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SUMMARY:Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein: The Music Of Stranger Things
DESCRIPTION:This 2026 tour offers a complete sonic retrospective\, spanning all five seasons of the series. From the iconic 2016 opening theme to the climactic sounds of the recently released Season 5\, Dixon and Stein bring their atmospheric scores to life.  To elevate the performance into a fully immersive experience\, they have partnered with renowned visual artist MFO (Marcel Weber). The new show features a minimal yet striking design of light and sculpted fog. Light takes on a physical presence through dreamy glows and violent\, haunted movements\, blurring the line between concert and cinema to make the Stranger Things atmosphere a truly tangible experience. \n“It’s a score that understands the difference between ‘retro’ and ‘timeless\,’ opting for a cold\, analog precision that feels both old and startlingly new” – PITCHFORK \n “Like many a great score\, it does not need the visuals to make it sing or to put you in the correct mental space”– LOUDER THAN WAR \n“It is full of gorgeous compositions and details\, blending Eighties-inspired synths that range from the luscious to the eerie” – DROWNED IN SOUND \n “Even with sounds inextricably linked to the late ’70s and early ’80s\, this music tells its story with character\, poise and a fresh perspective” – RESIDENT ADVISOR \nIn the annals of film and television\, certain musical themes manage to transcend the moving image. From the iconic whistle introducing Morricone’s The Good\, the Bad and the Ugly theme to Tangerine Dream’s “Love On A Real Train\,” memorable scores have the uncanny ability to sum up an epoch\, an entire aesthetic. The prolific Texan musicians Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein are responsible for a body of work that’s synonymous with the fictional town of Hawkins\, Indiana\, the supernatural everytown at the center of the Netflix hit Stranger Things. But as the small town becomes the unlikely site for a supernatural battle within the hit series\, Dixon and Stein’s soundscapes\, too\, have expanded in lockstep. In the meantime\, Stein and Dixon compose music for feature films\, documentary series and large-scale installations and play in the band S U R V I V E. Working in the lineage of predecessors like John Carpenter and contemporary peers like Oneohtrix Point Never\, Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein use a lifelong obsession with synthesizers and electronic music as a vehicle for larger-than-life visions. \nWhile Dixon & Stein came to prominence composing music for a series that has become a cultural touchstone\, Stranger Things\, imagery and setting have always been central to the duo’s practice. In 2009\, alongside Mark Donica and Adam Jones\, they formed the live synthesizer band S U R V I V E. Leading up to the formation of the quartet\, Dixon and Stein experimented with field recordings\, venturing down tunnels and ascending water towers around Austin\, Texas\, hauling battery-powered modular setups and field recording equipment out to the sorts of places the Stranger Things kids might explore on their bicycles. As opposed to the laptop-based performances common in live electronic music at the time\, S U R V I V E hauled a studio’s worth of synthesizers and amplifiers into dive bars for legendary live performances\, achieving the ability to fill the room with crushing sound. Whether they knew it or not\, with S U R V I V E\, Dixon and Stein laid the groundwork for their future as one of the pre-eminent scoring teams of our time. Rather than speaking in musical terms\, they’d describe their instrumental synth music with visual cues—a helicopter soaring over a waterfall\, a high-speed chase down darkened Los Angeles alleys. \nWhen The Duffer Brothers found the band and tapped Dixon and Stein for work on Stranger Things\, the duo rolled their sleeves up\, taking on a workload typically handled by a fleet of composers and assistants. As the show gradually transformed from ’80s sci-fi period piece to an expansive supernatural epic\, Stein and Dixon rose to the occasion. While their music for early seasons focused on the timeless sound of ’80s analog synthesizers\, they’d soon harness melodies and atmospherics befitting Eleven and Mike’s interdimensional struggle. Music is a main character in Stranger Things\, with Dixon and Stein’s soundtrack weaving in and out of triumphant\, period-appropriate songs like Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill.” That song topped the charts after its pivotal use in season four. Similarly\, the duo’s tireless work on Stranger Things catapulted them from underground synth heroes to key composers for modern film and television. Stein and Dixon won an Emmy for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music for their work on the show\, in addition to nominations for multiple Grammys and ASCAP awards. \nFor recent seasons of Stranger Things\, the duo has worked at a daunting pace\, crafting the equivalent of a feature film score every two weeks. Somehow\, they’ve also found time to work on multiple feature films in recent years. For Joaquin del Paso’s 2021 independent psychological thriller The Hole In The Fence\, Stein and Dixon paid homage to Tomita’s epic synthesizer compositions as well as the pioneering electronic experiments of Oscar Sala. Their score received a Hollywood