Darkland at the National Leprechaun | Dublin by Dusk
2026-05-21 00:00 - 2026-09-29 00:00 (Europe/Dublin) | National Leprachaun Museum
Twisted Tales Of the Darker Side of Ireland.

A 60 minute long, Adults-Only Storytelling Experience.
Listen to the macabre, gruesome and obscure tales from Ireland’s darkest myths and legends, performed by one of our talented Storytellers.
Tours leave every 30 minutes from 19:00 -20:30, Thursday – Saturday.
Strictly 18+ – ID may be required. Tickets from €22-24 per person.
Spaces are limited, so booking in advance is highly recommended.
Tours are performed through English.

Live Music at M.J. Wright - Declan Kennedy!
2026-06-02 - 2026-12-31 | M.J. Wright, 17 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2, Leinster, D02 HD76, Ireland
Bringing the best of Dublin’s live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!

WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC
You can find the best of Dublin’s live music daily at M.J. Wright – your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre.
Join us every Tuesday night from 8pm for live music with Declan Kennedy!
Free entry!

Live Music at M.J. Wright - Keith Grogan!
2026-06-03 - 2026-12-31 | M.J. Wright, 17 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2, Leinster, D02 HD76, Ireland
Bringing the best of Dublin’s live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!

Live Music at M.J. Wright - Jimmy Coup & Brian Grace!
2026-06-04 - 2026-12-31 | M.J. Wright, 17 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2, Leinster, D02 HD76, Ireland
Bringing the best of Dublin’s live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!

WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC
You can find the best of Dublin’s live music daily at M.J. Wright – your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre.
Join us every Thursday night from 8pm for live music with Jimmy Coup & Brian Grace!
Free entry!

Live Music at M.J. Wright - Colm Lynch!
2026-06-05 - 2026-12-31 | M.J. Wright, 17 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2, Leinster, D02 HD76, Ireland
Bringing the best of Dublin’s live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!

WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC
You can find the best of Dublin’s live music daily at M.J. Wright – your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre.
Join us every Friday night from 9pm for live music with Colm Lynch!
Free entry!

Live Music at M.J. Wright - Donal Kirk & Anto Drennan!
2026-06-08 - 2026-12-31 | M.J. Wright, 17 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2, Leinster, D02 HD76, Ireland
Bringing the best of Dublin’s live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!

WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC
You can find the best of Dublin’s live music daily at M.J. Wright – your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre.
Join us every Monday night from 8pm for live music with Donal Kirk & Anto Drennan!
Free entry!

Common Ground @ EPIC
2026-07-01 - 2026-12-01 | EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, 1 Custom House Quay Dublin, Dublin
Common Ground: Ireland and the EU is a new multimedia exhibition exploring how Ireland’s membership of the European Union has shaped the country socially, culturally and economically over the past few decades. The exhibition also looks at the impact Ireland has had across Europe, telling stories of migration, opportunity, equality, education and cultural exchange through immersive displays and personal stories.

Ireland joined the European Economic Community (EEC) – as the EU was then known – on January 1, 1973, after a referendum endorsed by 83% of voters. It was then among the poorest and most underdeveloped countries in western Europe, with a population just over half of its current size.
Ireland’s accession proved to be the most consequential economic milestone in the half century since Irish independence, but it also set in motion far-reaching social and cultural change. EU legislation has driven improvements in workers’ rights, for example, and set binding targets for climate action. Irish people have studied and built new lives across Europe, while many Europeans have since made their homes here in Ireland.
As Ireland assumes the EU presidency in 2026, this new multimedia exhibition explores how a small island nation has extended its influence across Europe, and how Europe, in turn, has profoundly shaped modern Ireland.
Featured Stories:
Equal Pay
Studying Abroad
An Ghaeilge
Entry to this exhibition is included in general admission tickets.

