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SUMMARY:Aries Spears
DESCRIPTION:The hit comedian Aries Spears will be performing live at The Ambassador Theatre on 7th of October!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/aries-spears/
LOCATION:Ambassador Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
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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/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113505Z
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SUMMARY:BRIDGE CITY SINNERS
DESCRIPTION:From the misty\, pine-covered hills of the Pacific Northwest hail the Bridge City Sinners. Dark Folk? Americana? Folk Punk?  Pre-war era Jazz?  Blackgrass? This string band bends the meaning of the word genre with their eclectic blend of styles\, defying categorization.They started their journey by busking on street corners across the country and now this supergroup of musicians find themselves on the national tour circuit. But the Sinners still hold true to the DIY mentality by putting albums out on their self made record label\, Flail Records. With talented musicianship and a live show full of attitude\, this is one band you don’t want to miss.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/bridge-city-sinners/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Punk,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084123Z
CREATED:20260514T084123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T084123Z
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SUMMARY:Tenside X Aurorawave
DESCRIPTION:With their 2024 album “Come Alive Dying\,” TENSIDE reached #6 on the official German album charts\, alongside international chart placements in the rock and metal categories. \n  \nThe band has built an extensive international touring history spanning Europe\, the UK\, China\, Japan\, and South America\, sharing stages with acts such as Five Finger Death Punch\, Trivium\, Killswitch Engage\, and Bad Wolves. \nTENSIDE have also proven their live power at major festivals including Wacken Open Air\, Summer Breeze\, With Full Force\, Midi Festival (China)\, and Altavoz (Colombia). \nCo-Headliners AURORAWAVE are known for their distinctive sound\, blending heavy music with reggae\, alternative\, and modern rock influences. Fronted by Nathan Aurora\, the band has quickly gained international attention through high-energy live performances and genre-crossing releases\, bringing a fresh perspective to today’s rock and metal landscape. \nDutch band SUGARSPINE will join Tenside and Aurorawave as support. SUGARSPINE are among the most promising rising names in the European metalcore scene. With a modern\, aggressive sound balancing melody and heaviness\, combined with a strong live presence\, they have rapidly built a growing fanbase.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/tenside-x-aurorawave/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Music,Reggae,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261008T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261008T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T113840Z
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SUMMARY:DICE
DESCRIPTION:Since the 2024 release of their ARIA-charting debut album Midnight Zoo\, DICE has transformed from local indie-rock darlings into a high-velocity global export. Following the critical acclaim of their debut\, the band spent 2025 cementing their status as a premier live act and evolving their sound with the release of the WINGS EP. Their massive 2025 World Tour saw the group move into larger venues\, turning the pressures of early adulthood into bright\, liberating anthems for sold-out crowds in London\, New York\, Toronto\, Bristol\, Denver\, Amsterdam\, and Sydney. \nDICE entered 2026 with their latest single\, ‘COOLER.’ Recorded at the legendary EastWest Studios in Los Angeles alongside Grammy-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The Strokes\, The White Stripes)\, the track represents a total evolution for the band. It is a blissful\, lighter\, and euphoric world that bridges the gap between their raw garage-rock energy and a new\, sophisticated pop-rock refinement.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/dice/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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.
URL:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/event/james-joyce-centre-walking-tours/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105627Z
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SUMMARY:The Reytons
DESCRIPTION:From topping the UK charts as a completely independent act to headlining major festivals and performing a capacity concert at the legendary Wembley Arena in 2025\, The Reytons have defied every industry expectation. Having hurdled every obstacle with nothing but blue-collar grit and determination\, the band—comprising Jonny Yerrell\, Joe O’Brien\, Lee Holland\, and Jamie Todd—is now ready to take their “all-killer\, no-filler” sound global. The Dublin date forms a key stop on the band’s highly anticipated first-ever World Tour. \nThe global run kicks off stateside this summer with shows in Dallas\, Boston\, New York\, and LA\, before heading to Japan\, Australia\, and New Zealand. The tour sees the band return to the UK and Ireland for their biggest headline shows to date—including landmark venues like Manchester’s Co-op Live and London’s Alexandra Palace—before concluding in Europe in February 2027. The announcement comes on the heels of their fourth studio album\, ‘A Love Letter To A Broken Town’\, due for release this July. Rooted in the grit\, humour\, and honesty of everyday life\, the new record sees the band staying true to their South Yorkshire roots while pushing their sound forward with newfound confidence. \n“I honestly feel like this album is the best we’ve ever done!” explains frontman Jonny Yerrell. \n“A lot of bands and artists like to change direction later in their careers\, but that’s just not us. We absolutely love the style of music we make\, the social commentary aspects and the people who turn up to jump around with us. Why would we change? Expect more\, just bigger and better with a few surprises on the side!” \nThe Reytons’ rise has been nothing short of infamous\, marked by viral moments ranging from John Fury boxing bootcamps to band member substitutes with Gary Neville. With their heavily accented\, post-punk revival energy and a fiercely dedicated fanbase\, their 3Olympia debut promises to be one of the most energetic live events of the 2026 calendar.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-reytons/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T084534Z
