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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
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SUMMARY:The Plough and the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Marking 100 years since it premiered on the Abbey Stage\, Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars returns\, in an exciting new production directed by Tom Creed \n\n\nAt its original production in February 1926\, the audience rioted. Now regarded as a masterpiece\, this provocative play is an essential part of our understanding of Irish history and Irish theatre.  \nThe residents of a Dublin tenement shelter from the violence that sweeps through the city’s streets. A revolution that will shape the country’s future rages around them. What kind of Ireland awaits them?   \nSet amid the tumult of the Easter Rising\, The Plough and the Stars is the story of ordinary lives ripped apart by the idealism of the time.  \nDirector Tom Creed said: “This production is a chance to remind us that O’Casey was a trailblazing innovator as well as a social realist of great humanity and compassion. The opportunity to stage the 100th anniversary production of the play at the Abbey is a rare and precious one – to honour its extraordinary legacy and to remind us how it continues to reflect Ireland back at itself a century after its legendary debut.”  \nCast will be announced in the coming weeks. 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-plough-and-the-stars/
LOCATION:Abbey Theatre\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260226T092446Z
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SUMMARY:Cancer Revolution: Science\, Innovation and Hope
DESCRIPTION:Ireland’s first major object-rich exhibition to reveal the past\, present and future of how cancer is prevented\, detected and treated. \n\n\n\n\nThrough seldom and never-before seen objects and stories\, cutting edge treatment and research\, reflection\, film\, photography\, interactive exhibits and a breadth of personal stories – this exhibition presents the stories of people affected by cancer\, together with those who study and treat it. Revealing how researchers\, clinicians\, policy makers and patients are fuelling progress in a powerful expression of shared hope. \nShaped through collaboration with people living with and impacted by cancer\, the exhibition will take visitors on a journey of discovery with scientists\, clinicians and people who have been affected by cancer in their own words. Explore everything known so far about what cancer is and what causes it\, why scientists are focusing their research on understanding how and why cancer evolves\, and what the future of cancer care looks like. \nFrom busting myths about the causes of cancer\, to exploring how the disease isn’t unique to humans and how the latest cancer research\, early detection technologies and immunotherapies are advancing cancer care today\, Cancer Revolution: Science\, Innovation and Hope will show how far we have come. The exhibition reveals how cancer has been treated over the centuries\, from high-risk surgeries to the discovery of the first chemotherapy drugs\, and the important challenges that remain to be solved. \nVisitors will be introduced to the researchers and remarkable science that is transforming our understanding of cancer and ways of treating it . It also focuses on new technologies being used to detect the disease in its earliest stages and that scientists are studying how cancers grow and change in more detail than ever before. The exhibition will showcase the therapies that re-engineer immune cells to better recognise cancer and novel technologies that are helping to detect cancer earlier. \n\nAdmission is free\, but booking is essential!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/cancer-revolution-science-innovation-and-hope/
LOCATION:Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre\, St Stephen's Green\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Education,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260401T095356Z
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SUMMARY:The Comedy Cellar @ The International Bar
DESCRIPTION:The Comedy Cellar at the International Bar is the longest running stand up comedy club in Dublin and even all of Ireland. \nFounded more than 30 years ago by comedy legends Ardal O’Hanlon\, Barry Murphy\, and Kevin Gildea\, the Comedy Cellar was Ireland’s first ever comedy club. \nFeaturing the cream of Irish and international stand up comedy\, every Wednesday at 8pm hosted by Resident MC Sharon Mannion. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Comedy Cellar is an ongoing event\, so the 29th of April is not the end of hilarious comedy shows.\n\nThe Lineups for the upcoming events are as follows:\n\n\n\nWed Apr 1st – ERIC LALOR\, Aine Gallagher\, John Caplis \nWed Apr 8th – COLM O’REGAN\, Sinead Quinlan\, Bob Henigan \nWed Apr 15th – GAR MURRAN\, Shannon Basso Gaule\, Anne Gill \nWed Apr 22nd – KILLIAN SUNDERMAN\, David Tsonos\, Taran O’Sullivan \nWed Apr 29th – PETER MCGANN\, Michael Roche\, Lolsy Byrne
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-comedy-cellar-the-international-bar/
LOCATION:The International Bar
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260402T093243Z
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SUMMARY:POP-UP GAELTACHT @ The Morris Bar on Talbot Street!
