An iconic platform for exceptional brands
Taste of Dublin is set to return for its 21st year in 2026, bringing the definitive showcase of Ireland’s latest, greatest and most exciting restaurants, chefs, leading food, drink and lifestyle brands.
Each year, Taste of Dublin takes over Merrion Square, transforming the iconic destination into a next level culinary garden party, slap bang in the centre of Europe’s coolest city. From June 11-14, more than 30,000 attendees from Dublin and beyond will flock to the capital to enjoy eight sessions of food-fuelled festivities where products are tasted, stories are shared and brands are remembered.
Our recipe for success
Connection: Bringing together a passionate audience that shares a love of exceptional food, drink and lifestyle experiences.
Vibrancy: Introducing our audience to cutting edge food trends, chefs, innovations, brands and cultures.
Authenticity: The definitive showcase of top culinary talent in a unique environment.
Quality: Quality at every turn with dishes that are beautifully presented, immersing guests in an indulgent experience.
Connection: Raising standards and pushing boundaries, driven to create incredible experiences for genuine brand engagement.
Taste of Dublin is a dynamic platform where leading brands come to life.
Delivered by an expert partnerships and production team, we collaborate closely with sponsors to transform brand ambitions into bold, beautifully crafted experiences that merge effortlessly within the vibrant festival atmosphere.
From elevated sampling and immersive brand worlds to chef-led collaborations and bespoke installations, we create moments that captivate audiences, spark conversations and bring brand stories to life in ways that are both meaningful and memorable.
Taste buds: a captive audience
Each year, Taste of Dublin welcomes a diverse crowd who share a common delight in all things culinary. Harnessing both an engaged ABC1 demographic and the ever-growing population of food afficionados, our powerful marketing platform and unparalleled on-site experiences speak to a knowledgeable and passionate audience who value rich experiences, bold flavours and conviviality in equal measure.
Spanning dynamic features, delicious restaurants, captivating demos and much more, Taste of Dublin offers your brand a valuable touchpoint to showcase your offering while engaging and building relationships with a passionate, food-loving audience.
Taste of Dublin in numbers*
- 30,000+ visitors
- 60% female
- 54% aged 29-50
- 91% would recommend Taste of Dublin to family & friends.
A powerful marketing platform
From January onwards, Taste of Dublin operates an extensive above- and below-the-line marketing campaign, adopting an ‘always on’ approach throughout the festival lead-up. Through cohesive communication and cross-functionality, our campaign grants the opportunity to target and interact with both secured and potential visitors through a diverse mixture of social, digital, print, PR, broadcast and OOH.
A high-octane campaign through our channels garners rich storytelling and strives not only to champion the festival, but the brands who join us, while celebrating Dublin’s dynamic food and drink culture and the community that surrounds it.
2026 sponsorship opportunities
As the 2026 event takes shape, a limited number of exclusive sponsorship opportunities remain available. These partnerships offer premium brands the opportunity to align with Ireland’s most respected culinary and lifestyle event – supported by a team renowned for delivering high-impact brand experiences.
Taste of Dublin will take place from June 11-14, 2026 in Merrion Square. Opportunities range from bespoke Event Features to high-profile Platinum Partnerships, each carefully tailored to meet strategic brand objectives while delivering meaningful engagement and measurable value.
Contact
To learn more, please download our sponsorship brochure or contact Gillian Mooney, Sponsorship Manager, at gillian@equinoxevents.ie.
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* 2025 figures
