The Nialler9 Gig Guide for October 22nd to 28th.
The Gig Guide is published weekly every Tuesday and features the best gigs in Dublin city, curated by Nialler9. All door times are 7:30pm/8pm unless stated. Check links for full prices.
Gig Guide Highlights: Kneecap, Todd Terje, Chelsea Wolfe, Róis, Local Natives, Theo Parrish, Patrice Baümel, Daniel Avery, Rachael Lavelle, Ben Howard, Leon Vynehall, A Lazarus Soul, Dublin Modular, Kirollus, Mary Jane Dunphe, Dizzee Rascal, John Grant.
What gigs are on in Dublin tonight?
Tuesday October 22nd
Cruel Sister @ Whelan’s
Jameson Black Barrel series. FREE SHOW
Dizzee Rascal @ 3Olympia
UK grime pop artist. Tongue N’ Cheek 15th Anniversary Tour.
John Grant @ Vicar Street
Michigan songwriter beloved by CMAT.
Tilt 28: Elikya, DeCarteret & Ben Bix @ Button Factory
New music night from John Barker.
Wednesday October 23rd
Rachael Lavelle @ Button Factory
Big Dreams singer, songwriter and composer and Nialler9 fav.
Winemom, Cable Boy @ The Workman’s Cellar
Dublin indie band. ‘Roll of Honour’
Iron & Wine @ Vicar Street
American folk singer-songwriter folk Sam Beam. New album features Fiona Apple.
Pizza Jazz @ Lucky’s
Jazz band live in the Meath Street pub.
Thursday October 24th
Mary Jane Dunphe @ Crowbar Terrace
New York poet and musician Known for CCFX & CC Dust, and the lonesome country-rock of The County Liners. ‘Stage Of Love’
Peer Pleasure @ The Grand Social
Dublin alt-rock band fresh from Ireland Music Week. Support: Bees and Sawdust & Pants on Fire.
I Have A Tribe @ Hugh Lane Gallery
Sold out performance from singer-songwriter Patrick O’Laoghaire.
After The Encounter, Scaredacat, Bother, and Shallo @ Fibber Magees
Alt-rock and metal.
Badhands @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Dan Fitzpatrick’s singer-songwriter rock’n’roll project and Padraig Cooney on support.
The Devlins @ Whelan’s
90s/2000s Irish band.
Rhyzine @ Love Tempo
Honeypot DJ the decks on Thomas Street.
MCR-T & Clara Cuvé @ Index (11pm)
German Ghetto tech producer / Clara Cuvé is german techno DJ and producer.
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Friday October 25th
UHURU Mo Cultivation Launch 2024 @ Bismarck, Stoneybatter (7pm)
Culture and networking event to celebrate Black History Month and Mo Cultivation’s new mentorship programme. A wonderful night of music, culture pop ups, art, giveaways and complimentary Jameson drinks.
Chelsea Wolfe @ Button Factory
Sold out show from the American gothic-leaning electronic songwriter.
bôa @ Whelan’s
Sold out show from British alt-rock band.
Zaska @ The Grand Social
Souk funk guitarist and band with special guests shiv, Melina Malone, Jess Kav, Nealo.
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble @ The Sugar Club
Chicago brass band who have worked with Gorillaz among others.
Fierce Shook, Soft on Crime, Touch Excellent and CARPARK SCI-FI @ Bello Bar
DIY punk band launch new EP.
Sonny Fodera 360° @ 3Arena
Two nights from the EDM DJ.
Rocky @ Love Tempo
Mother resident DJ on the decks on Thomas Street.
Ben Bix @ Lucky’s
Meath street bar DJ set.
Crystal Queer Club @ Fibber Magees (9pm)
Noisy Chilli, E l ö, GIO. This year’s event draws inspiration from both the ancient Celtic Samhain festival and the rich and mystical traditions of Brazil.
Kirollus @ Fidelity Studio (9pm)
Instagram vinyl house and disco DJ. Aoife Nic Canna supports.
Todd Terje DJ set @ Centre Point (11pm)
Norwegian edit king and disco DJ.
Nene H, MAV666 & Capricorn @ Tengu (11pm)
Berlin, the Turkish-born techno DJ headlines.
