Looking For An Autumn City Break? Discover Dublin With Direct Flights This October

Published: 07 October 2026

Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Dublin. The city's parks are awash with colour, cafés and pubs are full of life, and there's a real buzz in the air as the evenings draw in. Whether you're looking for great food, live music, culture or simply a change of scenery, Ireland's capital makes for an easy to reach city break from the Isle of Man.

 

This October, there's an added reason to make the trip as the Bram Stoker Festival returns from 23 to 26 October, bringing four days of entertainment, street performances, cultural events and unique experiences inspired by Dublin-born author Bram Stoker, creator of Dracula.

Of course, there's far more to Dublin than the festival. Spend your days wandering the city's historic streets, browsing the shops around Grafton Street, exploring museums and galleries, or enjoying a leisurely lunch in one of Dublin's many restaurants and cafés. The city comes alive with traditional music, welcoming pubs and a lively atmosphere that has made Dublin a favourite destination for travellers from around the world.

The festival itself offers the chance to experience the city from a different perspective. Events take place across Dublin, celebrating storytelling, theatre, creativity and the gothic world for which Bram Stoker became famous. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly activities, live performances, talks, tours and immersive experiences throughout the weekend.

  

One of the festival's standout attractions is the spectacular Macnas parade, which returns to the streets of Dublin's North East Inner City, close to where Bram Stoker once lived. Known for its larger-than-life performances and stunning visual displays, it's a highlight of the festival calendar each year.

 All photographs: Allen Kiely

 

Whether you're planning a weekend away with friends, a couples' break or a family adventure during half term, Dublin offers plenty to see and do beyond the festival itself. The Bram Stoker Festival simply adds another layer to what is already one of Europe's most enjoyable city break destinations.

Better still, with direct flights from the Isle of Man to Dublin, It's the perfect opportunity to swap the everyday routine for a few days of culture, entertainment, great food and a warm Irish welcome.

So if you're looking for inspiration for an autumn getaway, Dublin might just be closer than you think.

Plan Your Visit

🎃 Bram Stoker Festival | 23 to 26 October
✈️ Direct flights from the Isle of Man to Dublin
🍺 Great food, traditional pubs, live music and culture
🌍 An easy city break just a short flight from home

✈️ Direct flights from the Isle of Man to Dublin with Aer Lingus from £59.84 (T&C's apply ) https://www.aerlingus.com/en-gb/flights-from-isle-of-man-to-dublin 🎃

 

Discover the full festival programme at the official Bram Stoker Festival website