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SUMMARY:Live Music at M.J. Wright - Keith Grogan!
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the best of Dublin’s live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/live-music-at-m-j-wright-keith-grogan/
LOCATION:M.J. Wright\, 17 South Great George's Street\, Dublin 2\, Leinster\, D02 HD76\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260727T113214Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music at M.J. Wright - Colm Lynch!
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the best of Dublin’s live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre! \n\n\n\n\nWEEKLY LIVE MUSIC \nYou 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. \nJoin us every Friday night from 9pm for live music with Colm Lynch! \nFree entry!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/live-music-at-m-j-wright-colm-lynch/
LOCATION:M.J. Wright\, 17 South Great George's Street\, Dublin 2\, Leinster\, D02 HD76\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260818T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260818T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T103633Z
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SUMMARY:Ana Frango Elétrico
DESCRIPTION:Ana Frango Elétrico (Mr Bongo\, Psychic Hotline) one of Brazil’s rising stars\, is a singer-songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, producer\, and visual artist. Hailing from Rio de Janeiro’s vibrant independent scene\, award-winning she is known for her genre-bending sound that defies easy labels. Her music expertly fuses Brazilian traditions—like bossa nova\, MPB\, samba\, and Tropicália—with a modern mix of indie pop\, funk\, post-punk\, and jazz. The result is a style that is both playful and sophisticated. Her spectacular concerts are wild and sensitive\, showcasing music at the highest level. This eclectic approach has captivated critics and cemented her reputation as a true innovator in modern Brazilian music. New album out in 2026 on Psychic Hotline.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ana-frango-eletrico/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260820T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260820T223000
DTSTAMP:20260810T093146Z
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SUMMARY:Cormac Looby & Pádraig Hughes - 'horses' EP Launch
DESCRIPTION:“Blending songwriting with elements of folk\, pop\, and rock\, the duo’s sound carries a significant\, soundtrack-like emotional weight.” – Hot Press\n \nSinger-songwriter Cormac Looby and Galway producer Pádraig Hughes bring their horses EP launch tour to Smock Alley Theatre with support from Róisín Gowen. This collaborative project tackles themes of anxiety\, growth and loss with heavy influence from artists like Phoebe Bridgers\, Samia and Ben Howard. \n \nAge Suitability: 16+\n \nWRITTEN BY Cormac Looby & Pádraig Hughes\nKEYBOARD Tadgh Gleeson\nBASS GUITAR Caolan Walsh\nLEAD GUITAR Daire Canavan\nVOCALS Ciara Clarke\n \nTICKETS €22\nRUNNING TIME 1 hr 30 mins no interval\n \nABOUT THE ARTISTS\nCormac Looby is a singer-songwriter from Co. Tipperary. He combines elements of folk\, pop\, and rock; with introspective and honest song-writing. Cormac’s music has featured on RTE Radio 1 Recommends\, BBC Introducing and he has headlined venues like Roisin Dubh\, Workman’s Club and two sold-out shows in Whelan’s Upstairs. He has previously supported acts such as David Keenan\, Maria Kelly\, Seba Safe\, and in 2024 opened the show for Ye Vagabonds and Susan O’Neill at the ‘When Next We Meet’ festival in Tipperary. That year also saw the release of his debut album ‘A Perpetual State Of Irony’. This release was followed up with a solo Irish tour\, a number of festivals and opening slots for Niamh Regan and Gavin James. November 2025 saw Cormac undertake his first international tour in Germany supported by Culture Ireland.\n \nGalway-born musician and producer Pádraig Hughes has spent fifteen years as a drummer across big bands\, rock\, funk and indie acts\, setting foot on stage in Whelan’s\, the Róisín Dubh\, and the National Concert Hall. Picking the guitar back up after years away\, he found a new focus on production – alternative tunings\, layered textures\, and a darker sonic palette. “Don’t Make Me Long For england” marks his debut as a producer and the beginning of a creative collaboration with Cormac Looby.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/cormac-looby-padraig-hughes-horses-ep-launch/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260526T082526Z
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SUMMARY:The Weeknd @ Croke Park
