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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260408T100000
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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: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;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260606T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T104928Z
CREATED:20260409T104928Z
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SUMMARY:The Longest Johns
DESCRIPTION:Chart topping folk group The Longest Johns are known the world over for their rollicking harmonies and raucous energy that are blowing new wind into the sails of traditional sea shanties and work songs. Formed in 2012 across a kitchen table in their native Bristol\, they bonded over a passion for traditional maritime folk music\, interwoven with a wry humour\, a taste for all things digital. and a flair for their own songwriting – ancient meets modern down by the docks.The Longest Johns have now announced a headline Academy\, Dublin show for Friday\, 8th May 2026. \nTickets from €29.00 (inc booking fee & venue facility fee) from Ticketmaster.ie on. Bookings subject to 12.5% service charge per ticket (max €10.50) \nConstant gigging over land and sea\, coupled with a rare command of social media and a string of quality releases saw them build a devoted fanbase at home and abroad. Their breakout moment came in 2021\, when their rendition of ‘Wellerman’ went viral on TikTok\, sparking the ‘Shanty Tok’ craze that became a global resurgence in sea shanty music and saw the band sign to Decca Records. \nThis year\, they have released their tenth album to round up the Pieces of Eight project – an EP a month for eight months culminating in the 24-track compilation. In the next 12 months they’ll continue to take folk music back to its roots by many routes\, playing more than 100 shows across the UK\, Europe\, North America and Australia. \nTheir love of heritage and tradition runs deep – in 2024 they released the fan-funded album Voyage with its companion book of original short stories\, artwork and lyrics. However\, as digital natives and avid gamers\, The Longest Johns were overjoyed to play at the opening of the 2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships where they debuted a new track\, Face the World\, written especially for the event. \nWith a strong digital presence boasting over 500\,000 YouTube subscribers and nearly 700\,000 monthly Spotify listeners\, they’ve also released a 20-track album of sea shanties digitally retooled in Chiptune\, taken part in the annual Jingle Jam hosted by gaming stream The Yogscast\, and share their own video games on YouTube and Twitch @LongestJohnsGaming. \nThe band have toured extensively across the UK\, North America\, and Europe\, as well as Australia and New Zealand. Their many highlights include selling out The Troubadour in LA (where Elton John began his conquest of the USA nearly 20 years before any of The Longest Johns was even born)\, performing at the late Queen’s birthday party at the British Embassy in Paris\, and playing festivals from Glastonbury to Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival. \nThe Longest Johns are Jonathan ‘JD’ Darley\, Andy Yates and Robbie Sattin.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-longest-johns/
LOCATION:The Academy\, 57 Middle Abbey Street\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260330T100409Z
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SUMMARY:Dublin Dance Festival 2026: Interspaces
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring audiences and artists alike \n\n\nInterspaces is a series of lunchtime talks with diverse choreographic voices and thought leaders from Ireland and abroad\, designed to inspire audiences and artists alike\, and create a meeting space to share ideas and build community. \nTo read more about each event and to book now\, please continue reading below.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/dublin-dance-festival-2026-interspaces/
LOCATION:Abbey Theatre\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Dance,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20251117T094728Z
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SUMMARY:AN IDEAL HUSBAND
DESCRIPTION:Corrupt politicians. Everyday blackmail.\, Shade and side-eye: sound familiar? Welcome to Wilde’s AN IDEAL HUSBAND. \nStep into a world of wit\, intrigue\, and timeless charm with our thrilling new production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband. Experience the sparkling dialogue\, sharp social satire\, and a story layered with secrets\, scandal\, and unexpected romance. This classic play invites you to explore moral dilemmas and the complexities of human nature. \n “Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike”.  \nOscar Wilde revolutionised theatre with his sharp wit and biting social critiques. His plays\, including The Importance of Being Earnest and Lady Windemere’s Fan\, blend humour with profound commentary on human behaviour.   \nAn Ideal Husband is directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull whose recent credits include Three Sisters (Gaiety Theatre) and A Misanthrope (Smock Alley Theatre).   \n\n\nPRIORTY BOOKING ONLY
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/an-ideal-husband/
LOCATION:Gate Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260119T094144Z
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SUMMARY:James Joyce Centre Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Guides from the James Joyce Centre take you through Dublin\, exploring the history of the city and the various locations described by Ireland’s greatest writer\, James Joyce.\n\nThough Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland\, Dublin would provide the backdrop for virtually all of his work. On a stroll around the inner city\, our guide will explain the real-life inspiration behind some of Joyce’s most celebrated writing\, demonstrating just how central the streetscape of the ‘Hibernian metropolis’ was to the author’s life and art. The tour visits such stops as Belvedere College\, the Gresham Hotel\, the James Joyce Statue\, Davy Byrnes\, and the National Library.\n\nThis is an excellent and fun introduction to Joyce in a bustling part of the city.\n\nThe James Joyce Centre offers two tours: Introducing Joyce’s Dublin and Footsteps of Leopold Bloom.\n\nEvery Thursday\, Friday & Saturday at 11 am. Duration 2 hours.\n\nAdmission to the James Joyce Centre is included. \nThe James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport.
