DeBarras in Clonakilty deemed one of the world’s Top 10 Music Venues in the world by Lonely Planet 

DeBarras Folk Club in Clonakilty has been named One of the World’s Top 10 Music Venues by Lonely Planet.

The West Cork venue was including as in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025 guide, in their list of Top 10 Best Venues in the world. See the page here:

“As a third-generation family-run business, DeBarras is delighted to be included in Lonely Planet’s shortlist of the ten best venues in the world! To even be mentioned on the same page as Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium is simply beyond the beyond!” said Ray Blackwell, Manager of DeBarras. 

“We owe it all to our dedicated team who work tirelessly to nurture this space and to the amazing community of music lovers who continue to support live, independent grassroots music and musicians.”

Upcoming Shows at DeBarras include: 
Lisa O’Neill – Tonight, October 24^th; 
RÓIS – November 2nd (as part of the Samhain Festival); 
Medium Build – November 5^th; 
John Spillane – November 7^th; 
Rachael Lavelle – November 24^th; 
Post Punk Podge + The Techno Hippies – November 30^th; 
The Scratch – December 30^th; 
The Kates – January 4^th; 
Buffalo Nichols – January 12^th; 
Joshua Burnside – March 27^th.

DeBarras will also host a stellar lineup of comedy shows featuring renowned comedians like Jarleth Regan, Gearóid Farrelly, Deirdre O’Kane, Shane Daniel Byrne, and many more.

For more information on upcoming events and tickets, visit www.debarra.ie

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