Events and Open Days

2025 to 2026

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.

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.

CEAD Open Day

Continuing Education in Art and Design

Harry Clarke Building

NCAD 100 Thomas St, D08 K521

February 2026 date to be confirmed

11am to 2pm

Doors Open 10.30am

CEAD Open Day  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 2026 to chat and answer your questions.

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Contact us on 01 636 4214 or email cead@ncad.ie