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Don’t miss the 2027 Craic Den!

For many players at the Irish Open, the poker really does play second fiddle to the “craic”. The award-winning Dublin festival is world-renowned for its Craic Den players’ lounge featuring a non-stop roster of fun, games, competitions and live music.

The 2027 Irish Open festival is taking place from March 18 to 28 at the Royal Dublin Society and, every single night, the Craic Den will be providing an exciting entertainment schedule, designed to keep the party going well into the small hours.

Bust another tournament? Need somewhere to drown your sorrows? Just head for the Craic Den. And if you didn’t get your fill of St Patrick’s Day on March 17 (the eve of the 2027 Irish Open), the Craic Den is the perfect place to carry on celebrating for another 12 days.

Highlights at the 2026 festival included Deaf comedian John Smith, Spraggy’s Quid Games and I’m a Poker Player, Get me out of Here, as well as hot favourites such as Lip Sync Battle, Karaoke and Beer Pong. The Craic Den will also host plenty of live music plus nightly Happy Hours!

The Craic Den is also the perfect place to chill during the day with Play Stations, chess boards and foosball tables – as well as daily sports on the big LED screen.

See you in the Craic Den!!!