Bloomsday celebrates Thursday 16 June 1904, the day depicted in James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the central character in Ulysses. The novel follows the life and thoughts of Leopold Bloom and a host of other characters – real and fictional – from 8am on...
tenderfire in association with The New Theatre presents: EPIPHANY – a bold reimaging of James Joyce’s masterpiece ‘The Dead’. In this solo show Gretta Conroy takes centre stage at the Misses Morkan’s annual supper party. Gretta has it all – a house on the Kingston line, a gentleman’s family and a romantic night in The Gresham planned...
Two years on from the release of their most recent album Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees, American alternative rock outfit Dogstar have announced a show in Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 11th June 2026. Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and bassist Keanu Reeves, Dogstar was born in 1991 as...
O’Mahony first emerged as a formidable voice in the Irish art-folk scene as front woman of Mongoose, with whom she released two albums and toured extensively over the course of a decade. Her shift into solo work marked a turning inward. In 2022 she released her debut solo album, The...
Dreamgun and special guests perform a parody of the Social Network, rewritten with fresh jokes and read live by completely unprepared comedians. It’s an unrehearsed, rapid-fire, cinematic mess. Previous guests include Dara Ó Briain, Rose Matafeo, Nish Kumar and Aisling Bea. “Merciless, hilarious.” — The Irish Times ★★★★★ “Kept us...
Kick off The Bloomsday Festival celebrations at The James Joyce Centre on Thursday, 11th June at 8.30pm with a Joyce-themed cabaret of readings, performance, music and natter, hosted by author David Collard. Celebrate the eccentric and avant-garde spirit of Dadaism and James Joyce with a special Bloomsday Festival cabaret of readings and songs! Last year’s gathering His Art Belongs...
Davina Devine Have you ever wanted to read a drag queen’s diary? Of course you have, you nosey b*tch. Join Drag Legend Davina Devine on a glitter-soaked, high-heeled rollercoaster through her life and legacy. With razor-sharp wit, outrageous stories, and a whole lot of heart, Davina takes audiences behind the...
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. Though Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland, Dublin would provide the backdrop for virtually all of his work. On a...
Powerful stories and moving images from LGBTQIA+ migrants and queer people of colour around the world. Welcome to Queer Spectrum Film Festival (QSFF) – a vibrant celebration of queer stories in motion. As Ireland’s first film festival dedicated to LGBTQIA+ people of colour and migrant voices, QSFF foregrounds powerful narratives...
A day to connect, reflect and share your purpose in dentistry with 'Ted style' talks. ConnectEd is more than a day away from practice — it’s a space to recharge, reconnect and refocus on what matters most. Through inspiring speakers, open conversations and shared ideas, this experience brings together clinicians...
Students & recent graduates…do not miss out on this incredible FREE opportunity! Join us in Dublin to network with outstanding graduate employers. Each employer will have a stall for you to visit and chat to their recruitment teams. Discover internships and graduate career opportunities, ask questions, and get a head...
Get ready to twist your brain and dive into the world of Finnegans Wake this Bloomsday! “Work Out Your Brain with Finnegans Wake” is a public reading and writing performance that invites you to engage the right side of your brain in a fun and supportive setting. Most of us tend to write...