URL:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/event/james-joyce-centre-walking-tours/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260309T123509Z
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SUMMARY:Soft God
DESCRIPTION:An empty stage. A painted cloth. Chaos. Dream. Abyss. \nEmma Martin returns to DDF with Soft God\, a new work commissioned by DDF and the Abbey Theatre which makes its world premiere as part of the 2026 Edition. \nSoft God is a jagged ceremony that swerves between the mythic and the ridiculous\, the carnivalesque and the everyday\, between virtuosity and failure. Moving through a series of ever-changing scenes – a rambling house\, a dance hall\, a creation myth\, a dream sequence and a never-ending folk dance – 8 performers cry\, kiss\, sing\, sway\, listen\, stamp\, hold hands and dance\, insisting on ways to keep hope\, meaning and spirit alive. \nAgainst a backdrop of crumbling certainties\, Soft God mines the collective imagination of this brutal moment\, where to dream together and share one’s self is an act of defiance. \nMongrel. Messy. Superstitious. Uncouth.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/soft-god/
LOCATION:Abbey Theatre\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Dance,Film & Theatre,Music,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260704T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T081341Z
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SUMMARY:Formal and Wild Landscapes by Fergus Martin
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Dr. Margarita Cappock \nAbout the exhibition\n‘Formal and Wild  Landscapes’ by Fergus Martin can be described as an exhibition of illusions and dreams.  It incorporates sculpture\, animation\, photographic prints and sound projections that connect at an emotional and subliminal level. \nEvery aspect of the exhibition\, from its commencement in the cube space to the culmination in the upper gallery\, provides the viewer with an invisible kinetic experience as the art works ‘ping’ against each other and relate sequentially to what the viewer will encounter next.   The animation has as its starting point an idea the artist had for a sculpture in a landscape and has taken on another life in the virtual world – a fantastical version of a pastoral scene. \nMartin notes\, ‘It was sparked by my always seeing hay bales from trains. They always seem mysterious to me scattered over the landscape and make me think of how leprechauns fooled people who wanted their gold by placing rocks or hawthorn trees everywhere.  These hay bales appear to have landed from space and sit there day and night in every season.’ Some of the works in this exhibition have featured in a recent exhibition at the magnificent early eighteenth-century Palazzo Birago in Turin in 2025.    Visitors now can view these works from an entirely different perspective here in the contemporary setting of the Lab gallery in Dublin. \nAbout the artist\nFergus Martin is an Irish painter\, sculptor and photographer\, known for his post-minimlaist aesthetic.  His most recent solo exhibitions were Space – New Prints – at Green On Red Gallery \, Dublin and Formal and Wild  – Landscapes at Palazzo Birago\, Turin\, Italy\, in Dublin.  Also in 2025\, he took part in the group exhibitions CAIM at Slane Castle\, curated by Jenn Ellis and Matilda Liu\, and Factory Made at Green On Red Gallery\, Dublin. \nIn 2020 Martin’s sculpture\, Oak\, was installed at the International Criminal Court in The Hague\, a gift from the Irish Government to the court; a new permanent sculpture\, Barrel was installed in the grounds of the Irish Museum of Modern Art\, Dublin.  Also in 2020\, his large-scale photograph\,Chair\, was purchased by the National Gallery of Ireland. \nMartin is a member of Aosdana and is represented by Green On Red Gallery\, Dublin. \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/formal-and-wild-landscapes-by-fergus-martin/
LOCATION:The Lab Gallery\, 1 Foley Street\, Dublin 1\, DO1 WA07
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260119T094144Z
CREATED:20251208T142704Z
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SUMMARY:James Joyce Centre Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Guides from the James Joyce Centre take you through Dublin\, exploring the history of the city and the various locations described by Ireland’s greatest writer\, James Joyce.\n\nThough Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland\, Dublin would provide the backdrop for virtually all of his work. On a stroll around the inner city\, our guide will explain the real-life inspiration behind some of Joyce’s most celebrated writing\, demonstrating just how central the streetscape of the ‘Hibernian metropolis’ was to the author’s life and art. The tour visits such stops as Belvedere College\, the Gresham Hotel\, the James Joyce Statue\, Davy Byrnes\, and the National Library.\n\nThis is an excellent and fun introduction to Joyce in a bustling part of the city.\n\nThe James Joyce Centre offers two tours: Introducing Joyce’s Dublin and Footsteps of Leopold Bloom.\n\nEvery Thursday\, Friday & Saturday at 11 am. Duration 2 hours.\n\nAdmission to the James Joyce Centre is included. \nThe James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport.
