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Mon
28
Sep
2020

Fu Manchu w/Electric Citizen
The Button Factory
Dublin

As part of their 30th Anniversary tour, stoner rock pioneers Fu Manchu headline the Button Factory on September 28.

Formed in 1985 as Virulence, they released their debut album as Du Manchu in 1990. They've released 12 albums to date, with their entire catalogue getting the deluxe reissue treatment on vinyl this year, as well as the release of their 13th studio album.

Supporting are Electric Citizen.

Tickets cost €23 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Fri
02
Oct
2020

Kneecap
The Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Mega-hyped bilingual Gaeilge/English West Belfast-based rap duo Kneecap play their biggest Dublin headline show to date at the Olympia Theatre on October 2.

They made it onto the BBC early on due to upsetting the DUP, they were banned by RTE, kicked out of UCD, and their live shows are must-see. check out 'Tá na Baggies ar an Talamh'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €22. Doors open at 7pm.
Fri
02
Oct
2020
Sat
03
Oct
2020

Sofft Nights: Paul Noonan, CMAT & Junior Brother
Dunderry Park
Co. Meath

Born out of the Spirit of Folk festival, Sofft Nights is a series of socially distant concerts and holistic experiences in Meath's Dunderry Park, limited to 100 people and taking place across October 2 & 3.

Alongside the megalithic cairn, forest trails, shamanic drumming, campfires, theatrical monologues and the like, musical performances come from Bell X-1's Paul Noonan, the immensely talented experimental folk artist Junior Brother, and fast-rising pop genius Cmat.

Doors open at 4pm on both days. Tickets, priced €60, are available here.
Sat
03
Oct
2020

King Kong Company
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Beloved Waterford-born live act King Kong Company play the Olympia Theatre in what will be another unreal, immersive party vibe on October 3.

In essence a band functioning as a DJ, their eponymous debut LP was produced by long-time Prodigy collaborator Neil McLellan. Check out 'Donkey Jaw'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced from €24. Doors open at 7pm.
Sun
04
Oct
2020

Loudon Wainwright III, Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright
Vicar Street
Dublin

Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, humourist and actor Loudon Wainwright III plays Vicar Street on October 4 along with Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright as part of their All In A Family tour.

Suzzy - formerly of the Roaches - and Loudon are parents to Lucy, and the three will perform cuts from their own back catalogue, as well as works from master songwriters Paul Simon, Dylan, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks and the like.

Tickets cost €37.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Mon
05
Oct
2020

Status Quo
Waterfront Hall
Belfast

Returning at long last as part of their Backbone tour, Status Quo play the Waterfront Hall on October 5.

Quo will be performing hits from across their five decade career, including their latest album, Backbone, their highest charting album of new material for 37 years. This tour sees the band’s return to the stage, as part of a major European tour, after largely taking a break in 2019.

Tickets are available from the Waterfront.
Tue
06
Oct
2020

Status Quo
The Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Returning at long last as part of their Backbone tour, Status Quo play the Olympia Theatre on October 6.

Quo will be performing hits from across their five decade career, including their latest album, Backbone, their highest charting album of new material for 37 years. This tour sees the band’s return to the stage, as part of a major European tour, after largely taking a break in 2019.

Tickets are priced from €56, from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Sat
10
Oct
2020

The Black Crowes
3Arena
Dublin

Brothers Chris & Rich Robinson, founders of The Black Crowes, celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their quintuple platinum debut album Shake Your Money Maker with a 3Arena show on October 10 in which they'll play the LP in its entirety.

Blending southern R&B and classic rock in a soulful concoction, this comes as part of their first shows on these shores in 7 years.

Tickets are priced from €49.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Fri
16
Oct
2020

Our Planet Live
3Arena
Dublin

Emmy-winning nature series Our Planet will be brought to a live audience internationally, with a performance on October 16 at the 3Arena.

All profits will be donated to WWF's global education and awareness initiatives, given that the series has a particular focus on how humans have become the greatest threat to the survival of life on Earth. A 36-position surround system and special audio-visual recording from Attenborough himself will be featured, with the show reworked for an epic two-hour performance. Lisa Hannigan will sing alongside a 66-strong orchestra.

