Beta Festival Dublin is returning to The Digital Hub from 6 to 22 November 2026, bringing together art, technology, artificial intelligence, performance and community participation across Dublin 8 and beyond. The fourth edition of the festival will explore how innovation shapes the city’s past, present and future.
Co-founded and supported by The Digital Hub, Beta Festival will feature creative exhibitions, keynote talks, interactive workshops, performances and an assembly focused on artificial intelligence and creativity. The programme reflects Dublin’s growing role as a centre for digital culture and technology-led collaboration.
Beta Festival Dublin explores energy, creativity and AI
One of the highlighted events is a storytelling walking tour examining the hidden energy that has powered Dublin through the ages. Supported by REGEN, a European Union-funded project focused on urban regeneration and community-led energy transitions, the tour will connect the city’s natural history, people and future energy potential.
The event will be facilitated by Codema, Dublin’s Energy Agency, and led by local historian and activist James Madigan. It will take place on Friday, 6 November, from 1pm to 2.30pm, beginning at St Patrick’s Tower at The Digital Hub.
Accessibility measures include ISL interpretation and audio-description assistance on request. Organisers have also advised attendees that the outdoor route may include busy streets and uneven surfaces.
A programme for Dublin’s technology and creative communities
Across the festival, visitors can expect a broad programme designed for artists, technology professionals, students, families and members of the wider community. The events will examine the relationship between emerging technology and culture through:
- Interactive art and technology exhibitions
- Artificial intelligence workshops and discussions
- Keynote presentations from creative and technology voices
- Live performances and public engagement events
- Opportunities to explore innovation in Dublin 8
The festival’s return highlights the role of The Digital Hub as a meeting point for Ireland’s digital businesses, creative organisations and local communities. It also complements wider national conversations around digital transformation, innovation and responsible technology.
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Community events continue at The Digital Hub
Alongside Beta Festival Dublin, The Digital Hub is hosting and supporting a range of local events in the Liberties. A community safety consultation organised through the Dublin South Central Local Community Safety Partnership will take place at iD8 Studio in the Digital Depot on Thursday, 19 November, from 4pm to 6pm.
The consultation brings together residents, community organisations, elected representatives and public bodies, including An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive (HSE), Tusla and the local authority. Its purpose is to gather views for a three-year community safety plan for the Dublin South Central area.
The campus has also supported local cultural activity, including the Liberties Festival, Culture Night, Dublin Fringe Festival events and community celebrations. These initiatives demonstrate how a technology campus can contribute to the social and cultural life of its neighbourhood.
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What visitors should know
Beta Festival Dublin runs from 6 to 22 November 2026, with individual event details, booking information and accessibility guidance available through the festival’s official programme. Attendees should check event-specific arrangements before travelling, particularly for outdoor activities.
With its combination of experimental art, public discussion and practical exploration of AI, the festival offers an accessible look at how technology is influencing culture and urban life.
Conclusion
Beta Festival Dublin provides a valuable platform for creative technology, public participation and discussion about the future of innovation in Ireland. Through exhibitions, performances, workshops and community events, The Digital Hub is helping connect Dublin’s technology sector with the people and places around it.
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