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SUMMARY:THE BLOW MONKEYS
DESCRIPTION:The Blow Monkeys are unique with a career spanning over 40 years. Always making new music\, always stretching their own musical boundaries. With worldwide hits such as the classics ‘Digging Your Scene’ and ‘It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way’\, they became household names but there was always so much more going on with these soulful troubadours. \nTheir relentless desire to move forward\, to collaborate\, to be socially engaged and to have something to contribute. Back in the 80’s they worked with people as varied as Curtis Mayfield\, Paul Weller\, Cheb Khaled and even Jamaican Toaster EEK-a-Mouse! “No band since The Clash in their early 80’s heyday had attempted to act as a sounding board for such politically engaged\, eclectic music” \nDr Robert even took time out to release one of the UK’s first homegrown “house’”.records ‘Wait”’ his top 5 duet with Chicago soul diva Kym Maselle. And so the journey continues. Reformed in 2008 The Blow Monkeys have been incredibly productive releasing nine new albums and playing hundreds of concerts. And now in the Summer of 2024 comes a sparkling new album ‘Birdsong’ on Alan McGee’s ‘Creation Youth’ label. \n“I had a chance meeting with Alan at Youth‘s studio up here in the mountains near Granada and he asked me to write and record a “brilliant Blow Monkey record“ . I knew what he meant. The songs just poured out almost without effort which is always a good sign.. Its a very ‘up’ record … deliberately so.” Says Robert. \n“They just recorded an album at Paul Wellers studio and it is as good as anything Dr Robert did back in the day.” Says McGee “What is unique about Blow Monkeys is bar the drummer are all original members. tour in Australia then the UK and Europe and release the album we just recorded on Creation Youth. Next year we I love this band!“ \nThese Monkeys continue to evolve. From their beginnings on the underground club scene right through to their appearance on the biggest selling soundtrack of all time “Dirty Dancing” (You Don’t Own Me) and beyond. Long may they swing.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-blow-monkeys/
LOCATION:Opium\, 26 Wexford Street Dublin 2\, Dublin\, D02 HX93
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Pop,Punk
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SUMMARY:Queen of the Night - A Tribute To Whitney Houston
DESCRIPTION:Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration\, following sold-out tours across Ireland and the UK\, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium.\nComing to 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Friday 2nd October 2026.\nTickets priced from €44.20 including booking fee & €1.50 restoration levy on sale now with Ticketmaster Ireland \nEstablished as the UK’s biggest Whitney Houston tribute\, this breathtaking production honours the music\, legacy\, and unmatched talent of the legendary Whitney Houston. Celebrate Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band. \nPrepare to be captivated by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody\,  One Moment In Time\, I’m Every Woman\, I Will Always Love You\, My Love Is Your Love\, So Emotional\, Run To You\, Saving All My Love\, How Will I Know\, Million Dollar Bill\, The Greatest Love Of All\, and many more. \n Join us for an unmissable evening filled with live music\, captivating choreography\, and powerful vocals\, as we pay homage to the one and only queen of the night. \nPlease note that this is a tribute production not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/queen-of-the-night-a-tribute-to-whitney-houston/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,R&B
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP: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.