DESCRIPTION:Today\, diamond-certified global superstar The Weeknd announced the extension of his record-breaking\, sold-out After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour with a series of dates throughout Mexico\, Brazil\, Europe\, and the UK with a Dublin date at Croke Park on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August\, subject to licence. \nAnitta will join The Weeknd for the Mexico and Brazil dates\, while Playboi Carti will appear on all Europe and UK shows.  \nThe After Hours Til Dawn Tour originally launched in 2022 and has become the biggest R&B tour in history. The tour has traveled to countries all over the world over the last three years\, with stadium performances across North America\, Europe\, the UK\, South America\, and Australia. \nTickets for the Europe and UK dates will first be available via the artist presale beginning Tuesday\, September 9 at 12pm local time\, followed by a Mastercard presale in select markets at 2pm local time (details below). A Nespresso presale will take place on Thursday\, September 11th at 12pm local time. Additional presales will run ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday\, September 12th at 12pm local time at Ticketmaster.ie\nTickets for Dublin will cost from €60.85 to €690\, subject to Ticketmaster charges. \nAs part of the After Hours Til Dawn 2026 Tour\, The Weeknd will partner with Global Citizen to raise funds to provide access to quality education for children around the world through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.  He will also continue to partner with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide funds to the XO Humanitarian Fund\, which supports the organization’s response to the unprecedented global hunger crisis. €1 from each ticket sold across Europe\, £1 in the UK and the $1 equivalent in Mexico and Brazil will be donated to these two organizations. Fans will also have the opportunity to earn one pair of free tickets to each tour date by taking action to end extreme poverty with Global Citizen. For more information\, visit www.globalcitizen.org.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-weeknd-croke-park/
LOCATION:Croke Park
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260822T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095141Z
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SUMMARY:Mount Pyrus
DESCRIPTION:Mount Pyrus is the joint project of Dublin based musicians Finn Smyth (Production & Keys) and Mabel Thew (Vocals & Guitar). The group formed out of the pair’s passion for music and shared interest in writing. \nCombining elements from retro pop & indie jazz\, the band aspires to create a unique blend of genres. Inspired by artists such as Mild High Club\, Crumb & Men I Trust. \nWith a live sound consisting of soft vocals\, warm keys\, retro synth lines as well as driving drums & smooth bass\, they’ve carved a unique space within the Irish music scene.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/mount-pyrus/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260827T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260827T213000
DTSTAMP:20260331T114745Z
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SUMMARY:RTÉ CO Presents: Solitary Man: The Diamond Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:RTÉ Concert Orchestra\nShannon Brown\, conductor\nPeter Byrne \n2026 marks a dazzling milestone: the 60th anniversary of Neil Diamond’s first hit single\, Solitary Man. To honour this extraordinary legacy\, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra join forces once again with internationally acclaimed performer Peter Byrne for a spectacular musical tribute: Solitary Man – The Diamond Anniversary. \nAudiences will be transported through the golden decades of Diamond’s illustrious career\, from 1966 to 1992\, with unforgettable performances of the timeless classics that defined an era. Relive the magic of Hot August Night with showstoppers like Crunchy Granola Suite\, Cracklin’ Rosie\, Sweet Caroline\, and I Am… I Said. The evening also features iconic moments from The Jazz Singer and the poignant duet You Don’t Bring Me Flowers. \nRenowned for his uncanny vocal likeness and stage presence\, Peter Byrne has been hailed as the closest thing to Neil Diamond himself. His performances channel the passion\, sensuality and charisma of the original\, earning personal praise from Diamond on several occasions. \nSince Neil Diamond’s retirement from touring due to Parkinson’s disease\, Peter Byrne has taken on a new role – as an ambassador for the Shake It Up Foundation (Michael J. Fox Foundation)\, raising awareness and over $70\,000 to date in support of Parkinson’s research. \nWith over 30 years of sold-out shows across Australia and a string of triumphant\, sold-out performances at Dublin’s National Concert Hall in 2020\, 2022\, and 2023\, Peter Byrne returns by popular demand for two unforgettable nights in August 2026. \nDon’t miss this extraordinary celebration of music\, memory and legacy\, with Neil Diamond’s hits from 1966 to 1992.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/rte-co-presents-solitary-man-the-diamond-anniversary/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260827T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260827T230000
DTSTAMP:20260730T111212Z
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SUMMARY:Olivi-Oke
DESCRIPTION:For those pretty sad and those so in love\, grab a mic and join a room full of Livis to celebrate the music of Olivia Rodrigo in karaoke form. \nHosted by DJ and music critic Cian Sullivan and tv presenter and podcaster Fionnuala Jones\, there will be 2 hours of non-stop O-Rod and plenty of chances for you to belt out your favourites\, solo or with a mate. So grab your purple\, donn your cat-eye liner and get ready to rock your mini dress with a vodka cran’ and an open heart. (18s only).