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cúpla focal\, good company\, and a bit of craic?\nEvery Thursday in April at 8pm here!\n💬 Caint\n🤝 Comhrá\n🎶 Craic\n👯 Cairde\nNo pressure. No fluency needed.\nIs fearr Gaeilge briste ná Béarla cliste.\nWhether you have a few words or loads\, just come along!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/pop-up-gaeltacht-the-morris-bar-on-talbot-street/
LOCATION:Morris Bar\, 15 Talbot St\, North City\, Dublin\, Dublin\, D01 V9P2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Culture,Food and Drink,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260630T184500
DTSTAMP:20260415T094704Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T094704Z
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SUMMARY:NO IRISH NEED APPLY?
DESCRIPTION:This new temporary exhibition within EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum asks how the millions of Irish people in England have fared over the past 200 years. Based on landmark economic history research using new big data analysis\, it tracks the wealth\, health\, and living standards of Irish migrants and families of Irish descent\, showing that the Irish were substantially poorer than their English neighbours for generations. \nNo Irish Need Apply? highlights the extraordinary contribution Irish women and men have made to the English economy and wider society through their hard work\, vibrant culture\, and political activism. The exhibition also includes the words and music of Irish migrants in England captured in Philip Donnellan’s 1965 film “The Irishmen”\, in collaboration with the Irish Film Institute. \nThe exhibition has been developed by the Department of Economic History at the London School of Economics & Political Science from research by Professor Neil Cummins and Professor Cormac Ó Gráda (UCD). It has been curated by Dr Christoper Kissane\, Engagement & Impact Lead\, LSE Dept of Economic History.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/no-irish-need-apply/
LOCATION:EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum\, 1 Custom House Quay Dublin\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition,History,Other Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260311T092341Z
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SUMMARY:Ballybough Portraits and The Republic of Play: Street Games in Dublin
DESCRIPTION:A photographic exhibition by Colm Pierce capturing artists\, activists and everyday voices of Dublin’s inner city alongside images of children’s street games from the 1980s\, celebrating community\, imagination and belonging.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ballybough-portraits-and-the-republic-of-play-street-games-in-dublin/
LOCATION:Charleville Mall Library
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Culture,Exhibition,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260204T090226Z
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SUMMARY:Do You Come From Gomorrah?
DESCRIPTION:Written by Frank McGuinness \nDirected by Sarah Baxter \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Never breathe a word of what I went through there…” \n\n\nDo You Come From Gomorrah? is a world premiere from Frank McGuinness\, one of Ireland’s most celebrated playwrights and will be performed by Ryan Donaldson (Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme\, 2016 and Tartuffe\, 2023). \n‘I recognise my breed\, when I come across the men who look as if they have seen a ghost…’ \nA young man relives his time caged in a reformatory where money and terror shaped him\, his faith\, his sexuality. \n‘I do not like the past. It is not kind to me. It does not belong to me.’ \nHe relives the violence and loyalty that shaped him and the province of Ulster he loves\, yet must leave. \nStark\, unsettling\, in the darkest of nights\, holding on to hope\, who is it that asks “do you come from Gomorrah?” And where is Gomorrah? So near\, so far… \nCommenting on the play\, director Sarah Baxter says ‘I’m excited to be directing the world premiere production of Do You Come From Gomorrah? by Frank McGuinness – it’s always an honour to work on the premiere of a new play and a responsibility I take on joyfully. Ryan Donaldson has a brilliant understanding of Frank’s writing\, and I can’t wait for audiences to see him bring this complex\, beautiful story to life.’ \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCast: Ryan Donaldson\n\n\nWriter: Frank McGuinness\nDirector: Sarah Baxter\nSet and Costume Design: Alyson Cummins\nLighting Design: Sinéad McKenna\nComposer: Tom Lane\nSound Design: Martha Knight
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/do-you-come-from-gomorrah/
