The Helix

The Helix is a performance and event venue located at Dublin City University in the northern part of Dublin with multiple halls for different functions. The interior features inclined columns and a central spiral stairway that give the building its distinctive form and visual identity.

The venue opened in 1996 as a cultural and performance center at the university, establishing itself as a major arts facility for the region. Since its opening, it has hosted a wide range of national and international performances and events.

The name comes from the spiral stairway and twisted columns visible throughout the building, creating its distinctive architectural identity. This spiral form shapes how people move through the halls and how the space feels from inside.

The venue contains several different halls suited to various event types, from small gatherings to large-scale performances accommodating over a thousand people. Visitors should know the building is well connected to the university campus with adequate parking and accessible facilities throughout.

During the pandemic, the building was temporarily transformed into a vaccination center with extended daily hours to serve the public health response. This adaptation demonstrates how cultural spaces can rapidly shift their purpose to meet urgent community needs.