This Weekend In Dublin

Below are two festivals on in Dublin this weekend offering not only a variety of entertainment but also the opportunity to participate!

The AIB Street Performance World Championships are on in Merrion Square, Dublin until the 20th June. Drop along to the park and watch contortionists, magicians, breakdancers, comedians and more battle it out for the title. On Sunday there's a World Record Space Hopper attempt taking place outside the Pepper Canister Church, Mount Street, Dublin 2! See more details and register to participate.

Let's French, a festival of French music, runs until 21st June and includes concerts, a film screening of Gainsbourg at the IFI (followed by a Gainsbourg party) and an open mic session at Alliance Française's Cafe des amis on Saturday. You have to register to particpate in the open mic session by emailing cultural@alliance-francaise.ie.

Both of these festivals are easily accessed from Mount Herbert Hotel, either using the DART, bus or on foot.