What gigs and club nights are on this week in Dublin city?
Tuesday August 19th
Wunderhorse, Shame, Cardinals @ Collin’s Barracks
Wider than Pictures show. Dogged English indie rock band. 2 nights.
Saltaire @ Downstairs in Turk’s Head
Dark folk trio celebrate their single Matty Groves. Support by Laoise FitzGerald
The Chats @ The Academy
Aussie punk dine and dashers.
Provoker @ Bello Bar
LA synth-pop trio. Foggy Notions show.
Wednesday August 20th
Queens Of The Stone Age, Cliffords, So Good @ IMMA
A proper rock’n’roll lineup in Dublin. Amyl and the Sniffers have been cancelled from the lineup due to scheduling conflict.
Wunderhorse, Shame, Cardinals @ Collin’s Barracks
Wider than Pictures show. Dogged English indie rock band. 2 nights.
The Chats @ The Academy
Aussie punk dine and dashers.
Ciúnas, Babyrat, Vixi @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Indie queer girl band inspired by CMAT and The Cranberries headline. I’ve heard good things about Babyrat too. ‘My Eyes’.
Bioluminescence, Taiyo, Alameda @ The Grand Social
All ages rock gig.
How’s Tricks? VOLUME 2 @ The Hendrick
The second installment of the Skyrocket Promotions series. VOLUME 2 showcases the best of Dublin’s acoustic music scene. Featuring Palomi of the band Eppie, Eyejust, Hannah McConnell, Eoghan Daly and Aoife Bridget.
Press Play: The Knife ‘Silent Shout’ @ The Big Romance (7pm – 10pm)
Shrem’s listening party series with one the Swedish electro pop classic.
Tebi Rex Album listening party @ Curveball (7pm)
Fin. album listening party. Free in.
Thursday August 21st
Within the Process @ Fumbally Stables (7pm)
A deep dive into production and song writing giving artists and producers the chance to dissect the details and open the door to their world. Guests: Carsten2X, Chameleon.
Lokomania Press Conference @ Hen’s Teeth (7pm)
Clash At The Quays wrestling press conference-style event.
Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory @ Collin’s Barracks
Wider Than Picture series. The show will feature songs from their new album, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory as well as songs from across Sharon’s catalogue with the band. ‘Afterlife’
Jackie-O Motherfucker @ The Workmans Club
The band lead by Tom Greenwood draws from folk music, free jazz, psychedelia, noise rock and space rock, and is heavily improvisational in its nature. Weyes Blood used to play bass
Delivery Service, Burglar @ Curveball
Two rising Irish DIY rock bands.
The Order of Sylvia Presents: Psyrin, Saint Sylvia, and Snug @ Anseo
Local banshee summit. This gig is a call out to all keening cailíní to find solace in the music of mná once scorned.
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Friday August 22nd
The Sweet Spot Social @ Project Arts Centre Bar (6.30pm – Late)
Guest DJs: Unity / Thxtti / Big Cheeks.
Winemom @ Guinness Storehouse
Brewing Talent series of live music in D8’s famous institution.
Peach Summer Vibes @ Hen’s Teeth
Peach is a pop-up party series in Dublin aimed at queer women and their friends, focusing on creating a welcoming and inclusive space. DJs Mini Kimono, DJ Jo, Kate Brennan Harding, playing a mix of genres like funk, house, disco, and techno
Beatles Day @ Wigwam
Live Beatles Music All Day • Beatles Quiz • Record Fair • Non-stop Beatles DJ Sets •
deathtoricky @ Curveball
ikfly Launch Party from the rising underground rap artist. Plus Buckshot, survival + ruka
Catacombs 3 @ The Sound House
Underground rap night with special guest Carson Clay (Liam McCay of Sign Crushes Motorist), C2, Spilttterr, PxssChrist, Swirly, 2ManyColours and more
Raye, Absolutely AMMA @ IMMA
UK independent pop artist, with support from her sisters.
Adebisi Shank @ The Button Factory
The return of the Irish math-rock trio for two Dublin shows. A new EP just dropped.
Creepy Future, A Lethal Black Ooze, Thee Usuals @ Anseo
Garage punk bands.
The Human League @ Collin’s Barracks
Wider Than Pictures. Classic synth pop.
Mórda + Boyfrens @ The Thomas House
The launch of Mórda’s double single 001 with electronic pop artist Boyfrens on support.
Folk Bitch Trio @ Upstairs At Whelans
New Zealand band thrive on “gnarled Americana, classic rock, piquant, and clear-eyed balladry,” and have been playing together for five years.
Matt Berninger @ Vicar Street
The National man plays it solo over two nights.
Throwing Muses @ Whelans
Kristen Hersh and ’90s indie pals. 2 nights.
Brigitte Calls Me Baby @ The Workman’s Club
Chicago-based throwback indie ’60s-inspired rock. ‘Too Easy’
Walt McClements, Natalia Beylis @ The Cobblestone
McClements is an accordionist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles. Beylis is a Leitrim-based composer of ambient and contemporary music.
Metronome: Om Unit & Throwing Shapes @ NCH (8:30pm)
Om UBit’s Acid Dub Studies live show and new Dublin trio.
John Talabot (All Night Long) @ Fidelity (10pm)
Catalan DJ who is never far from dropping a mindblowing unknown track.