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SUMMARY:Ibibio Sound Machine
DESCRIPTION:Ibibio Sound Machine are one of the most compelling and forward-thinking bands emerging from the UK scene – a genre-defying afro-futurist collective blending West African rhythms\, electronic textures\, disco\, post-punk and global club energy into a sound that’s as powerful on record as it is explosive live. \nFormed in London in 2013 around the magnetic vocals of British-Nigerian frontwoman Eno Williams and co-founder Max Grunhard\, the 8-piece ensemble have built a formidable body of work and a loyal global following \nTheir discography spans 5 critically-acclaimed albums that showcase their evolution from afro-electronic innovators to dancefloor commanders. \nThey’ve performed around the globe including high profile sets at Glastonbury\, WOMAD Australia & NZ\, Wilderness\, 6Music Festival\, Green Man\, Rock En Seine and many more. They have also supported Coldplay at Wembley Stadium\, appeared on Later…With Jools Holland twice and a KEXP live session.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ibibio-sound-machine-2/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,World
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T223000
DTSTAMP:20260506T083010Z
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SUMMARY:Ibibio Sound Machine
DESCRIPTION:Singular Artists proudly present Ibibio Sound Machine for a headline show at The Button Factory\, Dublin on Friday\, 9 October 2026. \n\nIbibio Sound Machine are one of the most compelling and forward-thinking bands emerging from the UK scene – a genre-defying afro-futurist collective blending West African rhythms\, electronic textures\, disco\, post-punk and global club energy into a sound that’s as powerful on record as it is explosive live. \n\nFormed in London in 2013 around the magnetic vocals of British-Nigerian frontwoman Eno Williams and co-founder Max Grunhard\, the 8-piece ensemble have built a formidable body of work and a loyal global following \n\nTheir discography spans 5 critically-acclaimed albums that showcase their evolution from afro-electronic innovators to dancefloor commanders. \n\nThey’ve performed around the globe including high profile sets at Glastonbury\, WOMAD Australia & NZ\, Wilderness\, 6Music Festival\, Green Man\, Rock En Seine and many more. They have also supported Coldplay at Wembley Stadium\, appeared on Later…With Jools Holland twice and a KEXP live session. \n\nTheir 6th album will be released later in 2026 on Merge Records. \n\n– – \n“There’s no weak entry in the Ibibio Sound Machine discography. In the last ten years….Ibibio Sound Machine have gone from being exciting transcontinental party upstarts to a soulful\, sophisticated phenomenon” (Pop Matters) \n\n“Bright\, buoyant\, and continually innovative.” (Clash)  \n\n“Utterly refreshing.” (Record Collector)  \n\n“Western pop fans will hear echoes of Michael Jackson\, James Brown… African music devotees will recognise threads of juju and Afrobeat… a groove-driven melange.” (New York Times) \n\n“Vibrant Afro-funk… kaleidoscopic\, euphoric\, high-energy soundscapes that feel borderless” (The Guardian) \n\n“A cosmopolitan blend of West African funk and electronic bass music” (Pitchfork)
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ibibio-sound-machine/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Funk,Music,Punk,World
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T230000
DTSTAMP:20260521T110437Z
CREATED:20260521T110437Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Burke: Your Man
DESCRIPTION:MCD proudly presents Sean Burke: Your Man\, Friday 9th October at The Ambassador Theatre.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/sean-burke-your-man/
LOCATION:Ambassador Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T230000
DTSTAMP:20260127T120039Z
CREATED:20260127T120039Z
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SUMMARY:THE BLUETONES
DESCRIPTION:Next year marks the 30th anniversary of The Bluetones seminal debut album ‘Expecting To Fly’. \nThe band\, with the original four band members\, brothers Mark & Scott Morriss\, Adam Devlin\, & Eds Chesters are planning an anniversary tour to recognise the landmark and are also looking for a strong festival season to go alongside. \nRecently they have released their first new music in 14 years\, which will make up their first album of new music in 15 years later this year.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-bluetones/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261009T230000
DTSTAMP:20260518T082105Z
CREATED:20260518T082105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T082105Z
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SUMMARY:MCD Productions presents The Wran