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LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113031Z
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SUMMARY:Alice Costelloe
DESCRIPTION:London based Alice Costelloe – formerly of critically acclaimed shoegaze duo Big Deal (Mute Records) and previously live bassist for Superfood – independently released her debut solo EP ‘ So Neurotic’ (under the name Al Costelloe) in September 2023. In 2024 she signed to cult UK label Moshi Moshi Records and released her second EP ‘When It’s The Time’ – working with producer Mike Lindsay (Lump\, Tunng). Her debut album ‘Move On With The Year’\, released February 2026\, is a break-away record consisting of 10 tracks of beguiling art-pop built on selftrust\, instinct\, and a necessary process of creative detangling. Produced by Mike Lindsay in his Margate studio\, the album rejects the indie-rock lineage Alice came up in\, trading guitar solos for mellotron\, taishogoto and flute lines recorded mid-lesson\, trusting imperfection as the truest form of expression. \nBeneath that sound is a harder story: the weight of a complicated parental relationship and the kind of grief that doesn’t resolve neatly. At its heart\, this is a companion album to growing up again – not about one heartbreak\, but about reshaping your entire emotional framework and identity in order to step into the next chapter of life.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/alice-costelloe/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T230000
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SUMMARY:Anuv Jain
DESCRIPTION:Anuv Jain\, a 30-year-old singer-songwriter from Ludhiana\, India\, has evolved from an online sensation into one of the biggest indie music stars globally. \nKnown for capturing raw human emotions\, his breakthrough came with the studio version of Baarishein\, which earned him a devoted following and over 800 million streams across platforms. \nSince 2012\, Anuv has released 14 singles\, with Arz Kiya Hai (August 2025) making a milestone mark with Coke Studio Bharat Debut in collaboration with Lost Stories (Rishab Joshi). Afsos (January 2025) marking his first-ever collaboration featuring Canadian rapper AP Dhillon. His success transcends borders—Husn (December 2023) garnered over 500 million streams globally\, topping Spotify Viral charts at #2 worldwide and #1 in India\, Pakistan\, Bhutan\, and the Maldives. Jo Tum Mere Ho (August 2024) followed\, becoming his second consecutive #1 hit in India. \nAnuv has made a powerful impact with his live performances. His first national tour\, Dastakein\, in 2021 sold out across ten Indian cities. In 2023\, his independently produced Guldasta tour drew record crowds—including a sold-out show at Mumbai’s NSCI Dome Stadium with over 8\,000 tickets sold. Anuv’s Global Footprint on the touring side has seen him sell out across multiple countries through 2024\, including Australia\, New Zealand\, UK\, Ireland and Dubai. \nBeyond music\, Anuv has left his mark with global recognition. He appeared in Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 and GQ India’s 35 Most Influential Young Indians\, opened for Post Malone and featured in a surprise jam with the CM of Meghalaya on the cult classic “Baarishein”. In 2024\, he joined UN LIVE’s Sounds Right campaign\, promoting environmental conservation. \n\n\n  \nONLY VIP TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/anuv-jain/
LOCATION:The Academy\, 57 Middle Abbey Street\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T230000
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SUMMARY:VONDA SHEPARD
DESCRIPTION:Vonda Shepard performs live at Whelan’s on the 1st of October!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/vonda-shepard/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T223000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115157Z
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SUMMARY:UEFA Nations League - Republic of Ireland V Austria
DESCRIPTION:The Republic of Ireland will face Austria in the UEFA Nations League fixture at Aviva Stadium on Thursday 1st October 2026! \nKick Off: 19:45 \n  \nCashless Stadium:\nPlease note\, that Aviva Stadium is now cashless across all bars and food outlets for this and all future matches. This means there will be no cash accepted but all bank cards\, Apple\, Android and Google Pay are accepted. This change will mean faster service\, shorter queue times\, faster transaction time and means the staff won’t be handling cash.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/uefa-nations-league-republic-of-ireland-v-austria/
