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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260808T200000
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SUMMARY:Miss Kaninna
DESCRIPTION:Miss Kaninna is a First Nations artist whose music\, voice\, and presence have made her one of the most compelling figures in so-called Australian music today. Hailing from Bruny Island\, Tasmania\, she is of Yorta Yorta\, Dja Dja Wurrung\, Kalkadoon\, and Yirendali heritage. \nShe made history in 2024 with her debut single\, ‘Blak Britney’\, earning three ARIA nominations\, including Best Independent Release\, becoming the first independent Aboriginal woman nominated for an ARIA for a debut single. \nThe track reached #1 on triple j\, featured in Netflix’s Heartbreak High and was named by Rolling Stone as one of the Best Australian & NZ Songs of the 21st Century\, marking a critical and cultural breakthrough. \nHer debut EP\, KANINNA\, followed to critical acclaim\, winning Best Independent Hip-Hop EP/Album and Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year at the 2025 Australian Independent Music (AIR) Awards\, and receiving an ARIA nomination for Best Hip-Hop Release. \nIn late 2025\, Miss Kaninna took her music overseas\, joining Irish rappers Kneecap\, for an 18-date sold out tour across the UK and Europe. From Amsterdam to Glasgow\, her ferocious charisma\, rage\, and resistance made every performance an uncompromising statement of identity and truth. \nWith each milestone and movement\, Miss Kaninna continues to solidify her place as an artist whose voice and presence command attention. She is a cultural leader\, a creative force\, and a performer whose influence extends far beyond the stage.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/miss-kaninna/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,R&B,Rap
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260821T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260821T233000
DTSTAMP:20260624T115000Z
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SUMMARY:SHAKALAK - KULTURE BIKKI ALBUM LAUNCH
DESCRIPTION:Join Shakalak in celebration of the release of their new album Kulture Bikki in the Grand Social on Friday 21st August\, from 8pm til late! \n\n\n\n\nKulture Bikki is the second album by psychedelic hip-hop band Shakalak\, due for release on Friday 7th August 2026 on all streaming platforms. Physically\, it will be available as a 16-track\, 2LP deluxe gatefold vinyl package. \n‘Kulture Bikki’ is a global\, local\, lyrical\, musical\, rhythmic trip. \nTrigger warning: May Contain Love Bullets – Enjoy the dip! \nAlbum art by Aoife McGlynn.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/shakalak-kulture-bikki-album-launch/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Hip Hop,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T223000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T030000
DTSTAMP:20260223T124152Z
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SUMMARY:The Weeknd Afterparty Soho Nightclub Dublin
DESCRIPTION:The Weeknd takes over Croke Park\, Dublin on Saturday\, 22nd August 2026 – and when the show ends\, SOHO Nightclub will host the ultimate Afterparty! \n\n\nIreland’s #1 Hip-Hop & R&B Saturday night\, bringing in over 800+ guests every week. Known for unforgettable vibes and iconic afterparties\, including recently hosting 50 Cent’s crew. \nSOHO is the home of Dublin’s celebrity afterparties\, right on O’Connell Bridge in the heart of the city\, and was recently voted as one of the most innovative venues in Ireland – the perfect setting for The Weeknd’s AfterParty \nExpect: \n🎤 The Weeknd’s biggest hits all night long \n🔥 Hip-Hop & R&B anthems \n🎧 Special Guest DJs & Hosts – to be announced \n🎟 Over 800 tickets are now released – secure yours early before they’re gone! \n📍 Venue: SOHO Nightclub\, Dublin \n🗓 Date: Saturday\, 22nd August 2026 \n🕙 Time: 10PM – Late \nGrab your tickets today before they sell out!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-weeknd-afterparty-soho-nightclub-dublin/
LOCATION:Soho\, 21 D'Olier St\, Dublin\, D02 A370\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260823T023000
DTSTAMP:20260720T104748Z
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SUMMARY:CURVEBALL: The Real
DESCRIPTION:The Real returns for Volume 5. \nExpect a night dedicated to the sound that built Hip Hop culture\, with nothing but the best of 90’s & 00’s Hip Hop and R&B – Featuring an all-vinyl set from DJ Dobee\, this is a celebration of authentic Boom Bap.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/curveball-the-real/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260826T223000
DTSTAMP:20260720T105505Z
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SUMMARY:Arrested Development
DESCRIPTION:Arrested Development returns to Ireland for the first time in eight years with a live performance at The Button Factory\, Dublin\, on 26 August 2026. \nThe Grammy Award-winning hip-hop collective who fuse hip-hop with soul\, funk\, and jazz\, are bringing their ‘Legacy In Motion’ tour to Dublin for one night only.\nPerforming their classic anthems such as “Tennessee”\, “People Everyday”\, and “Mr. Wendal”. \nThis is a show we’ve been waiting on for a very long time and we’re mad excited to bring it to you.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/arrested-development/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260903T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260903T220000