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/olivi-oke/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260828T223000
DTSTAMP:20260319T112418Z
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SUMMARY:Old Crows Promotions Presents: GazeFest
DESCRIPTION:Gazefest will be live at The Grand Social on the 28th of August! With a stacked line up of deary\, Silk\, Sunstinger and Skyless!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/old-crows-promotions-presents-gazefest/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,R&B,Shoegaze
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260830T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260830T223000
DTSTAMP:20260701T114614Z
CREATED:20260701T114614Z
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SUMMARY:Hovvdy
DESCRIPTION:Hovvdy’s Will Taylor and Charlie Martin have occupied a distinct corner of the modern-day indie landscape for more than a decade. Having evolved from their understated slowcore beginnings in Austin\, Texas\, they’re now seasoned veterans of the scene. Across their first five studio albums\, the duo established their trademark sound of twangy indie rock\, 2000s-inspired pop-country\, and emotional acoustic ballads with strong pop sensibilities. Their last two records saw them processing life’s most intense emotions more openly than ever before\, from declarations of love in its many forms on 2021’s True Love\, to grappling with loss and personal change on their latest self-titled album\, Hovvdy. But the songs of Big World have them trading in overt emotional directness for subject matter that leans enigmatic\, contemplating their place in the world through a mosaic of songs that sees the band at their most secure and self-aware.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/hovvdy/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260830T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260830T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T095507Z
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SUMMARY:Way Dynamic
DESCRIPTION:Foggy Notions are proud to present the Irish Debut of Way Dynamic. \nWay Dynamic\, the solo project of Melbourne’s Dylan Young\, will soon release internationally Massive Shoe – a third album that’s playful and understated\, luminous and textured. Massive Shoe is minimalist folk-pop\, art rock and baroque pop\, produced and largely played by Young\, who moonlights in Melbourne’s beloved Cool Sounds and Good Morning and has played drums with Snowy Band and Kankawa Nagarra. It’s tempting to only compare these timeless songs to those of yesteryear\, but there’s a sensibility\, a turn of phrase\, that feels deeply contemporary: it’s telling that Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield described “Miffed It” as her “favourite song in a VERY long time”\, and Katie and MJ Lenderman have both taken Way Dynamic on tour. At the same time\, Sir Elton John said that he “just cannot stop listening” to “Ibiza”. Young’s songs don’t shy away from sentiment\, or equally from silliness: on any given song he might evoke a cruisy trip through hell or earnestly lament a miscommunication. Whether the journey is to space or along the Seine\, we’re very much along for the ride. \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/way-dynamic/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260901T220000
DTSTAMP:20260324T115503Z
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SUMMARY:Isabel Van Gelder
DESCRIPTION:Isabel van Gelder is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter/pop artist from Amsterdam. Her angelic sound and presence shine through in her impressive songs: emotionally layered storytelling ballads\, balanced with carefree\, upbeat tracks. In both extremes\, Isabel effortlessly weaves dreamy melodies with deeply personal lyrics\, and audiences listen closely. \nSince the release of her singles Die For You and My Silly Boy\, it has become impossible to ignore Isabel. Her videos on Instagram and TikTok have amassed millions of views\, while her debut EP ‘Minor Details’ has reached millions of streams on Spotify. \nIsabel van Gelder is that “hidden gem” you won’t be able to overlook much longer.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/isabel-van-gelder/
LOCATION:The Academy\, 57 Middle Abbey Street\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T223000
DTSTAMP:20260402T100053Z
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SUMMARY:Jaguar Sun
DESCRIPTION:Jaguar Sun is the solo project of Canadian multi-instrumentalist Chris Minielly. Brought to life in the small Southern Ontario town of Elmira\, Chris took inspirations such as Big Thief\, Goth Babe\, Beach Fossils\, Frightened Rabbit and Youth Lagoon and dove into producing music of his own. Now residing in Toronto Chris continues to record and produce from his DIY home studio treading his own line between Dream Pop\, Rock\, and Folk.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/jaguar-sun/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102457Z
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SUMMARY:Kate Stephenson
DESCRIPTION:Singular Artists proudly presents Kate Stephenson for a headline show at Whelan’s Upstairs Wednesday\, 2 September 2026. \nTickets on sale Friday\, 5 June at 10am from Singularartists.ie. \nKate Stephenson is a singer-songwriter from Illinois. With sounds ranging from folk\, to pop\, to rock\, and to whatever that one song was\, Kate’s music always evokes a strong feeling. Her live performances are exactly what you’d expect a live reading of a diary to be; honest\, humorous\, relatable\, and of course\, remarkably uncool.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/kate-stephenson/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T213000
DTSTAMP:20260326T095507Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T095507Z
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SUMMARY:Qween and The Dublin Gospel Choir
DESCRIPTION:Qween and Dublin Gospel Choir have announced a Dublin show at 3Olympia Theatre on Friday 4th September 2026. \n  \n\n\nFormed in 2018 by a group of seasoned performers\, Qween is an Irish tribute band dedicated to meticulously recreating the theatrical magic and “essence” of a classic Queen concert through microscopic detail\, using everything from period-correct sixpences as guitar picks to iconic custom costumes. \nTheir rapid rise in popularity saw them selling out major venues across Ireland and making history in 2023 as the first tribute act to play the main stage at the Forever Young Festival following successful collaborations with artists like Tony Hadley and Mark Shaw. \nBy drafting the Dublin Gospel Choir in 2022\, the band successfully bridged the gap between Queen’s raw live energy and their complex studio arrangements\, culminating in massive landmark performances such as a sold-out show for 3\,000 fans at King John’s Castle. Despite their professional success\, the group faced a significant personal challenge in late 2023 when lead singer Brian Keville was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer; however\, the band and the wider community rallied together through viral fundraising efforts supported by various celebrities to aid his recovery and celebrate his life-long passion for performance. \n“I’m grateful that fans and musical friends alike jumped on board. We had the biggest gig of our lives\, and this helped me get fit again\, so it was especially memorable\,” said vocalist Brian Keville. \nHis return to the stage and the band’s story was documented by the RTÉ The Great Pretenders documentary which was has been broadcast several times since its premiere in December 2024. \n “The documentary was great at explaining why musicians do this and showed that can’t really land it with an audience unless you give yourself over entirely to it” adds Brunkard. \n “Bigger stages are a challenge but we’re playing Queen and Queen’s music can engage a festival of 10\,000 or one million and we’ll keep focusing on recreating that power as much as we can” said Brunkard.