LOCATION:Abbey Theatre\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260311T092803Z
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SUMMARY:Substrata
DESCRIPTION:A curated exhibition by Claire Halpin\, Katherine Sankey\, Maree Hensey and Sohrab Uduman with artworks responding to the architecture\, physical space\, unique and significant infrastructure of the Substation and its wider historical\, industrial\, environmental and social heritage and context of Dublin Port.. \n📍 The Substation\, Alexandra Rd\, North Wall\, Dublin 1\n📅 11–30 April\n⏰ 10:00 – 17:00 (Mon–Sat)\n🎟️ Free entry
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/substrata/
LOCATION:The Substation\, Alexandra Rd\, North Wall\, Dublin\, Dublin\, Leinster\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260311T093127Z
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SUMMARY:Interrupted Collective
DESCRIPTION:A group exhibition exploring transparency\, discovery and artistic persistence through painting\, sculpture\, installation and photography by mid-career Irish artists. \n📍 Jervis Street Shopping Centre\, Abbey St Upper\, Dublin 1\n📅 11–30 April\n⏰ 10:00 – 18:00\n🎟️ Free entry
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/interrupted-collective/
LOCATION:Jervis Shopping Centre
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Culture,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260205T124730Z
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SUMMARY:I’m Grand Mam Presents: Happy Campers
DESCRIPTION:Following their sold-out tour this year\, I’m Grand Mam return to the live arena in 2026 with their brand-new show Happy Campers. \nTheir nationwide tour stops off in Dublin at 3Olympia Theatre on Wednesday 22nd & Thursday 23rd April 2026. \nDue to demand\, two more shows have been added on Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th April 2026. \n\n\nOver 16’s Only \nI’m Grand Mam is the wildly popular Irish comedy duo made up of best friends Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby. What began as two Cork lads chatting\, grew into a cult-favourite podcast and live act loved for its warmth\, wit\, and razor-sharp observations on modern queer life. \nKnown for their infectious chemistry\, quick-fire storytelling\, and ability to find humour in the everyday\, Kevin and PJ have built a devoted international audience who tune in for their candid takes on friendship\, identity\, dating\, pop culture and the trials of adulthood. Their blend of authenticity and irreverence has positioned them as leading voices in Ireland’s contemporary LGBTQ+ cultural landscape. \nI’m Grand Mam has grown from a kitchen-table recording into a multi-platform success. Their live shows- selling out venues across Ireland\, the UK and beyond- combine stand-up\, storytelling and theatrics\, all delivered with the duo’s signature charm. They have collaborated with major brands\, featured across national media\, and continue to expand their creative footprint. \nWith a loyal fanbase and an unmistakable voice\, I’m Grand Mam remain at the forefront of queer comedy and storytelling\, championing joy\, visibility and the power of friendship- while never taking themselves too seriously.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/im-grand-mam-presents-happy-campers/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Podcast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260330T114338Z
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SUMMARY:NCH presents Christy Moore
DESCRIPTION:Christy Moore is set to return to the National Concert Hall for four highly anticipated performances. \nFans can also look forward to an Expanded Edition of his Number 1 album A Terrible Beauty\, which will be released later this year on Claddagh Records. The new edition will include five brand-new tracks\, adding to the original 13-song collection. \nAmong the standout tracks is the single Boy in the Wild\, co-written by Christy and the late Wally Page. The powerful video for the song recently earned top honours at the 2025 Shark Music Video Awards in London\, winning both Best Music Video and Best Direction. \nThe album also includes ‘Black & Amber’\, written by Brian Brannigan of A Lazarus Soul\, who also wrote album track ‘Lemon Sevens’. Elsewhere on A Terrible Beauty\, stories of resilience\, memory\, and social struggle weave together across its tracks\, blending personal reflections with broader societal critiques. From the powerful meditation on conflict and defiance in ‘Sunflowers’\, an ode to Ukraine\, it moves through tributes to historic figures and tragic events\, such as Ann Lovett and Lyra McKee. Songs like ‘The Big Marquee’ and ‘Cumann na Mná’ celebrate The Rebel County and the Ireland Women’s Football Team respectively in Christy’s signature tongue-in-cheek style\, while tracks like ‘Palestine’ and ‘Snowflakes’ call out injustice and hate. Christy Moore’s music resonates powerfully with audiences worldwide\, capturing universal experiences with a rare\, evocative touch. A Terrible Beauty is a striking showcase of his unique ability to bring shared stories to life.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/nch-presents-christy-moore/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall
CATEGORIES:Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20250828T084355Z
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SUMMARY:The Beekeeper of Aleppo
DESCRIPTION:Proudly presented by Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd in association with Nottingham Playhouse\, adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler\, from the International No.1 Bestseller Christy Lefteri. \nFrom the producers behind the hugely successful West End and Broadway stage adaptation of The Kite Runner. \n‘I was scared of the bees at first\, but now\, they make me feel alive. They are like a society in complete harmony with itself. Not like people at all\, but maybe what people have the potential to be’  \nNuri is a beekeeper\, his wife\, Afra\, an artist. They live a simple life\, rich in family and friends\, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo – until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war\, they are forced to escape. On their terrifying journey\, they must face the pain of their own unbearable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all\, they must journey to find each other again. This compassionate and beautiful play is a story of connection – between friends\, families\, and strangers. \n‘A story of loss\, love\, resilience and hope. … it’s impossible not to be moved.’ The Observer \nWinner of the Aspen Words Award\, Runner up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize\, and one of The Times top three bestselling books of 2020\, Christy Lefteri’s best-selling novel is adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai\, and Matthew Spangler who adapted The Kite Runner. The production produced in association with UK Productions had its world premiere at Nottingham Playhouse in early 2023 and went on to tour the UK\, receiving rave reviews wherever it played. \n  \nRunning Time & Special Effects: \n\nApproximately 2 hours 20 mins including interval.\nThe show contains strobe lighting\, flashing light\, haze and sudden loud noises.\n\nAGE GUIDANCE:\n\nAge Recommendation: 14+ (Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 18+)\nNo under 3’s permitted in the auditorium
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-beekeeper-of-aleppo/
LOCATION:Gaiety Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260310T121048Z
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SUMMARY:The Madonna of Asia
DESCRIPTION:Once Asia’s brightest star\, Rin Asari (Mai Ishikawa) was poised for global fame with the release of her first film in English. But soon after\, she vanished. It’s 2014. Rin\, in her forties\, lives quietly in Dublin. By chance\, she connects with Tara (Clare Barrett)\, a woman living in Hong Kong\, bringing up the past she has tried to forget. When Rin receives an offer to return to the screen\, she must confront what she left behind. \nInspired by the golden age of Hong Kong cinema\, THE MADONNA OF ASIA weaves together live performance\, vibrant projection and multilingual storytelling. Moving between myth and memory\, this piece traces a woman’s journey from icon to exile – and back to herself. \n. \nWritten\, directed and featuring design by Linbury Prizewinner Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng 吳彩萍. \nPerformed in English\, Japanese and Cantonese. Japanese and Cantonese dialogue is captioned in English. Run time one hour. \n\n\n.\n\nFeatured by Chris McCormack in The Irish Times as one of 2026’s headline plays.\n\n.\n\nPraise for Choy-Ping’s work: \n“Formally\, thematically\, politically\, there is very little work being made in Ireland that dares as much as Choy-Ping’s.”\n— Carys D. Coburn \n“To be displaced from a place is also to be displaced from language. Ní Chléirigh-Ng’s practice creates a space that foregrounds these themes in new modes of performance across technical and substantive levels\, equally displaced from theatrical tradition.”\n— Michelle Chan Schmidt \n\n\n“Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng’s set design is a stroke of genius.”\n— Chris O’Rourke\, The Arts Review\, on Boyfriends by Ultan Pringle\n\n.\n\nSupported by Dublin City Council Project Arts Grant and Incubation Space Award\, Irish Theatre Institute\, PROPEL Programme with Strollers Network\, Rough Magic Theatre Company and The New Theatre Artist in Residence Programme.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-madonna-of-asia/