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SUMMARY:AZ Live in Dublin - Opium
DESCRIPTION:AZ 30th Anniversary Tour of Doe or Die – Live in Dublin at Opium. \n\n\n\n\nAZ – 30th Anniversary Tour “Doe or Die” \nLIVE IN DUBLIN – OPIUM \nDoors: 19:30 · Show: 20:30\nStrictly over 18′s\, I.D. may be required. \nCelebrating three decades of a classic. \nOn September 3rd\, 2026\, the legendary AZ brings his Doe or Die 30th Anniversary Tour to Dublin at Opium. \nKnown as one of the sharpest lyricists in Hip-Hop\, AZ first caught the world’s attention with his flawless verse on Nas’ Illmatic classic “Life’s a Bitch.” A year later\, he dropped his debut Doe or Die — an album that cemented his status with street narratives\, lyrical finesse\, and timeless production. \nFrom being a founding member of The Firm (alongside Nas\, Foxy Brown & Nature) to delivering countless solo gems\, AZ’s name is forever etched in Hip-Hop history. \nNow\, 30 years later\, he’s celebrating the album that started it all — performing live\, uncut\, and straight from Brooklyn to Dublin. \n🎟 Tickets & Info www.AZ.Latfro.com & www.Latfro.com
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/az-live-in-dublin-opium/
LOCATION:Opium\, 26 Wexford Street Dublin 2\, Dublin\, D02 HX93
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260805T110414Z
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SUMMARY:Dublin Fringe Fest: Elysian Transmutation | Eluna & Kid Kuba
DESCRIPTION:Elysian meaning a form of paradise. Transmutation meaning transformation. \nBe transported from the city landscape into the beauty of nature. \nBlending immersive visual art with performances from the underground’s finest\, this musical experience moves between alternative hip hop and ethereal R&B\, transforming the grit of the city into an enchanted forest. \nStep into a surreal space where fantasy and reality meet\, anything feels possible\, and the music speaks to your soul. \nSupported by Gorilla Design with Dublin Fringe Festival.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/dublin-fringe-fest-elysian-transmutation-eluna-kid-kuba/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Hip Hop,Music,R&B,Rap
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260912T223000
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SUMMARY:KRS ONE
DESCRIPTION:KRS One is set to perform live in Dublin. Join us at Button Factory on September 12th 2026. \nKRS-One Live in Dublin – My Philosophy European Tour 2026\nPresented by Latfro Entertainment\, Ramp Agency \nHip-Hop in its purest form: the legend KRS-One brings his My Philosophy Tour to Europe! As the architect of Boom-Bap and one of the most important voices in the culture\, “The Teacher” embodies knowledge\, consciousness\, and authenticity like no one else. \nWith classics like “Sound of da Police” and “MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know\,” KRS-One represents the essence of Hip-Hop\, straight from the Golden Era\, with messages as powerful today as they were back then. This is not just a show – it’s a movement. Step into the Temple!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/krs-one/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,Rap
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260921T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260921T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115508Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T115508Z
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SUMMARY:Playlunch
DESCRIPTION:Forged during COVID-19 lockdown in a Melbourne house studio\, Playlunch is the chaotic\, genre-blending fusion of retro dance music\, late ’90s/early 2000s Australian nostalgia and tongue-in-cheek suburban swagger\, the band has carved out its own irreverent lane dubbed “Bogan Funk.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/playlunch/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Funk,Hip Hop,Music,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260929T220000
DTSTAMP:20260629T101124Z
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SUMMARY:6LACK - 10 Years of 6LACK Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Dublin performance will offer fans an intimate live experience spanning 6LACK’s full career evolution—from the breakout FREE 6LACK and East Atlanta Love Letter to his latest critically acclaimed work. Love Is The New Gangsta has already been lauded by Rolling Stone and FADER\, featuring explosive collaborations with Young Thug and 2 Chainz. \nSince breaking out of Atlanta’s Zone 6\, 6LACK has amassed over 8 billion streams and become a defining voice in modern R&B and Hip-Hop. Support for the Dublin date will come from Johnny Venus. \nFans can expect an evening of atmospheric production and raw storytelling as 6LACK performs tracks from his celebrated discography alongside special guests to be announced.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/6lack-10-years-of-6lack-tour/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261011T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261011T223000
