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SUMMARY:The Tallest Man On Earth
DESCRIPTION:The Swedish singer-songwriter troubadour Kristian Matsson\, better known as The Tallest Man on Earth has a rare talent for captivating an audience with just his raw\, grainy voice and a guitar. He plays various string instruments\, ranging from acoustic guitar\, banjo and he recently picked up and started exploring the realm of the violin as well. The coming year will see him on the road again through Europe and North-America including the National Concert Hall in Dublin for the first time. \nThe project of Kristian Matsson – who has spent much of the last 19 years touring around the world as The Tallest Man On Earth – has captivated audiences using “every inch of his long guitar cord to roam the stage: darting around\, crouching\, stretching\, hip-twitching\, perching briefly and jittering away…” (The New York Times). In 2020\, Matsson left New York City and returned to his farm in Sweden where he drowned out his thoughts by manically growing vegetables in his garden. It was only near the end of 2021\, as he began to tour again\, that the inspiration returned. “When I’m in motion\, I can focus on my instinct\, have my daydreams again. When I was finally able to tour again\, I started writing like a madman.” He eventually had a collection of songs\, revealing what would become Henry St\, an album that sees Matsson exploring his own stubborn optimism and “how to be a person in this world”. \n​​​​​​​After 2015’s Dark Bird Is Home\, described by Pitchfork as his “most personal record… surreal and dreamlike\,” and his self-released I Love You\, It’s a Fever Dream in 2019\, Kristian Matsson returned in 2022 with the intricate cover album Too Late for Edelweiss. In 2023\, he unveiled his sixth album\, Henry St.\, marking the first time he recorded with a full band. “For most of my career\, I’ve been a DIY artist\, driven by the feeling that I didn’t know what I was doing\, so I just handled everything myself\,” Matsson explained. But with Henry St.\, he craved the creative spark that comes from collaboration and invited his friends to join him in the studio. \nPresented by Foggy Notions 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-tallest-man-on-earth/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260827T220000
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SUMMARY:Alan Fletcher and Jen Hansen (With Riley Catherall)
DESCRIPTION:Alan Fletcher and Jennifer Hansen accompanied by Riley Catherall perform songs from their Alternative Country/Folk catalogue. \nDISCOUNT OF 15% AVAILABLE TO WEBSITE SUBSCRIBERS. Subscribe on this website or alanfletcher.net to receive discount code.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/alan-fletcher-and-jen-hansen-with-riley-catherall/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Country,Music,Trad & Folk
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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: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:20260901T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260901T230000
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SUMMARY:Lily Fitts
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised on Boston’s North Shore\, 25-year-old Lily Fitts is emerging as one of the most compelling new voices — an artist defined not by genre\, but by the clarity and conviction of her storytelling. What began as intimate covers on TikTok has evolved into a career anchored in lyrical precision and emotional depth\, transforming personal experience into songs that resonate well beyond their origins. Her work has drawn early support from artists such as Noah Kahan\, The Lumineers\, and Zach Bryan\, alongside a rapidly growing audience that propelled her debut album\, Getting By\, to nearly 15 million streams since its release last June. \nGetting By introduced Lily as a fully formed storyteller: a coming-of-age record marked by unfiltered honesty\, narrative discipline\, and a sharp emotional point of view. Drawing subtle influence from songwriters like Dolly Parton while operating with a distinctly contemporary sensibility like Lizzy McAlpine\, Fitts writes with cinematic detail and restraint\, allowing each song to unfold with intention. She is not chasing a lane — she is establishing one. \nOn stage\, Lily pairs commanding vocal delivery with a lyric-first performance style that translates with immediacy and impact. Rodeo Magazine calls her live show “beautiful\, powerful\, and refreshing\,” while Concert Chronicles notes a voice that “stretches and simmers.” Following standout appearances at Fairwell Festival\, Levitate Festival\, and BST Hyde Park alongside Noah Kahan\, Gracie Abrams\, FINNEAS\, and Gigi Perez\, she brought Getting By to the road on her first-ever sold-out headline tour. \nWith momentum accelerating\, Lily recently completed a European and UK tour alongside Max McNown\, further expanding her international fanbase and stagecraft. She will enter the studio at the beginning of 2026 to record her sophomore album\, marking the next step in the steady rise of an artist quickly becoming one of the most compelling young writers of her generation.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/lily-fitts/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T223000
