Aperol announce four-day summer event on Grand Canal Dock
Aperal have announced a four-day summer event, transforming Grand Canal Dock into a 'shimmering stage of sunshine, spritz and sparkle'.
A giant disco ball will take centre stage for the weekend-long celebration of music, movement and Italian joy from Thursday, June 5th, until Sunday, June 8th.
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Suspended on a specially built pontoon, next to 'Aperol Island', the dazzling disco ball will come alive with light projections, casting mesmerising reflections across the Dock from day to night, 'bringing a new kind of energy to one of Dublin's most iconic locations'.
The installation heralds the arrival of Aperidisco at Charlotte Quay, just steps from the glittering dock.
The programme is set to be packed with immersive and free evening sessions on Thursday and Friday, casual walk-in experiences on Saturday and Sunday, and exclusive limited-ticket events, all designed 'to celebrate the joy of shared moments over a perfectly poured Aperol Spritz.'
The weekend sessions begin at 9.30am on Saturday and Sunday through AperiColazione with Yoga Beats, blending traditional yoga practices with a chilled music set from DJ Gill and Aperol Spritz overlooking the dock.
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The Aperidisco Brunch starts from 1pm, where attendees will enjoy an Aperol Spritz, a masterclass in spritz creation, and a two-course Italian-inspired brunch.
Saturday's experience will feature a disco-infused set from DJ Kelly-Anne Byrne, while Sunday will offer a live culinary masterclass from Charlotte Quay's Executive Chef, Daniel Hannigan.
On Saturday afternoon, a Sculpted by Aimee Masterclass will take place with renowned makeup artist Aimee Connolly at 3pm.
With a limited capacity of just 150 guests per night, Aperidisco starts at 7pm on both Saturday and Sunday, with light Italian bites, spritz masterclasses, and headline DJ sets from January Winters and Lance West.
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Brian Robinson, UK partnership markets director at Campari Group, said that Aperol 'embodies the joy of shared moments together with friends, bringing its golden hour vibes to any moment.
'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,' he said.
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.
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