DTSTAMP:20260629T115810Z
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SUMMARY:Honestav
DESCRIPTION:Honestav is coming to the The Button Factory Live on the 11th of October!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/honestav/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261014T223000
DTSTAMP:20260304T102737Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T102737Z
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SUMMARY:Sol & The Gang
DESCRIPTION:Full steam RnB\, hip-hop\, soul and afrobeats – that’s what to expect at a Sol & The Gang show. \n\nFresh from a sold-out UK run in Spring 2026\, Sol & The Gang hit the road for a full national tour\, alongside the release of brand-new original music. \nA high-energy journey through the decades from Motown to present day\, Sol & The Gang are known for blending timeless RnB classics with premium production and tight musicianship. Founded by award-winning artist and choreographer J-Sol of The X Factor fame\, the hand-picked supergroup unites some of the UK’s finest singers\, musicians and dancers. Driven by J-Sol’s commanding vocals\, slick choreography and undeniable star power\, this is a genre-blurring live experience that’s impossible to stand still through.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/sol-the-gang/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261018T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261018T213000
DTSTAMP:20260720T114241Z
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SUMMARY:Antony Szmierek
DESCRIPTION:Manchester-born poet\, writer\, and producer Antony Szmierek today announces his second album\, Decoding Birdsong\, arriving 21st August via Mushroom Music / Virgin Music Group. Just eighteen months after his critically acclaimed debut\, Szmierek returns with a new body of work that signals a clear evolution in both sound and scope. Rooted in his personal touchstones within electronic music\, the album pairs expansive\, immersive production with his trademark razor-sharp lyricism. \nAlongside the news\, he shares new single ‘Chalk’\, an expansive\, sawtoothed electro track inspired by the snooker documentary Ronnie O’Sullivan: The Edge of Everything. In his words\, “it’s about the idea that chalking a cue makes a marginal difference to the outcome – a metaphor for chaos theory and the win-or-lose nature of the music industry.” \nLISTEN TO ‘CHALK’ | WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO \nThe track premiered this morning on Lauren Laverne’s BBC 6 Music show and will appear on the upcoming album alongside his recent disco-inflected house single\, ‘The Heron’ — a nod to his avian companion Ken\, a 1920s taxidermied bird that also features on the album artwork. \nDecoding Birdsong follows the wild success of his debut album\, 2025’s Service Station at the End of the Universe\, which launched Antony into a whirlwind of Glastonbury\, Jools Holland\, and repeat BBC airplay. He’s sold out venues across the UK and Europe\, and in February 2026 performed to 20\,000 while closing Solomun’s Alexandra Palace shows. The former English teacher had been working at a college for special needs students when his blend of spoken word and dance music started taking off\, earning him accolades such as 6Music’s Artist of the Year in 2023 following his Poems To Dance To EP\, and frequent comparisons to Mike Skinner\, Jarvis Cocker and John Cooper Clarke. \n\nService Station at the End of the Universe was rooted in Greater Manchester\, its locals and landmarks\, such as the Stockport Pyramid. And he began feeling the consequences of that: suddenly\, everyone knew his name at the pub – on some days\, that felt good; on others it made him feel like he was in The Truman Show. Feeling like something needed to change after a year of experiencing the industry’s high highs and low lows\, Antony recently relocated to Bristol\, trading the familiar for distance and peace. Decoding Birdsong was made in his new home city\, with his long-time collaborator Max Rad. \n\nWhere his debut had been a solo endeavour\, Decoding Birdsong brims with collaboration\, including Australia’s Pretty Girl\, London band Los Bitchos\, and Bristol producer 1-800 GIRLS\, as well as Imogen and the Knife and indie pop star Ellur. \n\nSpeaking about the new record\, Antony explains “Decoding Birdsong is about choosing to believe in something. Coincidence as a religion. Making your own luck in the face of loneliness and doubt. The smallest things can feel seminal\, seismic and life affirming if you just choose to lean in\, but it also asks if this is a dangerous way to live.  \n\nWhat happens when your numbers come in? What are the consequences of luck? Should you listen to the birds\, or are you only ever going to hear what you want to hear? To help us explore this: a heron\, dice\, a plummeting airplane\, the late-night TV show Aussie Gold Hunters and a fibreglass replica of Godzilla.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/antony-szmierek-2/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Hip Hop,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261018T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261018T230000