Late Evening Discovery Tours at the Museum
2026-07-30 - 2026-11-26 | National Museum of Ireland- Archaeology
Explore the exhibitions of glittering gold and silver artefacts, and the archaeological mysteries of Ireland’s national archaeological collection.Tours will discuss the stories of discovery of some of Ireland’s most famous objects, such as the Coggalbeg Lunula, Broighter Hoard and the ‘Tara’ Brooch and some of the less well-known gems, such as the mysterious Corleck Head.
Tours are at 17:00 and 18:30 and 45 minutes duration. No booking is required and are on a free and first come, first served basis. Meet in the Reception, on the ground floor. Wheelchair accessible. Children must be fully supervised by a parent or adult who is in loco parentis.
If you prefer to explore by yourself, this an opportunity to discover the exhibitions at a more relaxed quieter time and enjoy what the museum has to offer.

Live Aid Exhibition | Dublin by Dusk
2026-07-30 - 2026-10-29 | National Library of Ireland, 7-8, 7-8 Kildare St, Dublin 2,
In this exhibition, more than seventy photographs and images have been carefully curated from the Band Aid Trust Archive, generously donated to the National Library of Ireland (NLI) in 2017.

Enjoy a visit to the Live Aid Exhibition at the NPA, open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (last admission at 8:15pm). Located in Temple Bar, the exhibition will feature iconic 80s music from the Live Aid concerts in Wembley and Philadelphia, creating a truly immersive listening experience.

After Hours at the National Print Museum | Dublin By Dusk
2026-07-30 - 2026-10-29 | National Print Museum, Haddington Rd, Dublin 4, Leinster, D04 E0C9, Ireland
Learn how the printing press changed the world on an evening visit to the National Print Museum.

The National Print Museum will open late on the last Thursday of every month from June to October. Explore the Museum after hours and discover Ireland’s printing heritage in a unique evening setting.
Museum admission is free and no booking is required.
Supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport through the After Hours at the Museum Scheme.

Dublin by Dusk at the National Museum of Ireland
2026-07-30 - 2026-12-11 | National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks , Benburb St, Dublin 7, D07 XKV4
Join The Museum of Ireland for late opening until 20:00 on the last Thursday of every month* at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks and Kildare Street.
Enjoy a special evening experience with something for everyone-whether you’re passionate about history, art, or simply looking for a unique night out in the city.
Explore the museum after hours and discover fascinating exhibitions in a relaxed and atmospheric setting.
*Due to the “Wider then Pictures” concert Series there will be no “Dublin by Dusk” Late Opening at Collins Barracks in August.

Late Evening Tours at Collins Barracks:
Thursday 30 July 2026 | 17:30 – 18:15 | 19:00 – 19:45 | All Ages | No Booking required
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin 7
Experience a bespoke Slow-Looking tour at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks curated by Sheila Robinson, National Museum of Ireland Tour Guide.
Join us for a reflective and slow-looking tour of the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, where one of our expert guides, Sheila Robinson, shares her personal favourite stories and objects from the collection. Exploring how artefacts can spark memory, emotion, and connection, we invite you to experience history through storytelling that speaks to the heart as well as the mind.

Late Evening Tours at Kildare Street:
Thursday 30 July 2026 | 17:00 – 17:45 | 18:30 – 19:15 | All Ages | No Booking required
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Explore the exhibitions of glittering gold and silver artefacts, and the archaeological mysteries of Ireland’s national archaeological collection. Tours will discuss the stories of discovery of some of Ireland’s most famous objects, such as the Coggalbeg Lunula, Broighter Hoard and the ‘Tara’ Brooch and some of the less well-known gems, such as the mysterious Corleck Head.

Crafted Encounters – Embroidery Workshop – How to Make a Celtic Bat:
Thursday 29 October 2026 | 18:00 – 19:30 | Booking Required | €‎30
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin 7
Join textile artist BeAlice for a hands-on embroidery workshop and create your own Celtic bat design while learning traditional and contemporary stitching techniques. Inspired by the ancient Irish festival of Samhain, this beginner-friendly workshop is a fun way to celebrate the Halloween season. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with the skills and confidence to continue and complete your project at home.
Book Your Tickets Here!