LOCATION:The New Theatre\, 43 Essex St E\, Dublin\, Leinster\, D02 Y306\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260309T121009Z
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SUMMARY:Sorry You Felt That Way
DESCRIPTION:An award winning domestic thriller about love and the things we wish we didn’t know. \nEmma met Adam in a Tesco at a strange time in her life. After six months of romance and joy she decides to move out of her mouldy box room and into his apartment. Things are looking up for Emma.\nBut on her first night in her new home Adam’s ex-girlfriend is waiting for her in the sitting room and she no longer feels safe. \nFollowing on from a sold out\, award winning run Sorry You Felt That Way returns to Smock Alley Boys’ School. \nWinner of The Fishamble New Writing Award 2024 \n“A must see” – Trinity News\n“A thought piercing piece” – Reviews Hub \nAge Suitability: 16+\nWarnings: Strong language / References to domestic abuse \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE COMPANY\nHarry Butler is a actor and writer from Dublin. He trained at The Lir Academy in Dublin. His first play ‘Changing the Sheets’ played in Dublin\, London and Edinburgh Fringe to critical acclaim. ‘Changing the Sheets’ has recently been translated into Italian in being performed in Naples and Rome in Spring ‘26. \nAnthony Biggs is former Artistic Director of Jermyn Street Theatre in the West End in London as well as The Playground Theatre in London. His work has been performed in the West End and Off Broadway.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/sorry-you-felt-that-way/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260323T100723Z
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SUMMARY:The End Of The Beginning
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Music Performance have a end of year gig at the Workman’s Club 29th and 30th April 2026 \n\n\n\n\nA change is in the air. The End of the Beginning is upon us\, and we want you to be a part of it. City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot are hosting the annual end of year showcase and you won’t want to miss what we have in store. Two nights full of artistic expression\, varying from large scale soundscapes to intimate moments\, controlled and chaotic. \n\n\n\nBuilt and curated by graduates from one of the oldest modern music schools in Europe\, these gigs will offer not only a glimpse of the next generation  also a snapshot of a truly international musical world view. From Balkan influenced pop to dreamy experimentation and soul baring songwriting\, glitchy electronics to the last Seawolf\, the two-night showcase will also feature a selection of debut acts selected by the headliners.but \n\n\n\nSince 1989\, the annual Ballyfermot College Music Showcase has introduced artists like current RTE 2FM Rising artist Roe Byrne\, Choice Music Prize ‘26 nominee Junior Brother\, Damien Dempsey\, Lisa O’Neill\, Wallis Bird and Lucy Blue to wider audiences—creating unforgettable moments in some of Dublin’s most famous venues. \n\n\n\n\n2026 line-up: \nDardo: A Dublin born wizard on the loop station\, creating symphonies of chaotic bliss and pushing the very bounds of reality with a blend of vocal and instrumental dynamics that will leave your ears begging for more. \n\n\n\n\ntetiana: \nA Ukrainian songwriter whose work moves through a poetic and introspective style. Her songs explore emotional contrasts tenderness and strength\, sadness and resilience – creating a sound that feels both intimate and universal. Having written multiple successful songs for major Ukrainian artists and catching the eye of Bryan E. Miller\, tetiana’s music is destined to reach a wider audience. \n\n\n\n\nAltmae: \nEstonian-Finnish singer/songwriter blessed with a voice thousands can only dream of having\, and a grace that has hypnotised audiences from here to Germany using soft but explosive melodies that regularly leaves people slack jawed and inspired. \n\n\n\n\nVėtra: \nA Lithuanian singer/songwriter whose passion can barely be contained by the soft tones of the Kanklės\, a traditional harp that she has played since childhood. Through her powerful voice and atmospheric songs\, Vetra blends folk roots with contemporary songwriting\, creating performances that feel intimate\, emotional…and a little otherworldly. \n\n\n\n\nPatrick Finnegan: \nA Dublin born singer/songwriter who uses his past grievances with life and trauma to call forth something greater. With a thirst