DESCRIPTION:Emerging from the Comeragh’s of County Waterford in Ireland\, four brothers –Tommy\, Danny\, Sean\, and Stephen Dunford–form the heart of the brand-new trad. fusion band\, The Wran. \nInspired by the likes of Moving Hearts\, Lankum\, Planxty\, and Mary Wallopers\, The Wran  infuse traditional Irish tunes with a punkish attitude and a psychedelic edge – powerhouse stuff; intense and furious and then at times dynamic and gentle. There’s something about hearing four brothers sing in harmony that cuts right to the bone. Their performances weave old folk tunes with original compositions\, built upon banjo\, acoustic guitar\, accordion\, harmonium\, electric guitar\, bass and drums. \nThe band has only begun their journey\, but their dynamic energy and musical prowess leave an enduring impact. In 2025 The Wran appear at Glastonbury\, All Together Now\, Electric Picnic\, Vantastival\, Ealu Le Gra\, TuneFest\, Fuinneamh\, Greenman\, Greenbelt and Beautiful Days.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/mcd-productions-presents-the-wran/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
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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/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T105304Z
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SUMMARY:Darren Kiely
DESCRIPTION:Darren Kiely’s journey with music has always been driven by something pure. When he picked up a guitar for the first time as a teenager in a small town in Co. Cork\, he did so with the hopes of simply being able to play along to the songs he loved. As he sharpened his skills\, he started to push himself further\, setting himself new challenges – learn a full cover\, play a gig\, then\, eventually\, see if he could write his own song. Throughout this years-long process\, passion and natural curiosity spurred him on. “It was never like\, ‘I’m gonna do this full time’ or ‘I want to play stadiums’\,” he recalls. “It was just one thing led to the next challenge or the next step.” \nIt’s that mindset that has led Kiely to his current position – one of the first artists to be signed to Sony Music Nashville’s non-country imprint\, Free Flight Records\, and winning legions of fans with his emotionally rich\, folk-infused music. Putting out his own music\, though\, wasn’t necessarily always on the cards for the 28-year-old. \nIn 2022\, having gradually built his way up to performing covers gigs at functions and weddings\, he was at a point where he could comfortably make a living – an enviable position\, but one that didn’t leave him fully satisfied. “Somewhere along the path\, I was like\, ‘I don’t want to play cover gigs forever\, but I do want to see if people will listen to my music’\,” he says. \nHe describes writing his own music as something of an emotional awakening. “A lot of the time\, I felt like I was drifting through life\, not really thinking about things\,” he explains. “When you write it down or make a recording and listen back to it\, it really hits you in a way where it’s almost like you’re discovering things about yourself\, but talking to yourself as well.” \nMaking the move into penning his own material was fueled by a feeling that he not only had something to say\, but that there was a value in what he wanted to express\, too. “In the music I listened to growing up\, there were loads of things I learned about myself and about life\,” Kiely says. “But I also thought\, ‘There’s some songs that have never talked about this\, or my experiences\, or how I view things.” \nSo far\, the Irish musician has proved himself right. Across his releases so far\, he’s shared a fresh perspective on timeless tales of making amends to those you’ve hurt but have stuck by you (‘Mom & Dad’) and self-doubt (‘How Could You Love Me’)\, and opened up about subjects rarely broached in music. ‘Avalon’ is a case in point for the latter – a rousing piece of folk-rock that explores the musician’s relationship with his home country and why he felt he had to leave.   “This will always be my home / I see fields of green\,” he sings. “But I can’t find a place to grow / Or the light.” \nThese days\, Kiely is based in Nashville\, but first left Ireland for New York in 2019. It was there he stumbled into playing gigs – an experience cut short by the pandemic\, which sent him back home. Once the borders re-opened\, he headed back to NYC to pick up where he left off\, securing a desk job at an accounting firm but his focus firmly on developing his artistry. “It’s a really tough place and it toughened me up an awful lot\,” he says of his time in the city. “I just got used to grafting and getting beat up a little bit by the place and coming back for more. Music’s like that – there’s a lot of great things\, but in between them\, there’s a lot of times where you’re like\, ‘Alright\, I have to go again and again’. It’s like you’re trying to write a song and it’s not as good as you want it to be\, but you have to go again.” \nAs much as New York taught him\, though\, it also left him yearning for something – a community and scene of like-minded musicians to grow and learn with. So\, in 2023\, he upped sticks to Nashville after hearing about the songwriting scene in the city. What Kiely has found since making the move is not only keeping him productive and creative\, but also aligns with his original ethos when he was first learning to play guitar. “I’m a very small fish in a big pond here\,” he smiles. “I like that. If I’m around who I think are the best\, I can try and learn a little bit from them and try and get a little bit better.” \nYou can hear that commitment to growth across his catalogue so far\, from debut single ‘How Could You Love Me’ – which landed a place on Ireland’s top 50 viral charts – to his 2023 debut EP\, ‘Lost’. The latter depicted its creator’s search for his place in both music and the world around him\, pushing through imposter syndrome and moments of uncertainty. The key to the record – its successor\, 2024’s ‘From The Dark’ EP – isn’t the moments of darkness\, though\, but the hope that lingers throughout the songs. “There’s probably a few songs that don’t have too much hope\, but there’s a tinge of it everywhere because I don’t want to wallow in anything or make things overly negative\,” he reasons. “For me\, there is that little bit of hope in every situation.” \nKiely’s upcoming music continues his knack for making distinctive folk-pop with something to say. ‘Find It In You’\, a driving\, uplifting song that finds him reassuring a partner who’s not ready for a relationship that he’ll wait for them: “Whenever your walls fall down and it’s love that you need / I hope you can find it in you to find it in me\,” he shares.  