Music In Media Awards nomination for Best Independent Score\, while the film itself premiered at Venice Film Festival and took home best film honors at the Cairo Film Festival. They also composed music for Meow Wolf’s massive Denver site. The multimedia installation features ab unnersuve zone scored by the duo\, who were tasked with conceiving a simple\, Close Encounters-style melody that saves a fictional world. Over the pandemic\, Dixon and Stein managed to collaborate remotely with musicians and multiple choirs\, even integrating the mysterious and singular sounds of a Bulgarian Women’s Choir into their Meow Wolf score. The duo also composed the score for the 2021 horror-tinged thriller Retaliators\, adding to a burgeoning catalog that has placed Stein and Dixon’s soundscapes behind VR-views of the cosmos (Spheres)\, scenes from ’90s Silicon Valley (Valley Of The Boom)\, and the journey of an 11-year-old transgender girl (Butterfly)\, to name just a few. \nAfter this prolific run\, Dixon and Stein are simultaneously going back to their roots and embracing new challenges. Currently working out of their respective\, hardware-heavy studios in Los Angeles and Austin\, they’ll soon reunite with their band\, S U R V I V E\, for a new album and worldwide touring. At heart\, Stein and Dixon are avid students of electronic music history who constantly explore new methods of composition and scoring. While they have a clear facility for soundtracking the supernatural and otherworldly\, Stein and Dixon have an equal interest in scoring quieter\, decidedly human drama. It’s been a wild decade for Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein\, who have gone from DIY tinkerers in Austin to introducing a whole new generation to synthesizers via the alchemical combination of sound and moving image. The images have been in their mind all along. Now we just get to watch them
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/kyle-dixon-michael-stein-the-music-of-stranger-things/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Electronic & Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260921T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260921T230000
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SUMMARY:Playlunch
DESCRIPTION:Forged during COVID-19 lockdown in a Melbourne house studio\, Playlunch is the chaotic\, genre-blending fusion of retro dance music\, late ’90s/early 2000s Australian nostalgia and tongue-in-cheek suburban swagger\, the band has carved out its own irreverent lane dubbed “Bogan Funk.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/playlunch/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Funk,Hip Hop,Music,R&B
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260810T115321Z
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SUMMARY:Distillation (Australian Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Following sold-out performances across Ireland\, the US\, and Canada\, Distillation is coming to Sydney and Melbourne. \nLuke Casserly collaborated with renowned perfumer Joan Woods (Waters + Wild Organic Perfumery) to create a unique essence of the Midlands bog – the place where he grew up – as the starting point for an olfactory encounter exploring our relationship to place. \nCreated in direct response to the cessation of Ireland’s peat harvesting industry\, Distillation is dedicated to the future of our broken landscapes – in the hope that by listening to them\, we might be able to better understand them. \nThe production premiered as part of Dublin Theatre Festival in 2023\, and has since toured extensively across Ireland\, the USA\, and Canada\, earning widespread critical acclaim. A co-production by Abbey Theatre and Solas Nua\, commissioned by Solas Nua. Supported by Goethe-Institut Irland\, IMMA\, Druid FUEL\, AXIS Ballymun\, and Backstage Theatre. The 2026 tour is funded by an Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Theatre Touring Award.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/distillation-australian-tour/
LOCATION:Abbey Theatre\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T220000
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SUMMARY:Saint Etienne
DESCRIPTION:As part of their The Long Goodbye Final UK & IRE Tour\, Saint Etienne have announced a Dublin show at 3Olympia Theatre on Tuesday 22nd September 2026\nIt’s not something to be sad about as the band are planning a series of parties to be remembered. Live sets that pick the “best of the best” from their illustrious 35 year\, 17 UK top 40 singles and 13 album catalogue. \nTickets priced from €42.85 including booking fee & €1.50 restoration levy on sale now with Ticketmaster Ireland \nSaint Etienne’s first ever live performance was on 15th November 1990 at Heaven nightclub in London\, just a few months after the release of their debut single ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’. \nAlthough the band haven’t been the most prolific live act over the last 35 years\, they’ve played most major festivals around the globe and visited more countries than Bob Stanley\, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell can count on their combined fingers. \nSaint Etienne UK tours have included support acts Oasis\, Stereolab\, Broadcast and Pulp and the band have appeared on festival bills alongside the great and the good\, from James Brown to Kyle Minogue and too many others to mention. \nBut unlike most of their predecessors or peers Saint Etienne wish to bow out on a high with their dignity intact. Their final studio album ‘International’ released in September 2025 was a pop music masterclass that reminded us of what we love about the band. Shows to celebrate its release and the band’s long goodbye were promised and now we have news of their final UK tour in September 2026. \nRoll up\, roll up as we celebrate Saint Etienne’s final UK & IRE tour… \nWill there be tours in Europe\, America\, Japan or Australia? \nWho knows\, but one thing is certain – when Saint Etienne say something they mean it – so if you want to catch them on tour in the UK /IRE\, 2026 will be your last chance.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/saint-etienne/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T223000