Crafted Encounters – Traditional Korean Cloth Gift Wrapping Workshop:
Thursday 26 November 2026 | 18:00 | Booking Required | €‎45
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin 7
Discover bojagi, a traditional Korean wrapping cloth reimagined for modern, sustainable living as part of the Dublin by Dusk initiative. Rooted in centuries of cultural practice, bojagi was historically used to wrap and protect objects, symbolising care and good fortune. Today, it offers a reusable and environmentally conscious alternative to disposable packaging. This hands-on workshop introduces both the cultural heritage and contemporary applications of bojagi, guiding participants through a series of practical wrapping techniques using a variety of textiles. You will learn how to adapt these methods for everyday use—from gift presentation to functional carrying.
Book Your Tickets Here!

Visit the Reading Room | Dublin By Dusk
2026-07-30 - 2027-03-25 | National Library of Ireland, 7-8, 7-8 Kildare St, Dublin 2,
Explore one of Ireland’s great literary spaces, usually reserved for researchers with an NLI Reader’s Ticket.
Visit the Reading Room at the National Library of Ireland on Kildare Street, open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (last admission at 8:15pm), and experience the historic building after hours.
The Reading Room will remain open until 8:30pm on the last Thursday of each month.
The award winning exhibition Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats will remain open until 8.30pm on every Thursday of Dublin By Dusk.
As part of the programme the Live Aid Exhibition in the National Photographic Archive will also stay open late. See more details here.

EPIC Late Museum Opening | Dublin By Dusk
2026-07-30 - 2026-11-26 | EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, 1 Custom House Quay Dublin, Dublin
Experience one of the best evening attractions in Dublin’s Docklands. During Dublin By Dusk, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum offers visitors the chance to explore Irish history after hours, making it an ideal option for date nights, after-work activities, cultural evenings and summer experiences in Dublin city centre.
This new city-wide initiative that see many cultural attractions around Dublin City Centre stay open late on the last Thursday of each month.
As the sun begins to set over the River Liffey and the Docklands takes on its golden evening glow, discover the stories of the Irish diaspora in one of Dublin’s most atmospheric cultural spaces, the EPIC Museum.
Whether you’re meeting friends after work, planning a date night, or simply looking for something different to do on a bright summer evening, EPIC will be open until 9pm (last entry at 7:45pm) on last Thursday of every month, between now and November. Better still, tickets are just €10 for all visitors.
Located in Dublin’s historic Docklands, EPIC is within walking distance of the Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship, Custom House, River Liffey waterfront and Samuel Beckett Bridge.

Late Opening Tours @ Dublinia | Dublin By Dusk
2026-07-30 - 2026-11-26 | Dublinia, St Michaels Hill Christ Church, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8
We will be open from 5pm to 9pm, inviting visitors to step back in time and experience life in Viking and Medieval Dublin. Explore the museum after hours with engaging guided tours and Living Historians who bring the city’s fascinating past vividly to life.
Get your tickets at the door, or buy them online for a discount here Dublin By Dusk Tickets
Whiskey and Living History
For those looking for something extra special, join our exclusive ticketed Whiskey and Living History Night — a memorable evening of medieval discovery featuring an immersive Living History tour, followed by a guided whiskey tasting in a breathtaking 150-year-old medieval building, celebrating Ireland’s renowned distilling heritage.

6 Tracks, a Series of Conversations, Music and Performance at Hen’s Teeth
2026-07-30 18:30 - 2026-11-20 00:00 | Hens Teeth
Night-Time Economy Grassroots Music Venues Support Scheme
Hen’s Teeth is delighted to announce the return of 6 Tracks – their much-loved conversation and performance series – in their Blackpitts venue for a new show event season running monthly from July through November 2026.
Each evening, a musician sits down with hosts Laura Twagirayezu (aka Big Cheeks) or Sally Cinnamon to talk through six tracks – the songs that have shaped their sound, their life, the way they hear the world and how it impacted their craft, followed by a live performance into the evening. Think Tiny Desk meets Desert Island Discs.
The series will begin with the incredible Sorcha Richardson on Thursday, 30th July. 6 Tracks will then continue monthly with a line up of Ireland’s most talented and inspiring artists, including Efé, Brigid Mae Power, Saoirse Miller and a very special guest to close out the series to be announced.
6 Tracks at Hen’s Teeth is kindly supported by the Department of Culture’s Night-Time Economy Grassroots Music Venues Support Scheme.