The contemplative ‘Married On My Phone’ deals with the relatable experience of witnessing someone you used to know going through big life milestones via your phone screen. “I saw someone I knew from years ago had got married via Instagram and I was just thinking\, ‘Isn’t it crazy that you see significant events of people you’ve lost touch with [like this]?’ What happens if\, one day\, you end up seeing the person in your current relationship get married on Instagram?” For Kiely\, that song is so different to anything he’s written before – and intentionally so: “I just wanted to hit the nail on the head of all the modern things I don’t really like.” \n‘Old And Grey’\, meanwhile\, harks back to his youth of playing traditional Irish music – experiences that still occasionally peek through in his music today. Midway through\, it surges with a swell of group vocals\, intertwining with a melancholy fiddle melody to create something poignant and powerful. “I don’t sing Irish folk songs really\, but I wanted to have a song that feels like it could be playing in a pub back home\, and I really want to play that fiddle part live\,” he says. \nThese songs are a testament to an artist who has always refused to get complacent or let his music become stagnant. They expand his sonic tapestry\, pushing him into new pockets of sound while keeping his core DNA intact. “I’m not a band that has the same sound for every song\,” he says. “It can sound like different things. That’s one thing that I think has changed in how I’m writing music now – it’s me\, but there’s a different sound. I think that’s important.” \nNo matter how much success Kiely has achieved so far – from gaining traction from his early self-released singles to a recent sold-out headline tour – he’s remaining true to those pure intentions he started out with. As he continues to push himself forward and give himself new challenges\, his ambitions are staying humble. “I just want to sing songs that I believe in\,” he says. “Songs that people can sense that I care about them and what I’m singing is really authentic and honest.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/darren-kiely/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T220000
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SUMMARY:The Live Last Waltz
DESCRIPTION:It started as a concert\, it became a celebration\, and then one of the best loved music films of all time.  Now Dublin rock’n’roll troupe The Group have brought their own spin to The Band’s magical farewell concert by creating the ultimate tribute to this sensational show! \nThis fantastic re-enactment of Martin Scorsese’s award-winning documentary The Last Waltz has already seen Band fans young and old pouring into their Dublin shows to relive the buzz\, excitement\, and stunning showmanship of the original concert and\, of course\, hitting the aisles for some serious music appreciation. \nThis brilliant tribute night not only stars The Group themselves as The Band (naturally!) but also features a whole host of special musical guest-stars from the Dublin music scene! \nThe night is a real treat for fans of The Band\, Dylan\, Neil Young\, Van Morrison\, Neil Diamond\, Eric Clapton and anyone else who loves good-old fashioned rock and country music.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-live-last-waltz/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Country,Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T223000
DTSTAMP:20260514T090703Z
CREATED:20260514T090703Z
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SUMMARY:Jake Xerxes Fussell
DESCRIPTION:Reared in Georgia and now settled in North Carolina\, Jake Xerxes Fussell has established himself as a devoted listener and contemplative interpreter of a vast array of so-called folk songs\, lovingly sourced from a personal store of favorites. He has released five studio albums to-date\, beginning with his self-titled debut album\, released by Paradise of Bachelors in 2015. \n\nHis most recent studio album When I’m Called was produced by James Elkington and features the playing of Ben Whiteley (The Weather Station)\, Joe Westerlund (Bon Iver\, Califone)\, and others. Blake Mills contributes guitars on several tracks. Joan Shelley and Robin Holcomb provide backing vocals. In their review of the record\, Pitchfork wrote: “No other American singer is repurposing our old folk scripts with so much authority or ingenuity.”  \n\nMore recently\, Fussell and Elkington collaborated on the music for Rebuilding – a feature film directed by Max Walker-Silverman and starring Josh O’Connor. A soundtrack of the same name was released on Fat Possum Records in November 2025. \n\n“Critics love to call things unclassifiable\, which can sometimes feel like a subtle admission of defeat. But Jake Xerxes Fussell’s music\, which draws heavily from nineteenth- and twentieth-century vernacular folk songs and archival field recordings\, is idiomatic\, and entirely his own…he is a folksinger in the truest sense\, collecting ideas and melodies and lyrics from distant and disparate traditions\, looking for the things that unite us in our humanity.” – The New Yorker \n\n“(Fussell) is one of the great magpies of American song\, collecting forgotten\, tarnished gems with a folklorist’s zeal…” – The Guardian
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/jake-xerxes-fussell/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Music,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112156Z