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SUMMARY:U2BABY – THE REINVENTION
DESCRIPTION:As part of the U250 Weekend celebrating 50 years of U2\, Welcome To The Northside presents U2BABY – The Reinvention\, live at The Button Factory\, Dublin. \nU2BABY are widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading U2 tribute bands\, renowned for recreating not just the sound and look of U2 — but the feeling of a live U2 concert. Based in the UK with international roots\, they are regularly flown into Dublin for official fan events due to their authenticity\, professionalism\, and attention to detail. \nThis special Button Factory show focuses on U2’s later years and biggest hits — the era of reinvention\, experimentation\, and modern anthems — delivered as iconic live versions\, not album copies. Expect stadium classics\, modern favourites\, and powerful deep cuts performed with intensity\, emotion\, and absolute respect for the music. \nU2BABY are trusted performers for official Dublin fan parties and major venues including The Church (Dublin) and The Cavern Club (Liverpool)\, with festival appearances across Europe and beyond. Their performances have earned praise from fans\, sound engineers\, promoters\, and even U2’s inner circle — with Guggi famously saying: \n\n“I thought U2BABY were amazing — and it was much easier to get in!” \n\nFor fans who want the closest possible experience to a live U2 show\, in an intimate venue where the music hits harder and the atmosphere is electric\, this is not to be missed.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/u2baby-the-reinvention/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T223000
DTSTAMP:20260520T111852Z
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SUMMARY:Mary In The Junkyard
DESCRIPTION:mary in the junkyard is one of the brightest new creative forces in the UK\, a young group who blur the lines between leftfield experimentation and moments of melodic storytelling that evoke a vivid sense of place. Having released their Richard Russell-produced debut EP This Old House via AMF Records\, 2024 proved to be a breakout year for the trio.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/mary-in-the-junkyard/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Punk,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260810T114138Z
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SUMMARY:At This Stage
DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, comedy legend David O’Doherty brings an evening of low-voltage song and chatter to the Abbey Stage. \n\n\nJoin the increasingly dishevelled Lidl Bruno Mars for a new show from one of Ireland’s best-loved comedians. \nIn addition to his comedy and not being Chris O’Dowd\, David co-hosts the What Did You Do Yesterday? podcast. He is sometimes on television. \n  \nThanks to The Lisa Richards Agency.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/at-this-stage/
LOCATION:Abbey Theatre\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Music,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T230000
DTSTAMP:20260514T082803Z
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SUMMARY:Francis of Delirium
DESCRIPTION:Francis of Delirium is the moniker of Luxembourg based Jana Bahrich. It’s been a whirlwind 18 months for Francis of Delirium since their debut album ‘Lighthouse’ was released in March 2024. Named as one The Guardian’s Readers Favourite Albums of 2024\, proclaimed “Luxembourg’s first Indie Queen” by Uncut\, whilst NME lauded the band for “putting Luxembourg on the map”. \nWithout stopping to catch a breath\, Francis of Delirium undertook an extensive EU and UK tour\, followed by 11 headline dates in the US and Canada\, during which time she stopped in for an electric KEXP live session of single “Give It Back To Me” as well as winning over the team at NPR. \nAfter a summer of festivals including a huge set at Primavera Sound\, Francis of Delirium was back in the UK in June supporting bôa\, the band having reformed following an incredible TikTok renaissance for their track “Duvet”. Soon after was a bucket-list support slot with no other than Alanis Morissette on home turf in Luxembourg.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/francis-of-delirium/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T115809Z
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SUMMARY:Sinéad Walsh 'Bye Bye Baby'