URL:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/event/james-joyce-centre-walking-tours/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260326T103612Z
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SUMMARY:The BIG Indie Tribute Festival in Dublin!
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s biggest indie tribute night! \n\n\n\n\nTHE BIG INDIE TRIBUTE FESTIVAL IS HERE! \nThe biggest indie tribute festival is set to take the roof off of Dublin! Brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers from your favourite indie legends with our LIVE BAND\, DJs & performers! \nBelt your heart out to seventeen going under\, pull up them knee socks and come out of that cage – as we take you on an indie journey you’ll never forget at this not-to-be missed live music experience! \nEXPECT TO HEAR MUSIC FROM THE LIKES OF: \nARCTIC MONKEYS\nSAM FENDER\nTHE KILLERS\nTHE 1975\nKASABIAN\n& MANY MORE! \nA NIGHT OF HUGE INDIE ROCK ANTHEMS! \nThis event is 14+ under 18s must be accompanied by an adult – Please note this is a standing event!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-big-indie-tribute-festival-in-dublin/
LOCATION:Opium\, 26 Wexford Street Dublin 2\, Dublin\, D02 HX93
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Music,Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T183000
DTSTAMP:20251202T102345Z
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SUMMARY:RÜFÜS DU SOL
DESCRIPTION: Following a trio of sold-out hometown headline shows in Sydney\, Grammy-winning live electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL have been honoured with a commemorative plaque\, presented by Live Nation and Untitled\, recognising their Inhale / Exhale World Tour as the highest-selling electronic tour of all time. The milestone caps a record-breaking 2025\, during which the trio sold 750\,000 headline tickets and performed to 1.5 million fans worldwide across their festival and headlining shows.\n\nThe Inhale / Exhale era has been a critical and commercial success\, earning RÜFÜS DU SOL a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album and four nominations at the 2025 ARIA Awards. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 and spawned the band’s first #1 on U.S. dance radio with “Music is Better” highlighting their crossover appeal and position as pioneers in the live electronic music landscape.\n \nSpanning nearly 50 headline shows across four continents\, the Inhale / Exhale World Tour has solidified their position amongst the world’s most iconic live acts\, performing in venues traditionally reserved for legacy artists\, headlining major festivals around the globe like Lollapalooza\, and cementing their status as the only electronic act performing at this scale globally. The tour featured historic moments\, including the band becoming the first electronic act to headline Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl and now hold the record for the highest-selling Australian act at the Qudos Bank Arena in their hometown of Sydney\, while setting new benchmarks for electronic music and the live ecosystem\, reaffirming their broader influence on contemporary musical culture worldwide.\n \nThe recent plaque presentation celebrates RÜFÜS DU SOL’s unmatched live performance achievements in 2025 and marks the start of their record-setting journey into 2026 when they head back on tour for their biggest headline tours in South America and Europe\, where demand continues with new shows added this week in Dublin\, Dusseldorf and Bologna. These performances join a staggering run of dates at some of Europe’s most celebrated arenas including London’s The O2\, Paris’ Adidas Arena\, and Barcelona’s  Palau Sant Jordi. Go to rufusdusol.com/live for full tour dates and tickets to select shows while supplies last.  \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/rufus-du-sol/
LOCATION:3Arena\, N Wall Quay\, North Dock\, Dublin\, D01 EW90\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260325T102008Z
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SUMMARY:Henry Normal & Jan Brierton
DESCRIPTION:Henry Normal and Dubliner Jan Brierton present an evening of poetry and laughs. Henry will be reading poems from his new book ‘A Quiet Promise’ whilst Jans’ poems reflect on being a wife\, mother\, daughter\, sister and retired raver. Expect a highly engaging evening.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/henry-normal-jan-brierton/
LOCATION:Ambassador Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260119T114712Z
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SUMMARY:Chalk