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SUMMARY:RACHEL GRACE
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Wexford\, Rachel Grace is fast emerging as one of Ireland’s most compelling new voices in contemporary pop and soul. Blending heartfelt songwriting with rich\, expressive vocals\, she has built a reputation for crafting songs that are both emotionally resonant and instantly memorable. \nDrawing influence from modern pop and classic soul\, Rachel’s sound is defined by its honesty and warmth. Her influences span soul\, folk\, and pop\, with emotion and authenticity at the heart of everything she creates. With a voice that moves effortlessly from intimate and delicate to powerful and commanding\, she brings a distinctive depth to every performance. Known for her intimate and engaging live performances\, she has supported the likes of Gavin James\, Roisin O\, Jack L and Wallis Bird and has worked as a session musician for Roisin O and Irish Women In Harmony. \nRachel has been steadily gaining attention across the Irish Music Scene\, with releases that showcase her evolving artistry and a growing fanbase drawn to her authenticity. Whether performing stripped-back acoustic sets or full-band arrangements\, she creates a captivating live experience that highlights both her vocal ability and natural stage presence. Having just released her debut album ‘Never Grows Old’ to critical national acclaim\, she will be playing her first Dublin Headline Show with a full band in Whelans Upstairs on October 10th 2026. \nThis upcoming performance offers a chance to experience her sound up close—an evening of soulful melodies\, honest storytelling\, and undeniable talent.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/rachel-grace/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260714T110916Z
CREATED:20260714T110916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T110916Z
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SUMMARY:Ciaran Quigley
DESCRIPTION:For his debut release on CastOver Records\, Irish indie-pop artist Ciaran Quigley delivers a warm\, emotionally open track that balances melodic lift with heartfelt reflection. Driven by powerful vocals and a confident sense of musical momentum\, the song blends indie and pop influences into an intimate sound with relatable storytelling. \n  \nProduced by Patrick O’Donnell and mastered by Mike Tucci\, the track explores the looping emotions of troubled love through glowing production and honest lyricism. “Is This A Problem Darling is a song about loving somebody in circles\,” Ciaran explains – capturing a relatable snapshot of vulnerability and the quiet intensity of first love.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ciaran-quigley/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261010T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261011T013000
DTSTAMP:20260624T103026Z
CREATED:20260624T103026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T103026Z
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SUMMARY:The 8th Annual Rory Gallagher Dublin Tribute Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us in The Workmans Club Dublin on 10th October 2026 for the 8th Annual Rory Gallagher Dublin Tribute Night \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in The Workmans Club Dublin on 10th October 2026 for the 8th Annual Rory Gallagher Dublin Tribute Night. \nFeaturing performances from: \n\nDeuce\nMississippi Sheiks\nStephen Brennan’s Coldshot\n\nwith special guest: \n\nChristian Volkmann\n\nDoors 8pm \nMusic from 8.30pm \n€20 Early bird tickets (€25 on the door) \nWheelchair Accessible venue
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-8th-annual-rory-gallagher-dublin-tribute-night/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261011T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261011T223000
DTSTAMP:20260629T115810Z
CREATED:20260629T115810Z
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SUMMARY:Honestav
DESCRIPTION:Honestav is coming to the The Button Factory Live on the 11th of October!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/honestav/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261011T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261011T223000
DTSTAMP:20260701T104733Z
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SUMMARY:Violet Grohl
DESCRIPTION:A native of Los Angeles\, Violet Grohl has been immersed in music from her earliest days. Whether singing along to Beatles vinyl alone in her bedroom\, writing her first song at the age of 12 or gracing real world stages big and small\, Violet has always been focused on increasing her musical palette and vocabulary. She’s a true student of the art form\, whose notebooks are stuffed with poetry and influences that bend genres. In 2024\, Violet met producer Justin Raisen (Charli xcx\, Kim Gordon) and went on an unexpected (and unexpectedly prolific) ride to collaborate on the music featured on her debut album\, “Be Sweet To Me\,” out globally on May 29th.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/violet-grohl/
LOCATION:The Academy\, 57 Middle Abbey Street\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261011T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261011T223000
DTSTAMP:20260805T115044Z
CREATED:20260805T115044Z
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SUMMARY:Tim Wheeler
DESCRIPTION:Tim Wheeler\, acclaimed songwriter\, guitarist\, and frontman of legendary Northern Irish rock band Ash\, plays an intimate set on October 11th.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/tim-wheeler/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261012T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261012T213000
DTSTAMP:20260304T094618Z
CREATED:20260304T094618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T094618Z
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SUMMARY:Rory O’Hanlon: Morning Guys!!!
