Beluga Lagoon is the musical project of Andrew O'Donnell, a wildlife cameraman and filmmaker whose music encapsulates the beauty of the Scottish landscape. His songs evoke feelings and memories of wandering through glens, sitting by rivers, or being out at sea. This unique ability to express the essence of Scotland's...
Celtic punk rockers The Rumjacks return to The Grand Social on March 31st, 2026.
Bog Bodies are not just a band; they are a musical journey through time, seamlessly weaving the ancient echoes of Ireland’s megalithic past into the vibrant tapestry of contemporary Trad. Hailing from Tipperary, Ireland, Bog Bodies’ meteoric rise in the Irish music scene is marked by an International Songwriting Competition...
Pull on your best pair of boots and get your eggheads down to the Easter Uprising Festival! Presented by Lost Sunday Events, Easter Uprising is an all-day music event that showcases some of the best ska, rocksteady, reggae and punk acts from all across the island of Ireland. Sean Roots...
Tá Siansa Gael Linn ar cheann de phríomhchomórtas cheoil agus amhránaíochta na tíre, a chothaíonn dlúthcheangal idir an Ghaeilge, an ceol agus an óige. The eight young traditional Irish music groups on stage tonight have qualified through preliminary rounds to reach this exciting final! Presented by Gael Linn Sponsored by...
The nation's number one Horslips Tribute are back with dynamic Irish-Indian duo INDECELTIC on support. Swords of Light, Ireland's only dedicated tribute to Celtic rock legends Horslips are still on a mission to to keep the legacy of Horslips music live and rocking. They return to The Grand Social with...
The Rogues are a five-piece indie rock band from Newport, South Wales, rapidly cementing their reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging acts. The lead single of their debut EP ‘1963 – Live at Rockfield Studios’ stormed into the Official UK Physical Singles Chart at No.3 – above...
Originally hailing from the vibrant musical melting pot of Dublin, Ireland, Colm R. McGuinness is a multi-talented singer, performer, instrumentalist, composer, producer and content creator. Having grown-up as a violinist and guitarist, Colm’s natural affinity for music has seen him evolve into a self-sufficient producer, traversing genres such as traditional Irish folk,...
Alan Stivell was born on January 6, 1944, in Riom, Auvergne, during World War II. His father, Georges Cochevelou, of Cornish (Gourin) and Vannetais (Pontivy) Breton descent, had lived in Paris after World War I. His mother, Fanny, whose parents had diverse roots (including Russian and French), embraced her husband’s...
Girl in The Year Above is coming LIVE to Whelan's on the 4th of June 2026!
Tara Howley is one of Ireland’s leading multi-instrumentalists. A highly accomplished musician and singer, Tara plays 14 instruments and is a multiple All-Ireland champion. She spent seven years touring the world as lead uilleann piper with Riverdance and recently joined Celtic Woman for their symphony tour, performing on some of...
Paul McKenna is one of Scotland’s leading folk voices, praised for his emotive singing and contemporary songwriting. Since forming The Paul McKenna Band in 2006, he has earned accolades including Scots Singer of the Year and performed worldwide. His music blends traditional roots with modern in fluences, seen in collaborations...