DESCRIPTION:One of Irish comedy’s rising stars\, Sinéad Walsh\, returns to Dublin with their hit show\, “Bye Bye Baby”. \nThis show is a hilarious and deeply honest exploration of addiction and recovery\, uniquely framed as a heartbreaking romantic breakup after 13 years of daily use. Sinéad masterfully weaves the personal toll of quitting a long-term habit with coping with the overwhelming chaos of the modern world. \nExpect their trademark blend of sharp wit\, observational humour\, and profound vulnerability\, featuring absurd anecdotes like accidentally profiting as a drug mule thanks to airport misgendering. \nThis show has already sold out runs in Edinburgh\, Dublin and Amsterdam\, and Sinéad has supported comedy greats including Ashley Gavin\, Juno Birch\, Aoife Dunne Neil Delamere\, and Deirdre O’Kane. \n“They are hilarious! Go see them!” – Ashley Gavin \n“Moving and addresses important and difficult themes” – Vancouver Fringe Festival \n“Their comedic use of body language and timing truly shines” – Fest Mag (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/sinead-walsh-bye-bye-baby/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260810T132303Z
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SUMMARY:Radio Bette
DESCRIPTION:RADIO BETTE from The Goat Exchange is created in collaboration with Oscar and Tony-nominated actor Ruth Negga. Inspired by a rare rehearsal recording of a 1951 Bette Davis radio broadcast from the Lux Radio Theater\, the piece unfolds live\, as performers listen to the original recording and recreate it in real time. As the cast channels the voices and personas of legendary screen icons including Bette Davis\, Marilyn Monroe\, Anne Baxter\, and Thelma Ritter\, the boundaries between actor and character begin to blur. The result is an arresting interrogation of identity\, celebrity\, performance\, persona and ownership. RADIO BETTE is both an homage to classic Hollywood and contemporary experimental theatre\, about the layers of performance that shape public and private selves. \nDirected by Chloe Claudel and Mitchell Polonsky \nCreative Producer Kerrigan Quenemoen \nConsulting Producer COBA \nSet Design Forest Entsminger \nLighting Design Finn Bamber \nMusic and Sound Design Mitchell Polonsky \nStage Manager Mya Piccione \nPerformed by Marcus Amaglo\, Chloe Claudel\, Roberta Colindrez\, Paul Lazar and Ruth Negga \nTalking Theatre 26 Sep\, 7.30pm\, post-show. With Ruth Negga\, Chloe Claudel and Mitchell Polonsky. \nOpen captioned performance: 27 Sep\, 2.30pm
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/radio-bette/
LOCATION:Gaiety Theatre
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
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SUMMARY:ANIMALS
DESCRIPTION:“The law\, Noel. Without it\, all of us are animals in the jungle. Killing and eating and riding whatever we think we can get away with.” \n\n\nPrepare to suspend your disbelief. Then let it dissolve completely. \nUnstable realities resemble our wildest imagination in this absurdist spectacle – writ large and set loose on the national stage. \nANIMALS is a riotous and kaleidoscopic world premiere commissioned by the Abbey Theatre and based on the critically acclaimed short fiction of award-winning contemporary Irish writer Blindboyboatclub (The Gospel According to Blindboy\, Boulevard Wren\, Topographia Hibernica)\, adapted by Dan Colley (Lost Lear\, A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings). \nHidden mythologies emerge as we follow Erskine Fogarty and his fridge-freezer on the long road to Limerick\, the vengeful Pamela Furlong become a dogman\, a poitín maker haunted by a cormorant\, and a dangerous liaison between two titans of Irish history. \nThe bizarreness of life is unmasked in this roaring and roaming new work that wonders aloud if the rowdy kids down the back of class might have been onto something all along. \n  \n\nCredits:\n\nFrom the short stories of: Blindboyboatclub\nAdapted and Directed by: Dan Colley\nSet Design: Owen Boss\nCostume Design: Saileóg O’Halloran\nLighting Design: Suzie Cummins\nComposition and Sound Design: Alma Kelliher\nVideo Design: José Miguel Jimenez\nSpecial Effects Design: Richard Babington\nMovement Director: Jessie Thompson\nAccess Design: Dee Roycroft\nDramaturg: Ruth McGowan\nVoice Director: Andrea Ainsworth\nAssistant Director: Ursula McGinn\nAssistant Costume Design: LaurA Fajardo Castro\nCasting: Barry Coyle and Dawn Mac Allister\nPublicity Artwork: Sarah Moloney
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/animals/
LOCATION:Abbey Theatre\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260303T123226Z
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SUMMARY:Urzila Carlson: Fatty on a Yacht
DESCRIPTION:Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australia and New Zealand’s biggest comedy stars\, and is bringing her brand-new show\, Fatty On a Yacht to 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.\nOver 16’s Only\nEver felt like you don’t belong? Like everyone else got the memo — and you turned up in the wrong outfit\, on the wrong day\, on the wrong yacht? Carlson’s new show\, Fatty On a Yacht\, is for anyone who’s ever tried to squeeze into a space — physical or social — and thought\, “This can’t be right”. It’s about not fitting in\, standing out\, and laughing about it anyway. \nIn 2025\, Urzila won the prestigious People’s Choice Award for most tickets sold at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for an incredible fourth time\, after wins in 2019\, 2022 and 2023. \nAlso last year\, Carlson was cast in Netflix and Happy Madison’s rom-com Kinda Pregnant\, which was viewed 25.1 million times in its first week\, making it the most-watched title on Netflix from February 3 to February 10 and the number one movie globally. In Netflix’s recently released ‘What We Watched’ report for January to June 2025 Kinda Pregnant ranked at number 12 with an incredible 58.9 million views. \n\n\n\n\nEffortlessly likeable… stream of belly-laughs. \nThe Age\, Melbourne