Event details
Doors from 6:30pm till late
When? Monthly from July – November, full line up and dates below
Tickets: €15 per night including booking fees from Eventbrite.
Where: Hen’s Teeth, Blackpitts, Dublin 8, D08A9FD

About the Acts
Sorcha Richardson (30th July)
Sorcha Richardson is an Irish singer and songwriter. She rose to critical acclaim from her debut album First Prize Bravery, which was an evocative depiction of young adulthood, a time during which she ventured from home in Dublin to New York, Los Angeles and back again. Her follow up album Smiling Like an Idiot cemented her status as one of Ireland’s most revered songwriters and saw her tour North America, Europe and Australia, both as a headliner and as a special guest for artists such as Snow Patrol, Mitski and Dermot Kennedy.
She returns this September 2026 with her third album, Draw The Outline. Made after relocating to West Kerry, it’s her most intimate and reflective record to date – trading synth-led textures for acoustic guitar, woodwinds, saxophone, Hammond organ and piano, and turning her gaze inward.
Brigid Mae Power (27th August)

Brigid Mae Power’s music never quite settles on solid ground. The Irish singer-songwriter sits between past and present, between traditional and modern forms, between the heaven in her voice and the earthbound epiphanies of her words. There’s something distinctively Irish in her sound, delivered with a freshness and emotional rawness that feels entirely her own.
She’s released three albums to date, including her acclaimed 2022 record Head Above the Water, which was Rough Trade’s Album of the Month and earned praise from Pitchfork, Mojo, Uncut, The Guardian and The Irish Times. Her albums blend traditional folk and country into something that feels both personal and wide-reaching.
Her most recent record, Songs for You, is a heartfelt collection of covers dedicated to her father, reworking songs by Roy Orbison, Tom Verlaine, Neil Young and Cass McCombs into something minimal, intimate and entirely her own.
Efé (24th September)

EFÉ is an Irish artist hailing from Dublin. EFÉ released her debut EP What Should We Do This Summer in October 2020 which was recorded in her bedroom with the help of her friends. Her music is a sunny slice of bedroom pop, evoking images of blue skies on a summer’s day using shimmering synth pads and funky, modulated guitar tones. EFÉ sets herself apart from other artists with the unique and playful groove that provides the grounding for her DIY style, and definitely marks her as one to watch from the emerging Irish scene. Her music is effortlessly nostalgic, pulling on indie-tinged memories of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
After signing to US label Fader; home to artists such as Clairo – she leaned further into her rock influences for her most recent single releases in 2024, Truth Truth, 2000Seven and you say that I’m crazy, lo-fi indie tracks that make space for guitars to soar. As she puts it, “In earlier projects I was scared to go full force with the rock sound, but this year I thought, let me just do it.”
Saoirse Miller (29th October)

Saoirse Miller is a Dublin-based singer-songwriter and producer whose music is rooted in Irish folklore and mythology and a lifelong fascination with the otherworldly. Her sound – spanning experimental folk, ambient textures and ethereal vocal production – is less about genre and more about world-building, creating somewhere else entirely to disappear into.
Influenced by Florence and the Machine, Grouper, Lisa O’Neill and the poetry of W.B. Yeats, Saoirse writes songs that transform personal feeling into something mythic. Her connection to place runs deep – her grandparents are from Mizen Head in West Cork, and it’s a landscape she returns to again and again, in her music as much as in life.
Her debut EP, Birds, was written and produced entirely by Saoirse herself, with each track designed to blend and interlude into the next as one continuous body of work. Mixed and mastered to tape by Karl Barnes, Birds channels Irish traditional music and folklore through an electroacoustic lens, resulting in a sound that feels both faded and familiar.
About Laura Twagirayezu
Rwandan-born and Dublin-based, Laura is a curator, DJ and cultural connector whose work consistently brings depth and warmth to questions of music, identity and community. Whether she’s hosting her own Lobby Lectures series, curating listening events through her gallery UMUTI:MA, or moving between Afrobeats, Amapiano, Soul and R&B in the DJ booth – she understands music as a lens. 6 Tracks is a natural home for that kind of conversation.
About Sally Cinnamon
Sally Cinnamon is one of Dublin’s most well known DJs, a fixture of Dublin’s nightlife since 2001. Her sets are genre-spanning by design, moving fluidly between afrobeat, techno and dubstep, with a strong undercurrent of retro and psychedelic sound that gives her selections a relatability for all. She has also turned her hand to presenting, hosting the Hennessy Sound Lounge, where she interviewed Irish artists including David Kitt, Pillow Queens, Vivienne Dick and BP Fallon about the records that shaped their work.
About Hen’s Teeth
Hen’s Teeth creates contemporary cultural experiences from Blackpitts in Dublin 8. The crew has got a love for art, music, food and culture and the space where they all come together – whether that’s through their own gallery & event space or for some of the interesting folks and brands that they collaborate with across the world. Previous music events include Hennessy Sound Lounge, Move Slow & 6 Tracks.