DESCRIPTION:With over 100\,000 followers on Instagram\, Rory’s D4 persona is proof that a life of wealth and having everything handed to you is a brilliant way of inspiring others. A man whose popularity is growing like a Blackrock JCT second row\, Rory’s relatable tales of privilege have struck a chord with people from every walk of life (well\, mainly South County Dublin). \nAfter selling out 4 dates\, Rory O’Hanlon has just announced his first headline show at 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Monday 12th October 2026.\nTickets priced from €36.90 including booking fee & €2 restoration levy on sale now with Ticketmaster Ireland \n“A joke every 30 seconds” — The Irish Times \n“Presence\, poise and timing” — Chortle \n“Inspiring” — Johnny Sexton \nRory’s deep love of Irish and Leinster rugby has made him relatable to all Dubliners (barring the GAA lads)\, and he has specially chosen this venue to ensure his audience feels safe and remains in close proximity to the Green Line Luas. For those driving their SUVs\, Hendo will be providing a special “D4 price” in all his Dublin car parks. \nBeyond the Instagram reels\, Rory is a seasoned veteran of the global circuit\, having performed solo shows at the Edinburgh\, Adelaide\, Perth\, and Melbourne comedy festivals to rave reviews. From Moscow to Monte Carlo\, and Berlin to New York\, Rory has brought his signature Southside charm to the world. He has been hand-picked to open for UK giants such as Paul Chowdhry and Clinton Baptiste\, playing to thousands across the UK and Ireland. Whether he’s closing a property deal or closing a comedy set\, Rory O’Hanlon is firmly established as Ireland’s premier purveyor of “unearned” excellence.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/rory-ohanlon-morning-guys/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261012T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261012T223000
DTSTAMP:20260129T102009Z
CREATED:20260129T102009Z
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SUMMARY:Jimmy Sax
DESCRIPTION:Jimmy Sax is a French musician and saxophonist\, as well as a multi-instrumentalist. He is an incredible performer\, playing globally with his energetic shows\, where his saxophone becomes an extension of his own body! He releases his own music and achieves remarkable success on both digital and traditional distribution channels.  \nSome of his most notable tracks include “No Man No Cry” (certified gold and later platinum in Italy)\, “Time” (certified gold in Italy)\, and many others. In 2021\, he released his debut album\, Jimmy\, which was followed by a full orchestral version in 2022. In 2023\, he released three singles: “Soldier\,” “Summertime\,” and “Better Days.” Jimmy Sax has also collaborated with Jul on three singles—”Ibiza\,” “Tout La Nuit\,” and “J’ai Vidé Le Magnum”—with “Ibiza” achieving platinum status in France.  \nWith over 1\,000 shows worldwide\, more than half a billion streams\, and over 1 million subscribers on his YouTube channel\, his journey continues to inspire and grow every day!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/jimmy-sax/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261012T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261012T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T111204Z
CREATED:20260604T111204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T111204Z
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SUMMARY:Arab Strap
DESCRIPTION:Arab Strap announce new album Half-Told Tales – Released 4th September via Rock Action Records \nShare new single You You You \n  \nWith a rose in my fist\,\nand a song in my lungs\,\nI reach for a hand\,\nand I’ve got you\, you\, you. \nPhoto: Luke Bovill \nArab Strap’s new album Half-Told Tales\, the group’s ninth\, will arrive almost three decades to the day since their first single was released. “We’re thirty years old this year\,” says the duo\, “So we decided to celebrate by doing what we enjoy most: by making new music.” \nThe band have never sounded more relevant on the state-of-affairs lead single ‘You You You’\, a track that bubbles to life sounding like some long-lost killer Italo disco record – with Moffat’s vocal refrain of the song’s title creating one of the most outright melodically infectious songs the band have ever made – and that’s before Malcolm Middleton’s punchy and spiralling guitar lines burst through it. The result is something that feels like an entirely new genre. “A sort of disco-metal incantation\,” suggests Moffat. “With a message of future felicity and fellowship that – fingers crossed – might make you dance and giggle too.” \nLyrically\, the song is emblematic of some of the themes on the album. “‘You You You’ is an attempt to remind ourselves\, and hopefully others\, that the world’s not full of awful people\,” says Moffat. “That there are millions of us out there dealing with the same worries every day: from