What gigs are on this week in Dublin city?
Dublin Gig Guide Highlights June 2nd to 8th: David Byrne, Aldous Harding, Pixies, Addison Rae, Nadia Reid, Tashi Dorji, Jon Spencer, Girl In The Year Above, cupcakKe, Deetron, Nerves, BIMM Live, Kiesza, olympic_castle Open-Air Festival, King, Annie-Dog,
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Tuesday June 2nd
Pixies @ 3Olympia Theatre
Pixies celebrate 40 years with a full-band show at 3Olympia on the P40 tour. Doolittle, Surfer Rosa, Trompe le Monde – the entire catalogue up for grabs on the setlist from one of alternative rock’s most influential bands.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise @ National Stadium
North Carolina indie-folk five-piece Rainbow Kitten Surprise play the National Stadium. ‘Dang’
Don West @ Button Factory
Australian soul music musician and model no less.
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Honky Tonk Tuesdays @ Arthur’s
2 step dance class followed by The Dublin Club playing the best of honky tonk. Free in.
Wednesday June 3rd
Jon Spencer @ Lost Lane
Foggy Notions presents The former Blues Explosion and Boss Hog frontman plays his wild, confrontational rock and roll at one of Dublin’s most intimate rooms. This will be good craic.
Addison Rae, Florence Road @ IMMA (5pm)
Pop star and former TikTok phenomenon Addison Rae plays IMMA. Her self-titled debut album has landed her squarely in serious pop territory. Empress Of has cancelled her UK/ EU dates. Everything you need to know about Addison Rae at IMMA
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit @ 3Olympia Theatre
Six-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell brings The 400 Unit to 3Olympia in support of his tenth album ‘Foxes in the Snow’, recorded as a solo acoustic record at Electric Lady Studios.
Tashi Dorji @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Afghan-American guitarist Tashi Dorji plays Whelan’s Upstairs. His solo work is largely improvised, spare and searching – extended technique, drone and noise in a very small room. Was recently here supporting Godspeed You Black Emperor!
Texas Is The Reason @ The Grand Social
New York post-hardcore band.
Teddy Thompson @ The Workman’s Club
British singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson, son of Richard and Linda Thompson, plays the Workman’s Club.
Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet @ Whelan’s
Irish folk, flautist, and lyricist singer and band.
Thursday June 4th
Girl In The Year Above @ Whelan’s
Cornish/Irish band led by singer-songwriter Jennifer Ball are newly arrived on the scene and very intriguing. ‘Ode to The Glory Days’ just released and debut single ”Mama, My Heart Is Achin’ arrived in March – both songs showcasing a swoonsome indie pop songwriting vibe in the style of The Last Dinner Party but more folkie. Also played Other Voices Anam which you can watch in full.
BIMM Live @ Button Factory (6pm)
Button Factory hosts BIMM Live 2026, a showcase for the music college’s final year students. Lineup includes Dream Boy, F!onn, Empty Internet, Gag Reflex, Title TK, Avenue 68, Calum Agnew, Kapayja, Molli and more.
Dream Ivory @ The Grand Social
Inspired by shoegaze, surf rock, and artists like Damon Albarn.
LANY @ 3Olympia Theatre
Los Angeles synth-pop trio LANY’s melodic, polished indie-pop has built a devoted international following.
REVOLVE ft. Croithe, Byro & CABL DJ Set @ The Grand Social (10pm)
The venue’s weekly two bands live and DJ set night.
Friday June 5th
Aldous Harding @ Vicar Street
Foggy Notions presents the New Zealand singer-songwriter with Vera Ellen in support. is one of the most compelling and difficult-to-categorise performers working today – theatrical, unsettling and completely singular and her new album is great.
Annie-Dog, Affection To Rent, For Nina @ The Grand Social
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C.W. Stoneking @ Button Factory
Foggy Notions presents the Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist whooccupies his own lane – pre-war blues, hokum and sounds filtered through an utterly original voice and persona.
Kingfishr @ St Anne’s Park (outdoor)
Irish folk band Kingfishr play the St Anne’s Park summer concert series on the back of their breakthrough single ‘Killeagh’. Sold out. St. Anne’s Park Concerts 2026 – Everything You Need To Know
Philip Glass Explored with Angélique Kidjo and Russell Davies @ National Concert Hall
Beninese singer and four-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo plays the National Concert Hall. One of the great voices in world music, with a career spanning decades and genres from Afrobeat to jazz to funk.
Jeru The Damaja @ The Sugar Club
’90s-rooted American rapper.
Kiesza @ Green Room, The Academy
Canadian singer and producer Kiesza of ‘Hideaway‘ fame.
