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Monday December 10th
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- 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.
- Sam Fender @ Sound House (€11+)
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.