the rising costs of absolutely everything\, our mental and physical health\, the constant slaughter and tyranny in our newsfeeds\, to playing an unwitting part in the military-industrial complex\, and the endless warping of reality. It can often feel like a complete absence of human decency – it’s no wonder that despondency can feel like our default disposition.” However\, while the song digs into these troubles and tumultuous times\, it does so with a purpose. “It was designed as a kind of invocation\,” says Moffat. “To bring forth the stubbornly elusive spirits of hope and solidarity.” \nThe push-pull dynamic that exists in such songs – where grooving\, fluid beats nestle up against rip-roaring guitars – is reflective of the back and forth approach the band have during the songwriting process. “The excitement comes because me and Aidan like and hate different things\,” says Middleton. “There are things in the record that individually we might not choose but that’s why I like this album so much\, because it’s not the one I wanted to make. I don’t think it’s what Aidan wanted to make either\, it’s this bit in the middle. It might not be 100% what we want but it’s good for the band\, and it works.” \nArab Strap have also announced a new tour for the Autumn including a visit to Eastern Europe. Tickets and info at arabstrap.scot
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/arab-strap/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261012T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261012T233000
DTSTAMP:20260514T091117Z
CREATED:20260514T091117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T091117Z
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SUMMARY:SOFY
DESCRIPTION:SOFY exists in the gaps between genres. \nTaking the tension of trip-hop\, the immediacy of Britpop and the edge of garage rock\, she has built a sound that feels unmistakably her own. It’s witty\, melodic and uncompromising. \nLong before her first official release\, SOFY’s demos were already earning spins on BBC Radio 1 and drawing praise from Arlo Parks\, Sam Fender and Yungblud. Within a year\, the Leicester-born songwriter was playing Glastonbury Festival and landing on the EA Sports FC soundtrack\, marking the start of a relentless three-year run that saw her release two EPs and two full-length mixtapes\, all while remaining fiercely independent. \nThat momentum fuelled sold-out headline shows\, major festival main stages\, and support slots alongside Liam Gallagher and Sabrina Carpenter. This summer\, she opens for Kasabian and The Libertines ahead of the release of her debut album\, How To Perform Magic\, in September. It is her most experimental and vulnerable work to date. \nDescribed by Dork as ‘the voice of a generation… a much-needed messiah for the messy’\, SOFY stands as one of the most compelling new voices in British guitar music.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/sofy/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260618T111812Z
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SUMMARY:The Other Side of Murder
DESCRIPTION:14+. Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 18+\nNo under 3’s permitted in the auditorium\n\nThe producers of Torben Betts’ smash-hit plays Murder at Midnight and Murder in the Dark\, present a wickedly entertaining new thriller The Other Side of Murder with a star cast including Rufus Hound (One Man\, Two Guvnors\, Wind in the Willows) and Susie Blake (Victoria Wood\, Coronation Street). \nWhen celebrated TV medium Darius Divine\, host of hit light-entertainment show The Other Side\, plans a cosy family dinner\, he expects awkward small talk. He doesn’t expect his pregnant lover\, his Gilbert and Sullivan obsessed mother-in-law\, or a night of ghostly visitations and explosive revelations. As dinner burns and tensions rise\, the line between performance and reality begins to shatter. Secrets surface. Jealousies ignite. And a final twist lands that no one will see coming. \nFunny\, shocking and deliciously unsettling\, this is a wild theatrical ride that will have audiences laughing one minute and gasping the next. \nThe Other Side of Murder is presented by the award-winning producers Original Theatre (Birdsong\, ART\, Being Mr Wickham) in association with Theatr Clwyd. \nThe creative team includes Director Philip Franks\, Writer Torben Betts\, Designer Colin Falconer\, Lighting Designer Jason Taylor\, Sound Designer and Composer Max Pappenheim and Casting Director Emma Sylvester.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-other-side-of-murder/
LOCATION:The Gaiety Theatre\, King St S\, Dublin 2\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261013T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261013T230000
DTSTAMP:20260805T104847Z
CREATED:20260805T104847Z
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SUMMARY:Heidi Curtis