Tickets are priced from €67 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Sun
18
Oct
2020

Jeff Lynne's ELO
SSE Arena
Belfast

Following their incredibly well-received dates last year, Jeff Lynne's downright legendary ELO have announced their return to Ireland, playing the Belfast's SSE Arena on October 18.

Following iconic albums like 1977's Out of the Blue, and a series of timeless hits - 26 UK Top 40 singles, to be precise - they disbanded in 1986 initially. ELO have sold over 50 million records worldwide, with Lynne also a prominent member of The Travelling Wilburys and a producer and collaborator with the most highly-revered figures in music.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Mon
19
Oct
2020

The Chats
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Self-described "pub-punk shed-rock" trio The Chats headline the Olympia on October 19.

One of the most explosive bands to emerge from Australia in the last few years, watch the video for breakthrough single 'Smoko' from their second EP.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €24.50. Doors open at 7pm.
Mon
19
Oct
2020

Jeff Lynne's ELO
3Arena
Dublin

Following their incredibly well-received dates last year, Jeff Lynne's downright legendary ELO have announced their return to Ireland, playing Dublin's 3Arena on October 19.

Following iconic albums like 1977's Out of the Blue, and a series of timeless hits - 26 UK Top 40 singles, to be precise - they disbanded in 1986 initially. ELO have sold over 50 million records worldwide, with Lynne also a prominent member of The Travelling Wilburys and a producer and collaborator with the most highly-revered figures in music.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Tue
20
Oct
2020

The Chats
Limelight 2
Belfast

Self-described "pub-punk shed-rock" trio The Chats headline Belfast's Limelight 1 on October 20.

One of the most explosive bands to emerge from Australia in the last few years, watch the video for breakthrough single 'Smoko' from their second EP.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced £18.50. Doors open at 7pm.
Thu
22
Oct
2020

Stefan Murphy w/Young Smith
Whelan's
Dublin

Rootsy songsmith Stefan Murphy headlines Whelan's on October 22.

Formerly of the Mighty Stef, he made four albums, touring the US & Europe, before changing to Count Vaseline. He's recently started to perform under his own name, with a debut album set for release this year. Watch the video for 'Dry Cider'.

Supporting is former Fonda Man Liam O'Connor, aka Young Smith.

Tickets cost €14 from Selective Memory and WAV Tickets. Doors open at 8pm.
Fri
23
Oct
2020

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
3Arena
Dublin

Following his sold out 2018 show, Jools Holland brings his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to the 3Arena once more. Just like his previous Dublin shows, Jools will be joined on vocals by Ruby Turner & Louise Marshall and his fellow Squeeze member Gilson Lavis on drums. The TV host & masterful pop craftsman & musician will be performing many of his classics, as well as big band interpretations of a broad range of hits.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and doors open at 8pm.
Sun
25
Oct
2020

Paul Weller
Ulster Hall
Belfast

Brit-rock icon Paul Weller returns to Belfast to play the Ulster Hall on October 25.

Known for his work with The Jam, before forming The Style Council, he's often called The Modfather for his contributions to the revival of Mod culture in the '70s & '80s. This show follows 27th album On Sunset.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Mon
26
Oct
2020

Sparks
The Limelight 1
Belfast

American pop-rock icons Sparks play the Limelight 1 on October 26.

Led by brothers Ron & Russell Mael, their 24th studio album is out just months before. They've recently announced they've written the music behind the Leos-Carax-directed Annette musical feature, starring Adam Driver & Marion Cotillard.

Tickets cost £25 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Mon
26
Oct
2020
Tue
27
Oct
2020

Paul Weller
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Brit-rock icon Paul Weller returns to Dublin to headline the Olympia on October 26 & 27.

Known for his work with The Jam, before forming The Style Council, he's often called The Modfather for his contributions to the revival of Mod culture in the '70s & '80s. This show follows 27th album On Sunset.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Tue
27
Oct
2020

Sparks
Vicar Street
Belfast

American pop-rock icons Sparks play Vicar Street on October 27.