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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:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T223000
DTSTAMP:20260625T100652Z
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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:20260905T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260905T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T093549Z
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SUMMARY:John Hegarty
DESCRIPTION:John Hegarty returns to Whelans this September to launch his new double A-sided single\, Waiting/The End of the Holiday. \nOne of Ireland’s most distinctive independent songwriters\, Hegarty has built a reputation for richly arranged songs written on open-tuned folk guitar and piano\, blending strings\, woodwind and expansive musical textures across acclaimed albums including Twilight\, Guiding Light and Into the Great Unknown. \nHis latest record\, Daydreaming\, released on Rollercoaster Records in 2024\, was praised for its warm\, cinematic songwriting and evocative landscapes of memory and imagination. \n  \nFeaturing performances from acclaimed musicians including Dave Hingerty and Kenneth Rice\, the album was featured on Marty in the Morning on Lyric FM and named among several of the year’s standout Irish releases. \nJohn Hegarty’s debut album\, Twilight was recently featured in the podcast\, To Here Knows When\, Great Irish Albums Revisited and he was also a guest on That Show About Music in 2XM. \nHegarty first appeared on Other Voices\, where his song “Limerick” later became associated with Glen Hansard and The Frames. As a multi-instrumentalist and arranger\, he has also collaborated with artists including Adrian Crowley\, Cian Nugent\, John Murry\, Barry McCormack and more recently Seamus Fogarty. \nExpect an intimate evening of beautifully crafted songs\, rich arrangements and new material from an artist whose connection with Whelan’s stretches back many years.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/john-hegarty/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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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:20260906T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260906T230000
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SUMMARY:Lily Neill & Clive Carroll
DESCRIPTION:Internationally renowned soloists Lily Neill\, harp\, and Clive Carroll\, acoustic guitar\, have teamed up to create an eclectic program\, with a rapport and spontaneity that takes listeners on an exhilarating journey! Mining an array of styles and traditions\, all the way from 16th century European court music through to Irish and Nordic melodies\, their repertoire of original music\, fiery dances\, and bluesy airs proves genre-bending\, thrilling listening. \nBetween them\, harpist Lily Neill and guitarist Clive Carroll have performed around the world\, from North America to the Far East and everywhere in between. Primarily known as soloists\, their musical union extends from their love of music composition and a vast array of musical styles—from eat-your-heart-out blues\, to fiery dances from Eastern Europe\, time-bending tunes from the Balkans\, beguiling Irish airs\, jaunty Ragtime numbers\, and Elizabethan lute classics. To their duo they bring all the intensity of their solo performances and more\, conjuring a genre-bending orchestra. \nAmerican-born Lily Neill began performing as a child\, amassing an impressive number of awards\, and recognition from everyone from U.S. President Bill Clinton to legendary Irish band\, “The Chieftains”. Irish Music Magazine crowned her\, “…part of the new Harp revolution”\, and she has captivated audiences around the world with the dynamism and breadth of her performances. \nEnglish guitar phenomenon Clive Carroll — “arguably the most accomplished fingerstylist in the world today” (Total Guitar Magazine)—is known for his unique tone\, versatility\, and unmistakeable voice as a composer. He has toured and collaborated with guitar greats such as John Williams\, Tommy Emmanuel\, Xuefei Yang\, Ralph Towner\, the late John Renbourn\, and more.\nNeill and Carroll take listeners across an array of musical landscapes in a breathtaking display of musicianship that draws you in with warmth\, drama\, and originality.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/lily-neill-clive-carroll/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Classical,Jazz,Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260907T220000
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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:20260912T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260912T223000