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/qween-and-the-dublin-gospel-choir/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Choir,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T223000
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SUMMARY:Wallis Bird Live at The Grand Social
DESCRIPTION:Renowned artist Wallis Bird hits The Grand Social on September 4th\, 2026.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/wallis-bird-live-at-the-grand-social/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T103704Z
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SUMMARY:Pat Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Pat Hamilton is one of Scotland’s most promising young artists\, with multiple sold out headlines to his name\, Pat opened the BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT and has amassed over 1\,000\,000 streams on his debut album ‘To Whom It May Concern.’ Inspired by artists such as Ed Sheeran\, Justin Timberlake\, and Paulo Nutini\, Pat’s unique sound borrows from numerous other genres including Rap\, RnB\, and Country. With lyrical intricacy and captivating melodies\, Pat has built a true connection with his fans whilst maintaining a notable presence on BBC Introducing in Scotland. Moreover\, having sold out his Glasgow headline at King Tuts four months in advance\, the attention being paid to the twenty year old has intensified as he continues to make quick headway. \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/pat-hamilton/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Country,Music,Pop,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260905T030000
DTSTAMP:20260805T105822Z
CREATED:20260805T105822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T105822Z
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SUMMARY:Monster's Ball: RIP MAYHEM - Lady Gaga Club Night
DESCRIPTION:RIP MAYHEM: As the final curtain falls in the opera house\, we mourn the loss of one of Lady Gaga’s finest eras. Gather with us as we lay the final chapter of Mayhem to rest in an intimate setting. Playing Mayhem in full including bonus tracks with nothing but all Gaga all night – no other artists in between. \nDresscode: Funeral Black\, the more dramatic the better. \nDance\, rejoice and cry your eyes out for an incredible era for Little Monsters. Free tissues at the door. \nIt may be over but we will never forget. \nThis is a full audio visual fan event with original music videos and fan edits synced to the setlist. \nMonster’s Ball is a queer ran fan event and we aim to provide a safe space for you to celebrate Gaga and be your authentic self. We do not tolerate racism\, sexism\, queerphobia\, transphobia\, or any other prejudiced behavior. Any such behavior will result in removal from the venue. \nWe are not affiliated\, endorsed\, authorised or sponsored by Lady Gaga or her management. \nThis is an 18+ event\, please bring valid ID.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/monsters-ball-rip-mayhem-lady-gaga-club-night/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260906T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260906T230000
DTSTAMP:20260521T111412Z
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SUMMARY:Allie Sherlock - for Once I'll Say It Out Loud Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Irish singer-songwriter Allie Sherlock first captured global attention at 12\, rising to fame through busking in Ireland and a standout appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. With influences from Adele\, Lewis Capaldi\, and Sam Smith\, Allie’s voice moves effortlessly from soaring belts to tender\, intimate murmurs. Her debut single\, “How Love Works”\, and follow-up “Ex Friend” showcase her authentic songwriting and emotional storytelling. Having sold out headline shows across the UK and Ireland and supported acts including OneRepublic\, Picture This\, and Gavin James\, Allie continues to cement her place as a captivating and original artist in 2026.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/allie-sherlock-for-once-ill-say-it-out-loud-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Ambassador Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260907T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112731Z
CREATED:20260513T112731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T112731Z
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SUMMARY:Freya Ridings
DESCRIPTION:Since breaking through with Top 10 single ‘Lost Without You’ back in 2017\, Ridings has cemented herself as one of the UK’s most impressive vocal talents\, with the ability to turn her hand to tender balladry and powerful air punch moments alike. That break out single has\, to date\, been streamed almost half a billion times on Spotify alone\, while 2019’s self-titled debut album and 2023 follow-up Blood Orange both landed in the Top 10 of the UK Album Charts\, sending Ridings around the world and landing her a BRIT nomination for Best Female Solo Artist. \nGoing into her third album – set for release in May 2026 -Freya Ridings is not the same artist she was before. She’s had to reach down into the depths and find reserves that she didn’t know she had\, and in doing so\, she’s tapped into a rich seam of anger and wisdom and womanhood that feels as timely now as it ever was. \nAs she says\, “Getting to create\, sing and play these songs and have them exist in the real world\, that feels like winning to me.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/freya-ridings/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260907T223000
DTSTAMP:20260720T110435Z
CREATED:20260720T110435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T110435Z
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SUMMARY:Johnny Hooker
