Dublin Maker Festival Open Call - Extended until 30th April!
Amy Hassett
Dublin Maker Open Call for Makers
Are you a maker, creator, builder, inventor, crafter, hacker, educator, or enthusiast who loves to share what you do? Now’s your chance to be part of Dublin Maker 2026 – Ireland’s biggest show-and-tell festival of creativity, innovation, and invention!
What is Dublin Maker?
Dublin Maker is a free, family-friendly festival that will turn this year’s venue, Leopardstown Racecourse, into a bustling showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. It’s a celebration of the maker movement, where makers from across Ireland (and beyond) come together to share their projects, passions, and skills with the public in a vibrant, interactive environment. The aim of the festival is to showcase making in all its different forms, to entertain the public, to provide a meeting place for the maker movement and to inspire the next generation of creatives and inventors.
What is the Open Call for Makers?
The Open Call is where makers can apply to take part in Dublin Maker 2026. Whether you're an individual tinkering at home, a school group with a class project, a startup with a prototype, a community group, or a seasoned maker with years of experience, this is your chance to engage with thousands of curious visitors. We're looking for hands-on projects, engaging demos, and creative exhibits of all kinds – whether it’s a polished project or a quirky experiment in progress.
Where and when is Dublin Maker?
📍 Leopardstown Racecourse
📅 Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August
This is more than an exhibition - it’s a chance to connect, inspire, and celebrate the amazing Irish maker community. So whether you're a first-timer or a veteran, we want you!
Where can I apply?
👉 Find out more and apply now: https://dublinmaker.ie/open-call/
✉️️Questions? Email in...@dublinmaker.ie
⏳ Open Call closes 30th April - don’t miss it!
Supported by Research Ireland and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council