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SUMMARY:POD presents: Hudson Freeman
DESCRIPTION:Indie and lo‑fi folk artist Hudson Freeman plays Dublin for a headline show at The Workman’s Club on Thursday 12 September 2026. This date marks his debut Irish performance\, following a breakout year that has seen his music connect with a rapidly growing global audience. \nTickets go on sale: Friday 20th March – 10AM \nHudson crafts a moody blend of bedroom pop\, folk\, and slowcore\, drawing clear lines of inspiration from artists like Sufjan Stevens and Bon Iver while carving out a voice that feels wholly his own. His breakout single “If You Know Me” has recently begun pulling in listeners far beyond his usual orbit\, built around a singular\, looping guitar riff and mantra‑like lyrics that showcase his instinctive melodic flair. \nSpring 2025 saw the release of his latest album\, “is a folk artist” – a quietly devastating\, slow‑burning record that has resonated with fans of modern indie folk. Across its songs\, Freeman weaves questions of faith\, belonging\, and anxiety into spacious arrangements that feel both intimate and expansive\, underlining his reputation as a digital‑age storyteller with rare emotional clarity. \nAt The Workman’s Club this September\, audiences can expect a set that traces Hudson’s journey from Eswatini bedrooms to Brooklyn apartments – songs that sit at the intersection of confessional folk and DIY indie\, performed with the rawness and vulnerability that have made his recent work so compelling.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/pod-presents-hudson-freeman/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260914T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260914T223000
DTSTAMP:20260805T112918Z
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SUMMARY:Saz Esther\, Nora Grace & Leah Fine
DESCRIPTION:Three incredible artists come together for a night of independent music in The Grand Social Ballroom on September 14th\, 2026.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/saz-esther-nora-grace-leah-fine/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260915T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260915T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T104225Z
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SUMMARY:James Felice & William Laurence
DESCRIPTION:James Felice and William Lawrence\, two members of The Felice Brothers band\, are taking to the road to perform music from their respective solo works. It will be a dreamy and quiet evening of American music and storytelling from some of the best in the business. \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/james-felice-william-laurence/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260917T220000
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SUMMARY:NCH Landmarks: Hothouse Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Liam Ó Maonlaí \nFiachna Ó Braonáin \nPeter O’Toole \nDave Clarke \nMartin Brunsden  \nIn this occasional series\, leading Irish artists perform their landmark album and music from their career. \nAs the NCH Landmarks series continues to spotlight iconic albums at the National Concert Hall\, Hothouse Flowers take the stage for a special performance of a key album from their catalogue. On the night\, they will play Home in full\, giving fans the chance to hear a record that has remained central to their story. \nHothouse Flowers once unfairly described “difficult” second album Home\, released in 1990 was recorded between Dublin\, Borris\, London\, Monmouth and New Orleans jumping into studios or indeed setting up their own in an Irish country house setups grabbing the opportunities to record wherever the muse took them. It was a period of constant touring.. so that muse had to travel.. a lot! \nIt has become a favourite over the years with songs like “Christchurch Bells”\, “Give It Up” and their now classic version of “I Can See Clearly Now.” \nThe band look forward to presenting this album as part of the NCH Landmarks series as the songs live on and evolve in their musical repertoire in 2026! Taking it home and moving it onwards all at once. \nSomething amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by over thirty years of singing and playing all over the world\, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure\, an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where the unspoken aim is that the band and the audience become one and the world becomes a different place for a while. \nHothouse Flowers are a rock n’roll band\, Hothouse Flowers are a traditional band\, Hothouse Flowers are a soul band.. Hothouse Flowers are a jam band… \nDespite the bands lengthy career there is a sense of unfinished business. Every night they want to play the best gig they have ever played and take the musical risks that can maybe make that possible. There are still songs to be written and emotions to share. Whether it’s in a tiny club\, an arena or in a festival field there is a sense that the best is yet to come. \nHothouse Flowers have combined traditional Irish music with influences from soul\, gospel and rock since the group formed in 1985. Their debut album\, People\, was the most successful debut album in Ireland ever! \nPresented by NCH