DESCRIPTION:Spearheaded by award-winning musicians and filmmaker duo Ross Cullen and Benedict Goddard\, Chalk have experienced a meteoric rise so far in 2025\, with a sold-out UK and European headline tour in the spring followed by debut festival appearances at the likes of Glastonbury and Bilbao BBK to widespread acclaim. Continuing to captivate the press landscape(The Independent\, The Standard\, NME\, DIY\, Dork\, The Line Of Best Fit\, Rolling Stone UK\, So Young\, The New Cue\, Wonderland\, Rough Trade\, Consequence of Sound\, Paste)\, in addition to multiple spots on theBBC 6 Music playlist (Steve Lamacq\, Huw Stephens\, Deb Grant\, Nathan Shepherd\, Emily Pilbeam)and a KEXP session\, Chalk are set for their debut US headline tour thisNovember\, including dates in New York and LA. They return to UK and Europe on their biggest headlien run to date this spring\, with stops at legendary venues such as Electric Ballroom\, Limelight\, Gorilla\, Lido\, Trabendo and more.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/chalk/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Punk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260304T101553Z
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SUMMARY:The Bureau De Change Song Contest
DESCRIPTION:It is that beautiful time of year again. The sun is shining\, the flowers are blooming and the comedians are singing. \nThe Collaborations Agency and MCD are delighted to announce the return of The Bureau De Change Song Contest for its sixth instalment\, taking place at Dublin’s iconic 3Olympia Theatre on Friday 15th May 2026. \n\n\nCreated by acclaimed comedian Tony Cantwell\, The Bureau De Change Song Contest has become one of the most anticipated nights in Ireland’s comedy calendar. A riotous celebration of music\, mischief and outright mayhem\, the show sees some of the country’s most beloved comedians channel the spirit of Eurovision in a gloriously unhinged parody spectacle. \nEach performer selects a country\, writes and produces an original song from scratch\, and competes live on stage for the coveted crown. The result is a fiercely competitive\, joyfully chaotic showdown that blends sharp satire with full-throttle musical performance. It is Eurovision\, but through a distinctly Irish comedic lens. \nNow in its sixth year\, the contest continues to grow in scale and ambition\, with previous editions earning sell-out crowds and a devoted following. The 2026 event promises to be the biggest yet\, bringing together an exceptional line-up of talent including Tony Cantwell\, Michael Fry\, Justine Stafford\, Ali Fox\, John Doran\, Killian Sundermann\, Kevin McGahern\, Alison Spittle\, Meg Reilly\, Peter McGann\, Sadhbh McLoughlin\, Ryan Carrick\, with more acts to be announced. \nTony Cantwell said: “This show started as a chaotic idea that refused to behave. Six years on\, it has taken on a life of its own. Every year the bar gets higher\, the costumes get bolder and the songs get more outrageous. It is everything Eurovision represents\, just with more jokes and fewer rules.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-bureau-de-change-song-contest/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260507T105833Z
CREATED:20260507T105833Z
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SUMMARY:Above The Ground: Desires Headline Show
DESCRIPTION:Desires headline wigwam on Friday the 15th of may\, ATG Is bring some fire acts this turn with Survival and Earfzilla to start the show. \n\n\n\n\nThe first headline show in Dublin from Desires coming to you soon\, Above The Ground is here to showcase serious Talent for the foreseeable future. \nEarfzilla is on a quick pace and rise with breakout tracks like ‘henny in my tea’ this year and is quickly taking the interbet by storm. Survival has show some real growth over the last couple of months and continues to deliver bangers to his audience. \nDesires has taken the internet by storm from his seamless swagger and relasing bangers like ‘allinurhead’ and ‘ Run It Back’ showing consistency with every drop\, he’s only going up and you can catch them all in WigWam Friday 15th of may.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/above-the-ground-desires-headline-show/
LOCATION:Wigwam
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T223000
DTSTAMP:20260312T103614Z
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SUMMARY:THE WOULD BE’S
DESCRIPTION:The Would Be’s are an Indie pop band from Co.Cavan\, Ireland formed in the early 1990’s. Championed by John Peel\, touring with Morrissey\, making NME‘s single of the week on several occasions! They released their new album HindZeitgeist in 2025.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-would-bes/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T223000
DTSTAMP:20260401T104620Z
CREATED:20260401T104620Z