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Hooker brings his European tour to the legendary Button Factory in Dublin. In one of the city’s most iconic cultural venues\, the Brazilian artist presents a show full of personality\, bringing together his greatest hits and all the intensity that has defined his career. A unique night for the Irish audience and for the Brazilian community in the capital.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/johnny-hooker/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,MPB,Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T220000
DTSTAMP:20260324T120329Z
CREATED:20260324T120329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T120329Z
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SUMMARY:ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC\, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE\, AND STARS
DESCRIPTION:Longtime friends and acclaimed bands Metric\, Broken Social Scene\, and Stars are bringing their collective talents to stages across North America and Europe this year as part of their huge co-headline ‘All the Feelings Tour’. \nThey have now announced a headline 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin show for Wednesday 9th September 2026. \nAlongside the tour announcement\, the bands have released a new video highlighting their long-standing friendship\, a connection that dates back to childhood and has carried through each of their individual careers. Watch HERE.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/all-the-feelings-tour-with-metric-broken-social-scene-and-stars/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113406Z
CREATED:20260604T113406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T113406Z
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SUMMARY:Brigitte Calls Me Baby
DESCRIPTION:Since their widely lauded debut album\,The Future Is Our Way Out\, Chicago-based BrigitteCalls Me Baby have brought a greater intensity of vision to their lavish breed of alt-rock\, arriving at a boldly singular sound that is both thrillingly new and immediately essential to the modern rock landscape. \nIn a major leap forward\, the band’s sophomore album the energy\, intrigue and grandeur of their live show\, all while. pushing further into the exquisite pathos of their songwriting.“There was a time when I tried to bury the kind of feelings we’re displaying on this record\, but now I’m at the point where I don’t feel the need to repress anything whatsoever.”says Leavins\, whose signature vocals imbue every track on Irreversible with a potent emotionality. Produced by Yves Rothman and Lawrence Rothman (Blondshell\, Yves Tumor)\, the album came to life amidst a relentless touring schedule that included performing at leading festivals like Lollapaloozaand Corona Capital\, sharing bills with the likes of Morrissey\, Fontaines DC\, The Last Dinner Party& Muse\, and headlining sold-out tours across theU.S.\, U.K.\, and Europe. The result is a majestic suite of songs that burn bright\, hit hard\, and passionately celebrate the drama of being alive.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/brigitte-calls-me-baby/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Punk,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260525T120226Z
CREATED:20260525T120226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T120226Z
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SUMMARY:Westlife
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTickets for all thirteen 3Arena shows 10\, 11\, 12\, 15\, 16\, 18\, 19\, 20\, 22\, 23\, 24\, 25 & 26 September 2026 are on sale now. \n  \nWestlife 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. \nRunning 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. \nWestlife 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”. \nThe 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. \nWestlife 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.” \nOver 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.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/westlife/
LOCATION:3Arena\, N Wall Quay\, North Dock\, Dublin\, D01 EW90\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260303T121926Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Starring Ben
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man\, the music and the magic. \nMichael Starring Ben has just announced a string of dates in next year\, including Dublin’s\, 3Olympia Theatre on Friday 11th September 2026. \n\n\nMichael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star\, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop\, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. \nThe show features a live band\, dazzling costumes and the performer’s iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It\, Billie Jean\, Thriller and Man in the Mirror. \nPlease note that this is a tribute production not associated with or endorsed by the Michael Jackson Estate.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/michael-starring-ben/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Disco,Funk,Music,Pop,R&B
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20251112T110335Z
CREATED:20251112T110335Z
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SUMMARY:Anastacia
DESCRIPTION:Pop icon Anastacia has announced her #NTK 2026 UK & Ireland tour will stop off at 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Friday 18th September 2026. This show is now sold out. \nDue to demand\, she has added a second show on Tuesday 15th September 2026. \n\n\nThe tour will celebrate Anastacia’s chart-topping hits\, and with this year marking 25 years since the release of her iconic debut album Not That Kind\, it promises to be a truly special run of shows. \nThe run of nine dates will mark a special moment in the star’s career\, as she makes her long awaited return to London’s OVO Wembley Arena\, for the first time since 2004! Fans can also look forward to further announcements\, with European dates set to be revealed soon. \nThe tour follows Anastacia’s incredible demand after her sold out ‘Not That Kind’ 25th anniversary this year\, which has seen Anastacia perform a huge run of 64 shows across the UK and Europe. Anastacia is taking the tour down under with 4 headline shows in Australia. To accompany the tour she released a special edition of her debut album ‘Not That Kind’ via Legacy Recordings. \nAbout Anastacia:\nBlessed with one of the most powerful and recognisable voices in music history\, international pop icon Anastacia launched her career in 1999\, only to become “the World’s Best-Selling New Female Pop Artist” two years later. The mega voice behind massive hits including the multiplatinum ‘I’m Outta Love’\, ‘Paid My Dues’ and ‘Left Outside Alone’ has sold more than 30 million records since\, collecting a wide range of awards (225+ awards in 31 countries) and #1 hits (in 19 countries) along the way. After celebrating the 22nd anniversary of her debut smash ‘I’m Outta Love’ Anastacia went on the road with her massive UK & Europe “I’m Outta Lockdown – The 22nd Anniversary” tour. In 2023 Anastacia launched her next chapter with ‘Our Songs’: It’s her tribute to the biggest hit melodies she discovered while touring Germany\, a country with a huge Anastacia following since day one (she sold more than 3m albums in Germany alone).
