The best gigs and clubs in Dublin this week
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Monday July 23rd
- Grace Jones, Wyvern Lingo @ Trinity College Park (€60.45+)
Pop icon takes to the stage as part of the Trinity Summer Series, support from . - Pine The Pilcrow @ The Crow Bar (Free)
Avant-garde folk music from Dublin-based trio. - We-Bloom Presents – Birdwoman, Elkin, Korbo@ The Workmans Club(Free)
A smattering of domestic alt-indie talent courtesy of Dublin promoter.
Tuesday July 24th
- The False and the Fair @ Crowbar (8.30pm, Free)
Irish alt-rock group with psychedelic undertones. Check out ‘Gone Tomorrow‘.
Wednesday July 25th
- Hennessy Sound Lounge – Ships @ Hen’s Teeth (6-8, 8.30-10.30pm)
Dublin duo share their musical journey and favorite records with an intimate audience over a custom built hi-fi system.
Thursday July 26th
- Pillow Queens @ The Wood Quay (Free, 1pm)
Dublin punk rock group play a free daytime gig in The Wood Quay as part of summertime series. Hear ‘Favorite’. - Bleeding Heart Pigeons @Whelans ( €12+)
Limerick-based alt rock group come to Whelan’s for an intimate performance. - Hennessy Sound Lounge – John Boyle & Colm K @ Hen’s Teeth (6-8, 8.30-10.30)
Two renowned Irish djs share their musical journey and favorite records with an intimate audience over a custom built hi-fi system. - Jocelyn Blake Fundraiser: Davy Kehoe, Diamond Dagger and more @ The Sugar Club (€12.50)
Featuring performances from T-woc, Safetyboy & more to help raise funds for cancer treament. - Moot @ The Bernard Shaw
Monthly installment of House, Soul & Afrobeat in the Shaw. - Polyrhythm @ Berlin D2 (Free)
New Dublin DJ collective play alternative takes on the traditional techno formula.
- Secret Thursdays act TBA (Free) @ Pyg
The next in a series of secret international dj appearances at Pyg. Hint, this act has remixed Todd Terje. Announced on the day.
Friday July 27
- KnockanStockan @ Blessington Lakes (€150+)
Featuring performances from Mike Paterson, Leila Jane & Chancer. - The Stoles, Key, Keeley, Elga Fox @ The East Side Tavern (Free)
Babylon Radio has organised this free event showcasing different world musics. - Hennessy Sound Lounge – BP Fallon @ Hen’s Teeth (6-8, 8.30-10.30)
Austin-based Irish musician & dj shares his musical journey and favorite records with an intimate audience over a custom built hi-fi system. - Tanjier Secret Gig @TBA (€7.08+)
Dublin alternative indie trio play a gig in a very secret location. - Substance @ Meeting House Square (€20+, 6pm)
Berlin dj performs as part of the final installment in the Meeting House Square trilogy. - Girlfriend & Bullet Girl @ Whelan’s (Free)
Two excellent Dublin rock bands help S.O.M.A. celebrate their 20th installment. Indie djs till late afterward. - Teeling Whiskey presents Dublin Rising @ Teeling Whiskey Distillery (Free)
Food & Drink edition of Teeling event featuring dj sets from Nialler9 & Kelly Anne Byrne.
- Moodymann @District 8 (€16.64+, Win tickets)
Legendary Detroit dj performs as part of Circles festival. - New Jackson @ Pyg (€6.00+ ,6pm-late)
David Kitt’s electronic persona spins tunes at Powerscourt all night, nuff said. - Leon Vynehall @ Wigwam (€13.31+)
British dj hits the basement following the release of the superb ‘Nothing Is Still’, check this out. - Clockwork djs@ Wigwam(Free)
Funk, Soul and all things groovy from resident Wigwam djs.
Saturday July 28
- Greatyard: Little Green Cars, Fields @ Eatyard (€13.70+, 3pm)
Live music at The Bernard Shaw’s food market spot. - Circles: Dave Clarke, Helena Hauff, DJ Stingray, Sunil Sharpe and more @ District 8 (€22+, 1pm)
Day two ofthe Circles festival brings techno courtesy of Dave Clarke & more. - KnockanStockan @ Blessington Lakes (€150+)
Featuring performances from Kojaque, Cathy Davey & The Murder Capital. - Rooftop Vibes: Nitetales @ Opium (€9.24+, 2-10pm)
Special rooftop party thrown on the roof of IRO featuring new resident house dj Nitetales. - Hennessy Sound Lounge – Paul Diddy @ Hen’s Teeth (6pm-8pm, 8.30-10.30pm)
American graphic designer & illustrator Paul Diddy shares his musical journey and favorite records with an intimate audience. - New Orleans Swamp Donkeys @ The Sugar Club (€15 +)
Traditional New Orleans style jazz with support from Mick Pyro & The Blues Cartel. - Mark Geary @ The Sugar Club (€12+)
Irish singer-songwriter returns home after prolonged touring. - Madness @ 3 Arena €58.50+
Two-tone innovators bring their greatest hits tour to the 3 Arena. - Artwork @ Pyg (€10+)
Renowned British dj Arthur Smith takes up crate digging duties in Powerscourt. - Daniel Wang(Bailu) @ Tengu (€12)
Disco set from dj and label head responsible for this banger.
Sunday July 29
- Greatyard: Paddy Hanna @ Eatyard (€13.70+, 5pm)
Live music at The Bernard Shaw’s food market spot. - KnockanStockan @ Blessington Lakes (€150+)
Featuring performances from The Hot Sprockets, JyellowL & Thumper. - Hotter Than July @ Smithfield Square (Free)
Featuring performances from Fehdah, Big Bang Festival of Rhythm , Morro 16 and more. - Michael Mayer @ Pyg (€10+)
