Aperol announces four-day summer event at Dublin's Grand Canal Dock

Ellen O'Donoghue

Drinks company Aperol has announced a four-day summer event, turning Dublin's Grand Canal Dock into a “shimmering stage of sunshine, spritz and sparkle”.

A giant disco ball will take centre stage for Aperidisco at Charlotte Quay, a weekend-long celebration of "music, movement and Italian joy" from Thursday, June 5th, until Sunday, June 8th.

Suspended on a specially built pontoon, the disco ball is set to come alive with light projections, “bringing a new kind of energy to one of Dublin’s most iconic locations”.

The programme will include immersive and free evening sessions on Thursday and Friday, casual walk-in experiences on Saturday and Sunday, and limited-ticket events.

Among the activities planned are yoga sessions, DJ sets, a masterclass in spritz creation, and a two-course Italian-inspired brunch.

Brian Robinson, UK partnership markets director at Campari Group, said “Aperidisco is our way of bringing people together to celebrate the Summer with top Irish DJs, an immersive Aperol experience and of course a refreshing Aperol Spritz”.

Thursday and Friday at Aperidisco are free to attend, while Saturday and Sunday will feature ticketed events with limited capacity priced between €10 and €25.

Aperol Island and the Aperol Terrazza will remain open to walk-ins throughout the weekend.

Tickets are available online here