Boogiemann @ Egan’s (10pm)
Free in. Disco vibes.
Conor Schmtz & Pat Hyland @ Hang Dai
Belfast based DJ Conor Schmtz got his first major break securing a residency at Shine events at Queens in 2011 as one half of duo ‘Schmutz’. Conor is currently resident at Ulster Sports Club.
Saturday August 23rd
Another Love Story @ Killyon Manor [Festival]
One night and day festival featuring John Talabot, Fionn Regan, Anna B. Savage, Curtisy, DUG, Seamas Hyland & Band, Trá Pháidín, Attention Bébé, RÓIS, Om Unit (Live), Neil Flynn, Cían Ó’Ciobháin, Throwing Shapes, ALS Shift Shack Soundsystem – featuriung Bella Festa B2B Spraoi Mór, Nialler9’s Indie Sleaze, Selky & more
DDR Courtyard Party @ Flux Studios (Noon to 8pm)
DJs Bull Horris, Poynting, Naoise, Cathy Flynn, DJ KWOO, Mia, Dan, KT & Keith.
The Phil Lynott Convention @ The Grand Social
Tribute bands and more.
Arabú, Casio Kill, Ronan Group @ The Workman’s Club
Album Release Gig from folk / math-rock band.
Hybrid presents: Terrace Day Party @ Curveball (5pm – 10pm)
Expect house & garage tunes from homegrown artists with Hybrid’s usual emphasis on stage design & visuals.
Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande @ The Sugar Club (6pm)
Film screening. South London funk pioneers whose 70s blend of jazz, soul, Caribbean grooves, and a message of peace shaped music for decades. Embraced in the USA, their influence echoes through generations, from De La Soul to The Fugees. Plus, Afterparty.
Adebisi Shank @ The Button Factory
The return of the Irish math-rock trio for two Dublin shows. A new EP just dropped.
Kaiser Chiefs @ Collin’s Barracks
Wider Than Pictures. English indie band with a great live rep.
Matt Berninger @ Vicar Street
The National man plays it solo over two nights.
A Night of Hong Kong-Irish Music @ Project Arts Centre
With solo sets from Chris Wong, Khidyie and Touzai.
Joycult, DC Dolls, Urban Hours, Bad Mothers Union @ Anseo
Rock bands in the upstairs sweaty pub venue.
Shyboy @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Flux Magazine launch in aid of Medical Aid For Palestinians.
Robbie Williams @ Croke Park
Bit of a climbdown from Oasismania maybe but he’s an entertainer.
Throwing Muses @ Whelans
Kristen Hersh and ’90s indie pals. 2 nights.
Dash!, Needy Pet, The Romboids, The Gaslighters @ McDowell’s, Inchicore
Punk rock, surf, new wave music.
Real Talks Art: Sakro @ Pawn Shop
Sakro, Hera, Royce Larøca, Navarro. Real Talks residents, handpicked local artists who share a deep-rooted love for house, minimal, and underground club culture.
Muintearas 010: Small Crab, Lúnasa b2b Doubt, Naoise, Menace @ Tengu (11pm)
A special fundraiser to support a young woman from Gaza who’s now living and studying here in Ireland. Our target is €1,500 which will cover her rent and fees until she’s graduated.
We Three Kings @ Egan’s (10pm)
Free in. Disco vibes.
Loose Connections: Raw Queen @ Hang Dai Chinese (11pm)
Parisian DJ plays Disco, Funk and Gospel.
Liverpool Connection @ Wigwam (11pm)
Melé, Hannah Lynch b2b GRL & Glass Collective
Sunday August 24th
Another Love Story @ Killyon Manor [Festival]
One night and day festival featuring John Talabot, Fionn Regan, Anna B. Savage, Curtisy, DUG, Seamas Hyland & Band, Trá Pháidín, Attention Bébé, RÓIS, Om Unit (Live), Neil Flynn, Cían Ó’Ciobháin, Throwing Shapes, ALS Shift Shack Soundsystem – featuriung Bella Festa B2B Spraoi Mór, Nialler9’s Indie Sleaze, Selky & more
Beatles Day @ Meeting House Square & Parliament Street (Noon to 5pm)
Live Beatles Music • Themed Markets • Spoken Word Performances • Workshops for All Ages • Outdoor Screenings & Costume Fun on Parliament Street
CulturFM @ Button Factory (5pm – 10pm)
Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro House, Bashment, Francophone etc etc
Smokey’s End of Summer Cookout @ Hen’s Teeth (3pm – 10:30pm)
Beddy Minaj/C2, Mubi, Emby, Kayleigh Noble, Sona Blue, Mabfield DJs.
Father John Misty @ Collin’s Barracks
Wider Than Pictures. The wry songwriter, who has just released a new sixth album Mahashmashana, plays Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast.
The Lemonheads @ The Academy
Evan Dando and band. It’s A Shame About Ray.
Famoudou Konaté and Billy Konaté @ Whelan’s
Big Bang Festival of Rhythm. The ‘King of Djembe’ direct from Guinea / Plus Anitchie and Slí Na Croí.
Monday August 25th
Addison Rae @ 3Arena
A show which moved from National Stadium which is one of the American pop srtists’ first big tour dates.
Song Cycle @ Whelan’s
Singer songwriter night.
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. Follow links for ticket prices.
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, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.