for life that escapes through the cracks in sombre lyrics\, his melodies stay in the mind long after first hearing. \n\n\n\n\nAndrei Yolkeen: \nThe rebellious pirate of rock is more myth than man\, the very last Seawolf on our planet. He has spent his whole life wandering the Baltic and northern seas and has just stepped off the ship onto the shores of Ireland to give an unforgettable performance. Armoured by his guitar\, accordion and pipe he strikes the audience with blatantly provocative poetry – get ready for a fierce celebration! \n\n\n\n\nThe end of an opening chapter\, the beginning of great stories. \n\n\n\n\nThe HND in Contemporary Music Performance is a two-year programme designed for aspiring professional musicians\, offering a deep dive into both the creative and business sides of the industry. Under the guidance of experienced musicians and industry professionals\, students refine their artistry\, develop industry insight\, and build lasting connections with like-minded peers. With a focus on individuality and artistic growth\, this unique programme empowers musicians to carve their own path in the world of music.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-end-of-the-beginning/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Electronic & Dance,Festivals,Music,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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SUMMARY:SKIPPER’S REVENGE
DESCRIPTION:Skipper’s Revenge are a 6 piece band based in Dublin with three main priorities: playing good music\, having a good time and tearing up the music scene with their energy driven gigs. \nThe band is made up of secondary school friends who adopted a singer/electric guitarist when they entered college and have been grafting and grinding to bring feel good music to the world over the past few months. What sets Skipper’s Revenge apart from everyone else is their brass horn section which seamlessly integrates with the rest of the band. The band is comprised of singer/electric guitarist Michael D’Arcy\, keys player Thomas McFeeney Izart\, drummer Milo Martin\, Bassist Cain Butler and a horn section including Felim Sullivan on the trumpet and saxophonist Darragh “Skipper” Butler on both the tenor and baritone saxophone.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/skippers-revenge/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie
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SUMMARY:The Big Star Quintet
DESCRIPTION:“A half-century later\, the Memphis band’s sophomore album remains a bright\, beautiful portrait of young\, big emotions and the way they intersected with the joy of music – Paste Magazine (2024) \n\nMemphis\, TN (July 2025)—Five decades ago\, Memphis power pop pioneers Big Star released two albums: No. 1 Record and Radio City. These genre-defining works went on to become cult classics\, inspiring generations of fans through songs such as “In the Street\,” “Thirteen\,” “September Gurls\,” “Back of a Car\,” and “I’m in Love With a Girl.” To celebrate the albums’ enduring legacy\, an all-star collective of musicians (led by the band’s sole surviving original member\, Jody Stephens) will join together on May 1\, at the Smithwick’s Kilkenny Roots Festival (Ireland) to perform many essential songs from Radio City and No. 1 Record\, inducted this year into the Grammy Hall of Fame\, and from the highly influential Third album. \n\nJoining Stephens will be some of the band’s biggest fans who have long been associated with Big Star–related projects\, including Jon Auer (Big Star/The Posies)\, Mike Mills (R.E.M.)\, Chris Stamey (The dB’s)\, and (subbing for Wilco’s Pat Sansone) Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub) \nHeavily influenced by the British Invasion\, yet undeniably original\, Big Star (vocalist/guitarist/pianist Alex Chilton\, vocalist/guitarist Chris Bell\, bassist Andy Hummel\, and drummer Jody Stephens) offered a fresh new sound when they emerged in the early ’70s. While power pop wouldn’t truly take off until later in the decade\, the Memphis band set the tone with their infectious blend of jangly pop\, driving guitars\, sweet harmonies\, and wistful melancholia. In 1971\, Big Star made their debut with #1 Record\, which featured such memorable numbers as “In the Street” (later made famous by Cheap Trick)\, “Thirteen” (“one of rock’s most beautiful celebrations of adolescence” — Rolling Stone\, 2011)\, and “The Ballad of El Goodo.” (“The bridge [or middle eight\, call it what you will] alone shows more talent and creativity than some bands’ entire back catalogues.” — The Guardian\, 2011) While the album garnered high marks from critics\, however\, it failed to make a commercial splash. \n\nBell departed