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/urzila-carlson-fatty-on-a-yacht/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T223000
DTSTAMP:20260330T095341Z
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SUMMARY:She Past Away
DESCRIPTION:“Like Robert Smith leading Joy Division\, Turkish synth She Past Away duo make instant converts wherever they touch down’ – The Austin Chronicle \n\n“One of the most exciting contemporary electronic and darkwave bands” – Louder Than War \n\nThe Turkish darkwave/post-punk legends make their biggest Irish appearance to date. Volkan Caner and Doruk Ozturkcan bring their signature blend of brooding synths\, driving guitars\, and minimalist poetry wrapped in a dense\, cinematic sound that has captivated audiences across Europe and North America.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/she-past-away/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Music,Punk,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260923T223000
DTSTAMP: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;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260119T094144Z
CREATED:20251208T142704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T094144Z
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SUMMARY:James Joyce Centre Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Guides from the James Joyce Centre take you through Dublin\, exploring the history of the city and the various locations described by Ireland’s greatest writer\, James Joyce.\n\nThough Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland\, Dublin would provide the backdrop for virtually all of his work. On a stroll around the inner city\, our guide will explain the real-life inspiration behind some of Joyce’s most celebrated writing\, demonstrating just how central the streetscape of the ‘Hibernian metropolis’ was to the author’s life and art. The tour visits such stops as Belvedere College\, the Gresham Hotel\, the James Joyce Statue\, Davy Byrnes\, and the National Library.\n\nThis is an excellent and fun introduction to Joyce in a bustling part of the city.\n\nThe James Joyce Centre offers two tours: Introducing Joyce’s Dublin and Footsteps of Leopold Bloom.\n\nEvery Thursday\, Friday & Saturday at 11 am. Duration 2 hours.\n\nAdmission to the James Joyce Centre is included. \nThe James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport.
URL:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/event/james-joyce-centre-walking-tours/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260810T100235Z
CREATED:20260810T100235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T100235Z
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SUMMARY:The Horse of Jenin
DESCRIPTION:The Horse of Jenin tells a universal story of resilience and imagination. This show combines storytelling\, mask and stand-up comedy to explore the everyday life of a boy growing up in Jenin in Occupied Palestine\, who\, like every child in the world\, just wants to play and have fun.  \n \nFollowing a major invasion in 2002\, a German artist travelled to the city to create an artwork with the kids of Jenin. They built a horse\, five-metres tall\, out of metal and debris from the invasion. The people of Jenin placed this statue in the centre of the city where it stood for 20 years. In October 2023\, an Israeli army bulldozer entered the camp and the horse was ripped from its place. In this solo show\, explore what happened to the Horse of Jenin with a powerful mix of imagination and comedy. \n \n\nWarnings: Strong language / Themes of displacement / Loss / Grief / War / Military occupation / Destruction of cultural symbols / Brief complete darkness\n\nTalking Theatre post-show discussion: Fri 25 Sep\nISL Interpreted Performance: Sat 26 Sep\, 7:30pm\n\n \nWRITTEN & CREATED BY Alaa Shehada & Sam Beale\nCREATIVE PRODUCER Qasim Salam\n \nCAST Alaa Shehada\n \nTICKETS €36 | €33\nRUNNING TIME 85 mins no interval\n \n\nABOUT THE COMPANY\nPalestine Comedy Club is a comedy production company established in the UK and Palestine by Palestinian stand-up comedian\, Alaa Shehada\, with assistance from comedy director\, writer and researcher Dr. Sam Beale\, and film producer\, Charlotte Knowles.\n \nUnder the leadership of Alaa Shehada\, Palestine Comedy Club is working to establish a stand-up comedy circuit across the West Bank providing space and funds for emerging stand-up comedy talent in the region to hone their craft and develop a culture of live comedy performance that is unique to the Palestinian experience.\n \nPalestine Comedy Club’s first show\, ‘Balad’ (بلد ) toured to venues in Ramallah\, Nablus\, Haifa\, Nazareth\, Jerusalem and Jenin in 2021. Performed by Alaa Shehada\, Hanna Shammas\, Raed Sheukhi\, Diana Swity\, Ebaa Monther and Khalil Al-Batran\, ‘Balad’ explores the complexity of Palestinian identity as it is experienced across the entire region\, from Hebron to the Golan Heights.\n \n*Please be advised\, more tickets are available through the Fringe Festival box office
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-horse-of-jenin/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T103454Z
