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Saint Patrick's Cathedral: free entry days, tickets & hours
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St Patrick's Cathedral is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Infants under 5 free; Attending services is free - no ticket needed; Choral Evensong Monday-Friday at 17:30, free to attend; Sunday Choral Evensong at 15:15, free to attend.
- Otherwise: adult — €11.50.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forInfants under 5 free | children under 5 | Official table lists Infant (<5) free and Child (6-12) paid; age 5 is not covered. | No |
| Free forAttending services is free - no ticket needed | people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) | For worship, not sightseeing. Sunday services 9:15, 11:15 and 15:15; weekday Sung Matins 9:00; Eucharist Wed/Thu/Sat 11:05. | No |
| Free dayChoral Evensong Monday-Friday at 17:30, free to attend · from 17:30 | people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) | On bank holidays it is a said Evening Prayer. Check the music list for changes. | No |
| Free daySunday Choral Evensong at 15:15, free to attend · from 15:15 | people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) | Said Evening Prayer on bank holiday weekends. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free guided tours run Mon-Sat at 10:30 and 14:30 for ticket holders.
- Hear the choir for free at weekday Evensong (17:30).
Calendar
Free days at St Patrick's Cathedral
For people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing)
- SUN25OCTSunday, 25 October 2026 · tomorrow · from 15:15
- MON26OCTMonday, 26 October 2026 · in 2 days · from 17:30
- TUE27OCTTuesday, 27 October 2026 · in 3 days · from 17:30
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · from 17:30
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · in 5 days · from 17:30
- FRI30OCTFriday, 30 October 2026 · in 6 days · from 17:30
Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: St Patrick's Cathedral
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Official prices
St Patrick's Cathedral ticket prices
| Adult — Student/senior 60+ €10; child 6-12 €5.50; family (2+3) €31; joint ticket with Marsh's Library €17. | €11.50 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Visiting: Mon-Fri from 9:30 (last admission 17:00); Sat from 9:00 (last admission 18:00); Sun three sessions from 9:00, 13:00 and 16:30 (last admission 10:30, 14:30, 18:00).
St Patrick's Close, Dublin, D08 H6X3, Ireland
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FAQ
St Patrick's Cathedral: common questions
Is St Patrick's Cathedral free?
St Patrick's Cathedral has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Infants under 5 free; Attending services is free - no ticket needed; Choral Evensong Monday-Friday at 17:30, free to attend; Sunday Choral Evensong at 15:15, free to attend. Otherwise the official ticket costs €11.50.
When are the free days at St Patrick's Cathedral for people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing)?
Upcoming free dates for people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing): Sun 25 Oct (from 15:15), Mon 26 Oct (from 17:30), Tue 27 Oct (from 17:30) and Wed 28 Oct (from 17:30). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to St Patrick's Cathedral?
Children under 5 — official table lists Infant (<5) free and Child (6-12) paid; age 5 is not covered.. People attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) — for worship, not sightseeing. Sunday services 9:15, 11:15 and 15:15; weekday Sung Matins 9:00; Eucharist Wed/Thu/Sat 11:05..
How much is a ticket to St Patrick's Cathedral?
Adult costs €11.50 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- stpatrickscathedral.ie/visit/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- stpatrickscathedral.ie/worship/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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