Gigs & Festivals

Your Roots Are Showing folk conference happening in Dundalk next week with Strange Boy, Muireann Bradley, Rónán Ó Snodaigh and Myles O’Reilly & international acts

The Irish folk conference takes place next week in Dundalk. It’s year two for the…

The Smile
The Smile announce Dublin support act

The Smile, the band formed by Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood with drummer…

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Pissed Jeans for Dublin gig

Pennsylvania punk band Pissed Jeans are set to return to Dublin. Pissed Jeans’ gig announcement…

Dublin Gig Guide
The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (January 9th – 15th)

Highlights: Max Cooper, R.F. Chaney, Sprints, FRAULËIN, First Fortnight, In the Club For That Social Centre, Daire Heffernan, Mango, Emmy Shigeta, Rory Sweeney, Rhyzine, Alan Fitzpatrick.

Joy Orbison for Dublin show

The UK dance producer Joy Orbison has been announced for a Dublin gig at Centre…

Or:la for Tengu Dublin residency

The Derry DJ and producer Or:la is the latest artist announced for a Tengu artist…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (January 3rd – 8th)

Highlights: Whelan’s Ones To Watch, Nasty Sessions with Maverick Sabre, Aby Coulibaly, Kojaque and Bricknasty; Nirvana Night for Women’s Aid, First Fortnight.

75 bands play Ones To Watch Festival at Whelan’s this week

The annual new music showcase is back on Wexford Street this week. January is a…

Dubstep OG duo Digital Mystikz for rare Dublin show

Mala and Coki have been announced for a rare Dublin gig. The Dubstep originators, who…

All Together Now: 5 things to look forward to

All Together Now will return in 2024 for its fifth edition next August Bank Holiday…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (Christmas & New Year’s edition)

Highlights: Annie Mac, Sally C, NYF Dublin with The Scratch, Gemma Dunleavy, Love Tempo bar opening, Leon Vynehall, Trad Rave, Haçienda night @ Silo, Hozier, Sleepover Club End of Year Ball, R.Kitt, Damien Dempsey, Overhead, the Albatross; A Very Dublin Modular PANTO, Silverbacks, Damo Dempsey, Sloucho, Ispíni na hEireann, Thumper.

A big cast of Irish musicians are playing a Nirvana night for Women’s Aid

Irish musicians will gather together on the traditional night of Women’s Christmas/ Nollaig na mBan…

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In The Meadows: a deeper look at the lineup at the one-day Dublin folk and alternative festival

The prospect of a one-day festival in Dublin city with a specific focus of folk…

Sugababes
Sugababes for Dublin outdoor show

After their triumphant show at All Together Now this past summer, Sugababes will play the…

Pillow Queens for Iveagh Gardens show

The Iveagh Gardens series will return in 2024 it has been announced. Pillow Queens are…

Bothy band
The Bothy Band to play first Dublin shows in 45 years

The Irish trad band are back after 45 years playing gigs once more. After announcing…

The Mary Wallopers among most booked acts from ESNS Exchange this year

The results of this year’s ESNS Exchange programme, in which emerging European talent is booked…

Merchy Christmas day-by-day stall and live music lineup announced

The annual Merchy Christmas market is back with Irish bands selling records and merch in…

Open Ear Festival announces dates & tickets for 2024

The avant-electronic and experimental music festival Open Ear returns in 2024. Open Ear Festival returns…

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Patti Smith for two Dublin shows

The rock musician and poet legend that is Patti Smith is set to play two…