DTSTAMP:20260716T111137Z
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SUMMARY:Keith Fox 'Ravelling'
DESCRIPTION:Ravelling is the long-awaited Dublin debut from stand-up comedian Keith Fox\, bringing an hour of stories and observations from a man just trying to make his way through the day without making things any worse. \nGrab a drink\, sit back\, and watch an unravelled man try his best to… ravel. \n————————————————————————————————– \nRegarded as “one of Ireland’s comedy gems” (Comedy Crunch)\, Keith has been a mainstay on the Irish comedy circuit for the past 10 years\, headlining shows the length and breadth of the country. \nA charming and energetic performer\, Keith’s stand-up blends clever observations with mischievous storytelling. He has performed to audiences across Europe\, and at major festivals including Kilkenny Cat Laughs\, Vodafone Comedy Festival\, Electric Picnic\, All Together Now\, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and many more — an act not to be missed. \nAs featured on Virgin Media TV and FM104\, and opening for some of the finest acts in Ireland\, including Fred Cooke and Sinead Culbert. \n“He is a class act!” – Fred Cooke\n“Always knocks it out of the park” – Craic Den Comedy Club\n“His anger is appealing” – Chortle
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/keith-fox-ravelling/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260319T104320Z
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SUMMARY:EZHEL
DESCRIPTION:Ezhel\, born Sercan İpekçioğlu on July 1\, 1990\, in Ankara\, Turkey\, and now a Berlin resident is one of the most influential figures in the rap scenes of Turkey and Germany. Growing up in the vibrant yet challenging streets of Ankara\, Ezhel was exposed to a diverse array of musical influences from an early age\, including reggae\, hip-hop\, and Anatolian rock. His passion for music began in his teenage years\, as he started experimenting with freestyling and performing in underground rap battles. \nEzhel’s breakthrough came with his debut album *Müptezhel* in 2017\, which quickly became a cultural phenomenon in Turkey. The album\, which blends rap with reggae and trap elements\, was lauded for its raw lyricism\, addressing themes such as urban life\, societal issues\, and the struggles of youth. Songs like “Şehrimin Tadı” and “Geceler” resonated deeply with a generation facing economic and social challenges\, establishing \nEzhel as the voice of the Turkish youth. Despite facing legal challenges\, including arrests for allegedly promoting drug use in his lyrics\, Ezhel’s popularity only grew. He became a symbol of resistance and freedom of expression in Turkey\, using his platform to highlight the realities of life for many young people in the country. His music\, characterized by its authenticity and emotional depth\, has earned him a loyal fan base not only in Turkey but also internationally. \nEzhel’s collaborations with global artists such as Aitch\, Luciano\, Gentleman and Ufo361 have further expanded his reach\, making him a prominent figure in the global hip-hop community. Today\, Ezhel continues to push the boundaries of rap music\, using his music as a powerful tool for storytelling and social commentary\, solidifying his place as a pioneering artist in the genre.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ezhel/
LOCATION:Opium\, 26 Wexford Street Dublin 2\, Dublin\, D02 HX93
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,Reggae
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261024T223000
DTSTAMP:20260720T112603Z
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SUMMARY:Satoshi
DESCRIPTION:-English- \n🎸 After representing Moldova in the Eurovision Grand Final and winning over audiences across the continent with his hit “Viva Moldova”\, SATOSHI is taking the song that captured everyone’s hearts on the road. \nNow he’s bringing the energy live across Europe! Satoshi is coming to Dublin on 24th of October 2026! \n\nCONCERT INFO:  \nDoors open at 19:00\, and the concert will start at 20:00. \nThe minimum age for this event is 18+. \n\nA photo ID is required for this event.  \n\nPlease check your email for event information!  \n\nOfficial Partners: Egodent Clinics London & Crystals Of London\nMedia Partner: Radio ‘Ai Noștri’ \n\n—Romanian— \n🎸 După ce a reprezentat Moldova în Marea Finală Eurovision și a cucerit publicul din întreaga Europă cu hitul „Viva Moldova“\, SATOSHI pornește la drum cu melodia care a cucerit inimile tuturor. \nAduce energia live în toată Europa! Satoshi vine în Dublin pe 24 octombrie 2026!\n\nINFO CONCERT: \nAccesul la eveniment se face de la ora 19:00\, iar concertul va începe la ora 20:00. \nVârsta permisă pentru acest eveniment este de 18+. \nPentru acest eveniment este necesar un ID cu poză. \n​​Vă rugăm să urmăriți mailul pentru informații despre eveniment! \nParteneri Oficiali Egodent Clinics London & Crystals Of London\nPartener Media: Radio ‘Ai Noștri’
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/satoshi/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Metal,Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261028T223000