Led by brothers Ron & Russell Mael, their 24th studio album is out just months before. They've recently announced they've written the music behind the Leos-Carax-directed Annette musical feature, starring Adam Driver & Marion Cotillard.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Fri
30
Oct
2020

Mgła w/Mord'A'Stigmata & Martwa Aura
Voodoo Lounge
Dublin

Kraków-based black metal band Mgła return to Ireland, playing the Voodoo Lounge on October 30. They last year released Age of Excuse, following up on the hugely acclaimed Exercises in Futility.

Support comes from Mord'A'Stigmata & Martwa Aura

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6pm.
Mon
02
Nov
2020

Sun Kil Moon
Liberty Hall Theatre
Dublin

Mark Kozelek aka Sun Kil Moon plays Dublin's Liberty Hall Theatre on November 2, following its rescheduling from May.

The Californian artist, who is also a founding member of Red House Painters, will play a fully-seated show. Expect the kind of confrontational rapport as only Kozelek knows how, following the release of tenth Sun Kil Moon studio album, I Also Want To Die In New Orleans. Listen to Benji, arguably his finest hour.

Tickets cost €29.50 from Selective Memory. Doors open at 8pm.
Fri
06
Nov
2020

Nealo
The Workman's Club
Dublin

Dublin hip-hop artist Nealo is set to launch his debut album, All The Leaves Are Falling with a show at the Workman's Club on November 6. Watch the video for Nealo & Uly's 'You Can't Go Home Again'.

Tickets are available, priced €15.60, here.
Tue
10
Nov
2020

Idlewild
The Button Factory
Dublin

Scottish indie legends Idlewild play Dublin's Button Factory on November 10 as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations.

Formed in 1995, the band have released nine albums to date, moving from their early indie rock dissonance into a more melodic, straightforward sound. They released their sixth album in 2009 before going on hiatus until 2013. Check out 'You Held The World In Your Arms'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €23. Doors open at 8pm.
Sat
14
Nov
2020

Smoothboi Ezra
The Workman's Club
Dublin

Wicklow bedroom pop singer-songwriter Smoothboi Ezra plays the Workman's Club on November 14 in a socially distant show. Check out 'Thinking About You' on Soundcloud.

Tickets cost €15 from Tickets.ie.
Mon
16
Nov
2020

Genesis
3Arena
Dublin

The most commercially successful lineup of Genesis are set to reunite with a world tour, hitting Dublin's 3Arena on November 16.

Originally achieving prog rock success with frontman Peter Gabriel & guitarist Steve Hackett, they achieved huge commercial success after their departure and drummer Phil Collins moved to the fore, alongside bassist Mike Rutherford. Have a listen to quintessential Collins-era Genesis single, 'Follow You Follow Me'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Thu
19
Nov
2020

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Following new album Reunions, out in May, four time Grammy winner Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit are back, playing the Olympia on November 19.

The master alt. country songwriter, and one hell of a guitarist has played with the Drive-By Truckers, John Prine and countless others. Check out new single 'Be Afraid'.

Tickets cost €30 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Thu
19
Nov
2020

Teenage Fanclub
The Empire Music Hall
Belfast

Scottish power-pop legends Teenage Fanclub play Belfast's Empire on November 19.

Their heart-on-sleeve sincerity and masterful pop craft has seen the band elevated to deserved indie-god status over the years, with Bandwagonesque, Grand Prix and Songs from Northern Britain - check out one of the all-time great power-pop songs, 'Everything Flows'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Thu
19
Nov
2020

Genesis
SSE Arena
Belfast

The most commercially successful lineup of Genesis are set to reunite with a world tour, hitting the SSE Arena on November 19.

Originally achieving prog rock success with frontman Peter Gabriel & guitarist Steve Hackett, they achieved huge commercial success after their departure and drummer Phil Collins moved to the fore, alongside bassist Mike Rutherford. Have a listen to quintessential Collins-era Genesis single, 'Follow You Follow Me'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Thu
19
Nov
2020

Jealous of the Birds
The Workman's Club
Dublin

Having just released her second album, Peninsula, Naomi Hamilton, aka Jealous Of The Birds is set for a socially distant show at The Workman's Club on November 19. Watch the video for 'Young Neanderthal'.

