Dublin Gig Guide Highlights: Jessica Pratt, David Holmes, For Nina, Delivery Service, Stella and the Dreaming; Egan’s launch weekend, Luthorist, Jehnova; Sweet Spot Social, Peach, Damien Dempsey, Strictly Summer Bizness, Supergrass, Club Comfort, Tropical Milk, David Keenan, Rathaus Pride, Féile Na Gréine fundraiser, Trad Mór Salach, Leenalchi, Dun Laoghaire Summerfest.
What gigs are on in Dublin this week?
Tuesday July 8th
For Nina, Delivery Service, Stella and the Dreaming @ The Grand Social
Three of the coolest new Irish acts on the come up.
Ludovico Einaudi @ 3Arena
Pianist and composer is the most streamed classical artist in the world.
Wednesday July 9th
Luthorist, Jehnova, VisionAli @ The Big Romance (7pm)
Dangerous Currents Album Listening Party from the hip-hop trio.
Camila Cabello @ 3Arena
American pop artist.
Cultúr @ The Sound House
The 18th edition of a monthly series that showcases Ireland’s bands, poets and artists including Grace De Gier, Dollmen, Eyejust, Artsipolo, Peer Pleasure and more.
Coheed and Cambria / Alexisonfire @ National Stadium
Rock and post-hardcore co-headline tour. Special guests: Molly Vulpyne Band
Thursday July 10th
Sweet Spot Social 2.0 @ Project Arts Centre (6:30pm – 10.30pm)
Free Entry but ticketed. DJ Blkcnvs (with guests TBA). Made possible by proceeds from Tola Vintage x Project Arts Centre ‘Take Care of Each Other’ merch campaign.
Cian Finn @ Whelan’s
Ireland’s Jamaican-influenced artist draws from reggae, dub, trad, dub, hip-hop, dancehall, electronica and soul. ‘All I Wanna Do’
Charles James & The Rise @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Donegal cinematic folk band.
Smokedope2016 @ Button Factory
Virginia cloud rapper.
Marcus O’Laoire @ Bulmer’s Live at Leopardstown
Horse Racing and banging tunes.
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Friday July 11th
Sell Everything @ Sevennine, Grafton Street
Dublin psychedelic indie band playing rejuvenated spot at Bewley’s Grafton Street.
Damien Dempsey @ Iveagh Gardens
The Church of Damo sets up shop in Iveagh for two nights.
Sonic Tonic Temple @ Segotia, Rathmines
Yoga & movement Workshop with live set from Lerosa.
The Lizberries @ Whelan’s
A tribute to the Cranberries.
Pink Glasses, Covers Blown @ Kirkos, Stoneybatter
Fanvid and Little Gem present screenings and live music. Featuring a programme of films by Andy Walsh & Sarah Lincoln, Temmuz Süreyya Gürbüz, and Megan Conery followed by live music performances from the artists involved.
THE BEAT (UK) @ The Grand Social
Feat: Ranking Jnr + Special Guests The Skalps / Weedway
Spás invites Joaquin Texeira @ Bad Bob’s Rooftop (6pm – 3am)
Lisbon-based Joaquin Texeira is on a constant quest to continue progressing his unique sound, using his personal blend of house, techno, electro and minimal records.
Funk your Friday @ Egan’s (9pm – 2am)
Former Bow Lane Social spot relaunches with DJs funksmack, Patrick Costigaan and Boogiemann.
Peach x Dyke Night 2 @ Hen’s Teeth (7:30pm – 12:30am)
Peach is a pop up party for lesbians, queer women, bi, trans, pan, wherever you belong on the spectrum of queer, Peach is for you!
New Jackson, The Drifter @ The Lighthouse Dun Laoghaire (11pm)
Part of Dún Laoghaire Summerfest.
ChakaRavey: Nocturnal @ Wigwam (11pm)
A night focused on the Black roots of house and techno culture which is also the official afterparty for Black and Irish community’s fifth anniversary. Lineup: EDBOY, FAXE ON FAXE, JWY, TALINHO
David Holmes presents God’s Waiting Room @ Hang Dai (11pm)
A 4 hour DJ set from the Northern Irish master.
Barista Boy & Fanki @ The Pyg (11pm)
Housefactory X Paradisco.