CREATED:20260520T103454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T103454Z
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SUMMARY:Éire to Everywhere: Stories Without Borders with Isadore Ryan
DESCRIPTION:This event offers an opportunity to hear Isadore Ryan discuss the themes\, stories and inspirations behind Irish Paris\, as well as the rich histories that connect Ireland and France. Through conversation and audience questions\, the evening will explore themes of emigration\, identity and cultural exchange\, reflecting on how Irish people have shaped and been shaped by life abroad. Closely aligned with EPIC’s exploration of the Irish diaspora\, the discussion will bring to life the vibrant and often unexpected experiences of Irish emigrants in Paris across the centuries\, before concluding with a book signing. \nTicket holders should arrive about 10 minutes before 5:30pm at the Visitor Information desk within chq. There they will be escorted to the event’s location. We would ask that you arrive no later than 5:35pm\, as it’s imperative these events begin on time to ensure the best experience for the author and for our visitors. \nAbout the Book\nIrish Paris brings the vibrant history of the Irish in the French capital to life through nearly ninety captivating portraits. From Saint Fiacre to Charles Haughey\, and from seventeenth-century vagrants to Oscar Wilde\, this book reveals the fascinating – and sometimes unexpected – ways Irish expats have shaped and been shaped by Paris\, from the seventh century to today. \nAbout the Author\n\nBorn in Dublin\, Isadore Ryan has lived outside Ireland for several decades\, largely in Paris\, but also in cities such as Frankfurt\, Milan\, Trieste\, Geneva and San Francisco\, building a career as a financial journalist and editor. \nIsadore has published three books on the Irish in Europe: ‘No Way Out—The Irish in Wartime France’\, ‘Roman Imbroglio—Italy and the Irish During World War Two’ and ‘Irish Paris—stories of famous and infamous Irish people in Paris through the centuries’. The most recent of the numerous articles he has penned\, ‘Fool of Fortune: Stanislaus Joyce’s wartime travails’\, appeared in the May/June 2026 edition of History Ireland. \nIsadore has also produced a YouTube series called ‘Forgotten Irish in Europe’ (www.youtube.com/@ForgottenIrishinEurope) and is currently completing a book on the same theme. \n\nEndorsements of Irish Paris\n“What is it they say about Paris—city of dreams\, city of lights\, city of love? It has been all these things and more to the hordes of Irish soldiers\, nobles\, priests\, writers and vagabonds who came and went over the centuries (..) Now a Paris-based writer\, Isadore Ryan\, has chronicle the stories of Irish people who left their mark on the city\, from the fleeting visit of bank robber ‘Chicago May’ Duignan from Longford\, to the writer Samuel Beckett and Margaret Kelly\, the founder of the Bluebill Girls dance troupe.” – Liam Collins\, Sunday Independent
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/eire-to-everywhere-stories-without-borders-with-isadore-ryan/
LOCATION:EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum\, 1 Custom House Quay Dublin\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Culture,Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260701T110339Z
CREATED:20260701T110339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T110339Z
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SUMMARY:Chrissy Chlapecka
DESCRIPTION:Chrissy Chlapecka\, pop musician and social media personality\, is making waves with her unapologetic style and unique sound.  Recognized as one of the leading faces of #BimboTok\, Chrissy has been featured in Interview\, NYLON\, Rolling Stone\, and the Chicago Tribune. Chrissy Chlapecka is poised to become one of pop music’s biggest names\, making a significant impact both musically and as an LGBTQIA+ influencer.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/chrissy-chlapecka/
LOCATION:The Academy\, 57 Middle Abbey Street\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T223000
DTSTAMP:20260720T111234Z
CREATED:20260720T111234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T111234Z
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SUMMARY:Overhead\, The Albatross | BF30
DESCRIPTION:OVERHEAD\, THE ALBATROSS \nOverhead\, The Albatross seamlessly bridges the familiar and the extraordinary\, blending ethereal strings\, electronic textures\, and synths with the raw\, unfiltered energy of guitars and drums. In 2016 the band captivated audiences with their critically acclaimed debut album\, Learning to Growl. \nNow Overhead\, The Albatross return with their sophomore release\, I Leave You This. This album is both a vast\, expansive odyssey and an intimately woven narrative\, marking a quiet yet profound evolution in the experimental post-rock landscape. \nRenowned for their explosive live performances\, cinematic soundscapes\, and atmospheric grandeur\, Overhead\, The Albatross is poised to continue redefining the boundaries of the post-rock genre—pushing their artistry into uncharted territories. \n\n“Sweeping instrumentals… One of Ireland’s most essential bands” – Hotpress Magazine \n“Forgers of spellbinding cinematic instrumentalism”- BBC Across The Line \n“OVERHEAD\, THE ALBATROSS have created a record guaranteed to stick in the memory long after the final track plays out. Rating: 10/10” Distorted sounds \n“OTA’s latest work is as heavy as it is heartfelt\, a bold statement from a band unafraid to push post-rock’s boundaries to convey something uniquely their own.” – buttonpusher \n“An album that demands to be experienced rather than merely listened to” – NottsRocks \n“Spellbinding” “patient builds\, subtle teases and enthralling crescendos” – State Magazine
