The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week

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Monday December 10th

- Sam Fender @ Sound House (€11+)
  British singer-songwriter,recently covered on the Irish Times, who’s just been named on BBC Sound Of 2018.
- Travis @ Olympia Theatre (€45+)
  Scottish rock band. ‘Why Does It Always Rain On Me?’.
- We Bloom: Toshín, 1000 Beasts, Arcworlds @ Workmans Club (Free)
  A very strong showing of domestic, electronic talent hosted by Dublin promoter.

Tuesday December 11th

Lily Allen @ Olympia Theatre (Sold Out)
Britsh pop star and pop culture veteran performs material from her recent No Shame LP.
The Ruby Sessions: secret lineup @ Doyle’s (€7+, 9pm)
An institution. All proceeds to the Simon Community.

Wednesday December 12th

Vernon Jane @ Button Factory (€10+)
Expressive, creative jazz rock from Dublin band
Damien Dempsey @ Vicar Street (€32+)
Irish singer-songwriter with trad roots performs material from his new collaborative LP Utopia
Áine Cahill @ Whelan’s (€22+)
Up and coming Irish pop artist. ‘Beauty Is A Lie‘.
The Other Christmas Party @ The Liqour Rooms (€5+)
A coming together of creatives, with a few mince pies thrown in the mix.
Haiku @ The Sound House (€10+)
Groove band launches an EP recorded at Orphan Studios.
R.A. The Rugged Man, AFRO @ Sugar Club (€30+)
Controversial New York MC, reportedly banned from every major record label.

Thursday December 13th

Future Proof: I Have A Trive, Mount Alaska, Sun Collective, Fia Moon @ Bello Bar (€9+)
We’re bringing you one of our best lineups of the year for our Christmas special. Ho Ho Ho.
Hamsandwich @ Whelan’s (€22.50+)
Irish indie group play 3 nights this week.
YG @ Olympia Theatre (€23+)
American rapper and actor.
Síomha @ Whelan’s Upstairs (€15)
Contemporary Irish jazz.
Bubblegum @ Bernard Shaw (Free)
Dublin collective with a penchant for exotic dance music.
The Midnight Disco Christmas Party @ Wigwam (€6+, 11pm)
These revellers are hosting their 3rd annual christmas party on Abbey street’s cocktail oasis.

Friday December 14th

Spies @ Button Factory (€16+)
Dublin based indie group launch their Constancy LP.
The Murder Capital, Odd Morris @ Workmans Club (€11+, WIN TICKETS)
This Dublin rock group have made huge waves in 2018 based on one video.
Hamsandwich @ Whelan’s (€22.50+)
Irish indie group play 3 nights this week.
Burner Records launch party @ Bernard Shaw (Free)
New Irish label celebrate the launch of their roster.
A Litany Of Failures: Thaat Snake, Junk Drawer, @ Drop Dead Twice (€5+)
The Irish art indie collective throw a christmas bash.
Graham Dolan @ The Big Romance (Free)
Veteran Galway DJ hits Parnell Street’s new spot.
Scullion, Landless, Paula Meehan @ The Sugar Club (€27)
Rare show from the long-standing trio.
RTÉ 2FM Xmas Ball 218: Hozier, Walking on Cars & more @ 3Arena (Sold Out)
Charity gig plus Keywest, Wyvern Lingo, Wild Youth, Brave Giant, and Chasing Abbey
Fangclub @ The Sound House (€15+)
Irish pop punk group
Hothouse:PrYmary Colors, Reveller, Dave Kerr, Colin Devine @ Berlin D2 (9pm, Free)
Lots of fantastic selectors doing their thing right here.
Red Greg @ Wigwam (10pm, €5+)
Eclectic DJ with a burning love of dance music.
Wah Wah Winos @ Hang Dai (10.30pm, Free)
Dublin-based underground DJ collective.
Dixon @ District 8 (11pm, €16+)
A heavyweight techno DJ.
Melodic: Nick Warren @ Tengu (11pm, €11+)
British house DJ and producer.
Jayda G, Dip @ Button Factory (11pm, €12+)
Berlin-based Canadian native who knows how to throw a party.
Surgeon @ Index (11pm, €15+)
Paint stripper techno.
Lime & Fancy’s Christmas Vacation @ Wigwam (Free, 11pm)
A selection box of 80s and 90s classics and forgotten gems.

Saturday December 15th

George Fitzgerald @ Button Factory (€17+)
British electronic producer performs material from his recent All That Must Be LP.
Hamsandwich @ Whelan’s (€22.50+)
Irish indie group play 3 nights this week.
The Lalala Choir @ Unitarian Church (€13+)
Dublin-based choir collective perform all orginal compostions.
The Blades @ The Academy (€30+)
Dublin rockers and U2 contemporaries hit up the Academy.
Bleeding Heart Pigeons @ Whelan’s Upstairs (€12)
Limerick art-rockers.
Hozier, David Keenan @ Olympia Theatre (Sold Out)
The forest king takes a trip out of the woods and into Dublin city.
Granny 05: Christmas at Grannys @ The Grand Social (Free)
The Granny DJs spin your favourite dance, hip hop and electro tunes.
Division: Massimiliano @ Pyg (€6+)
Italo-house maestro.
Lumo Club Christmas Party @ Tengu (9pm, €5+)
Featuring Aime Le Boom, Sing Along Social, Greta and the Lumo DJs playing bangers all night.
Hunee @ Button Factory (11pm, €11+)
Groovy disco music from the respected selector.
FJAAK @ District 8 (11pm, €16+)
Dance music’s biggest boyband.
Bodytonic: Gerd Jans0n @ Wigwam (11pm, €16+)
Running back label head spins tunes all night.

Sunday December 16th

Bobby & The Blunts @ The Grand Social (€6+)
Funk orientated Irish group.
The Academic @ Vicar Street (Sold Out)
Hotly tipped Irish indie pop group. Also Saturday, also Sold out.
Hozier, Saint Sister @ Olympia Theatre (Sold Out)
The forest king takes a trip out of the woods and into Dublin city.
Jerry Fish @ Whelan’s (€21+)
Long serving Irish rock figure kicks out the jams.
Sundays Izakaya @ Izakaya (10.30pm, Free)
Always an ideal way to close out the weekend. Dance yourself clean.