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/anastacia/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260915T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260915T230000
DTSTAMP:20260514T081654Z
CREATED:20260514T081654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T081654Z
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SUMMARY:Daily J
DESCRIPTION:Born and bred in idyllic Marlborough\, New Zealand\, Daily J has grown its own unique sound\, offering blissful blends of dreamy\, swirling melodies\, warm basslines\, and a hazy pop electronica influence that leaves you feeling swooned – the perfect soundtrack to your golden hour. \nConsisting of brothers Jayden\, Jonny and Jesse Paul alongside musical soulmate Rick\, the band have been riding the waves of a fast-growing local and international audience since they first splashed onto the scene late in 2017. \nTheir debut EP The Other Side was swiftly followed by crowd sing-along favourites such as ‘Left Me Like Summer’ and ‘Skylah’ which both featured on the release of their debut album Venus Ate Mars in November of 2020. The band continued exploring new sonic territory with the emotionally rich two-part album Slush Honey released throughout 2022 and  2023. \nBuilding on two sold-out Australian tours and over 48M streams in 2023\, the band had an even bigger 2024. They reached new heights by selling out their debut UK tour\, and upon their return to NZ\, they completed their third studio album Scatterbrains. The record marked a shift – stepping into darker\, more introspective spaces\, tying up loose ends and acknowledging life’s storms. Singles like ‘Tastes Like Forever’and ‘Sunday Stitches’ climbed the NZ charts\, resonating deeply with fans for their emotional honesty and sonic richness. \nMoving to Sydney in late 2025\, Daily J then released a deluxe edition of Scatterbrains\, which landed them fans across US college radio\, with both singles and the EP hitting the NACC charts. After a December trip back home for family\, festivals and the familiar radiance of a kiwi summer\, the band headed into the studio to craft their next body of work to be released throughout 2026\, featuring some of their most compelling and confident work yet.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/daily-j/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Shoegaze
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260324T121106Z
CREATED:20260324T121106Z
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SUMMARY:Death Cab for Cutie
DESCRIPTION:Some bands don’t just soundtrack a moment\, they stay with you. \n\n\nAs one of the defining indie-rock bands of the 21st century\, Death Cab for Cutie have spent the last 30 years defying every possible expectation. \nFormed in 1997 in Bellingham\, Washington\, Death Cab for Cutie were initially the quintessential underdog college-radio act\, anchored by co-founder\, frontman\, and lead songwriter Ben Gibbard’s achingly earnest\, erudite (yet still accessible) lyricism that drew inspiration from ‘80s alternative tastemakers The Smiths\, The Cure\, second-wave emo progenitors Sunny Day Real Estate\, lo-fi acoustic hero Elliott Smith\, Northwest contemporaries Modest Mouse\, and introspective rock heads Built To Spill. \nStill\, given the overwhelming cultural significance of the 2000s indie-rock scene\, Gibbard (and his legions of young fans) had no reason to expect that DCfC\, despite their instant-classic\, magnetic\, pop-curious melodies\, would transcend this particular moment in time\, one marked by a groundswell of mainstream interest in the once-tiny indie-rock subculture. \nNearly three decades after Gibbard recorded his bare-bones debut cassette\, You Can Play These Songs With Chords\, and completed the DCfC lineup comprising original guitarist and producer Chris Walla (later replaced by Dave Depper on guitar and Zac Rae on keyboards)\, bassist Nick Harmer\, and drummer Jason McGerr\, DCfC have grown from underground indie contenders to pillars of the modern alternative-rock landscape. \n“I’m as shocked as anybody that I’m still doing this\,” Gibbard says as he surveys the scope of his career. “Coming out of the ‘90s\, I just thought the idea of having a career playing indie rock was pretty laughable. I always kind of thought that this would be something that I would do for a period of my life\, and then I’d have to go back to grad school or something.” \nNot only did Gibbard’s onetime passion project blossom into a full-fledged music career — complete with an enviable catalog of ten studio albums (three of which have been platinum-certified)\, seven EPs\, and eight Grammy nominations — it became the very soundtrack to fans’ lives. In 2021\, Gibbard and DCfC were honored as one of the 200 Most Important Artists of Pitchfork’s First 25 Years. \nAfter developing a loyal underground following via their first three albums\, 1998’s Something About Airplanes\, 2000’s We Have The Facts and We’re Voting Yes (later voted #27 on Pitchfork’s The 50 Best Indie Rock Albums of the Pacific Northwest)\, and 2001’s The Photo