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SUMMARY:QOW TRIO -The Rule of Three Album Tour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the return of the generation-spanning powerhouse QOW Trio as they launch their fearless third album\, The Rule of Three. \n\n\n\n\nThree is the magic number”. Join us for an evening with QOW Trio\, a unique ensemble that bridges the gap between jazz legends and the new vanguard. Their latest work\, The Rule of Three\, takes the deep tradition of the classic piano-less tenor trio—steeped in melody and swing—and pushes it into the adventurous “uncharted hinterlands” of free improvisation. \nFrom the influences of Sonny Rollins and Duke Ellington to the fierce energy of Albert Ayler and even themes from classic cowboy movies\, this performance promises “a surprise at every turn\,” delivered with total sincerity and a driving desire to bring the audience along for the ride. \nSpike Wells (Drums): A true legend of British jazz. Celebrating his 80th birthday and the 65th year of an extraordinary career\, Spike has provided the beat for icons like Tubby Hayes\, Stan Getz\, and Roland Kirk. He was even a student of the great Philly Joe Jones. \nRiley Stone-Lonergan (Tenor Saxophone): Hailing from Galway\, Ireland\, Riley is a Yamaha Jazz Scholar and a rising star on the London scene. His “boundless creative imagination” and stimulating original compositions are the heart of the trio’s modern sound. \nEddie Myer (Bass): Representing the diversity of “Gen X\,” Eddie provides the “heavy gut-string” foundation. A staple of the Brighton jazz scene and director of the New Generation Jazz project\, he brings a big-toned\, swinging presence inspired by the likes of Richard Davis and Henry Grimes. \nCelebrate the return of the generation-spanning powerhouse QOW Trio as they launch their fearless third album\, The Rule of Three. \n\n\n\n\nThe Music\nExpect a setlist that flows seamlessly through: \n\nOriginals: Such as the confident swagger of the title track “The Rule of Three”.\nReimagined Classics: A “woozy waltz” rendition of Strayhorn’s Lush Life.\nWild Cards: The unpredictable\, “tag-team” improvisation of Kurt Angle and the haunting energy of Ayler’s Ghosts.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/qow-trio-the-rule-of-three-album-tour-3/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T230000
DTSTAMP:20260127T111545Z
CREATED:20260127T111545Z
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SUMMARY:THE HANDSOME FAMILY
DESCRIPTION:The Handsome Family today announce a UK and Irish tour to mark the re-release of their classic album “Singing Bones”. The album was the 6th album from the husband and wife outfit of Brett & Rennie Sparks and was the first record from the band since moving away from the midwestern alternative country scene of Chicago\, Illinois to the desert southwest of Albuquerque\, New Mexico. Here their songs became infused with the desert sun and crawling reptiles. Mariachi and Morricone – Western Gothic\, if you will. The record was released in 2003. Ten years later\, the desert mystery “Far From Any Road” was used as the theme for HBO’S “True Detective.” The song became a worldwide hit. Now for the first time\, it will be released on Vinyl and Deluxe CD\, with bonus material. The tour sees the band return for 2 nights at their London home-from-home The Union Chapel \nRennie Sparks says of that time: \n“It was a hot July afternoon in 2001 when the fire ants attacked me. I walked right over an anthill on my way to trim the cacti. The ants quickly swarmed my leg and began biting viciously again and again. I spent the rest of the day on the couch moaning in pain. Deep within the agony I heard a high pitched sound. I heard the ant queen calling to me from out beneath the driveway. I got up and wrote the lyrics to “Far From Any Road.” The ant queen’s magic is in every word of every song on this record. She is the hole\, the ghost\, the wild wind and the fallen peaches. How else can I explain that “Singing Bones” is still alive and well at 23.” \nSince its release\, “Far From Any Road” has accumulated more than 45 M YouTube views and 153 M Spotify streams\, a clear testimony to its huge cultural reach and lasting impact.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-handsome-family/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Country,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T230000
DTSTAMP:20260223T123117Z
CREATED:20260223T123117Z
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SUMMARY:THE COSMIC DEAD - WORKMAN'S CLUB - DUBLIN