Tickets are available here.
Fri
20
Nov
2020

Teenage Fanclub
The Academy
Dublin

Scottish power-pop legends Teenage Fanclub play Dublin's Academy on November 20.

Their heart-on-sleeve sincerity and masterful pop craft has seen the band elevated to deserved indie-god status over the years, with Bandwagonesque, Grand Prix and Songs from Northern Britain - check out one of the all-time great power-pop songs, 'Everything Flows'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €32.65. Doors open at 7pm.
Fri
20
Nov
2020

Ailbhe Reddy
The Workman's Club
Dublin

Singer-songwriter Ailbhe Reddy, having just released her debut album, is set to hold two now sold-out launch shows at Workman's Club on November 20 at 7pm & 9pm.
Tue
24
Nov
2020

Ghostpoet
Button Factory
Dublin

British-Nigerian electronic producer-songwriter Tony Njoku, aka Ghostpoet is set to play the Button Factory on November 24. This follows his most recently released June EP. Watch the video for 'Concrete Pony'.

Tickets cost €20 from Selective Memory. Doors open at 8pm.
Thu
26
Nov
2020

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
The Empire Music Hall
Belfast

Newcastle-upon-Tyne psychedelic stoner rock band Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs make their Belfast debut on November 26 as part of Open House at the Empire Music Hall.

A heady brew of physically moving space rock, cosmische, doom and psych, they're one of the finest & most dynamic live bands in the genre. Check out the excellent video for 'Reducer', from their most recent album, Viscerals.

Tickets are available from Open House. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Fri
27
Nov
2020

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Upstairs @ Dolan's
Limerick

Newcastle-upon-Tyne psychedelic stoner rock band Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs play Limerick on November 27.

A heady brew of physically moving space rock, cosmische, doom and psych, they're one of the finest & most dynamic live bands in the genre. Check out the excellent video for 'Reducer', from their most recent album, Viscerals.

Tickets are available from Yapsody. Doors open at 9pm.
Sat
28
Nov
2020

Cormac Neeson
The Duncairn
Belfast

The Answer frontman Cormac Neeson plays a stripped-back version of his debut solo album White Feather at the Duncairn on November 28.

The LP sees him move into more rootsy, countrified pastures after spending some time in Nashville with their key songwriters and musicians - watch him perform 'White Feather' in The Live Room.

Tickets are available from Shine and Ticketmaster priced £15. Doors open at 7pm.
Sat
28
Nov
2020

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Whelan's
Dublin

Newcastle-upon-Tyne psychedelic stoner rock band Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs play Whelan's on November 28.

A heady brew of physically moving space rock, cosmische, doom and psych, they're one of the finest & most dynamic live bands in the genre. Check out the excellent video for 'Reducer', from their most recent album, Viscerals.

Tickets cost €20 from Ticketmaster & Wav Tickets. Doors open at 8.30pm.
Mon
07
Dec
2020
Tue
08
Dec
2020

Ocean Colour Scene
The Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Returning English rockers Ocean Colour Scene play a pair of dates at Dublin's Olympia Theatre on December 7 & 8.

The Birmingham outfit rose from the ashes of the Madchester & UK indie scene, rising to prominence after their demo tape reached the ears of Noel Gallagher, who invited them to tour with Oasis, leading ultimately to their signing with MCA Records. Undergoing lineup changes, the band have consistently released music over the last 2 decades, and recently marked the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album, Moseley Shoals, which features their biggest hit, 'The Riverboat Song'.

Tickets cost €42.20 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Fri
11
Dec
2020

Napalm Death
Limelight 2
Belfast

West-Midlands grindcore legends Napalm Death return to Ireland for the first time since 2017, playing the Limelight 2 on December 11 following its rescheduling.