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SUMMARY:Antony Szmierek
DESCRIPTION:Manchester-born poet\, writer\, and producer Antony Szmierek today announces his second album\, Decoding Birdsong\, arriving 21st August via Mushroom Music / Virgin Music Group. Just eighteen months after his critically acclaimed debut\, Szmierek returns with a new body of work that signals a clear evolution in both sound and scope. Rooted in his personal touchstones within electronic music\, the album pairs expansive\, immersive production with his trademark razor-sharp lyricism. \nAlongside the news\, he shares new single ‘Chalk’\, an expansive\, sawtoothed electro track inspired by the snooker documentary Ronnie O’Sullivan: The Edge of Everything. In his words\, “it’s about the idea that chalking a cue makes a marginal difference to the outcome – a metaphor for chaos theory and the win-or-lose nature of the music industry.” \n\nThe track premiered this morning on Lauren Laverne’s BBC 6 Music show and will appear on the upcoming album alongside his recent disco-inflected house single\, ‘The Heron’ — a nod to his avian companion Ken\, a 1920s taxidermied bird that also features on the album artwork. \nDecoding Birdsong follows the wild success of his debut album\, 2025’s Service Station at the End of the Universe\, which launched Antony into a whirlwind of Glastonbury\, Jools Holland\, and repeat BBC airplay. He’s sold out venues across the UK and Europe\, and in February 2026 performed to 20\,000 while closing Solomun’s Alexandra Palace shows. The former English teacher had been working at a college for special needs students when his blend of spoken word and dance music started taking off\, earning him accolades such as 6Music’s Artist of the Year in 2023 following his Poems To Dance To EP\, and frequent comparisons to Mike Skinner\, Jarvis Cocker and John Cooper Clarke. \n\nService Station at the End of the Universe was rooted in Greater Manchester\, its locals and landmarks\, such as the Stockport Pyramid. And he began feeling the consequences of that: suddenly\, everyone knew his name at the pub – on some days\, that felt good; on others it made him feel like he was in The Truman Show. Feeling like something needed to change after a year of experiencing the industry’s high highs and low lows\, Antony recently relocated to Bristol\, trading the familiar for distance and peace. Decoding Birdsong was made in his new home city\, with his long-time collaborator Max Rad. \n\nWhere his debut had been a solo endeavour\, Decoding Birdsong brims with collaboration\, including Australia’s Pretty Girl\, London band Los Bitchos\, and Bristol producer 1-800 GIRLS\, as well as Imogen and the Knife and indie pop star Ellur. \n\nSpeaking about the new record\, Antony explains “Decoding Birdsong is about choosing to believe in something. Coincidence as a religion. Making your own luck in the face of loneliness and doubt. The smallest things can feel seminal\, seismic and life affirming if you just choose to lean in\, but it also asks if this is a dangerous way to live.  \n\nWhat happens when your numbers come in? What are the consequences of luck? Should you listen to the birds\, or are you only ever going to hear what you want to hear? To help us explore this: a heron\, dice\, a plummeting airplane\, the late-night TV show Aussie Gold Hunters and a fibreglass replica of Godzilla.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/antony-szmierek/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Hip Hop,Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261106T220000
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SUMMARY:Skindred
DESCRIPTION:Following sold-out Academy and Limelight shows; Welsh ragga metal legends Skindred\, who are universally acclaimed as one of the best live bands on the planet\, have announced a full UK and Irish headline tour in support of their brand new album You Got This. \nThe tour includes a show at 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Friday 6th November 2026. They will be joined by special guests Alien Ant Farm. \n  \n\n\nAlready setting the airwaves and dancefloors of the nation alight with current single ‘Can I Get A’ – which premiered on BBC 6Music\, and has just been made Track of the Week on Virgin Radio – Skindred will be bringing the party vibes to Nottingham\, Birmingham\, Dublin\, Belfast and Glasgow later this year\, with an extra special show on Halloween at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace. \nArya Goggins\, Skindred’s drummer\, says: “We wanted to do something really special to support the release of our new album You Got This. After touring with our friends Alien Ant Farm in Europe last year\, we had to bring them to the UK to join the Skindred party!  