LOCATION:Aviva Stadium
CATEGORIES:Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T220000
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SUMMARY:The Slackers at Lost Lane Dublin
DESCRIPTION:The Slackers at Lost Lane Dublin 1/10/26 – Doors 7pm \n\nThe Slackers at Lost Lane Dublin 1/10/26 – Doors 7pm \nVenue address: 1-2\, Lost Lane\, Adam Court\, Grafton Street\, Dublin\, D02 RP20 \n18+ show
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-slackers-at-lost-lane-dublin/
LOCATION:lost lane\, Lost Lane\, 1-2 Adam Court\, Grafton Street\, Dublin\, D02 RP20
CATEGORIES:Funk,Music,Reggae
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T111701Z
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SUMMARY:Ruel
DESCRIPTION:Following the massive release of “Don’t Say That”\, “Hate Myself” marks a triumphant second singleahead of the next chapter in his double-album project\, following Kicking My Feet(Part One)\, the forthcoming Part Two arrives as Kicking My Feet & Screaming. The new song gives fans a glimpse into a new\, uncharted side of Ruel while still tapping into the vulnerability that he’s known for. At its core\, the track explores what it feels like to be stuck in a toxic\, self-destructive relationship\, knowing it’s hurting you\, but not being able to walk away. \nRuel recalls how the track came about-I wrote this one on theday I met Kenny and Jackson\, and whenyou meet someone for the first time\, you sort of try to focus on getting to know one another. After 5-6hours in the studio\, we had basically nothing but then Kenny threw a bit of a hail Mary\, the three of us mixed ideas around\, and next thing we knew we had the whole song in about 30 mins. Since then\, every session I’ve had with Kenny has flowed so well and the two of us wrote a good chunk of the album Part2 together! \nCo-written by industry moguls Kenny Beats(Dominic Fike\, Vince Staples\, Remi Wolf) and Jackson Morgan\, (Justin Bieber\, Macklemore)\, “Hate Myself” captures what it feels like to love someone who isbad for you and choosing to stay until you start resenting yourself more than them. \nRuel just wrapped the second-leg of his 2026 North American Kicking My Feet Tour\, where he wassupported by UK-born singer-songwriter Arthur Hill\, emerging soul-pop singer Chelsea Jordan and rising San-Francisco native Mercer Henderson. Earlier this year\, he also toured in South America on the Lollapalooza festival circuit in Chile\, Argentina\, and Brazil\, and the Estero Picnic Festivalin Colombia. \nTo celebrate his double-album era\, the pop sensation has also announced he’ll be hitting the road again this fall for the Kicking & Screaming Tour\, heading across the UK and Europe from October 1\, 2026 through October 30\, 2026\, with support from singer-songwriter Sadie Jean. Artist presale beginsTuesday\, April 28 at 10 a.m. local time\, followed by general on-sale Thursday\, April 30 at 10 a.m. localtime.Full tour routing is below. \nKicking & Screaminggot off to a strong start last month with ‘Don’t Say That\,’ and willbring fans 10 new tracks as Ruel builds on his Kicking My Feet journey. All-star collaborators that teamed up to create the highly-anticipated project include Julian Bunetta (Sabrina Carpenter\, One Direction\, Teddy Swims)\, John Ryan (Olivia Dean\, Harry Styles\, Shawn Mendes)\, Kenny Beats (Dominic Fike\,Vince Staples\, Remi Wolf)\, M-Phazes (Demi Lovato\, Eminem\, Noah Cyrus)\, Dan Wilson (Taylor Swift\, Niall Horan\, Adele) & Leroy Clampit (Lily Allen\, Justin Bieber\, Finneas). The album is available for pre-order HERE\, and will be available to stream on June 12th. \nRUEL RELEASES “HATE MYSELF” LISTEN HERE. \nFROM FORTHCOMING PART TWO OF DOUBLE-ALBUM KICKING MY FEET & SCREAMING ACCOMPANIED BY NEW MUSIC VIDEO WATCH HERE. \nEMBARKING ON TOUR IN THE UK AND ACROSS EUROPE LATER THIS YEAR.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ruel/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Music,Pop,R&B
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
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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.