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/nch-landmarks-hothouse-flowers/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260919T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260919T223000
DTSTAMP:20260506T114235Z
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SUMMARY:María José Llergo
DESCRIPTION:live tonite presents from Spain flamenco artist María José Llergo debut show in Ireland on 19 September 2026 at The Grand Social from 8 PM \n\n\n\n\nBorn in Pozoblanco\, a small town in rural Córdoba\, María José Llergo has grown into one of the most compelling figures in contemporary flamenco. Her sound draws from the tradition’s deepest roots\, particularly cante jondo \, while weaving in R&B and electronic production. \nHer debut EP\, Sanación (2020)\, established her as an artist with a clear point of view. Themes of identity\, cultural memory\, and injustice ran through the record\, underpinned by melismatic vocals and atmospheric production rooted in Romani cultural consciousness. \nThe full-length Ultrabelleza followed in 2023 to widespread critical acclaim. Rolling Stone included it among the 50 best Spanish-language albums of the year\, while The New York Times praised her unapologetic commitment to her Andalusian heritage. \nHer profile has grown steadily off the back of the music too. A Loewe campaign alongside Rossy de Palma in 2022 marked a cultural milestone\, and two A Colors Show sessions — La Luz and Tu Piel — extended her reach internationally. Earlier this year\, her Tiny Desk Concert surpassed 388\,000 views within two months of release. \nNow she’s bringing it all to Ireland for the first time. Tickets on sale now\, don’t miss out! \n+18 show. Refunds available only in the event of postponement or cancellation.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/maria-jose-llergo/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,R&B,Trad & Folk,World
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260920T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260805T114014Z
CREATED:20260805T114014Z
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SUMMARY:Eimear Crehan Grá Mór 2026: Even More Grá
DESCRIPTION:Following sold-out Grá Mór shows\, Eimear Crehan returns in 2026 with a heart-lifting night of music\, emotion and connection. \n\n\n\n\nGrá Mór 2026: Even More Grá \nFollowing the phenomenal success of the sold-out Grá Mór 2024 national tour and the sold-out Grá Mór 2025 National Concert Hall show\, acclaimed Irish artist Eimear Crehan returns with Grá Mór 2026: Even More Grá\, a high-energy\, heart-lifting night of music\, emotion and connection. \nExpect soaring harmonies\, heartfelt storytelling\, big voices\, big feelings and moments that’ll give you goosebumps from the very first note to the last. Backed by her full live band featuring drums\, bass\, guitar\, piano\, cello and two backing vocalists\, Eimear delivers an uplifting show celebrating community\, hope and the power of music to bring people together. \nThe evening also features wonderful support from Sarah Casey\, whose heartfelt songwriting and captivating performance will set the perfect tone for the night. \nA unique part of the Grá Mór experience is Grá Mór Cór Mór\, a choir that sings from within the audience\, surrounding the room with beautiful harmonies to create an unforgettable 360° sound experience. \nEvent Details \n📅 Date: Saturday\, 20th September \n📍 Venue: The Grand Social\, Dublin \n🚪 Doors Open: 7:00pm \nTicket Options \nWe believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience live music\, so we’ve introduced a flexible ticketing system. \nOption 1) Pay €20 Full Price Ticket – Our standard ticket price. \nOption 2) Pay What You Can – Pay whatever you can afford. This option is available so that cost doesn’t become a barrier to attending. \nOption 3) Pay It Forward – Pay more than €20 to help cover the cost of someone else’s ticket and make Grá Mór accessible to more people. \nWhichever ticket you choose\, you’ll enjoy exactly the same concert experience. Together\, we’re creating a night that celebrates generosity\, inclusion and the power of community. \nJoin us for an evening of music\, connection and\, of course… Even More Grá. 💚
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/eimear-crehan-gra-mor-2026-even-more-gra/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260920T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260920T230000
DTSTAMP:20260805T104452Z
CREATED:20260805T104452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T104452Z
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SUMMARY:Rennie & Lúan