Tickets & more information available at www.hensteethdublin.com

Westlife
2026-09-10 - 2026-09-26 | 3Arena, N Wall Quay, North Dock, Dublin, D01 EW90, Ireland
Due to overwhelming demand, Westlife have added an extra eight shows at 3Arena. This extends their total number of residency nights to thirteen, which breaks their previous record run of twelve shows at the Dublin venue, the highest of any artist.
Tickets for all thirteen 3Arena shows 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26 September 2026 are on sale now.

Westlife today unveil the UK and European leg of their 25th anniversary celebrations – Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour. The news follows two sold-out nights at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall next week.
Running from September 2026, the tour will see the band deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinary 25-year career from timeless ballads to global chart-toppers. The UK leg includes shows in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, London, Brighton, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Manchester, before returning to Belfast and onto Europe for their first headline continental run in two decades, with concerts in France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. More international dates will be announced soon.
Westlife also release “Chariot”, a brand-new single written by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Will Reynolds and co-written and produced by Steve Mac. Arriving as a special release for fans to mark 25 years of music and memories, “Chariot” is a powerful, life-affirming anthem that celebrates love, family and the moments that truly matter. It received its world exclusive first play on BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills Breakfast Show this morning. Listen to Westlife’s “Chariot”.
The single will feature on Westlife’s forthcoming album 25 – The Ultimate Collection, out 13th February 2026, a celebration of their record-breaking 25-year journey, combining 21 fan favourites including “You Raise Me Up,” “Uptown Girl,” and “Flying Without Wings” with brand-new material recorded by all four members of Westlife: Shane, Nicky, Kian and Mark. 25 – The Ultimate Collection is available to pre-order on 1CD, 2CD deluxe, 1LP, Amazon Exclusive 1LP picture disc and cassette. Fans can access an exclusive artist pre-sale by ordering any format from the D2C store before 1pm BST on Monday 27th October. Pre-order 25 – The Ultimate Collection.
Westlife said: “This year marks 25 years since we started this incredible journey together and it still feels like only the beginning. The support from our fans has been unbelievable, and to celebrate with this world tour, new music, and a brand-new album feels truly special. We can’t wait to see you all on the road and share this next chapter together.”
Over the last 25 years, Westlife have become one of the most successful pop groups of all time. Their music has been streamed over 3 billion times globally; they’ve achieved 36 No.1 albums worldwide, 14 UK No.1 singles (ranking only behind Elvis Presley and The Beatles), sold over 55 million records, surpassed 1 billion YouTube views, and sold more than 6 million concert tickets around the world. The Wild Dreams Tour sold over 1.2 million tickets alone. The band have performed over 200 shows since their reunion in 2019 across 30 countries. Westlife remain the UK & Ireland’s top-selling album group of the 21st century.