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LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T230000
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SUMMARY:Eve Darcy 'Married Without Children'
DESCRIPTION:After her sold-out run in Smock Alley’s Scene and Heard Festival\, comedian Eve Darcy brings her sharp\, funny and refreshingly honest stand-up show to the Town Hall Theatre\, Galway. Married Without Children explores society’s (i.e. Eve’s mother’s) expectations that women will get married and have kids\, or at least will want to have kids. Eve doesn’t want to have kids. She’s not even sure she wants to be married! \nKnown for her engaging storytelling and incisive humour\, Eve Darcy delivers a stand-up performance that is both laugh-out-loud funny and thoughtfully resonant. Married Without Children blends personal experience with cultural commentary\, offering audiences an hour of comedy that challenges norms while celebrating autonomy\, love and adult life on one’s own terms. \n“Wickedly sharp and funny” – Jarlath Regan \n“High concept gags delivered with an easy charm” – Sharon Mannion \n“Eve is funny\, insightful and from Sligo – what more is there?” – John Colleary
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/eve-darcy-married-without-children/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Alela Diane
DESCRIPTION:Portland-based songwriter Alela Diane returns to Dublin after 15 years with her phenomenal new record\, Who’s Keeping Time? (due out May 2026 via Loose Music)\, emerging from a decade spent quietly releasing music while raising her family. Backed by some of Portland’s finest musicians\, she is hitting the road to perform in clubs and theatres with a full band. \nTickets €22.50 + bk fee on sale this Friday at 10am \n“Her thoughtful dreamy vocals drift across a grand piano providing both pretty and wistful songs with emotional wallop“ – The Guardian \n“Rooted in the past from the start the music of Alela Diane has always had a touch of age-old mettle and awe“ – The Line of Best Fit \n“Immaculately beautiful indie-folk songs” – Paste Magazine \n“Sophisticated\, understated songs delivered in a cool\, authoritative voice\, rich with clarity\, narrative detail\, and timeless melancholy.” – The Independent \nHer career began in 2004 with the DIY release of her debut album\, The Pirate’s Gospel\, which quickly earned critical acclaim and helped establish her as a key voice in the indie folk revival. Over the years she has toured alongside fellow artists such as Iron & Wine\, Fleet Foxes\, Joanna Newsom\, and The Decemberists. \nAcross a two-decade career\, Diane has cultivated a devoted international following throughout Europe\, Canada\, and the United States. She has continually connected with audiences through new releases\, extensive touring\, and festival appearances at renowned events including Noise Pop\, End of the Road\, Green Man\, Bergenfest\, Pickathon\, and Newport Folk Festival. \nWith a fresh new band and an eager fan base awaiting her return\, Alela Diane is stepping back onto the road with new music and an exciting renewed sound.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/alela-diane/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T223000
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SUMMARY:Aterciopelados
DESCRIPTION:Aterciopelados\, Colombia’s flagship band and one of the most influential projects in Ibero-American music. Led by Andrea Echeverri and Héctor Buitrago\, for over 30 years they have built a unique musical language blending rock\, Latin American rhythms and ancestral roots\, shaping a powerful\, critical and enduring artistic identity. With 10 studio albums\, 4 Latin Grammy Awards\, and two Grammy nominations (1998 and 2026)\, their work has redefined rock in Spanish while championing female empowerment\, environmental awareness\, and social transformation. \nIn 2025\, they released Genes Rebeldes\, a creative manifesto that connects the ancestral with the contemporary. Now in 2026\, Aterciopelados returns with La Pipa de la Paz – 30th Anniversary\, celebrating one of Latin American rock’s most iconic albums\, originally Grammy-nominated in 1998 and produced by the legendary Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music). The call to light the peace pipe feels more urgent than ever: a summons to dialogue\, mutual respect\, and a renewed bond with the Earth. \nThe show brings fresh interpretations of defining tracks like No Necesito\, Quemarropa\, La Culpable\, Cosita Seria\, and Expreso Amazonia\, alongside beloved hits from their extensive catalogue including El Estuche\, Florecita Rockera\, Bolero Falaz\, Baracutana\, etc. Don’t miss their return to Dublin\, tickets on sale now.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/aterciopelados/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk,World
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260929T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260730T114949Z
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SUMMARY:M-OPUS