Was Man @ The Cobblestone
The musical project by singer, songwriter and guitarist, Warren McCarthy is joined for the first time by ex-SPIES Hugh O’Dwyer (bass) and Neil Dexter (synth/drums) .
Tara Howley @ Whelan’s
One of Ireland’s leading multi-instrumentalists, Howley is a highly accomplished musician and singer, Tara plays 14 instruments and is a multiple All-Ireland champion.
YUNGMORPHEUS @ The Workman’s Club
Debut Irish show from LA rapper and producer. Bandcamp.
Late Clubs and DJs
Tahdg K B2B Bull Horris @ The Big Romance
House, prog, queer explorations.
KING @ The Grand Social (11pm)
Queer women and their friends club with Claire Beck and DJ Egg.
Tarkno, Shannen Blessing @ Wigwam (11pm)
Techno.
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Saturday June 6th
olympic_castle Open-Air Festival @ Orlagh House (1pm – 3am)
An open-air castle festival blending underground music, sports competition, and pure energy: Lamache, Truly Madly, Cáit, Holly Lester, Cam Roberts, Only Coco and more.
Nadia Reid @ Bello Bar
Foggy Notions presents New Zealand singer-songwriter solo at Bello Bar. Her intimate, beautifully crafted folk writing is some of the finest in its field – a real treat in a small room. ‘Poor Mum’
Black Axe Mangal @ Hen’s Teeth (6pm – 11pm)
A one night only pop up 5 course meal with Kate & Lee Tiernan from London’s inconic Black Axe Mangal. Music by Wasman with more.
Nerves @ The Workman’s Club
Foggy Notions presents the Mayo/Wicklow band who have been quietly building one of the more compelling catalogues in Irish post-punk. Support Gag Reflex.
Fliptrix @ The Bernard Shaw
London rap lyricist associated with Outstraight who present the show. Only Built 4 Claddagh Ringz album by from Beano & Don Kobz launch too.
The 2 Johnnies @ St Anne’s Park (outdoor)
Tipperary comedy-music duo The 2 Johnnies bring their Pints in a Field Show to St Anne’s Park for the second night of the outdoor concert series. St. Anne’s Park Concerts 2026 – Everything You Need To Know
Baliza @ Whelan’s
Galician-Spanish duo Baliza play Whelan’s main room, followed by a DJ set. Born out of busking on Dublin’s streets, their blend of Spanish storytelling and energy has built a strong following in the city.
Kippax, Hazard Pay, Ben Verdes @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Dublin indie four-piece band lead this gig.
NSOI: Philip Glass Explored with Russell Davies & Namekawa @ NCH
Two of Philip Glass’s most distinguished champions – conductor Dennis Russell Davies and pianist Maki Namekawa – return to conclude National Symphony Orchestra Ireland’s focus on one of the most unique and distinctive voices in American contemporary music with three Irish premieres.
Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Show @ 3Olympia Theatre
American stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser plays two shows at 3Olympia. Hot off her Golden Globes hosting stint and Netflix special Someday You’ll Die, she’s arguably the hottest US comedian working right now. Two performances: 6:30pm and 9pm.
Late Clubs and DJs
Jaume Vidanes Camó @ The Big Romance
Lovely man plays lovely records: pop, leftfield, electronic.
Audio Sleaze presents Dicky Trisco @ Hang Dai Chinese (11pm)
Disco and Nudisco DJ.
Deetron B2B Tasha @ Tengu (11pm)
High energy B2B – techno blends drawing on D&B, house and techno with Meda-Ava on support. Deetron is vinyl DJ and producer of renown and Tasha is a long-standing Rinse FM resident.
DUVV presents: Jon Hussey B2B Snakebite_616 @ Wigwam (11pm)
Local techno legends B2B.
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Sunday June 6th
David Byrne @ St Anne’s Park (outdoor)
David Byrne closes the St Anne’s Park outdoor concert series. The former Talking Heads frontman’s live shows are notoriously spectacular as I reviewed earlier this year – fully choreographed, richly arranged and utterly joyful. St. Anne’s Park Concerts 2026 – Everything You Need To Know. Support: Arlo Parks.
Kitty Craft @ Bello Bar
Foggy Notions presents the California alt-indie experimental singer-songwriter
cupcakKe @ The Academy
Chicago rapper cupcakKe iskKnown for her fearless, explicit and often genuinely funny lyrics alongside solid rap technique – a live show with very few equivalents.
Organ Freeman @ The Big Romance (6pm)
Live Jazz every Sunday.
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Monday June 8th
Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra @ 3Arena
Jools Holland brings his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra to 3Arena with BK Jackson in support. The annual touring revue is a reliably excellent evening of big-band swing, boogie-woogie and soul.
Song Cycle @ Whelan’s
Whelan’s weekly singer songwriter night.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
