Open Days and Events

NCAD Open Day 2025 is on WEDNESDAY 26 NOVEMBER. It is an opportunity for those interested in applying for Undergraduate study in 2026 NCAD open days and events are for applicants, guidance counsellors, teachers, parents and guardians, friends and everyone who is interested in finding out more about NCAD; one of Europe’s leading higher education institutions for visual disciplines. NCAD will be in attendance at the UCD Postgraduate Open Day 2025, Wednesday 26th February, 12noon to 5pm, O'Reilly Hall, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4.

                

Events and Open Days

2025 to 2026

Opening Event

Friday 20th June 6pm to 8pm

 

All Welcome

CEADWorks 2025

Graduating Students

CEAD Evening Credit Courses

Friday 20th June, 6pm to 8pm
Saturday 21st June, 11am to 5pm
Sunday 22nd June, Closed
Monday 23rd to Wednesday 25th June, 10am to 4pm
Thursday 26th June, 10am to 1pm

26 November 2025

Bookings Open October 2026

NCAD Annual Open Day 

Come and visit the NCAD Campus in the historic heart of Dublin City. Make yourself at home!

Meet with students and staff and get a flavour of what life is like in Ireland's number 1 College for Art and Design. 

Attend talks, events, Q&A sessions and live demos.

Events include a PLC talk, Make an Art Book, NCAD Quiz with prizes, and much more.

Calm Session from 2-3pm.

First year students will be on hand to show you their portfolios.

Bookings open in August 2025.
29 October 2025 and 7 January 2026
 
Bookings Open Sept 2025

Product and Interaction Design Portfolio Workshop 

Learn about Product Design and Interaction Design at NCAD and develop your portfolio with the help of NCAD staff. 

10am - 3.30pm. On Campus at Thomas St. 

The event is free but you must book your place in advance. Places limited.  Bookings open in Sept 2025. 

The workshop is aimed only at those hoping to apply to Product Design and Interaction Design at NCAD.
Feb 2026 dates to be announced

CEAD Open Day

Continuing Education in Art and Design

Harry Clarke Building
NCAD 100 Thomas St, D08 K521
11am to 2pm
Doors Open 10.30am

CEAD Open Day 2025 is the annual information event at NCAD for part-time evening credit courses in art, design and photography. CEAD credit courses are for mature students aged 21 and over who want to explore their creativity. 

Tutors will be available at CEAD Open Day 2025 to chat and answer your questions.

For more information Click Here
Contact us on 01 636 4214 or email cead@ncad.ie

 

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