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/overhead-the-albatross-bf30/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Rock & Indie
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260119T094144Z
CREATED:20251208T142704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T094144Z
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SUMMARY:James Joyce Centre Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Guides from the James Joyce Centre take you through Dublin\, exploring the history of the city and the various locations described by Ireland’s greatest writer\, James Joyce.\n\nThough Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland\, Dublin would provide the backdrop for virtually all of his work. On a stroll around the inner city\, our guide will explain the real-life inspiration behind some of Joyce’s most celebrated writing\, demonstrating just how central the streetscape of the ‘Hibernian metropolis’ was to the author’s life and art. The tour visits such stops as Belvedere College\, the Gresham Hotel\, the James Joyce Statue\, Davy Byrnes\, and the National Library.\n\nThis is an excellent and fun introduction to Joyce in a bustling part of the city.\n\nThe James Joyce Centre offers two tours: Introducing Joyce’s Dublin and Footsteps of Leopold Bloom.\n\nEvery Thursday\, Friday & Saturday at 11 am. Duration 2 hours.\n\nAdmission to the James Joyce Centre is included. \nThe James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport.
URL:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/event/james-joyce-centre-walking-tours/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260520T095218Z
CREATED:20260520T095218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T095218Z
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SUMMARY:MEREDITH by Erica Murray
DESCRIPTION:Set against the backdrop of a single Sunday afternoon in County Meath\, Meredith is a darkly comedic drama that peels back the layers of a family held together by secrets\, shared history\, and a stubborn refusal to age gracefully. Meredith is written by Erica Murray and directed by Annabelle Comyn as part of Dublin Theatre Festival.   \nMeredith’s daughter\, Noelle\, attempts to manage her mother’s recovery with rigid rules and downstairs beds\, Meredith is busy exploring the world of online dating\, lending money to mysterious men and striking up a flirtatious “friendship” with her eccentric new neighbour\, Terry.  \nThe arrival of Meredith’s grandson Lorcan\, who is under a self-imposed “house arrest” after his own run-in with trouble sets off chain reaction of revelations. As the sun sets\, the family must confront a series of crises\, from cyber-scams and drug debts to long-buried grievances about a mother who once walked away. \n“Why must the words vulnerable and old always go together?” \nOpening on 30 September\, with previews from 25 September. It runs till 1 November.  \n  \n  \nABOUT THE WRITER:\nERICA MURRAY \nErica is from County Limerick\, Ireland. She holds a BA in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin and an MFA in Playwriting from The Lir Academy. While in college\, she wrote her first play called Bunk which won the Irish Student Drama Award for Best New Writing. She is a previous member of the Soho Theatre Young Writers Group\, Lyric New Playwright’s Programme and the Six in the Attic programme at Irish Theatre Institute. \nIn 2018\, her play; The Cat’s Mother\, toured to London\, Edinburgh and Dublin Fringe where it won the Fishamble Award for Best New Writing and was subsequently nominated for the Stewart Parker Trust Award. \nIn 2019\, she was the Channel 4 Writer-in-Residence at The Lyric Theatre in Belfast where her second play All Mod Cons premiered. The new play she wrote while on this residency won the Sonia Friedman Award. \nHer play The Loved Ones premiered at the Dublin Theatre Festival 2023 in a co-production between Rough Magic and The Gate Theatre to critical acclaim. It was remounted in 2025 and went on an Irish national tour. \nIn 2024\, she wrote a play for young audiences for The Abbey Theatre called In Real Life which has been performed across many primary and secondary schools around Ireland. It is currently touring again this May.\nThe Loved Ones has been recently produced in Buffalo at the Irish Classical Theatre Company and is currently about to be produced at the Irish Repertory Theatre in New York. \nErica currently has a residency at the National Theatre Studio in London.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/meredith-by-erica-murray/
LOCATION:Gate Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100549Z
CREATED:20260715T100549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T100549Z
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SUMMARY:Genitorturers
