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Fan Festival
The UEFA Europa League Fan Festival will be in full swing in the centre of Dublin, kicking off on Tuesday 21 May in the lead-up to the final. It is open to everyone so come and join the electric atmosphere, meet fellow fans and get in the festive football spirit! ⚽🎉
💡 Key info
Location 📍
Dublin Castle
Located in the heart of the city and within walking distance of Dublin Arena, Dublin Castle is a historical site which was handed over to the new Irish government in 1922, following Ireland's independence, and now serves as a major government complex and popular tourist attraction. Built on the site of a Viking settlement in the thirteenth century, the castle’s historic architecture and fascinating gardens make the Fan Festival a perfect place to visit before heading to the final.
Opening hours ⏲️
Tuesday 21 May ➡️ 11:00 – 22:00
Wednesday 22 May ➡️ 10:00 – 17:00
🎟️ Free event
🛃 Security checks and restricted items will be in operation.
🤝 The Fan Festival is a neutral site, so expect to meet fans and supporters from both teams.
♿ The areas of the Fan Festival are mostly open spaces at ground level and therefore accessible to wheelchair users. Check out our Accessibility page for more information.
👀 What to expect
Here’s a peek at the Fan Festival activities:
🏆 Get close to the official UEFA Europa League trophy
⚽ Try out some inflatable football activities
🤳 Take unique selfies with giant jerseys and team walls
🎵 Enjoy live entertainment and DJ sets
Be on the lookout for John O’Shea, the UEFA Europa League final ambassador! The former Republic of Ireland defender, a UEFA Champions League winner with Manchester United in 2008, will be at the Fan Festival.
We’ve also got plenty of fun activations from our partners. Here’s a preview of what you can expect:
In the Just Eat Garden, you’ll find a giant inflatable version of their iconic courier bag. Grab a photo and get your hands on a free voucher to enjoy the takeaway of your choice. World-class football freestylers will also perform in this Irish-themed garden, so make sure to stop by!
What better way to kick off the UEFA Europa League final than visiting the Heineken 0.0lé 0.0lé 0.0lé bar where you’ll be able to enjoy a Heineken® Original or a Heineken® 0.0? Test your football skills and be in with a chance to win exclusive prizes!
Always dreamed of winning the UEFA Europa League? At the EA SPORTS FC booth, you can showcase your gaming skills by playing EA SPORTS FC 24 matches with fellow fans.
Try the iconic official UEFA Europa League ball and play against your friends at the Molten Greatest Kick of Your Life activation in the Dubh Linn Garden. Get ready to showcase your football skills and attempt the greatest kick of your life!
Create your own Match Attax card commemorating the UEFA Europa League final and pick up your free sample pack of cards. There will also be unique prizes to win on the main stage.
Official shop 🧣
Stock up on official Europa League merchandise at the Fan Shop located within the Fan Festival! The range features a variety of products specific to the UEFA Europa League final 2024 and both finalist teams. You’ll find everything from t-shirts, hats, scarves and collectable items such as keychains and pins.
You’ll also find other official shops in the city:
- Fan Shop in the city centre: open from 18 to 22 May between 11:00 and 19:00
- Fan Shops at the Fan Meeting Points in Shelbourne Park and RDS Simmonscourt (for ticket holders only): open on matchday
Food & drink 🍟
There’ll be plenty of concession stands serving food and drink at the Fan Festival. You’ll be able to use both cashless payment options and cash (euro).
No Public Viewing at the Fan Festival 📺
The Fan Festival will close at 17:00 on matchday, allowing you enough time to get to Dublin Arena if you have a match ticket.
🧭 Getting to the Fan Festival
The Fan Festival at Dublin Castle is in the middle of the city and close to every key location, which makes walking the best way to reach it.
If you want to use public transport, there are multiple options available in Dublin depending on where you’re travelling from.
No public parking for cars will be available close to the Fan Festival. Give your wheels a break and either use public transport or walk through the city.
Visit our Travel page for further information and recommended travel options to Dublin.
🏆 Giant Trophy
Do you want to take a selfie with an oversized replica of the UEFA Europa League trophy? Head to North Earl Street, close to the Spire of Dublin!
📅 Monday 20 May – Wednesday 22 May
⌚ All day
🎫 Free of charge
❓FAQs
Festival entry and security ✅
There is no minimum age to enter the Fan Festival, but we recommend underage attendees be accompanied by an adult.
Yes, but you will need to keep your belongings with you at all times as there is no bag deposit service.
For the safety of all attending, please avoid bringing items which are deemed illegal or unsafe to the Fan Festival. Prohibited items include:
- Any kind of sharp objects (including knives) or weapons
- Any illegal recreational drugs
- Food or drink, including alcohol
- Scooters, segways or bicycles
- Drones
- Glass
- Lasers or electronic pointers
- Any political, racist or xenophobic materials
- Flags or banners larger than 2m
- Promotional or commercial materials
- Aerosols or flammable substances
- Fireworks and flares
Festival facilities 🏰
No bag deposit service will be available at the Fan Festival.
Yes, there will be toilets, including accessible toilets, located around the site.
The following payment methods will be accepted at Fan Festival concession stands:
💳 Credit and debit cards
📱 Mobile contactless payments
💶 Euros – banknotes and coins
However, the Fan Shop only accepts cashless payment options.
Visit the Accessibility page for more information regarding facilities and services at the Fan Festival.
Food and drink 🍟
You are not allowed to bring your own food and drink to the Fan Festival, including alcohol, but you’ll find plenty of concession stands offering various food and drink options. If you’re coming with children, baby food will be allowed.
🍕 You’ll find everything from sourdough pizza, burgers and sandwiches to fresh crêpes and sweet treats.
☕ Coffee and a range of soft drinks will be available at the concession stands.
🍺 If you’re over 18 years old, Heineken drinks will be served at the Fan Festival.
The food will be served in compostable packaging and recycling bins will be available on-site.
Menus at the Fan Festival will be available in English.