DESCRIPTION:ASCENSION & U:MACK & HEAVY PSYCH SOUNDS PRESENT THE COSMIC DEAD WITH SPECIAL GUESTS WILD ROCKET \n\n\n\n\nThe Cosmic Dead are an amorphous blob of space rock energy hailing from Glasgow\, Scotland. Their exploratory compositions often reach levels of sonic destruction through reflective repetition and visceral harmony. \nThe band has taken many forms since forming in 2010 and has been declared ‘The loudest psychedelic rock band on the planet.” by legendary compere Kozmik Ken. At the base of the current sonic obliteration team is a rhythm section of Tommy Duffin and Omar Aborida\, a thunderous and cohesive unit which is then further propelled into the outer realms by Luigi Pasquini providing frantic italo synthesized electronics along with Calum Calderwood’s mind bending\, sky-shattering fiddle acrobatics. \n‘Beyond The Beyond’ is the highly anticipated tenth studio album from inter-dimensional space travelling explorers The Cosmic Dead\, the album takes listeners on a four track expedition into the deepest cosmos of the band. Recorded at Dystopia Recording Studio in Glasgow\, ‘Beyond The Beyond’ features the riff rolling rhythm section of Tommy Duffin on drums and Omar Aborida on bass guitar alongside soaring fiddle acrobatics from Calum Calderwood and electronic textural bleeps and bloops from Luigi Pasquini on synthesizers\, all wah laden and with phasers set to destroy – Turn on\, tune in and immerse yourself in the sound of The Cosmic Dead.\n“If the rings of Saturn could sing\, this is the sound they would make.” – Zero Tolerance
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-cosmic-dead-workmans-club-dublin/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T080527Z
CREATED:20260429T080527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T080527Z
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SUMMARY:The Would Be’s
DESCRIPTION:The Would Be’s are an Indie pop band from Co.Cavan\, Ireland formed in the early 1990’s. Championed by John Peel\, touring with Morrissey\, making NME‘s single of the week on several occasions! They released their new album HindZeitgeist in 2025.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-would-bes-2/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T230000
DTSTAMP:20260119T115120Z
CREATED:20260119T115120Z
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SUMMARY:Cable Boy
DESCRIPTION:Cable \boy performs at The Grand Social on the 15th of May!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/cable-boy/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Shoegaze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T223000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T023000
DTSTAMP:20260507T102447Z
CREATED:20260507T102447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T102447Z
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SUMMARY:THE SOURCE DUBLIN
DESCRIPTION:Old school Hip Hop and RnB 90s and early 2000s \n\n\n\n\nAn exciting new party bringing the community together with great music\, the coldest DJs and nothing but positive vibes \nThe Source is all about real sound and real energy. Expect classic Hip Hop\, smooth RnB and timeless anthems from the 90s and early 2000s. Our DJs will dig deep into their collections and showcase their true style\, creating a night driven by music lovers for music lovers. \nWe are building an open minded atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Good people\, authentic vibes and a packed dance floor from start to finish. \nFriday 15th May 2026\nSeven Nine\n78 79 Grafton Street\, Dublin\nDoors open at 10:30PM \nJoin us for the first edition of The Source and experience the sound that shaped a generation. 🎶🔥
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-source-dublin/
LOCATION:Bewley’s\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T090732Z
CREATED:20260409T090719Z
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SUMMARY:Kevin Saunderson - All Night Long
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Saunderson comes to WigWam Live on the 15th of May!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/kevin-saunderson-all-night-long/
LOCATION:Wigwam
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,House,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260515T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260516T020000
DTSTAMP:20260507T112222Z
CREATED:20260507T112222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T112222Z
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SUMMARY:Anziety presents Slayyyer The worst Girl In Dublin
DESCRIPTION:Drag show celebrating Slayyyter new album Worst Girl In America. Shows by Anziety\, Viola Gayvis\, Chanel & Kiki Cult.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/anziety-presents-slayyyer-the-worst-girl-in-dublin/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music,Parties
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