Intrinsic Rhythm @ Pawn Shop (11pm)
Tr One B2B Jon Barry
Saturday July 12th
ddr. Yard Party @ Flux Studios, 4 Chatham Row
It’s free and there will be music from ddr. resident DJs from 12-8
Solas – Mo Thintean Féin @ TBA (1:30pm – Midnight)
A day festival in a secret location featuring some of Ireland’s best DJs, a BBQ and an art collection, with all proceeds going to charity. ROC.STAYDEADLY b2b Surka (1), HowToBunta b2b Tomás Nolan Reclaim the mainframe djs Lucas Ogma JWY b2b DJ Karmawi Shaw•D b2b TamovaPapi Ellen b2b Harry Jones.
Strictly Summer Bizness #2 @ Pallas Studios (3pm – 9pm)
Governess, Jr Spesh + special guests with afterparty in Fidelity.
Tropical Milk Party @ Hen’s Teeth (3pm – 11pm, Free)
Daytime party. Upbeat boogie, world house aromas, club tropicana, poolside vibes, afro, latin and tribal sets. Djs BETZY NINA, Manwell, RJ The DJ, G!o and more.
HRLA presents: Palestine Fundraiser @ Wigwam (4pm – 10pm)
Holly Foyle B2B Jenn Hession, D*mp B2B Cian Bolger, Iva Mechkarova B2B Jalana, Culchee B2B i decided, angel tabris B2B XXXX In Stereo, Mark Forde B2B Shane Moore
Trad Mór Salach @ The Grand Social (5pm – late)
Showcase of the finest Trad-Fusion and Contemporary Traditional: Molly Donnery, Púca Pulse, Sabbages, Trad Rave, Dj Tradfest, Saint Sylvia
Féile Na Gréine: Anenome, Fonda, Ellie O’Neill, The Nasty Villains (DJ set) @ Crowbar Terrace / Curveball, Button Factory
Féile Na Gréine Dublin and Limerick fundraiser gigs announced
Rathaus Trans Pride Party @ Pawn Shop (7pm – late)
Rhyzine, Bronwyn., Naoise, OMEN, RÓ, RATTS TYERELL, MENACE
David Keenan @ Ambassador Theatre
The Irish singer-songwriter is gearing up to release some new material.
RAMSI Solidarity Sessions gig @ The Cobblestone
Refugee and Migrant Solidarity Ireland present Dash Dublin (Psychedelic post punk surf rock), Real Kid Original (Trap / Afrobeats rapper), Al-Sabi (Palestinian/Jordanian rapper).
Damien Dempsey @ Iveagh Gardens
The Church of Damo sets up shop in Iveagh for two nights.
Leenalchi @ The Workman’s Club
South Korean seven-piece pansori pop band
Leo Sayer @ Bord Gais Energy Theatre
Still Feel Like Dancing?
David Saint Clair @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Irish singer-songwriter.
David Kitt, Leo O’Kelly (Tír na nÓg) @ The Purty Kitchen
Part of Dún Laoghaire Summerfest.
The Daft Punk Experience, Aran Sheehy @ The Lighthouse Dun Laoghaire (11pm)
Part of Dún Laoghaire Summerfest
Nialler9 and Skinner DJ set @ Egan’s (9pm)
Myself and Aaron Corcoran will be spinning some indie, punk, new wave and alternative tunes in the former Bow Lane Social pub space on Aungier Street. Free in.
Club Comfort presents: The Twelfth @ Commercial Rowing Club (10pm)
Summer party on the river in Chapelizod: Rhyzine B2B Selky, Onai, Roo Honeychild, dijaka.
Bat’s Womb @ Fibber Magees (10:30pm)
Hot Goth Summer Party Special. ’80s/post-punk/alternative.
Slither: Derv ALL NIGHT LONG @ Tengu (11pm)
Check out Derv’s mixes.
Sense: 1tbsp @ Wigwam (11pm)
Australian electronic producer.
Sunday July 13th
Thanks Mom, Martina and the Moons and Llama Cult. @ The Grand Social (1pm – 4pm)
All ages (14s+) EP Launch Party
Basht @ Egan’s
The rock band are among the ands playing a launch party for the new pub space on Aungier Street.
Jessica Pratt @ Vicar Street
The San Francisco singer-songwriter. Here In The Pitch was one of my favourite albums of last year.
‘Remembering Ronnie’ – Songs & Stories of The Dubliners with Phelim Drew @ Walter’s
Dun Laoghaire Summeriest 2025.
Supergrass @ Iveagh Gardens
They will play I Should Coco in full, and a selection of fan favourites at the gig.
A Dead Human , Bruiser, Motion Sickness @ Whelan’s
Heavy rock and punk night.
Monday July 14th
Song Cycle @ Whelan’s
Singer songwriter night.
Hanumankind @ The Academy
Sold out show from the Kerala Indian rapper. Run It Up
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.