the band soon after\, leaving Chilton\, Hummel\, and Stephens to continue as a trio. In late 1973\, Big Star returned to Ardent Studios to record their follow-up\, with producer John Fry. Despite losing his longtime collaborator\, Chilton stepped in as the band’s de facto leader—a role that allowed his songwriting talents to shine. Released in 1974\, Radio City featured some of Big Star’s most beloved tracks\, including the bluesy opener “O\, My Soul\,” offbeat rocker “Back of a Car\,” the sweet acoustic ballad “I’m in Love with a Girl\,” plus their iconic pop classic\, “September Gurls.” Once again\, Radio City was met with critical acclaim but fell victim to distribution issues\, selling less than 20\,000 copies at the time. \n\nBut the story of Big Star certainly wasn’t over. Shared between friends and musicians as the years went on\, the albums became cult favorites—far exceeding their original commercial performance. Today\, both No. 1 Record and Radio City are considered definitive titles in the power pop canon and have long been counted among rock’s greatest albums. Hailed as “Pure power pop perfection” by Rolling Stone\, Radio City has been included in the outlet’s 2003\, 2012\, and 2020 “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” rankings. “September Gurls\,” meanwhile\, appeared on its “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” list\, while Consequence of Sound declared the track “One of American music’s prototypical power pop jams.” \n\nAlthough Big Star disbanded in late 1974 (not long after recording their third album\, Third/Sister Lovers)\, the band went on to achieve near-mythic status in the underground scene\, influencing some the biggest alt-rock artists of the ’80s\, ’90s and beyond\, including R.E.M.\, Teenage Fanclub\, Wilco\, and The Replacements (who famously penned the song “Alex Chilton” as an ode to the group’s frontman). Over the years\, Big Star’s songs have been reinterpreted by the likes of Elliott Smith\, The Bangles\, Placebo\, Beck\, Gin Blossoms\, Garbage\, Counting Crows\, and Jeff Buckley\, to name a few.\nIn the last two decades\, Big Star has finally been given their due\, honored with a host of glowing retrospectives\, as well as a tribute record (Big Star Small World\, 2006)\, a documentary (2012’s Nothing Can Hurt Me)\, and the 2016 concert film and live album\, Thank You\, Friends: Big Star’s Third Live…And More. The acclaimed release\, which is available to view on Amazon Prime\, captures the popular touring live show\, “Big Star’s Third\,” in which an all-star roster of guest vocalists and musicians join a core group (including Stephens\, Mike Mills\, Auer\, Sansone\, and Stamey) to perform Third/Sister Lovers\, plus selections from #1 Record and Radio City. Filmed at a concert in Glendale\, CA\, Thank You\, Friends features a cross-generational lineup of talent\, including Jeff Tweedy (Wilco)\, Ira Kaplan (Yo La Tengo)\, Robyn Hitchcock\, Dan Wilson\, original arranger Carl Marsh\, and San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-big-star-quintet/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop
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SUMMARY:DOM GLYNN & HIS SUNDAY BEST
DESCRIPTION:Putting in the hours – that’s how the greats crack the code. It’s a tried-and-true path\, but one that demands total dedication and serious talent. Dom Glynn has both in spades. In his early twenties\, this singing\, guitar-slinging Brit was already living for and off music\, playing endless sets of songs by his American heroes in and around London. He’s since \nbeen inspired to write his own future standards. Now\, armed with those songs and his band His Sunday Best\, in 2025 he hit the road for the first time\, with a tour of The Netherlands and Germany in July and a UK tour in September. \nNow 29\, Glynn already has several releases under his belt and released a studio album in August and a live album in December. His songwriting echoes the spirit of legends like Johnny Cash and Hank Williams Sr.\, while his guitar work recalls the elegant fingerpicking of Doc Watson. Years of constant performing have shaped him into a seasoned and compelling live act. And since 2023\, he’s had an outstanding band to back him up. \nDom Glynn & His Sunday Best bring a sound and vibe that get people drinking\, dancing\, and simply having a great time. They’ve already proven it at major UK and EU festivals like Maverick\, Ramblin’ Roots Revue\, Black Deer\, Rotterdam Bluegrass and Static Roots.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/dom-glynn-his-sunday-best-2/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Country,Music,Trad & Folk
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