Dublin Gig Guide Highlights: September 1st – 7th – A$AP Rocky, Jack White, Marie Davidson, Sigur Rós, Clash At The Quays!, All The Dead Voices with Operating Theatre, Lisa O’Neill, One Leg One Eye; Etienne de Crécy, Frost Children, Black Country, New Road; Rachel Chinouriri, David deBarra.
This week’s guide runs from an arena stops by A$AP Rocky to the Olympia for two nights of Jack White to Sigur Rós’s orchestral shows with the Ulster Orchestra, Marie Davidson’s debut Dublin gig, and a three-night run of experimental Irish music from All The Dead Voices at the Gate Theatre.
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Dublin venues, clubs and bars – A guide
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Tuesday September 1st
Marie Davidson @ Whelan’s
Montreal electronic artist Marie Davidson plays her debut Dublin show at Whelan’s, with Autumns in support. Her deadpan, spoken-word delivery over minimal, driving techno has made her one of the most distinctive voices in the genre – dry, funny and unlike anything else on a dancefloor.
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Jack White @ 3Olympia Theatre
A guitar show from one of the most consistently interesting figures in rock of the last 25 years. 2 Shows. Jack White is offering student-discounted tickets for this.
Lowertown @ The Grand Social
American indie rock duo formed in Atlanta.
Wednesday September 2nd
A$AP Rocky @ 3Arena (6:30pm)
A$AP Rocky brings the Don’t Be Dumb World Tour to 3Arena. His fourth album of the same name, is a career highlight and features The Weeknd, Doechii, Tyler, The Creator; Thundercat, Westside Gunn, Gorillaz, Will.i.am and Jon Baptiste. Helicopter.
Jack White @ 3Olympia Theatre
Jack White plays 3Olympia. A guitar show from one of the most consistently interesting figures in rock of the last 25 years. 2 Shows. Jack White is offering student-discounted tickets for this. Support: Babyrat.
All The Dead Voices: One Leg One Eye @ The Gate Theatre
All The Dead Voices opens its three-night run at the Gate Theatre with One Leg One Eye, the drone and noise project of Ian Lynch of Lankum and George Brennan with Olwen Fouéré speculated to appear too. A rare, theatre-scale outing for some of the most uncompromising experimental music being made in Ireland right now.
Jaguar Sun, Sean Nicholas Savage @ The Grand Social
Canadian dream pop, rock and folk artist Jaguar Sun plays the Grand Social with Sean Nicholas Savage as special guest.
Freak Slug + Annie-Dog @ The Grand Social
Freak Slug play the Grand Social Ballroom on their Loose Tooth UK/EU tour, with Annie-Dog in support. Rescheduled date.
Thursday September 3rd
All The Dead Voices: Operating Theatre @ The Gate Theatre
Second night of All The Dead Voices, with a rare performance from Roger Doyle and Olwen Fouéré’s Operating Theatre. A genuinely special pairing of Irish experimental music history and one of its most vital current voices.
Sylvan Esso ‘Ow ∞’ – Listening Party @ The Big Romance (7pm)
Free in register new album listening party.
REVOLVE S2: Nerves + Existing Conditions + lips2ears (DJ Set) @ The Grand Social Ballroom
REVOLVE returns for a second edition, with Nerves and Existing Conditions playing live plus an exclusive DJ set from lips2ears.
Wallis Bird @ The Grand Social
Wallis Bird’s fierce, physical guitar playing and warm, generous stage presence have made her one of the most beloved live irish performers.
Friday September 4th
Inis Records Record Market @ Hen’s Teeth (5pm)
All-Irish pop-up record market to feature live sets from Cathal MacGabhann (of Altered Hours), a vinyl DJ set from Donal Dineen alongside record stalls from Bohemia, Faction Records, Inis Records, Out On A Limb, Pizza Pizza Records, Strange Brew, Ten Spot Records and more.
Dakota 66 @ Whelan’s
Dublin indie rock band Dakota 66 play Whelan’s main room, known for soaring melodies and heartfelt, powerful songwriting. Support to be announced.
David deBarra @ The Workman’s Club
Nanny’s 100th Birthday. Dublin singer-songwriter David deBarra’s second album features the disarming confessional songwriter’s endearing accented vocals sounding like Ian Lynch from Lankum playing weirdo lounge pop music backed by A Lazarus Soul.
