Theatres and cinemas in Dublin

Dublin’s cinematic and theatrical landscape spans from the historic 1929 Savoy Cinema, Ireland's oldest operational movie house, to the 17-screen Cineworld complex. The city’s dramatic roots are anchored by the Gate Theatre, founded in 1928, and the Ambassador Theatre, a former rotunda. Contemporary creative spaces like The Chocolate Factory and the Irish Writers Centre on Parnell Square complement traditional venues like the Samuel Beckett Theatre at Trinity College, highlighting Dublin's evolution as a center for both classical performance and modern artistic expression.