DESCRIPTION:Rennie and Lúan perform tunes\, songs and stories from Ireland\, Scotland and beyond\, alongside original compositions. With wooden flute\, bouzouki\, whistles\, fiddle\, bodhrán and vocal harmonies\, their finely crafted concerts weave a tapestry of music\, stories\, humor and history that takes the audience on a wild journey. \nRennie Pearson is a multi-instrumentalist\, singer and composer from New Zealand whose music is deeply rooted in the traditions of Ireland\, Scotland and Maritime Canada. Performing on wooden flute\, whistles\, fiddle\, guitar and bodhrán\, he blends storytelling with the music to craft an enchanting performance which has connected with audiences all over the world. \nLúan is a Galway-based folk musician who brings together traditional influences with a background in rock and metal. A bouzouki player and singer\, he performs in both English and Irish\, drawing on a repertoire of lesser-known folk songs and tunes shaped by years on the Galway trad and folk circuit.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/rennie-luan/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T223000
DTSTAMP:20260312T120153Z
CREATED:20260312T120153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T120153Z
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SUMMARY:LAURA VEIRS
DESCRIPTION:Portland\, Oregon-based singer-songwriter\, Laura Veirs\, blends the poetic sensibilities of folk with the rough edges of indie rock. Her career has seen her collaborate with luminaries such as kd lang\, Neko Case\, Sufjan Stevens\, Jim James\, The Decemberists\, Bill Frisell and many more. \n2026 sees Laura return with her new album\, Temple Songs— her first in four years and the first she has written\, recorded\, arranged\, produced and performed entirely on her own. It captures a songwriter in peak form. The album is intimate\, dreamy\, brave and quietly defiant\, built around Veirs’ intricate fingerstyle nylon-string guitar\, vulnerable vocals and bold electric guitar embellishments. The new songs lend themselves perfectly to being performed live in a stripped-back form\, with Laura accompanied only by Karl Blau on electric guitar.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/laura-veirs/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T230000
DTSTAMP:20260324T121714Z
CREATED:20260324T121714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T121714Z
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SUMMARY:Laura Veirs
DESCRIPTION:Portland\, Oregon-based singer-songwriter\, Laura Veirs\, blends the poetic sensibilities of folk with the rough edges of indie rock. Her career has seen her collaborate with luminaries such as kd lang\, Neko Case\, Sufjan Stevens\, Jim James\, The Decemberists\, Bill Frisell and many more. \n2026 sees Laura return with her new album\, Temple Songs— her first in four years and the first she has written\, recorded\, arranged\, produced and performed entirely on her own. It captures a songwriter in peak form. The album is intimate\, dreamy\, brave and quietly defiant\, built around Veirs’ intricate fingerstyle nylon-string guitar\, vulnerable vocals and bold electric guitar embellishments. The new songs lend themselves perfectly to being performed live in a stripped-back form\, with Laura accompanied only by Karl Blau on electric guitar.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/laura-veirs-2/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T120034Z
CREATED:20260604T120010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T120034Z
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SUMMARY:Laura Veirs
DESCRIPTION:Portland\, Oregon-based singer-songwriter\, Laura Veirs\, blends the poetic sensibilities of folk with the rough edges of indie rock. Her career has seen her collaborate with luminaries such as kd lang\, Neko Case\, Sufjan Stevens\, Jim James\, The Decemberists\, Bill Frisell and many more. \n2026 sees Laura return with her new album\, Temple Songs— her first in four years and the first she has written\, recorded\, arranged\, produced and performed entirely on her own. It captures a songwriter in peak form. The album is intimate\, dreamy\, brave and quietly defiant\, built around Veirs’ intricate fingerstyle nylon-string guitar\, vulnerable vocals and bold electric guitar embellishments. The new songs lend themselves perfectly to being performed live in a stripped-back form\, with Laura accompanied only by Karl Blau on electric guitar. \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/60613/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T230000
DTSTAMP:20260730T120028Z
CREATED:20260730T120028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T120028Z
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SUMMARY:An Bothar Abhaile
DESCRIPTION:Experience an unforgettable evening of poetry and music coming together in harmony. Featuring a specially curated lineup of spoken word artists and musicians\, both local and international\, this event highlights the power of storytelling and the creative roads that lead us home. Blessing the stage with their rhymes and lyrics are poets Kev Kennedy\, Conor Killeen and Ned Dunn\, as well as singer-songwriters Bríd Lyons and Selkee. Your host to tie it all together with a touch of magic is Eva Mary Lucy. \nDelighted to see you all there.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/an-bothar-abhaile/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Film & Theatre,Music,Poetry,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T223000