DESCRIPTION:M-Opus are a 4-piece prog rock band from Ireland\, with an unusual twist. Fronted by TV/Film composer Jonathan Casey\, the group releases concept albums from specific years in music history\, creating an imagined\, stylistic discography. They have released a 1975 album\, a 1978\, a 1972 and next is a 1982 album\, “Negatives”. Their genre is symphonic prog\, in the vein of early Genesis\, Yes\, Pink Floyd\, King Crimson and shares the twisting instrumental interests of Angine De Poitrine. \nDon’t miss M-Opus\, upstairs at Whelan’s on Tuesday the 29th of September 2026. \nJonathan has recently toured with the David Cross Band (Crimson’s violinist)\, on vocal and guitar duties\, performing the Larks Tongues In Aspic album. They also joined forces with other KC alumni\, Tony Levin\, Trey Gunn\, Pat Mastelotto & Jeremy Stacey. \nM-Opus are Mark Grist (drums)\, PJ O’Connell (guitars) from progressive metal band Hedfuzy\, Mark Redmond (keys) from Alsan\, Something Happens and Breathe The Pink Floyd Tribute and Jonathan (Vocals\, Keys\, Bass). \n– PROG Magazine names our track ‘Infinite Within’ amongst its favourite Irish tracks of all time.\n– Sea Of Tranquility – Steve puts ‘ORIGINS’ in his top 5 albums of 2020\n– Dutch Progressive Rock Page lists ‘ORIGINS’ in its favourite albums of the year.\n– Our remix of Steven Wilson’s ‘Personal Shopper’ is selected by Steven himself and voted by his fans as the best remix of the song. \nHere’s what the press have said about M-Opus: \n“M-Opus is at the top of their game here… a real tour-de-force\nAn avalanche of creativity… a pinnacle achievement\, an album to be savoured.” – Rocking Charts \n“‘Origins’ is quite breathtaking and the more I listen to it the more remarkable it becomes.” – Sea of Tranquility \n“A stunning collection of songs…. Simply unforgettable.” – Progarchy \n“Elegant and emotional…sublime in its execution” – Uber Rock \n“Brilliantly constructed” – Rockmuzine \n“Their last album was in my top ten of the year…. and the music is magnificent again.” – Proggen
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/m-opus/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260929T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110931Z
CREATED:20260429T110931Z
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SUMMARY:DAVE ELLIOTT ‘OBSESSED’
DESCRIPTION:Northern Ireland’s favourite sly guy Dave Elliott is back on the road with a brand new stand-up show: OBSESSED. \nEveryone nowadays claims they’re “obsessed” with everything – a TV show\, a coffee\, their friend’s new haircut. But let’s be honest… they’re not.\nDave\, however\, actually is. \nIn this hilarious new show\, Dave dives head first into the things he’s irrationally obsessed with – the everyday annoyances\, strange habits\, petty grudges\, and ridiculous details that no normal person should care this much about… but he absolutely does!\nFrom social media nonsense to modern life’s weird unwritten rules\, OBSESSED is a brutally funny deep dive into the tiny things that slowly drive us all insane. \nSharp\, relatable\, and packed with the brutally honest observations that have made him one of the most loved comedians on the circuit\, this is Dave at his funniest.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/dave-elliott-obsessed/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260929T220000
DTSTAMP:20260629T101124Z
CREATED:20260629T101124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T101124Z
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SUMMARY:6LACK - 10 Years of 6LACK Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Dublin performance will offer fans an intimate live experience spanning 6LACK’s full career evolution—from the breakout FREE 6LACK and East Atlanta Love Letter to his latest critically acclaimed work. Love Is The New Gangsta has already been lauded by Rolling Stone and FADER\, featuring explosive collaborations with Young Thug and 2 Chainz. \nSince breaking out of Atlanta’s Zone 6\, 6LACK has amassed over 8 billion streams and become a defining voice in modern R&B and Hip-Hop. Support for the Dublin date will come from Johnny Venus. \nFans can expect an evening of atmospheric production and raw storytelling as 6LACK performs tracks from his celebrated discography alongside special guests to be announced.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/6lack-10-years-of-6lack-tour/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260928T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260928T223000
DTSTAMP:20260319T103317Z
CREATED:20260319T103317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T103317Z
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SUMMARY:CIRO Y LOS PERSAS
DESCRIPTION:Ciro y los Persas\, led by Andrés Ciro Martínez\, one of the most recognisable voices in Argentine rock\, return to Dublin for a special live show at Opium. Following his recent return to the stage with Los Piojos\, Ciro continues his solo journey with a set that blends new material and classic songs that defined a generation. This show offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Argentina’s most influential artists in an intimate venue\, with the unmistakable energy of an Argentine crowd.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ciro-y-los-persas/