Album\, DCfC broke into mainstream consciousness with 2003’s era-defining\, platinum-certified album Transatlanticism\, home to aughts classics such as “The New Year\,” “Title and Registration\,” and “The Sound of Settling\,” which would go on to be named by NPR as one of “The Decade’s 50 Most Important Recordings and place on Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of the 2000s. \nAs DCfC’s profile grew\, bolstered by a prominent guest appearance on the popular teen drama The OC\, Gibbard and the group transitioned from the indie incubator Barsuk Records to major label Atlantic Records\, on which they released their Platinum-certified\, Grammy-nominated (for Best Alternative Album) 2005 project\, Plans\, which featured chart-topping singles “Soul Meets Body” and “I Will Follow You into the Dark\,” the latter of which was also honored with a GRAMMY nod (Best Pop Performance By Duo Or Group With Vocals). \nOver the next two decades\, DCfC would release five more beloved albums\, beginning with 2008’s Narrow Stairs\, 2011’s Codes and Keys\, 2015’s Kintsugi (each received GRAMMY nominations)\, 2018’s Thank You For Today\, whose lead single “Gold Rush” hit No. 1 on both the Alternative and Adult Alternative radio charts. 2022’s Asphalt Meadows\, whose singles “Here To Forever” and “Pepper” became the band’s seventh and eighth No. 1s (respectively) on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart. \nIn 2019\, the band subverted genre expectations when they hopped on Chance the Rapper’s track “Do You Remember (ft. Death Cab for Cutie).” Two years later\, Gibbard teamed up with ambient songwriter Tycho on the joint single\, “Only Love.” Meanwhile\, in 2016\, Gibbard wrote a song called “Me & Magdalena” for classic ’60s boy band The Monkees. The track appeared on The Monkees’ album Good Times! and was ranked Rolling Stone‘s 18th best song of that year. \nA prolific songwriter\, curator\, performer\, and philanthropist\, Gibbard has always found time to weave in creative projects between DCfC albums. In 2004\, DCfC supported Pearl Jam as part of the Vote for Change Tour and contributed a track to the Dave Eggers-curated compilation album\, The Future Soundtrack for America. Their political activism continued in 2008 when they performed at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. A few years later\, Gibbard became the first person to write an essay for the 90 Days\, 90 Reasons project. In 2016\, DCfC’s anti-Trump song\, “Million Dollar Loan\,” launched 30 Days\, 30 Songs\, and in 2020\, they contributed a track to the Good Music To Avert the Collapse of American Democracy compilation\, which raised funds for voters’ rights organizations ahead of that year’s election. \nMeanwhile\, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended the music industry in early 2020\, Gibbard hosted regular livestreaming events from his own home\, which brought an enormous amount of comfort to fans still trapped at home in an uncertain time and raised over $250K in donations and supplies for various Seattle-area organizations. Later that year\, DCfC released the five-song Georgia EP featuring covers of artists from the state of Georgia; the EP raised over $100K for Fair Fight Action\, the national voting rights organization founded by Stacey Abrams. \nIn February 2022\, Gibbard conceived\, curated\, and executive-produced Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono\, an acclaimed tribute to the groundbreaking singer\, songwriter\, multimedia artist\, and activist released in celebration of her 89th birthday. The collection – which included DCfC’s own cover of “Waiting For The Sunrise” – also featured contributions from a wide range of artists\, including David Byrne\, Japanese Breakfast\, the Flaming Lips\, and Sharon Van Etten. \nIn the last five years\, Death Cab for Cutie have taken much-deserved victory laps across the country to celebrate the 20th anniversaries of Transatlanticism and Plans\, the former of which also reunited Gibbard with his bestselling supergroup\, The Postal Service. Both tours landed with a splash; the Transatlanticism 20th Anniversary Tour sold 400\,000 tickets in North America alone (2023-2024) and included two sold-out nights at NYC’s Madison Square Garden and three at LA’s Hollywood Bowl. Additionally\, they headlined festivals such as Kilby Court in Salt Lake City\, Just Like Heaven in Los Angeles\,  Chicago’s Riot Fest\, and London’s venerable All Points East. Reflecting on DCfC’s longevity and the way its music has touched so many lives\, Gibbard says: “Music is a time machine. It’s this thing that takes you back to places in your life. And I think that when you write earnest music in a way that soundtracks moments in people’s lives\, they tend to come see you play some 20 years later.” \nGibbard continues: “If someone comes up to me and tells me a story about how something that I’ve written has impacted them or has marked time in their life\, it sounds kind of hokey\, but it really is one of the greatest compliments you can be given.” \nAs DCfC get prepare to enter a new era\, complete with a return to their indie roots by joining ANTI- Records and readying new music for 2026\, Gibbard opens up about what inspires him to keep creating and evolving as an artist. “I just love the feeling of being in a room having just made something that I’m proud of. I can’t imagine wanting to do anything else\,” Gibbard says. “This is literally what I’ve wanted to do since I was 12 years old. And the fact that I’ve been given the opportunity to do it\, I feel that I have an obligation to my 12-year-old self to continue to do this and find the joy in it\, and to experience the odd wonder of what it’s like to create things.