DTSTAMP:20260506T084101Z
CREATED:20260506T084101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T084101Z
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SUMMARY:Lemoncello
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard not to feel seen by Lemoncello\, a band whose live performances and recordings shimmer with the tones of modern Ireland. Their upcoming release\, Perfect Place\, evolves from the band’s folk-soaked roots and confidently explores intricate new shapes. Marking a bold new chapter for singer-songwriter Laura Quirke & cellist-arranger Claire Kinsella\, Perfect Place is imbued with assuredness\, encompassing full band recordings that weave synths and electronic percussion into the band’s staple organic sound. \nThrough an intimate and devastatingly personal style of storytelling\, the new album reflects upon the the modern tension between togetherness and alienation & the chaos of human nature with radical acceptance and compassion. Perfect Place follows on from the band’s debut self-titled record\, which received critical acclaim from BBC Radio 6 Music\, Clash\, The Line Of Best Fit. Described as “direct and refreshing”\, “cathartic” by critics at Mojo and RNR\, the duo speak to listeners in the way that an ex or an old friend might – cultivating a sense of consolation that leaves audiences forgetting there’s a world outside of the venue. Lemoncello’s body of work is equally familiar and confronting\, driven by the palpable chemistry of a long-term friendship.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/lemoncello/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T223000
DTSTAMP:20260519T101250Z
CREATED:20260519T101250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T101250Z
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SUMMARY:Tradition Now: Ye Vagabonds with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Ye Vagabonds\nNational Symphony Orchestra Ireland\nRobert Ames\, conductor \nYe Vagabonds bring their spellbinding harmonies and rich storytelling to NCH when they make their orchestral debut in this one-off concert with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland with arrangements by Bryce Dessner. \nLed by Dublin-based brothers Diarmuid and Brían Mac Gloinn\, the award-winning duo have toured worldwide\, sharing stages with Patti Smith\, Hozier\, Phoebe Bridgers\, boygenius\, and more. \nReturning on the release of their new album All Tied Together\, the multi-award-winning Irish band deliver deeply evocative original songs infused with memory\, tribute\, and gratitude. Throughout\, a strong sense of home prevails\, both their own hard-won digs\, past and present\, and an inner refuge for anyone longing for connection beyond time and geography. \nPresented by NCH
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/tradition-now-ye-vagabonds-with-national-symphony-orchestra-ireland/
LOCATION:National Concert Hall
CATEGORIES:Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T223000
DTSTAMP:20260312T120451Z
CREATED:20260312T120451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T120451Z
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SUMMARY:DEAD CALM
DESCRIPTION:Dead Calm is a band fronted by Liam McCay (Sign Crushes Motorist\, Dead Calm\, Take Care) – a prolific Irish musician from Donegal\, who has multiple different widely successful aliases that explore and weave between a variety of different genres. Namely\, slowcore and indie-rock. \nThe lyrics are direct\, poignant\, introspective and are often coupled with melancholic themes that have earned him a cult following online across Spotify and Soundcloud. \nHis growth has been organic\, with a very DIY\, bedroom approach\, despite his rapidly skyrocketing ascent. \nHe began with the fiddle\, pivoted to guitar during the pandemic\, and has since released extensive work\, even turning down record deals to keep his creative process personal.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/dead-calm/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T223000
DTSTAMP:20260205T115346Z
CREATED:20260205T115346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T115346Z
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SUMMARY:Singular Artists presents Dar Williams
DESCRIPTION:Live from The Workman’s Club  \nDar Williams was always in the right place at the right time\, for the success she’s had over a 25-plus year career. She rose out of the vibrant mid-90’s Boston scene\, inspired by the eclectic influences of alt-rockers\, Berklee jazz musicians\, slam poets\, and folk artists\, like Patty Griffith\, Melissa Ferrick\, the Throwing Muses\, Vance Gilbert\, and Jonathan Brooke
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/singular-artists-presents-dar-williams/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T095800Z
CREATED:20260701T095800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T095800Z