LOCATION:Opium\, 26 Wexford Street Dublin 2\, Dublin\, D02 HX93
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,World
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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:20260927T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T110623Z
CREATED:20260429T110623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T110623Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Robinson
DESCRIPTION:An evening of tall tales and top tunes from a half century spent on the wilder fringes of the Music Industry. Expect encounters with Alexis Korner\, Ray Davies\, Elton John\, Peter Gabriel\, Todd Rundgren\, Eddy Grant and Brian Eno – alongside classics such as War Baby\, Glad to Be Gay\, and 2-4-6-8 Motorway. Plus unexpected back catalogue gems from Café Society (1975) to Only The Now (2015) in this new two-man show with virtuoso guitarist Adam Phillips (Beverley Knight\, Craig David\, James Morrison\, Mica Paris\, One Direction\, Ray Lamontagne\, Richard Ashcroft\, Roland Gift\, Tom McRae etc) \n2026 BIOG \nTom Robinson first record release was in 1975 as one-third of Café Society: an acoustic harmony trio produced by Ray Davies of The Kinks who had discovered them playing at The Troubadour coffee house in London’s Earls Court. After seeing The Sex Pistols at The 100 Club\, Tom realised “the Next Big Thing probably wasn’t going to be an acoustic harmony trio” and formed a new group of his own with guitarist Danny Kustow. The Tom Robinson Band were early supporters of Rock Against Racism and went on to enjoy Top Five success with 2-4-6-8 Motorway and mild notoriety a few months later with their LGBT anthem Glad To Be Gay. Their album Power In The Darkness entered the charts at No.4. \nIn the subsequent 50 years Tom’s been mentored by Alexis Korner and Martin Carthy\, written songs with Elton John and Peter Gabriel\, toured with The Police\, Red Wedge and The Undertones\, and Rocked Against Racism alongside The Clash\, Steel Pulse and X-Ray Spex. He’s also been banned by Radio One\, bankrupt and exiled in East Berlin\, and hounded by the tabloid press for beng in love with a woman. \nMore recently he gave 10\,000+ artists their first radio airplay on his BBC Introducing shows and served for ten years on the Ivor Novello Awards committee. At age 75 Tom still enjoys a reputation among his punk contemporaries – as well as the world of acoustic/roots music – as both as a master songsmith and a funny\, ferocious live performer.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/tom-robinson/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260303T121248Z
CREATED:20260108T095310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T121248Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Often depicted as a chameleonic artist who constantly ‘changes his style\,’ Joe Jackson insists that most of his albums are in ‘his own mainstream’ – collections of sophisticated pop songs\, using different kinds of rhythms and combinations of instruments.\nJoe Jackson has just confirmed his return to 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Sunday 27th September 2026.\nJoe Jackson was born on August 11 1954 in Burton-on-Trent\, England\, but grew up in the South Coast naval port city of Portsmouth At age 16 Joe played his first paying gig\, as pianist in a pub next door to a glue factory just outside of Portsmouth.  This was followed by other pub gigs (in which he was often trying to entertain crowds of drunken\, bottle-throwing sailors) and accompanying a bouzouki player in a Greek restaurant. At age 18 Joe won a scholarship to study Composition\, Piano\, and Percussion at London’s Royal Academy of Music. By 1978 Joe was living in London and hawking an album-length demo\, with his own band (Graham Maby\, Bass; Dave Houghton\, Drums; Gary Sanford\, Guitar) standing by. That demo  –  already called Look Sharp  – eventually found its way to American producer David Kershenbaum\, who was in London in the capacity of talent scout for A&M Records.  Joe was immediately signed and Look Sharp more professionally re-recorded in August ’78.  The Joe Jackson Band finally started to play regular gigs and the album was released in January 1979. \nJoe Jackson’s story up to this point is much more fully\, fascinatingly\, and hilariously recounted in his book A CURE FOR GRAVITY.  Look Sharp was followed within a year by the very similar I’m The Man\, and in 1980 by the darker\, more reggae-influenced Beat Crazy. In 1981 Jackson recorded Jumpin’ Jive\, a ‘musical vacation’ paying tribute to Swing and Jump Blues artists such as Louis Jordan and Cab Calloway.  Returning to songwriting\, Joe spent a large chunk of 1982 in New York.  