Oktoberfest 2026 At The Bernard Shaw
2026-09-10 - 2026-10-24 | Bernard Shaw, Cross Guns Bridge, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Dublin, Leinster, D09 XW44, Ireland
Eatyard brings a slice of Bavaria to Drumcondra. Think big steins of beer, pretzels, music, bands, fun & games

Eatyard brings a slice of Bavarian Cheer to Drumcondra…
Sept 10th – Oct 24th
It’s one of our favourite times of the year – Oktoberfest! Just as the summer ends we can start looking forward to that first sound of steins touching & beer spilling, a time when we can bring a dollop of Bavarian cheer to Drumcondra with a whole month dedicated to all things beer, cheese, pretzels and of course, bratwurst.
Eatyard hosts Dublin’s favourite Oktoberfest event, running from Sept 10th – Oct 24th at at The Bernard Shaw! And it’s not all about the beer & food, there will be usual Bodytonic Buzz with a whole host of German games to dig your teeth into including Stein-Holding competitions, Hasselhoff karaoke, Lederhösen Limbo, the spicy currywurst challenge, live music & much more
On tap we will have a range of German Beers & giant steins, as well as some N/A options, & Bavarian Winter Warmers for those not too pushed on large glasses of beer!
And then there’s the food! We’ll have Hot Pretzels, Normal + Vegan Bratwursts, Currywurst Schnitzel Burgers and our favourite, Bavarian Cheese & Charcuterie boards
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
€15 per person and include 2 x drink tokens (Good for any 0.5L Steins of beer or glass of Mulled Wine) and a German Pretzel on entry.
⭐ Please note tables & areas are not reservable so if you want to sit together, make sure to arrive early. It’s a mixture of seating and standing, first come first served.
⭐ Seating is beer hall style shared tables.
⭐ Tickets are non-refundable
⭐ Please note: this event is over 20+
⭐ Looking to book for a corporate group? or an entire session for your group? Private buyouts available – send us an email info@thebernardshaw.com

MATILDA THE MUSICAL
2026-09-15 - 2026-10-18 | Bord Gáis Theatre, Grand Canal Square,Docklands,Co Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Following the sell-out success of its first tour in 2018/2019, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is heading back out on tour across the UK and Ireland from October 2025.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Age guidance 6+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 18+. No under 3’s permitted in the auditorium.

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

ACCESS PERFORMANCES:
Irish Sign Language Performance: Friday 02 October- 7.30pm
Audio Described & Touch Tour: Saturday 03 October – 2.30pm
Captioned Performance: Saturday 17 October- 2:30pm
Chilled Performance: Sunday 18 October- 2:30pm

In celebration of 15 years on stage since opening at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, and following performances in 100 cities across 17 countries worldwide, MATILDA now returns to Dublin.
With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, MATILDA is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Winner of over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the ‘unique and unforgettable’ (Rolling Stone) global phenomenon, MATILDA has now delighted over 12 million audiences worldwide.

‘SIMPLY UNMISSABLE. There’s never been a better time to see Matilda’ (Huffington Post)

Saint Etienne
2026-09-22 19:00 - 22:00 | 3Olympia Theatre
As part of their The Long Goodbye Final UK & IRE Tour, Saint Etienne have announced a Dublin show at 3Olympia Theatre on Tuesday 22nd September 2026
It’s not something to be sad about as the band are planning a series of parties to be remembered. Live sets that pick the “best of the best” from their illustrious 35 year, 17 UK top 40 singles and 13 album catalogue.
Tickets priced from €42.85 including booking fee & €1.50 restoration levy on sale now with Ticketmaster Ireland
Saint Etienne’s first ever live performance was on 15th November 1990 at Heaven nightclub in London, just a few months after the release of their debut single ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’.
Although the band haven’t been the most prolific live act over the last 35 years, they’ve played most major festivals around the globe and visited more countries than Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell can count on their combined fingers.
Saint Etienne UK tours have included support acts Oasis, Stereolab, Broadcast and Pulp and the band have appeared on festival bills alongside the great and the good, from James Brown to Kyle Minogue and too many others to mention.
But unlike most of their predecessors or peers Saint Etienne wish to bow out on a high with their dignity intact. Their final studio album ‘International’ released in September 2025 was a pop music masterclass that reminded us of what we love about the band. Shows to celebrate its release and the band’s long goodbye were promised and now we have news of their final UK tour in September 2026.
Roll up, roll up as we celebrate Saint Etienne’s final UK & IRE tour…
Will there be tours in Europe, America, Japan or Australia?
Who knows, but one thing is certain – when Saint Etienne say something they mean it – so if you want to catch them on tour in the UK /IRE, 2026 will be your last chance.