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/death-cab-for-cutie/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260916T220000
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SUMMARY:AS IT IS
DESCRIPTION:To create art for art’s sake is as pure an intention as a band can have. Writing a song that may never even see the light of day\, but speaks to the very reason that you want to create in the first place. Putting joy\, connection and fulfilment above anything else\, and reaping the rewards that come from pushing such human endeavours. It’s a noble and selfless position to place yourself in\, one that sits at the very root of why we all fall in love with music in the first place. For As It Is\, it was an absolute necessity to do things like this. It was the only way that they could even attempt to recapture what once brought them together 13 years ago. A moment in time where Patty Walters\, Ben Langford-Biss\, Ali Testo\, and Patrick Foley could reconvene for the first time in a long time\, look back on the highest highs and lowest lows they have experienced together\, and draw hope and inspiration from them once again. From that\, they have created ‘As It Is\, the first body of work made as a quartet in eight years. A record that finds them at the most comfortably bold they have ever been\, delivered via the most beautiful brand of collective catharsis.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/as-it-is/
LOCATION:The Academy\, 57 Middle Abbey Street\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Punk,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260919T223000
DTSTAMP:20260303T121149Z
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SUMMARY:Good Kid
DESCRIPTION:Following the announcement of their upcoming debut album Can We Hang Out Sometime? for 3rd April; five-piece Toronto rock band Good Kid have announced the Can We Hang Out? Tour\, which features a show at 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Saturday 19th September 2026. \n\n\nBlending the punchy riffs of J-rock\, the playfulness of indie rock\, and the raw edge of pop-punk\, Good Kid has crafted a sound that’s impossible not to move to. Their ability to spin clever lyrics and sticky melodies into high-energy tracks has turned casual listeners into hardcore fans across the globe. \nGood Kid isn’t your typical rock band; they’re likely the biggest indie act you’ve never heard of. What started as 5 computer science students distracting themselves from assignments—Nick Frosst on vocals\, Jon Kereliuk on drums\, Michael Kozakov on bass\, and David Wood and Jacob Tsafatinos on guitars—quickly exploded into something much bigger\, evolving into a massive global community welcoming people to show up unapologetically as themselves. \nWith four popular EPs under their belt\, Good Kid’s debut full-length\, Can We Hang Out Sometime?\, delivers the high-energy hooks and inventive riffs that have become a hallmark of their sound\, while boldly pushing into new territory; longtime fans will find the signature Good Kid bangers they’ve come to love\, but also hear the band exploring fresh textures\, rhythms\, and sonic twists in their grittiest offering yet. \nRecorded in Los Angeles under the guidance of Grammy-winning producer John Congleton (known for working with the likes of St. Vincent\, Wallows\, and Lana Del Rey)\, the record expands Good Kid’s sonic landscape into more playful and unfiltered places than ever before. \nThe past two years have been a whirlwind for the band. Between 700+ million streams across their EPs\, a recent JUNO Award nod for “Breakthrough Group” and sold-out shows around the world\, they’ve cemented themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the rise. But their music is only part of the story. Good Kid’s real superpower is the deep connection they’ve built with the community that propelled them forward. \nOn platforms like Discord and Twitch\, Good Kid has curated a digital space where fans are invited to participate with the band’s world. Whether sharing animations\, playing games\, or sparking endless conversations about creativity\, they’ve transformed standard fan interactions into a deeply rooted community built on shared passions. Their fans are collaborators rather than spectators.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/good-kid/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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