DESCRIPTION:North East indie riser Heidi Curtis announces her debut headline tour\, taking place this autumn\, and including her biggest shows to date at the likes of The Lexington\, London and The Grove\, Newcastle. \nFresh from supporting the likes of Florence + The Machine\, Holly Humberstone\, Lewis Capaldi\, Self Esteem\, Mumford & Sons and The War On Drugs over the summer months (with a Wunderhorse slot late August)\, the enigmatic songwriter has revealed a whole headline run of her own\, with shows lined up throughout the UK and Europe this autumn as her profile continues to soar. \nInspired by the likes of Fleetwood Mac\, Kate Bush\, Jeff Buckley and Florence & The Machine\, Curtis’ ‘Hollow Heart’ EP caps off a hugely impressive six month period which has seen debut single ‘Undone’\, its follow-up ‘Siren’\, third reveal ‘What Am I Missing?’ and latest track ‘Behind The Door’ draw considerable praise throughout the press landscape\, with acclaim arriving from the likes of NME Magazine (NME 100 for 2026)\, DIY Magazine\, Rolling Stone UK\, Dork Magazine\, The Line Of Best Fit\, Guitarand Wonderland. \nShowcasing her powerhouse vocals and authentic songwriting throughout ‘Hollow Heart’\, the North East native’s classic rock\, indie and folk sensibilities see her weave a sonic tapestry that has clearly resonated across the radio airwaves. Heidi has received widespread support from BBC Introducing locally and nationally from day one (Jess Iszatt\, Shakk)\, and was recently made BBC Introducing on Radio 1’s ‘Need To Know’ Artist. In addition to considerable early backing on BBC 6 Music (Craig Charles\, Emily Pilbeam)\, the musician has also played a BBC Radio 2 live session for Jo Whiley at the iconic Maida Vale Studios. \nSpeaking ahead of her tour announcement\, Curtis revealed: “Taking ‘Hollow Heart’ on the road is something I have been waiting to do forever. The songs are alive when they are brought to stage and to finally connect with my audience across the UK\, Ireland and Europe will be unforgettable. The show will include all of ‘Hollow Heart’ and a whole catalogue of unreleased music. I can’t wait to put a full show together\, see you there.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/heidi-curtis/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261014T210000
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SUMMARY:Alan Davies: Think Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Following hugely popular tours of Australia and the UK in 2025 and a tour of New Zealand this Summer\, Alan Davies is delighted to announce that his latest tour Think Ahead\, his first in a decade. \nDavies is bringing the show to Irish shores when he plays 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Wednesday 14th October 2026. \n\n\nHe thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids. What is he? A late middle-aged stand up on tour for the first time in a decade. Funnier than ever\, he says. \nAlan Davies is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian\, actor\, writer\, and TV personality. He is a staple of British television\, known for his performance as the eponymous hero of David Renwick’s hugely popular\, long-running TV series Jonathan Creek\, and as a permanent panellist on QI. His talk show\, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled\, recently reached its seventh season. He is also one of the UK’s best-loved comedians. His stand-up show Urban Trauma ran in London’s West End and Life is Pain and Little Victories sold out in venues across the UK. His second memoir\, Just Ignore Him was published in 2020 and the third instalment\, White Male Stand-up\, was published in hardback in autumn 2025 and will be out in paperback in June 2026. \n“A JOY TO WATCH\, WITH MASTERFUL COMEDIC TIMING AND STORYTELLING” «««« Metro \n“FINDING HUMOUR IN JUST THE RIGHT PLACES.” «««« Mail on Sunday
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/alan-davies-think-ahead/
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Sol & The Gang
DESCRIPTION:Full steam RnB\, hip-hop\, soul and afrobeats – that’s what to expect at a Sol & The Gang show. \n\nFresh from a sold-out UK run in Spring 2026\, Sol & The Gang hit the road for a full national tour\, alongside the release of brand-new original music. \nA high-energy journey through the decades from Motown to present day\, Sol & The Gang are known for blending timeless RnB classics with premium production and tight musicianship. Founded by award-winning artist and choreographer J-Sol of The X Factor fame\, the hand-picked supergroup unites some of the UK’s finest singers\, musicians and dancers. Driven by J-Sol’s commanding vocals\, slick choreography and undeniable star power\, this is a genre-blurring live experience that’s impossible to stand still through.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/sol-the-gang/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,R&B
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