All The Dead Voices: Lisa O’Neill @ The Gate Theatre
Lisa O’Neill plays the Gate Theatre as part of All The Dead Voices. The Cavan singer-songwriter is known for her singular delivery and insightful songwriting. First of two nights, added due to demand.
Knifebear @ Bello Bar
Irish 5 piece post-grunge band releasing their debut album Knasher today.
Clubs and DJs
D8 Dublin Soul Weekender @ Commercial Rowing Club, Inchicore (7pm – 11pm)
Soul music from the 60s & 70s all played on vinyl – runs Friday/Saturday/Sunday.
Etienne de Crécy (DJ Set) @ The Workman’s Club (11:30pm)
French touch pioneer Etienne de Crécy lands in Dublin for his first club show in the capital in over a decade, promising lush disco house of all shades. + Pablo Fatty Fatty.
CURVEBALL: SIS – Beyoncé Bday @ Button Factory
A drag show celebrating 20 years of Beyoncé’s B’Day album, running Friday and Saturday.
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Saturday September 5th
All The Dead Voices: Lisa O’Neill @ The Gate Theatre
Second and final night of Lisa O’Neill’s run at the Gate Theatre, added due to demand. See Friday listing.
Hana Stretton @ Unitarian Church
Hana Stretton plays the Unitarian Church with special guests Woom. A beautiful, unusual room for a show like this.
Rachel Chinouriri @ The Academy
English indie-pop artist of repute.
Runner, Therapy Horse, MDR, Saol @ The Workman’s Club (7pm)
A benefit gig in aid of Gaza at the Workman’s Club.
Brothers Comatose @ The Sound House
San Francisco bluegrass band.
Clubs and DJs
D8 Dublin Soul Weekender @ Commercial Rowing Club, Inchicore (7pm – 11pm)
Soul music from the 60s & 70s all played on vinyl – runs Friday/Saturday/Sunday.
Sunil Sharpe All Night Long @ Yamamori Tengu (11pm)
Dublin techno veteran Sunil Sharpe plays a rare all-night-long solo set.
horsegiirL @ Index (11pm)
German horse cosplay techno.
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Sunday September 6th
Black Country, New Road performing with the National Symphony Orchestra @ National Concert Hall
Black Country, New Road play the NCH accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra. One of the most inventive bands in British music reimagined with a full orchestra behind them – a genuinely unique proposition for a band whose arrangements were already pushing at the edges of rock instrumentation.
Sigur Rós @ Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Icelandic post-rock legends Sigur Rós bring their orchestral world tour to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for the first of two Dublin nights, performing alongside the Ulster Orchestra with conductor Robert Ames. Their vast, glacial soundscapes were always destined for a full orchestral treatment – expect something overwhelming. Second night Monday.
Frost Children @ Opium
American emo, hyperpop siblings. Afterparty at Tengu.
Clash At The Quays! @ Button Factory
Dublin Fringe Festival. Ahmed, With Love. brings his musical wrestling crossover night to Button Factory, featuring live sets from Curtisy, Nori, Lil Skag, Sugaboo, Kayleigh Noble, Vaticanjail, Rory Sweeney and Máthair alongside professional wrestlers.
Jeff Buckley Tribute @ 3Olympia Theatre
The Songs of Jeff Buckley Performed by Slow Pilot
Clubs and DJs
D8 Dublin Soul Weekender @ Commercial Rowing Club, Inchicore (7pm – 11pm)
Soul music from the 60s & 70s all played on vinyl – runs Friday/Saturday/Sunday.
Mike Simonetti with Arveene and Billy Scurry @ Hang Dai Chinese (10PM)
Mike Simonetti plays Hang Dai Chinese with Arveene and Billy Scurry.
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Monday September 7th
Sigur Rós @ Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Icelandic post-rock legends Sigur Rós bring their orchestral world tour to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for the first of two Dublin nights, performing alongside the Ulster Orchestra with conductor Robert Ames. Their vast, glacial soundscapes were always destined for a full orchestral treatment – expect something overwhelming. Also Sunday.
Elysian Transmutation – Eluna & Kid Kuba @ The Grand Social
Dublin Fringe Fest. Blending immersive visual art with live performances, this musical experience moves between alternative hip hop and ethereal R&B, transforming the grit of the city into an enchanted forest.
Song Cycle @ Whelan’s Bar
Whelan’s weekly free singer-songwriter night.
Dublin venues, clubs and bars – A guide
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.