The result was Night and Day\, a more sophisticated and melodic record built around keyboards and Latin percussion\, rather than guitars.  With a new guitar-less band\, Jackson hit the road for a whole year\, and the album became his biggest success\, going platinum in the US. \nJackson’s next album Body and Soul(1984) was in a similar vein to Night and Day but featured a horn section (which\, along with the Blue Note-inspired cover art\, led many people to wrongly assume he’d made a jazz record). For Big World (1986) Jackson stripped everything down to a 4-piece again\, and recorded live\, direct to 2-track master.  In 1989 he went in the opposite direction with the majestic\, semi-autobiographical Blaze of Glory\, and toured with an 11-piece band.  Laughter and Lust (1991) was more like a mainstream (though still idiosyncratic) rock record\, but yet another lengthy world tour left Jackson exhausted and at a creative dead end.  As he sees it\, his workaholic phase\, which also included several film scores\, a live album (Live 1980-86)\, an instrumental album (Will Power\, 1987)\, guest appearances with Suzanne Vega\, Ruben Blades and Joan Armatrading\, and endless touring was over. The 1990s brought some of his most challenging and eclectic works: the gentle\, soul-searching Night Music (1994)\, the ambitious and original song-cycle based on the Seven Deadly Sins\, Heaven and Hell (1997)\, and the album Joe considers his best (and most underrated): Night and Day II (2000).  The turn of the century saw a burst of creativity: Jackson won his first Grammy (Best Pop Instrumental Album for the non-traditional\, non-orchestral Symphony No.1) and published his book A Cure For Gravity. \nIn 2003 Joe reformed the original Joe Jackson Band for a stunning new album\, Volume 4\, and a lengthy tour.  The reunion was always intended as a one-off\, but it also produced a live album\, Afterlife\, in 2004. He was also awarded a Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Music and an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Portsmouth. Having failed to happily re-establish himself in London\, he moved to Berlin\, where his next album Rain was recorded in 2007. Consisting of ten powerful\, timeless new songs\, Rain creates a surprisingly epic sound with just voices\, piano\, bass and drums. The trio toured for the next three years. A live album\, Live Music\, was released in 2011. \nIn 2012 Joe released a tribute to one of his greatest musical heroes\, Duke Ellington. The Duke is an often radical re-interpretation of fifteen Ellington classics\, arranged into ten tracks\, and featuring an eclectic roster of guest artists including Iggy Pop\, Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson and other members of The Roots\, Sharon Jones\, Steve Vai\, and jazz violin star Regina Carter\, who joined Joe on the subsequent tour. In 2015\, Jackson announced the completion of his follow-up to The Duke. The album’s title\, Fast Forward\, and track list were confirmed in addition to North American tour dates. The titular first single was released for streaming via his official SoundCloud page. \nOn 18 January 2019\, Jackson released the album Fool. Jackson said about the album on his website: “One of my inspirations for this album was the band I’ve been touring with on and off for the last 3 years. I’ve had many different line-ups but this one is special.” Jackson and the band performed “Fabulously Absolute” on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show on 21 January 2019. Fool debuted in the top 20 album charts in Holland\, Belgium\, Germany and Switzerland. In the US\, it debuted at No. 25 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart. In the UK\, it entered the Indie Albums Chart at No. 13. \nAfter a Covid induced layoff Joe toured the US and Europe in 2022 for a tour named “Sing\, You Sinners!” featuring songs from his catalog plus a few select covers. The tour featured his band Graham Maby on Bass\, Teddy Kumpel on Guitar and Doug Yowell on Drums. Joe toured during 2024 touring both the US and Europe. \nApril 2026 will see the release of a new album “Hope and Fury” and extensive touring of both the US and Europe featuring a full band.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/joe-jackson/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Jazz,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T030000
DTSTAMP:20260720T111608Z
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SUMMARY:Max Cooper | BF30