U2BABY – THE REINVENTION
2026-09-22 19:00 - 22:30 | The Button Factory, Curved St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
As part of the U250 Weekend celebrating 50 years of U2, Welcome To The Northside presents U2BABY – The Reinvention, live at The Button Factory, Dublin.
U2BABY are widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading U2 tribute bands, renowned for recreating not just the sound and look of U2 — but the feeling of a live U2 concert. Based in the UK with international roots, they are regularly flown into Dublin for official fan events due to their authenticity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
This special Button Factory show focuses on U2’s later years and biggest hits — the era of reinvention, experimentation, and modern anthems — delivered as iconic live versions, not album copies. Expect stadium classics, modern favourites, and powerful deep cuts performed with intensity, emotion, and absolute respect for the music.
U2BABY are trusted performers for official Dublin fan parties and major venues including The Church (Dublin) and The Cavern Club (Liverpool), with festival appearances across Europe and beyond. Their performances have earned praise from fans, sound engineers, promoters, and even U2’s inner circle — with Guggi famously saying:

“I thought U2BABY were amazing — and it was much easier to get in!”

For fans who want the closest possible experience to a live U2 show, in an intimate venue where the music hits harder and the atmosphere is electric, this is not to be missed.

Mary In The Junkyard
2026-09-22 19:30 - 22:30 | The Grand Social, 35 Liffey St. Lower, Dublin 1, D01 C3N0
mary in the junkyard is one of the brightest new creative forces in the UK, a young group who blur the lines between leftfield experimentation and moments of melodic storytelling that evoke a vivid sense of place. Having released their Richard Russell-produced debut EP This Old House via AMF Records, 2024 proved to be a breakout year for the trio.

Francis of Delirium
2026-09-22 20:00 - 23:00 | The Workmans Club
Francis of Delirium is the moniker of Luxembourg based Jana Bahrich. It’s been a whirlwind 18 months for Francis of Delirium since their debut album ‘Lighthouse’ was released in March 2024. Named as one The Guardian’s Readers Favourite Albums of 2024, proclaimed “Luxembourg’s first Indie Queen” by Uncut, whilst NME lauded the band for “putting Luxembourg on the map”.
Without stopping to catch a breath, Francis of Delirium undertook an extensive EU and UK tour, followed by 11 headline dates in the US and Canada, during which time she stopped in for an electric KEXP live session of single “Give It Back To Me” as well as winning over the team at NPR.
After a summer of festivals including a huge set at Primavera Sound, Francis of Delirium was back in the UK in June supporting bôa, the band having reformed following an incredible TikTok renaissance for their track “Duvet”. Soon after was a bucket-list support slot with no other than Alanis Morissette on home turf in Luxembourg.

Sinéad Walsh 'Bye Bye Baby'
2026-09-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Whelan’s
One of Irish comedy’s rising stars, Sinéad Walsh, returns to Dublin with their hit show, “Bye Bye Baby”.
This show is a hilarious and deeply honest exploration of addiction and recovery, uniquely framed as a heartbreaking romantic breakup after 13 years of daily use. Sinéad masterfully weaves the personal toll of quitting a long-term habit with coping with the overwhelming chaos of the modern world.
Expect their trademark blend of sharp wit, observational humour, and profound vulnerability, featuring absurd anecdotes like accidentally profiting as a drug mule thanks to airport misgendering.
This show has already sold out runs in Edinburgh, Dublin and Amsterdam, and Sinéad has supported comedy greats including Ashley Gavin, Juno Birch, Aoife Dunne Neil Delamere, and Deirdre O’Kane.
“They are hilarious! Go see them!” – Ashley Gavin
“Moving and addresses important and difficult themes” – Vancouver Fringe Festival
“Their comedic use of body language and timing truly shines” – Fest Mag (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
