Marlay Park
Travelling to a concert, festival or open-air event at Marlay Park? Make Carlton Dublin Airport your base - the perfect place to stay when visiting this iconic outdoor venue.
About Marlay Park
Marlay Park, located in Rathfarnham, South Dublin, is one of Ireland's foremost outdoor concert venues, set within over 120 hectares of woodland, gardens, and parkland. Over the years, it has hosted many major artists and festivals, making it a must-visit destination for music lovers and event goers in Dublin.
Wonderlights Marlay Park - The Magic of Winter
Prepare to be enchanted- Wonderlights arrives at Marlay Park for 2025 with a brand new sow; The Magic of Winter. This immersive light spectacle transforms Marlay park's woodland and gardens into a shimmering winter wonderland full of illuminated sculptures, glowing forest paths, and nocturnal wildlife scenes.
Events & Concerts 2026
From summer music festivals to headline acts and family events, Marlay Park's events calendar is always full.
- Lewis Capaldi 23rd June 2026
- Lewis Capaldi 24th June 2026
- Calvin Harris 27th June 2026
- Longitude Festival 6th & 7th July 2026
Why choose Carlton Dublin Airport for your stay?
Carlton Dublin Airport is a 4-Star hotel located just off the M1 & M50 motorways, just 5 minutes from Dublin Airport and 30 minutes from Marlay Park. We offer newly refurbished guest bedrooms designed with your comfort in mind. Explore a range of stunning guestrooms, from Classic Doubles, Premium Double Singles and Premium Twin Double to Deluxe Balcony & Rooftop Balcony Suites. Each room has been carefully redesigned and reimagined for families, couples and friends who wish to relax and unwind with all the eseential comforts of home.
For guests looking to explore Dublin, Carlton Dublin Airport is located on the main bus corridor to Dublin City Centre. Hotel guests can hop on any of the below lines and be in the heart of the city centre in 15 minutes: 16A, 41 A/B/C, 33 A/B and 46X. Timetables, Route Planners and Real Time information can be found on DublinBus.ie.
Enhance your experience with an incredible dinner at Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant. Situated on a rooftop terrace with exclusive front-row seats to Dublin's busiest airport runway, our restaurant is all about giving you a memorable dining experience. We're open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday and serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Join us and savour the delight where incredible food meets inspiring views! Learn More!