Upcoming: Gdansk, Dublin, Buenos Aires, and Tallinn

Dom Zdrojowy. Photo: courtesy of Open House Gdansk

OHPEN HOUSE GDANSK
GDANSK, POLAND
10-12 OCTOBER

Open House Gdańsk launches its eight edition in the seaside district of Brzeźno. The programme takes a closer look at the area’s unique identity, between its past as a resort, its present community, and its relationship with the Baltic Sea. Workshops will invite participants to experience the district with all the senses, from sound walks to spatial planning sessions, while open meetings spark conversations about Brzeźno’s history and future. Architectural tours will open the doors of fascinating buildings across the district, offering fresh perspectives on coastal life, fishing traditions, and the challenges of seasonal cities.

Liberty Hall. Photo: Rich Gilligan

OPEN HOUSE DUBLIN
DUBLIN, IRELAND
11-19 OCTOBER

Marking its 20th edition, Open House Dublin explores the theme Future Heritage and pays homage to O’Connell Street, a place where the past, present and future converge. Highlights include the General Post Office; Dublin Airport’s Old Central Terminal Building; and the French Ambassador’s Residence. The programme also features walking tours, exhibitions, and events at IAF House at Charlemont Square as the festival hub. The festival kicks off with Open House Junior, a weekend of free workshops and events for children, teens, and families, including LEGO-building activities; a creative workshop with artist Asbestos; guided tours of The Ark cultural centre; and Architreks.

Edificio de Renta Bencich. Photo: Claudio Troncoso

OPEN HOUSE BUENOS AIRES
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
11-12 OCTOBER

Open House Buenos Aires returns with more than 130 spaces across the Argentinian capital. The programme includes iconic landmarks such as the National Library; the Edificio Comega; the dome of the Bencich Building; as well as rarely accessible sites like the City Recycling Plant and the Ministry of Human Development and Habitat (Ex Elefante Blanco); Banco Ciudad Casa Matriz; Campus Di Tella; Casal de Catalunya; the Chacarita Cemetery; IBM Building; Ferro Carril Oeste Club; the Faculty of Engineering at UBA; the Botanical Garden; MARQ – Museum of Architecture; the new Santander Corporate Building and much more.

City Hall. Photo: Evert Palmets

OPEN HOUSE TALLINN
TALLINN, ESTONIA
11-12 OCTOBER

More than 40 buildings and sites across the city will open for Open House Tallinn. Highlights include Linnahall; Toompea Castle; the Parliament of Estonia; the revitalised Manufaktuuri Quarter; Kopli Community House; and new state-of-the-art schools like Pelgulinna and Mustamäe State Gymnasiums. The programme also offers thematic walks on heritage, material reuse, and the Štromka neighbourhood; pop-up lectures and discussions; plus family-friendly tours and youth activities. Tours are available in Estonian, English, Russian, and Estonian Sign Language.