Halloween is always such a special night\, for both us and our fans\, so this year our annual ‘Night of the Living Dred’ show will be its biggest ever at London’s Alexandra Palace! Along with Alien Ant Farm we have Spineshank and Orgy joining us. It’s going to be a really special night with loads of surprises.” \nYou Got This is Skindred’s ninth album and is an all-killer-no-filler set which features everything that people love about the band – hard-hitting slammers\, mega addictive hooks\, earwormy soundclash elements\, and dancehall vibes destined to ignite venues across the globe. \nThe title track was released as the first single from the album late last year\, accompanied by a brilliantly entertaining video. And it was followed in January by the fiery and fizzing hook-laden banger ‘This Is The Sound’. \nThe new album finds the Newport trio – completed by guitarist Mikey Demus – embarking on a thrilling journey to follow the mainstream breakthrough that came with 2023’s critically-acclaimed album Smile. That album shot straight into the UK Official Album Chart at #2 and Skindred went on to receive the Best Alternative Music Act Award at the MOBOs\, also winning Best UK Act at the Heavy Music Awards.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/skindred/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Metal,Music,Reggae,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261111T223000
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SUMMARY:Takuya Kuroda
DESCRIPTION:Takuya Kuroda brings his genre-blurring sound to Button Factory for a special live performance celebrating his new album Everyday. \nBorn in Kobe\, Japan and now based in New York\, the acclaimed trumpeter and composer has built an international reputation through his unique fusion of jazz\, funk\, soul\, hip hop and post-bop influences. A longtime collaborator of José James and a key figure on the legendary Blue Note label\, Kuroda has become known for music that balances deep groove\, atmospheric improvisation and unmistakable trumpet melodies. \nHis latest album Everyday continues that evolution\, a warm\, rhythm-driven record that explores the beauty and repetition of daily life through rich arrangements\, tight musicianship and expansive\, soulful production. Rooted in jazz but reaching far beyond it\, the album captures the laid-back confidence and infectious energy that define Kuroda’s sound. \nKnown for electrifying live shows and immersive performances\, Takuya Kuroda continues to push contemporary jazz into exciting new territory. Expect a dynamic night of forward-thinking music\, deep grooves and world-class musicianship at Button Factory.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/takuya-kuroda/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Funk,Hip Hop,Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260625T082243Z
CREATED:20260625T082243Z
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SUMMARY:Kiss Facility
DESCRIPTION:Kiss Facility is the multidisciplinary duo of Mayah Alkhateri and Salvador Navarette\, who have been working across sound\, image\, and performance since their first encounter. Their practice is rooted in spiritual enquiry\, drawing on themes of psychic perception\, ritual protection\, intimacy and the afterlife as a force of future destiny. Through symbolism and real-life emotion\, Kiss Facility pushes artistic boundaries whilst examining identity as a site of self-transformation. \nSonically\, the project sits at the margins of modern shoegaze\, built on thick guitars\, submerged vocal poetry\, and compressed emotion. The duo adapts the genre’s familiar language and redirects it through Arabic lyricism\, private mythologies\, and inward worlds rarely foregrounded in alternative music. Their upcoming album\, KHAZNA (meaning safe\, vault\, or treasury) refers to what is kept hidden. Its themes unfold through layered vocals and unexpected sound\, holding vulnerable subjects such as love\, liberation\, and lived experience without spectacle or declaration. \nThe album invites listening as an act of uncovering\, reaching full-circle through the themes of exploration. Created by two people who live and work together in the comfort of their home\, KHAZNA feels shared rather than performed. Ready to be unraveled publicly\, the album arrives in March via ambient tweets\, alongside the announcement of Kiss Facility’s debut European tour and an album listening session.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/kiss-facility/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,Pop,Shoegaze,World
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261126T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T103829Z
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SUMMARY:Nimino
DESCRIPTION:​​nimino is one of the most exciting names in electronic music. His 2024 hit I Only Smoke When I Drink has surpassed 250 million streams\, charted on the UK Singles Chart\, and spent over 20 weeks on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Chart. He followed I Only Smoke When I Drink with his Creek EP in March 2025\, which was then followed by a series of notable single releases. nimino has performed at major festivals such as Coachella\, Lollapalooza\, Leeds Fest\, Boomtown\, Field Day\, Cercle\, CRSSD\, and Lightning in a Bottle\, as well as sold-out headline shows at venues globally. He is signed to Ninja Tune’s Counter Records. Before he began releasing and performing music under the moniker nimino\, Milo Evans’ musical journey started in his teenage years growing up in the UK as a way to channel his ADHD. \nBeginning with simple loop-stitching