DESCRIPTION:Max Cooper is an electronic composer\, multi-disciplinary artist\, music label founder and former scientist who has carved out a unique space in music and visual art. \nHe holds a PhD in computational biology at the same time as being the first contemporary electronic musician to perform at the ancient Acropolis theatre in Athens and one of the first clutch of musicians to produce in Dolby Atmos. \nCooper has enquired for over 15 years through music\, collaborations\, and his label Mesh\, to explore the intersections between the arts and sciences with installations\, \nperformances\, immersive experiences\, online media\, music videos and live events. Anchored throughout is his emotive approach\, connecting how ideas and forms feel\, in a manner accessible to us all. \nAs an artist synonymous with the evolution of club culture\, Cooper honed his craft as a DJ with a 10-year residency at legendary Midlands techno event Firefly where he \nformed a foundational relationship with Architecture Social Club\, with whom he still collaborates on extravagant immersive installations. \n“I want to encourage the acceptance of electronic music as an art form like any other. Bringing electronic music and abstract audio-visual projects into concert halls\, museums and galleries is liberating – the art world opens up doors to communicate in ways that aren’t possible elsewhere.” \nCooper’s newest release\, On Being\, an exploration of the “desperate experience of being human”\, is his tenth studio album. Crafted over two years\, gathering thousands of anonymous quotes to use as creative fuel\, this is Cooper’s first attempt to use the experiences of his audience as inspiration for his music – rather than attempting to influence his audience’s experiences with his music. “I hadn’t realised the impact that other people’s words would have on me.” \nPivoting from computational biology to electronic music might not seem like the most natural career transition\, but for Cooper the commonalities are obvious: \n“In both fields\, you’re in a sense\, free. Free from the limits of living systems\, free from the limits of corporeal sound. The only constraints are in your mind.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/max-cooper-bf30/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music
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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:20260926T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T230000
DTSTAMP:20260126T121425Z
CREATED:20260126T121425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T121425Z
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SUMMARY:SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER
DESCRIPTION:Sixpence None the Richer are renowned for their distinctive blend of indie-rock and introspective songwriting. With a gorgeous sound that is anchored in Leigh Nash’s unmistakable vocals and Matt Slocum’s intricate guitar work\, their live performances leave audiences completely captivated. \nFormed in 1992 by Matt Slocum and Leigh Nash in New Braunfels\, Texas\, Sixpence None the Richer now have a discography spanning six full-length albums and the newly released Rosemary Hill EP\, which they will be touring across Ireland hitting up Cork\, Galway\, Dublin and Belfast in September 2026. \nThe band is perhaps best known for their hit singles\, including “Kiss Me” – which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a top-10 hit in sixteen countries – along with “There She Goes”\, “Breathe Your Name”\, and “Don’t Dream It’s Over”. \nThe band has received critical acclaim\, having been nominated for two Grammy Awards\, won numerous Dove Awards\, and received honors such as “Top Soundtrack Single” at the Billboard Music Awards and “Best Song” at the Young Hollywood Awards. Their cover of “There She Goes” by The La’s was a BMI Pop Awards Top Song in 2001. \nReuniting in 2024\, the band embarked on an extensive tour and released the new Rosemary Hill EP. \nIn April 2025\, Sixpence None the Richer dropped their first-ever live album\, Live at Gruene Hall. On their return to touring in 2024 through 2025\, their first time since 2013\, lead singer Leigh Nash shared her excitement\, saying\, “I want to come out swinging.” \nSixpence None the Richer has helped shape the musical landscape across generations and continues to bring their music\, both new and old\, to audiences worldwide.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/sixpence-none-the-richer/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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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:20260926T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260324T122144Z
CREATED:20260324T122144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T122144Z
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SUMMARY:Benediction
DESCRIPTION:Benidiction comes live to The Grand Social on 26th of September!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/benediction/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Metal,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
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/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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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:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T223000
DTSTAMP: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:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T223000
DTSTAMP: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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