Belters Only @ Index (11pm)
Dublin dance duo.
Hidden Love presents: Locals Party @ Wigwam (11pm)
Rhyzine B2B Collie, hellokt B2B James Bennett
Subject x Syncopated Records @ Pawn Shop (11pm)
Circles Weekender. A showcase of some of Ireland’s best House & Techno DJ/producers. Ayolxi, Eliza, Lerosa, Mode_1, PageOne, Russ PK, Rustal.
bump: spooky edition @ Bow Lane Social (11pm)
:☆ New queer dance party. Hyperpop, hard house, jersey club, donk, drum n bass, kunty techno, hard trance, gabber.
Saturday October 26th
Shangriland @ Belmont Demesne, Greystones (3pm – late)
One day dance festival with DJs Nocturnal Animals, Not Related, Italobros, Dj Pierr, Paul Gill, Ste Flynn, Whoriskey and more.
Dublin Modular: Compression @ RHA Gallery (6pm-11pm)
Exhibition of Electronics, Dance, Fashion and Visual Arts. Vinyl DJs: Alba
Cathy Flynn, Governess, Bull Horris b2b Tadhg K. Live: Jonathan Nangle & Nathan Sherman, Flowers At Night, VATICANJAIL plus Dancers like Robyn Byrne and Fashion Designers, visual artists and more.
Ben Howard @ 3Olympia
Two nights from the English songwriter.
SCANRA: Samhain @ the Cellar
Bram Stoker Festival. A night of music, myth and storytelling celebrating the Irish origins of Samhain. Presented in collaboration with Workmná, who are dedicated to showcasing female and non-binary artists, the night will feature live performances from composer and violinist Éna Brennan, the award-winning Dulciana Vocal Ensemble, goth folk artist Aoife Wolf, and industrial duo 7of9 and pop-up storytelling from spoken-word artist Jo Morrigan Black and the Fireside podcast’s Kevin C. Olohan.
The Antlers, Okkervil River @ Opium Rooms
2000s US indie double header.
a lazarus soul @ Vicar Street
Dublin band celebrate release of No Flowers Grow in Cement Gardens.
Sonny Fodera 360° @ 3Arena
Two nights from the EDM DJ.
auxiliary no.8 @ Little Whelan’s
Wicklow alternative electronic project.
Kelly Anne Byrne @ Love Tempo
Dublin disco and soul DJ.
Aonair @ Lucky’s
Meath street bar DJ set.
Slaughterhouse of Horrors @ IFI
Bram Stoker Festival. Featuring storytelling from Seanchoíche on the theme The Horror Within, a 35th-anniversary screening of Pet Sematary and a masterclass in Irish horror in the final room, featuring Kate Dolan (You Are Not My Mother) and Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise). Afterparty in the foyer where HONEYPOT will wake the dead with a brand new soundtrack for the legendary 1922 film Häxan.
The Sweet Spot Halloween Party @ Hen’s Teeth (9pm)
R&B, Afro, House, Disco, Hip-Hop, UKG, Baile Funk & more from Sweet Spot residents Blkcnvs & Hagins. JWY & Mango are Guest DJs on the night.
Leon Vynehall @ Fidelity Studio (9pm)
4 Hour Set from the Ninja Tune electronic producer.
Glass Dublin Halloween party @ Pawn Shop
Demi Riquisimo, Boots & Kats, Lukey Collie, Surka
Real Talks Art Halloween @ Bad Bobs
Rooftop party. Laguna Sound Department, Kamorah, RealTalks Soundsystem aka Royce Larøca & Hera, Cam Roberts x Only Coco Housemates
Tell It On the Mountains #1 – Backstory Live @ Orlagh House, Rathfarnham
A special live edition of Donal Dineen’s night with Vanishing Arcs, Patrick Kelleher, Méabh McKenna & Seamas Hyland. Governess & Dónal D on DJ support
Mano Le Tough @ Tengu (11pm)
Wicklow electronic producer and DJ. ‘Entertain Us’ with Perel is his latest.