DESCRIPTION:The Genitorturers stand as one of America’s most provocative forces in industrial metal—an electrifying collision of heavy riffs\, mechanical pulse\, and boundary‑shattering performance art. Led by the commanding presence of frontwoman Gen\, the band has carved a notorious legacy since the early ’90s\, merging the aggression of metal with the dark allure of fetish‑driven theatrics. \nTheir sound is a visceral assault: grinding guitars\, pulsating industrial beats\, and vocals that swing from seductive to savage. Anthems like “Lecher Bitch” and “Devil in a Bottle” showcase their signature blend of hedonistic themes and razor‑sharp intensity\, earning them a fiercely loyal global following. \nBut it’s onstage where the Genitorturers truly redefine the genre. Their live shows are infamous—part concert\, part shock‑art spectacle—featuring BDSM‑inspired visuals\, high‑voltage stunts\, and immersive\, taboo‑breaking performance pieces. Each show is a sensory gauntlet that leaves audiences stunned\, exhilarated\, and hungry for more. \nWith cult‑favorite releases such as Sin City and Blackheart Revolution\, the band continues to evolve while staying rooted in the industrial‑metal lineage shaped by acts like Rammstein\, Nine Inch Nails\, and Alice Cooper. Their world is one of dark glamour\, raw power\, and unapologetic rebellion.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/genitorturers/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Metal,Music,Punk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T223000
DTSTAMP:20260506T084101Z
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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:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T230000
DTSTAMP:20260521T111136Z
CREATED:20260521T111136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T111136Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Gilbey
DESCRIPTION:After entertaining millions of people online with his no-nonsense guides\, wine expert\, broadcaster\, author and all-round decent bloke Tom Gilbey is hitting the road across the UK and Ireland\, bringing his trademark energy\, humour\, producer Fred and some questionable bottles of plonk to theatres.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/tom-gilbey/
LOCATION:Ambassador Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260811T112848Z
CREATED:20260811T112848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T112848Z
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SUMMARY:Singular Artists presents Liana Flores
DESCRIPTION:Liana Flores’ story is one of cultural cross-pollination\, unlikely chances\, and quite possibly a signpost for the evolution of folk music in the digital age. \nRaised in rural Norfolk pre-internet ubiquity\, the bossa nova CDs belonging to Liana’s Brazilian mother were a first glimpse into a musical world beyond Eleanor Rigby on cassette and Gilbert & Sullivan in the village hall. \nAt 19\, she went from building an early listener base with showtune covers in the YouTube era\, to penning her own songs. The influences all started coming together\, in self-recorded songs combining the harmonic stylings of bossa nova guitar with personal lyrics – often gloomy but persevering\,  expressing anxieties and depicting the nature in her hometown. \nThree years later\, one of these unassuming songs\, ‘rises the moon’\, was uploaded to TikTok without the singer’s knowledge and became a surprise hit\, spawning countless cover versions before the labels came calling. Nearly a billion streams later\, it’s arguably a defining folk song of its generation. \nAfter signing to Verve Records\, a full-length record\, Flower of the soul\, followed in 2024. Drawing from sunshine pop\, bossa nova and psych folk\, and featuring newly polished studio production and a full band\, the record marked a metamorphosis from DIY recluse to rising artist with records available in stores all over the world\, and a tour spanning UK\, Europe\, the US\, and Asia. \nHer latest single\, “So it goes” is inspired by classic bossa nova in the vein of Burt Bacharach and Astrud Gilberto\, reflecting the pace of city life since moving to London.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/singular-artists-presents-liana-flores/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T223000
DTSTAMP:20260319T102927Z
CREATED:20260319T102927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T102927Z
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SUMMARY:Zooropa
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate 50 years of U2\, Welcome To The Northside\, in association with U2 Dublin Fan Club\, returns to Opium Dublin for Night One of a landmark weekend dedicated to the band\, the city\, and the fans who travel from all over the world to be part of it. \nNow in its 10th year\, Welcome To The Northside has become a must-attend annual gathering for U2 fans — and 2026 marks the biggest celebration yet. \nZOOROPA will perform a powerful set mixing the songs everyone expects with fan-loved hidden gems\, shining a light on the depth of U2’s catalogue. There may also be a special guest or two on the night\, adding to what promises to be a unique opening show for the weekend. \nThe U2 party continues all weekend so follow #U250 and #WelcomeToTheNorthside for all exclusive events and meetups. \nDon’t miss the ultimate U2 fan experience!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/zooropa/
LOCATION:Opium\, 26 Wexford Street Dublin 2\, Dublin\, D02 HX93
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T193000
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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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