The Kooks, whose 2006 debut sold over 2 million copies, have unexpectedly found themselves beloved by a new generation. While their original fans remain, they’ve layered on a fervent Gen Z following, headlining festivals and selling out shows worldwide. Social media has made them a generations’ new favourite band again,...
Dublin Youth Dance Company (DYDC) is delighted to announce the return of the Irish Youth Dance Festival (IYDF), taking place on Sunday 5th July 2026 at Smock Alley Theatre. This year’s festival welcomes participating youth dance groups and artists from across Ireland including OKD Collective and Akasha Dance Company (Waterford),...
Steve Ray Ladson, a multi-talented musician and songwriter from Hopkins, South Carolina, has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in Country music. Rising to national prominence following his standout performance on America’s Got Talent in July 2025, Ladson captivated audiences and judges alike with his original composition “Back...
Corps Ensemble and The New Theatre, in association with The Civic, presents Late Night Station by Andy Crook. Late Night Station is a sharp edged darkly comic drama that reveals how ordinary people become complicit in systems of control and denial. Blending absurd humour with political unease. Wise and Flannagan,...
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Strictly Come Dancing Finalist, Pretty Woman, 9 – 5 The Musical) as Elle! SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze. AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s...
Dublin-based DC Dolls is a five-piece, female rock group. Their alternative rock sound draws from many different rock genres, and they take inspiration from bands such as Sprints, Gurriers & Die Spitz.
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...
David Costello will join us within EPIC to discuss Mark O’Neill’s book The Irish in Hong Kong, a book that delves into the connection between Ireland and China, and how our diaspora has had an influence on the development of Hong Kong. Copies of The Irish in Hong Kong by...
Twenty-two years into their career, I Am The Avalanche are making the most powerful music of their lives. Catch the Brooklyn punk icons on July 9th, 2026. Strictly 18s+
Tom Cole Jr, vocals Flo Mc Sweeney, guest vocalist The Ceol Aoine Choir Shane O'Connor, piano Derek O'Connor, sax Gary O'Connor, drums Neville Lloyd, double bass Linley Hamilton, trumpet PUTTING THE ZING BACK INTO SWING. If you are of the age who remembers the nostalgic years of the thirties, forties,...
Dead Pioneers emerged as a dynamic extension of vocalist Gregg Deal's performance art, seamlessly blending music with critical cultural commentary. Rooted in the same themes of identity and resistance that define his visual work, the band's sound acts as a powerful platform for addressing the complexities of Indigenous experience. Deal...
A seasoned live performer, Shimmer Boy has gigged relentlessly since his teens and has supported a range of acclaimed and emerging artists including John Blek, Dave Lofts, Oscar Blue, James Keegan and Archie Ray. He is currently building momentum with an expanding Irish and UK touring schedule, steadily growing a...