on an Asus laptop\, music quickly became an obsession. By the time he finished studying music technology in Brighton\, he had created the equivalent of eight albums’ worth of material. His first release as nimino in 2013—a slo-mo\, bass-inflected take on Pixies’ Where Is My Mind—marked the beginning of his career when it amassed hundreds of thousands of plays on SoundCloud and earned him the title of Huffington Post’s “Artist of the Month.” \nBy 2020\, nimino had cultivated an engaged community across his social platforms and launched a series called songs for people you may know\, where he created custom songs for fans. “I’d go on Instagram\, and people would give me ideas to build a song around\,” he explains. “It felt like a perfect way to connect with fans and show how fast I could make a decent song in a variety of styles.” Early in the series\, someone requested a track that would be the perfect festival opener. “I made something with a long build-up and a huge emotional drop. A week or so later\, I played it live\, and people went crazy. ” That track\, Opening Credits\, released in 2022\, quickly became a fan favorite. Since then\, nimino has released several singles and an EP\, with each new release continuing the journey of the nimino character through its artwork. “The nimino character symbolizes the journey my musical tastes have taken—more so by the environments he’s ended up in through no choice of his own. The travels he goes on accompany the music I’m making\, and vice versa\, but he’s also sort of nothing to do with me personally—just a little guy on an expedition through different spaces\, discovering different sounds.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/nimino/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Hip Hop,House,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261130T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261130T223000
DTSTAMP:20260805T132713Z
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SUMMARY:Anakondaz
DESCRIPTION:Anacondaz Return with Their New Album Night with an Astrakhan Native \nAfter a four-year hiatus\, Anacondaz are back with Night with an Astrakhan Native. The band’s eighth studio album and a bold new chapter in their sixteen-year career. \nBlending their signature sound with fresh rock influences\, the album features 17 new tracks exploring love\, self-reflection\, modern life\, and hope\, all delivered with the band’s unmistakable sharp lyrics and energy. \nFollowing performances in 32 cities across 23 countries\, Anacondaz are heading back on the road to present their new album live.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/anakondaz/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,Rap
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261204T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261204T223000
DTSTAMP:20260805T132228Z
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SUMMARY:KORMAC
DESCRIPTION:KORMAC \nButton Factory Dublin \nFri 4th December 2026. Doors: 7:30 \nTickets €22.50 + bk fee  on sale at 10AM \nAfter a stellar performance at Beyond The Pale this year\, KORMAC has announced a brand new live AV show at the Button Factory this December. \nHis brand new single ‘Aerials’ is out now!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/kormac/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Hip Hop,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261204T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261204T230000
DTSTAMP:20260716T102251Z
CREATED:20260716T102251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T102251Z
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SUMMARY:Genesis Owusu
DESCRIPTION:REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE is Genesis Owusu’s third studio album — a 14-track project that stands as his most experimental and politically charged work to date. Released on 15 May 2026 via Ourness and preceded by the singles “PIRATE RADIO\,” “DEATH CULT ZOMBIE\,” “STAMPEDE\,” and “LIFE KEEPS GOING\,” the record features guest appearances from Duckwrth and Ladyhawke\, and has been met with widespread critical acclaim. Pitchfork praised the way Owusu “folds together post-industrial dissonance\, globe-trotting influences\, and stinging social commentary\,” positioning him as “a unifying node in a post-everything landscape.” \n  \nThe album unfolds as an eclectic musical journey\, where Neo-Soul feeds into Alt Pop\, Synth Punk into Funk\, and genre borders dissolve into a vibrant\, layered soundscape. It captures moments of collective ecstasy and desolation\, resistance and joy\, dance and reflection\, while Owusu channels his sharpened lyricism into a reflection of the world’s unrest. \nWritten from a sense of necessity\, the album is a piercing commentary on the political\, social\, and economic turmoil of contemporary society. Owusu ruminates on institutional corruption\, the rise of extremism\, and the fractures of modern life\, while also calling for unity and brotherhood. The opening track\, “PIRATE RADIO\,” sets the tone with its frantic instrumentation and unflinching honesty\, followed by songs such as “STAMPEDE\,” “BLESSED ARE THE MEEK\,” and “THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE\,” which