Instinct @ Wigwam (11pm)
Naoise, Dj Egg, K1llnov4, Sean Daly, Ratts Tyerell, Angel Tabris, Mark Forde. The Small Trans Library fundraiser.
Mother @ Lost Lane (11pm)
Weekly old-school club night for disco-loving LGBTQ+ family & their friends.
CHURCH X SIS present SCREAM QUEENS @ The Grand Social (11pm)
Halloween Party – spooky pop and drag queens.
Sunday October 27th
Brutalismus 3000 @ Silo (5pm – 11pm)
Silo reopens with hard dance from DJ Gigola, Paula Temple, DJ Soulseek.
The Kates @ Whelan’s Upstairs
West Cork folk band. ‘All That Talk’. Support: Molly Buchan, Callum Wall.
Les Amazones d’Afrique @ The Sugar Club
Malian trio of Mamani Keïta, Oumou Sangaré, and Mariam Doumbia. ‘Flaws’
Ben Howard @ 3Olympia
Two nights from the English songwriter.
Bambie Thug, Hazey Haze @ The Academy
Ireland’s spooky Eurovision goth pop artist.
Local Natives @ The Academy Green Room
American melodic indie band. Time Will Wait for No One But I’ll Wait for You Tour. ‘Ceilings’
DJ Jesse & Friends @ The Button Factory (7pm – 10:30pm)
A night of Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, Amapiano, with special guests.
Mango & Friends @ Love Tempo
Banker vibes.
Secret Sonic Cinematheque: Other Realms @ Generator Hostel
Halloween edition. Short films and excerpts from films with live scores that are composed, part-composed or totally improvised by core musician-composers with guests.
Bank Holiday Special @ Lucky’s
DJs Little O, Selky, Boyfrenm, Positive Bryan
Declan O’Rourke @ Vicar Street
Irish singer-songwriter.
Big Love, Megan Burke, Gag Reflex, Vega Storm @ The Purty Kitchen, Dun Laoghaire
Irish indie pop band. ‘Never Enough’.
RÓIS @ The Workman’s Club
Róis is a Fermanagh composer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and electronic artist whose new EP is centred on the idea celebrating Irish traditions of around death, like keening or presumably, checking RIP.ie on the regular. Saoirse Miller supports.
Perspectives: CHRISTEENE – The Lion The Witch and The Cobra @ NCH
CHRISTEENE Performs Sinéad O’Connor’s The Lion and the Cobra with her live band, friends and allies. Special guests Peaches & David Hoyle.
A Grand Sunday Social Skank @ The Grand Social (8:30pm)
Free in. DJ Sets from Del Bionic & Chef Behan. Reggae, Rocksteady, SKA and 2tone.
Patrice Baümel, Dusky & Dan Shake @ Pyg / Pyg Backstage (8pm – late)
Halloween party.
Theo Parrish @ The Sugar Club (11pm)
The Detroit house legend.
Kerri Chandler @ Index (11pm)
The house DJ legend. Circles Weekender.
Honeypot: Haunt To Go @ Tengu (11pm)
DJs Becky, DiebyVeg. An inclusive, not exclusive night for gay and queer women.
Daniel Avery @ Centre Point (11pm)
UK electronic producer all night long. ‘Going So Low’
Subject x LOST: Ellen Allien, Surgeon @ Wigwam (11pm)
Circles weekender. Cailín, Giles Armstrong, Billy, Spike Iland, Sahana.
Mother presents: DISCO BLOODBATH @ Lost Lane (11pm)
Halloween Bank Holiday Sunday. Christeene and Mother DJs.
Dykon @ The Sound House (11pm)
Queer women+ Halloween party.
Monday October 28th
Nosferatu with Live Score by Rita & Robbie Perry @ Light House Cinema (1:30pm)
Bram Stoker Festival.
Damai Sound X Astray @ The Sugar Club (2pm)
Irish Roots and Reggae day party.
The Teenage Sacrifice: Thanks Mom, DC Dolls, Speakers, Epilogue @ The Sound House (4:30pm)
All Ages Show 14+
Kneecap @ Vicar Street
Belfast rap boyos kick off their five-night Dublin run.
Song Cycle @ Whelan’s
Whelan’s weekly singer-songwriter night.
