Arts & Culture

• New public artwork 'S/WING' planned near Muirfield Village Golf Club links bird flight and golf swing

  The City of Dublin dedicated S/WING on Sept. 3, 2026, but public records list conflicting costs of $175,000 and $100,000.

• The Velocity of Autumn opens at Coffman Amphitheater as Abbey Theater's fall centerpiece

  The Broadway drama about an 80-year-old woman resisting a nursing home runs seven performances Sept. 25–Oct. 4 at Coffman Amphitheater.

• Abbey Theater and Dublin Coffman students join forces for Macbeth

  The January 2025 run brought student acting and backstage work to the city’s 200-seat community venue on Post Road.

• European-style Christkindlmarkt announced for Riverside Crossing Park this holiday season

  Admission will be free Nov. 21-Dec. 24, 2026, with artisan vendors, German-inspired food, live entertainment and nearby garage parking.

• Japan FestOH! brings a full day of cultural programming to Riverside Crossing Park

  The Sept. 12, 2026, festival runs from noon to 7 p.m. with free admission and suggested donations, though some activities and workshops cost extra.

• Bristol Republic Brings Southern Dining and Live Music to Bridge Park Sept. 10 — But Evening Access Comes at a Price

  The former Short North restaurant relocates to a 6,500-square-foot Bridge Park space with menus starting at $5, but its evening entertainment model raises affordability questions.

• Dublin Historical Society Expands August Programming with Wyandot Removal Speaker Series, Walking Tours

  The speaker series features a Wyandotte Nation scholar exploring the 1843 forced removal of the Wyandot, the last Native nation expelled from Ohio.

• Dublin's New Art Pass Wants to Turn You Into a Public Art Tourist in Your Own City. Will It Work?

  The GPS-enabled pass guides residents to 12 installations across the city, launching alongside a new sculpture dedication and exhibition in September.

• Dublin Park Pass Returns with Local Artist Poster Rewards, Arts Council Hosts Open House

  The revamped Park Pass rewards visitors with limited-edition posters by four central Ohio artists for every five park check-ins, blending recreation with paid creative work.

• Abbey Theater of Dublin Unveils Full 2026 Season with Youth Collaborations and World Premieres
• Dublin Irish Festival Earns National 'Best Cultural Festival' Honor — What It Means for the City
• Local Artists, Vendors and Workers Behind the Festival: How Dublin's Irish Fest Fuels the Local Economy