Everything on lineup, timings, tickets, access and accreditation for the sixth annual concert series at Collins Barracks, running Tuesday August 25th to Sunday August 30th.
Wider Than Pictures returns to the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks for its fifth year, running six nights from Tuesday August 25th to Sunday August 30th.
Wider Than Pictures
Who’s playing
- Tuesday August 25th (Night 1) – Amyl and the Sniffers, with special guests Mannequin Pussy + Spider (sold out)
- Wednesday August 26th (Night 2) – Amyl and the Sniffers, with special guests Mannequin Pussy + Spider
- Thursday August 27th – Faye Webster, with special guests SPRINTS + Amie Blu
- Friday August 28th – berlioz presents deep in it, with special guests Sofia Kourtesis + Ricky Chong
- Saturday August 29th – Mac DeMarco, with special guest Tex Crick (sold out)
- Sunday August 30th – Super Furry Animals, with special guests Baxter Dury + Really Good Time.
Where and how to get there
Collins Barracks sits between the River Liffey, the Phoenix Park, and the Smithfield and Stoneybatter neighbourhoods, entry via Liffey Street West. The Museum LUAS stop is right outside, and it’s also served by multiple bus routes. There’s no parking at the venue, so public transport is the way to go.
Stage and event times
Exact stage times will be confirmed closer to each show, but the general schedule is:
- Doors: 6pm
- Start: 7pm
- Curfew: 10:30pm
Food and drink
Draft stout, beer and ale come from independent craft brewery River Rye, alongside spirits, wine and non-alcoholic options.
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Sustainability
A Cup Return Scheme runs across all shows, a €3 deposit applies per reusable cup, refunded at designated return windows at the bar at the end of the night. Card refunds go back to the original payment card, so bring it with you; cash refunds are available with a receipt.
Tickets
On sale now via singularartists.ie and ticketmaster.ie. Night one of Amyl & The Sniffers (Tuesday 25th) and Mac DeMarco (Saturday 29th) are sold out. Tickets are on sale now via singularartists.ie and ticketmaster.ie.
Age requirements
Have your digital ticket downloaded and ready to scan.
- Amyl & The Sniffers shows: strictly over 18s
- Mac DeMarco: strictly over 16s (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
- berlioz presents deep in it: strictly over 16s (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Accessibility
All shows are fully standing on tarmac. An accessible viewing platform has limited availability, and all accessible tickets are now sold out. Accessible toilets and ramps are available on site for all ticket holders.
Prohibited items
Fireworks, Chinese lanterns, flares and high-power torches; alcohol, drugs or illegal substances; animals (except guide dogs); anything considered an offensive weapon; laser pens; professional photographic equipment (detachable lenses and/or drones); selfie sticks; umbrellas; high-vis clothing; bicycles; bags larger than A4; aerosols; audio recorders; air horns; cans; camping equipment; drones; food and drink; garden furniture, deckchairs, fold-up chairs or shooting sticks; glass; GoPros; large chains, spiked bracelets or wallet chains; megaphones; nitrous oxide; portable laser equipment; smoke canisters; sound systems; spray cans.
Anything else
Wider Than Pictures is partnering with Hygiene Hub this year, a Dublin charity tackling hygiene poverty. Guest list ticket holders will be invited to donate €10 per ticket to the charity.
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, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
