Whiskey Live Dublin 2026 General Admittance

About the event

Ireland's premier whiskey tasting event, Whiskey Live Dublin is back once again! This year taking place at the RDS Main Arena, Hall 1 on the Merrion Road on Friday 5th of June; Afternoon Session (1.30-4pm, last pour 4.45pm), Friday Evening Session (6.00-9.30pm, last pour 9.15pm) and Saturday 6th of June; Afternoon Session (12.30-4pm, last pour 3.45pm) and Evening Session (5.00pm-8.30pm, last pour 8.15pm). A minimum of €10 per ticket will be donated to Down Syndrome Dublin Tickets for masterclasses will also be available closer to the date. Showcasing both the long established and new arrivals to the Irish whiskey scene, sample the latest Irish whiskey releases as well as whiskies from across the globe including Scotland, Japan and the U.S.A. Delicious whiskey and food pairings, informative masterclasses (some of the 2025 favourites included a Glenmorangie Vintage masterclass, Midleton masterclass and a food pairing tasting experience with Roe and Co. Irish Whiskey) and whiskey cocktails from some of Dublin's most esteemed bartenders will all be present at this year's Whiskey Live. As per previous years, the event will also feature the ever expanding range of other Irish craft spirits and some whiskey barrel aged craft beers. The perfect event for anyone who likes whiskey - from the occasional drinker to those heavily involved in the Irish whiskey trade! T&Cs - This event is strictly over 18s and I.D will be required. Visit www.drinkaware.ie - Refunds can be given up to 30 days before the event (No Exceptions). If in any case the event is cancelled you will be reimbursed for your ticket excluding booking fee. -Refunds will not be given for General Admittance tickets after May 5th 2026. - Tickets can only be purchased for one session on either the Friday or Saturday, you will be denied access to Whiskey Live Dublin if you attend both sessions on the same day. - Masterclasses will be available, however, you cannot attend a masterclass if you have not bought a session ticket. Furthermore, you must purchase masterclass tickets for the session you are attending. For example: if there is a 2pm masterclass on the Saturday you cannot attend this if you have a Saturday evening session ticket. - In the event that we have to cancel, all customers will be refunded. Please be aware that this might not include the booking fee. DATE: Friday June 5th and Saturday June 6th TIMES: Friday Afternoon Session 1.30pm-5pm, Friday Evening Session 6.00pm-9.30pm, Saturday Afternoon Session 12.30pm-4pm, Saturday Evening Session 5pm-8.30pm (last pour will be fifteen minutes before each session is due to end) Please note, you cannot buy tickets for both Friday or both Saturday sessions- staff and security reserve the right to refuse entry or remove anyone from the event at anytime if they deem their behavior anti social. VENUE: RDS Merrion Road, Hall 1 TICKET PRICE: €47.50, plus booking fee. Tickets must be purchased in advance. A minimum of €10 per ticket will be donated to Down Syndrome Dublin. Visit Tickets can be refunded up to 30 days in advance of the beginning of the event.