CarmenDublin · Mon 2 Nov 2026

About this event

Carmen at Bord Gais Energy Theatre: show day guide

Show starts

19:30

Support

Irish National Opera

Getting there

Grand Canal Dock, 510 m (8 min walk)

Parking

Grand Canal Square car park, managed by Q-Park is open, to reserve parking visit www.q-park.ie.

Know before you go

Ticket limit

Ticket Limit Of 9

Line-up

• Carmen7 upcoming dates
• Irish National Opera11 upcoming dates

Capacity

2,111

Parking

Grand Canal Square car park, managed by Q-Park is open, to reserve parking visit www.q-park.ie. Customers are advised to pre-book their parking spaces. Access to Grand Canal Square car park is on Chimney View, just off Pearse Street. There is also limited on street parking. The Convention Centre Car Park is located underground at the Convention Centre. Once parked at the Convention Centre customers can access the BGE Theatre via a short walk across the Samuel Beckett Bridge. Details on the exact entrance to car park and exit locations can be found at www.theccd.ie/parking. Entrance to the car park is from 5pm onwards and a pre-booked ticket is valid from 5pm to midnight. Pre-book tickets here > https://www.ticketmaster.ie/explore/dublin-parking Other car parks are available at: Connolly Station, the NCI, Dawson Street and Setanta place (off Nassau Street) or visit: www.aaroadwatch.ie

Accessible seating

The Bord Gais Energy Theatre's facilities include: - A range of accessible wheelchair seating options. - Induction Loop system & Infra Red hearing system available throughout the auditorium. - Accessible toilets. - Assistance dogs welcome. - Assisted performances available. - A number of seats are available for visually impaired patrons. - Concessionary tickets for people who have a disability and their assistants may be available on certain performances. Dedicated Access Booking Line. +353 (0) 1 677 7770.

Venue rules

- The use of all cameras and recording equipment is strictly prohibited in the auditorium. - Entrance to auditorium is by ticket only (including groups). - No refund/exchange. - Latecomers may not be admitted to auditorium until a suitable break in the performance. This will be at the discretion of the management. - All tickets are sold on the conditions printed on the reverse of venue ticket. - Management reserves the right to refuse admission.

Children

Children Policy All Children aged 3 and over can visit the theatre with a valid ticket. Children tickets are for Children aged 3 yrs - 14 yrs who must be accompanied by an adult. Babes in arms and infants 2 years old and under will not be permitted into the theatre. However, if the performance is classed as a childrens show then infants 2 years old and under are admitted free of charge and will not need to purchase a ticket as no seat will be allocated. Please check with venue website for show specific guidelines.

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