft Trader Village! This isn't just a
market; it's a vibrant, buzzing treasure trove of local creativity and handiwork right in the
heart of Millennium Park. Wander through a kaleidoscope of stalls and discover unique,
one-of-a-kind handmade gems you won't find anywhere else! From stunning bespoke
jewelry to intricately crafted home decor, every corner holds a new surprise. Best of all, you
can connect directly with the brilliant local makers and artisans behind the magic, hearing
the stories and passion fueled into every single piece. Come find your next favorite treasure
and celebrate the incredible talent of the community!
 

Food Village
The Food Village at BlanchFest is a culinary haven showcasing exceptional regional talent,
local producers from the Fingal Food Circle, and celebrated guest pop-ups. Festivalgoers
can feast on bold Asian street food from Bites by Kwanghi, fresh sustainable seafood from
Little Catch, and award-winning Pakistani and Eastern Mediterranean dishes from Kinara,
alongside artisan cheeses, fresh bakes, and local treats for the ultimate flavor-packed
experience.