Plan Your Visit to the PTSB Ideal Home Show

With hundreds of exhibitors, expert talks, live demonstrations, and dedicated zones covering everything from interiors and energy retrofits to modular builds, kitchens, and bathrooms, planning ahead will help you make the most of your day.

Before You Arrive

• Shortlist Exhibitors: Decide what you are looking for and then search the Exhibitor Directory by category to mark relevant suppliers for your project.
• Check Timetables: Review the Theatre Timetables in advance and note down key talks and speakers.
• Use the Show Guide: Access the Autumn 2026 Show Guide online for the floorplan and listings, or collect a printed copy on arrival.
• Plan Your Route: Map out your path using the floorplan to group nearby exhibitors and feature areas together.
• Keep Track: Take quick photos of products and note down stand numbers, prices, and contacts on your phone for post-show follow-ups

Expert Advice Hubs

• DFS Interiors Theatre: Hosted by Jo Linehan, featuring talks on design and the latest interior trends.
• Dulux Heritage Interior Design Hub: Book colour consultations with Jane Witter and check out the room sets curated by Charlotte Bradshaw Interiors.
• Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Home Advice Theatre: Home energy advice, including special talks from Dermot Bannon on Saturday.
• Electric Ireland Superhomes Pavilion: Learn about retrofits, heat pumps, insulation, ventilation, energy saving and SEAI grant support.
• PhoneWatch Ask an Expert Hub: Get 1-on-1 professional consultations with architects, interior designers, garden designers and home energy experts.

Features & Inspiration

• Home Interiors Fair: Discover furniture, flooring, lighting, interior design and decorative finishing touches.
• Dunnes Stores Pavilion & Chef’s Live Theatre: Live cooking demonstrations by Neven Maguire and Donal Skehan, plus interior inspiration from Francis Brennan, William Costelloe, Helen James, and Carolyn Donnelly.

Location, Dates & Travel Details

• Venue: RDS Simmonscourt, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
• Dates: 16th – 18th October 2026.
• Public Transport: Sandymount DART Station is within walking distance, and Dublin Bus routes run nearby.
• Parking: Limited on-site RDS parking and additional parking at Merrion Cricket Club (Anglesea Road) are available for €10 per day.

PLAN YOUR VISIT | VIEW THEATRE TIMETABLES | FIND EXHIBITORS | VIEW SHOW GUIDE

The PTSB Ideal Home Show runs from
16th -18th October, RDS Simmonscourt