tackle far-right politics\, genocide\, and media manipulation. Amid the urgency\, Owusu also finds space for introspection — “HELLSTAR” and “RUNNIN OUTTA TIME” explore love and joy as acts of resistance\, while the album’s more personal moments examine apathy and the loss of empathy in a crumbling world. \nRecorded in South Wales with executive producer Dann Hume\, the album emerged from free-flowing\, unbounded sessions where no sound or genre was off limits. The result is a kaleidoscopic record that draws on influences from Deep Funk\, Neo Soul\, Brit Rock\, and Alt Pop\, fusing them into a powerful\, cohesive statement. At its core\, REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE is a rallying cry and an act of hope — a fearless reflection of the times that urges resistance\, unity\, and love amid global chaos.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/genesis-owusu/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Funk,Hip Hop,Music,Punk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20270129T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20270129T230000
DTSTAMP:20260616T090243Z
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SUMMARY:Foggy Notions presents: Gold Panda
DESCRIPTION:Gold Panda returns with TON UP\, a brilliantly stubborn new album for Studio Barnhus: eight rough-hewn dance tracks and two cozy little service-station interludes\, all crafted with the robust determination of a producer who knows that 140 bpm is not so much a tempo as a way of life.\n\nMade with Derwin Dicker‘s unmistakable sampler-bashing touch\, the tracks on Ton Up carry the raw knock of old-school hip-hop instrumentals\, pushed through pumping house-music machinery and ready to cause absolute trouble on any half-decent sound system.\n\nHere you’ll find zero of that dreaded\, over-explained “maturity” usually demanded of beloved electronic artists several albums deep into the game. Instead\, Gold Panda just sounds as happily locked in as ever\, carelessly chasing the physical joys of pressure\, swing and repetition.\n\nTON UP is functional\, funny and oddly tender club music\, arriving just when the world needed it the most (June 26 that is.)
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/foggy-notions-presents-gold-panda/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Hip Hop,House,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270307
DTSTAMP:20260714T120101Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Ahead of the release of their latest album Here Because of Hope; British Jazz quintet Ezra Collective have announced details of their 2027 tour\, which includes a show in the 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on 5th and 6th March 2027. \nTickets €43.20/€45.70 (Inc booking feels and venue facility fee) from Ticketmaster.ie. Bookings Subject To 12.5% Service Charge Per Ticket (Max €10.50). \nEzra Collective’s Here Because Of Hope is the most ambitious and personal record of their career – conceived as a body of work split into three spiritual and geographical movements\, the album traces the movement of Black people across continents and decades\, from the music of Africa to the rhythms of the Caribbean\, and home to the streets of London. Formed in the youth clubs of London\, Mercury Prize and BRIT Award-winners Femi Koleoso\, TJ Koleoso\, Joe Armon-Jones\, James Mollison and Ife Ogunjobi have now spent over a decade making jazz joyful\, urgent and undeniable. On Here Because Of Hope\, they push that vision further than ever\, asking a simple but profound question: why does so much Black music born out of pain sound so joyful? Their answer is hope: the belief\, carried across generations and oceans\, that something better is possible. Anchored by collaborations with Pa Salieu\, Lila Iké\, Leona Lewis\, and reaching across the full breadth of the global African diaspora (including America\, where those same African and Caribbean roots gave birth to jazz itself) Here Because Of Hope is a record of remarkable warmth\, ambition and humanity\, and the sound of Britain’s most vital band at the peak of their powers. \nLead single “Only Love” is the perfect introduction to the world of Here Because Of Hope. The song opens with a lone trumpet line that sounds like a signal sent skyward across generations\, continents\, genres before settling into a groove that is pure Ezra Collective: jazz and hip-hop locked together in something immediate and irresistible. \nThe song features UK/Gambian rapper Pa Salieu\, whose verse is a masterclass on the album’s central thesis. He moves through poverty\, incarceration\, and grief (“people I love die while I’m locked up in a cage”) with the unflinching honesty of someone who has lived every word\, before arriving at the only conclusion that makes sense of all of it: “it’s only love deep inside my soul.” It’s a distilled expression of what this record is actually about – the idea that hope isn’t naïve\, it’s what you find on the other side of everything.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/61996/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Afrobeats,Hip Hop,Jazz,Music,Reggae
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