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SUMMARY:A.S. Fanning
DESCRIPTION:A.S. Fanning – Take Me Back To Nowhere \nA.S. Fanning is an Irish songwriter whose music fuses the introspection of indie folk with the expansive weight of alternative rock and psychedelic music. Marked by layered textures\, melancholic atmospheres\, and his resonant baritone\, his songs confront themes of dread\, mortality\, and uncertainty. Drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Scott Walker\, Fanning transforms unease into hauntingly beautiful soundscapes\, blending acoustic intimacy with subtle electronic flourishes to create a voice that is both timeless and distinctly his own. A.S. Fanning’s latest album Mushroom Cloud earned widespread acclaim in the UK\, praised for its sweeping atmospheres and unflinching lyricism. Hailed in the press as a career-defining work\, it secured him recognition as Songwriter of the Year 2023 in Far Out Magazine and cemented his reputation as one of Ireland’s most compelling voices. \nHis upcoming album Take Me Back to Nowhere was shaped by disorientation\, fracture\, and a fascination with the unstable nature of reality. Written while housebound with a broken wrist\, the album reflects both physical limitation and creative paralysis\, where endless words became overwhelming chaos. Inspired by sci-fi authors like Ursula K. Le Guin and J.G. Ballard\, the songs explore how imagination bends reality\, how anxiety reshapes the world into surreal\, isolating landscapes. \nAlongside this inner turbulence came the constant noise of global conflict\, viewed through the prism of social media\, and the sense of a collapsing moral center. The surreal spectacle of war reduced to “content” deepened a feeling of unreality\, of civilization as mere facade. His vision of confusion as a valid form of entertainment became a guiding force: instead of resisting disorder\, the album embraces it. \nThe result is a work that oscillates between intimacy and disorientation\, rooted in the belief that there is no singular reality\, only fractured personal perspectives. “Take me back to nowhere” becomes both a plea for escape and an embrace of disorientation – a return to the void that precedes and outlasts us. Conceptual\, atmospheric\, and unsettling\, the album invites listeners into the depths of confusion.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/a-s-fanning/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T094836Z
CREATED:20260701T094836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T094836Z
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SUMMARY:Curiosity Shop
DESCRIPTION:Curiosity Shop is a five piece alt-folk band\, each from a different corner of Scotland. In contrast with their rainy\, dark and rural upbringings\, their music is bright and full of life. Drawing from singer/songwriter influences\, they also tap into the worlds of folk\, jazz and trad. Their unique sound is defined by their use of warm vocal harmonies and acoustic instrumentation featuring acoustic guitar\, double bass and accordion. You will find them distinctive\, yet comfortingly familiar. \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/curiosity-shop/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260108T094802Z
CREATED:20260108T094802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T094802Z
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SUMMARY:The Tumbling Paddies
DESCRIPTION:After playing 2 sold-out Dublin shows in 2025\, The Tumbling Paddies have announced their return to 3Olympia Theatre on 30th September 2026. \nTickets priced from €31.40 including booking fee & €1.50 restoration levy are on sale now with Ticketmaster Ireland \nHailing from Co. Fermanagh\, The Tumbling Paddies have taken the music scene by storm over the past four years. With their catchy original songs and distinctive take on well-known cover songs\, they have created their own unique Trad/Pop sound that any music lover would aspire to listen to. \nThe Tumbling Paddies are making tremendous waves across the Irish music scene and their dynamic live shows are certainly not to missed!  Each of their shows are now selling out in all venues up and down the country. They have won many awards over the last year in France Germany\, UK and Ireland.  They have released a 12-song album of original songs\, The Way We Are\, which they co-wrote with their manager Andy Cox. Their previous single\, a cover of ‘Dirty Old Town’\, was recorded live at their sold out show in the INEC Arena . Their second album\, The Journey So Far – Live is a live album of 12 well known cover songs. \nThe band consists of: \n\nLead vocals/ Tin whistle: Gareth Maguire\nBanjo: Ciaran Owens\nGuitarist: Lee Jones\nAccordion: Martin Treacy\nKeyboard: Oisín Mc Manus\nDrummer: John Mc Cann
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-tumbling-paddies/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Country,Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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