Live Aid Exhibition

Explore photographs and displays capturing the history of the Live Aid concerts at the National Photographic Archive.

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Dates
Tue 11 Nov 2025 – Tue 15 Dec 2026
Where
National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, National Photographic Archive, Dublin (Indoors)Directions
Cost
Free
Ages
Best for ages 8 and up
Plan your visit

No booking needed. Check the organiser’s page for the latest event details before travelling.

What to expect

Through a series of striking displays, the exhibition brings audiences on a visual journey of the Live Aid concerts, capturing the behind-the-scenes preparations, atmosphere and iconic performances by bands and artists on both sides of the Atlantic as the day unfolded.

From Status Quo, U2 and David Bowie in London, to Black Sabbath and Run DMC in Philadelphia Live Aid at the National Library of Ireland immerses visitors in the scale and spirit of this iconic event from the intimacy of the National Photographic Archive.

This free exhibition opens to the public daily (10.00am – 4.00pm)

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

More information

Booking
No booking required
Time to allow
1-2 hours
Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Events

Categories

  • Event

Family practicalities

  • Pram-friendly (likely)
  • Step-free access
  • Toilets

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National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, National Photographic Archive, Dublin

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