Formed in 1981, they're credited as pioneers of grindcore, bringing elements of crust punk & death metal, and still have the shortest song ever recorded in 'You Suffer' from their classic 1987 debut, Scum. They've released sixteen albums to date, showing remarkable evolution over the years.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and Katy's Bar.
Sat
12
Dec
2020

Napalm Death
Voodoo Lounge
Dublin

West-Midlands grindcore legends Napalm Death return to Ireland for the firs time since 2017, playing Dublin's Voodoo Lounge on December 12, following its rescheduling.

Formed in 1981, they're credited as pioneers of grindcore, bringing elements of crust punk & death metal, and still have the shortest song ever recorded in 'You Suffer' from their classic 1987 debut, Scum. They've released sixteen albums to date, showing remarkable evolution over the years.

Support comes from Unyielding Love and Okus.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Sun
13
Dec
2020

Napalm Death
Dolan's Warehouse
Limerick

West-Midlands grindcore legends Napalm Death return to Ireland for the first time since 2017, playing Dolans Warehouse on December 13.

Formed in 1981, they're credited as pioneers of grindcore, bringing elements of crust punk & death metal, and still have the shortest song ever recorded in 'You Suffer' from their classic 1987 debut, Scum. They've released sixteen albums to date, showing remarkable evolution over the years.

Tickets are available from Dolans.
Fri
22
Jan
2021

Blanck Mass w/Hillary Woods
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Ben John Power, founder of Fuck Buttons, brings his experimental electronic project Blanck Mass to the Ulster Sports Club in his first Belfast show in a few years on January 22.

He went solo and has been working under the moniker since 2010, working on a great deal of collaborations (including for the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony), EPs and albums, with the most recent being Animated Violence Mild.

Supporting is Irish Sacred Bones-signed songstress Hillary Woods.

Tickets are available from Ticketweb, priced at €16. Doors open at 7.45pm.
Sat
06
Feb
2021

Primordial w/Mourning Beloveth
Opium
Dublin

Celtic black metal outfit Primordial will play Opium, Dublin on Saturday, 6th February.

Supporting are Athy death-doom merchants Mourning Beloveth. Both bands will perform sets including rarely (if ever) played tracks. Check out Dust.

Tickets are priced €25 from Ticketmaster and the Sound Cellar. Doors open at 6pm.
Thu
11
Feb
2021

Billy Nomates
Upstairs @ Whelan's
Dublin

Minimal punk-pop artist Billy Nomates plays upstairs at Whelan's on February 11, following the 2020 release of her debut album, released through Invada. Watch the video for 'No'.

Tickets are available from Tickets.ie and doors open at 8pm.
Fri
19
Feb
2021

Disclosure (DJ Set)
Limelight 1
Belfast

As part of their Energy club tour of 2021, UK electronic duo Disclosure are set to perform a DJ set at the Limelight 1 on February 19.

Tickets, priced £22.5o, are available from Ticketmaster and Katy's Bar. Doors open at 10pm.
Fri
26
Feb
2021
Sat
27
Feb
2021

Pillow Queens
The Button Factory
Dublin

Following the September release of their long-awaited, highly-acclaimed debut album, Pillow Queens hold their hometown launch dates on February 26 & 27 - the latter added due to demand. Long one of Ireland's finest guitar-pop bands, check out the video for 'Liffey'.

Tickets are available here, priced €20. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Sat
27
Feb
2021

Black Country, New Road
Whelan's
Dublin

Jazz-influenced, spoken word post-hardcore outfit Black Country, New Road play Whelan's on February 27 in their first Irish show. Riding the same kind of wave of hype as Black MIDI and the likes, we're rather excited by the prospect of a debut LP. Check out 'Sunglasses' live.

Tickets are available from Flowte.
Tue
02
Mar
2021

Hans Zimmer
3Arena
Dublin

One of this era's most distinguished film composers Hans Zimmer returns to the 3Arena on March 2.

The show will feature a choir and full band & orchestra, showcasing the highlights from a career that recently includes The Lion King, Interstellar, Dunkirk, and goes back to Gladiator, The Thin Red Line and Thelma and Louise. He has scored more than 200 projects, grossing more than $28 billion worldwide.

Tickets are priced upwards from €77.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Tue
02
Mar
2021

William Duvall
Limelight 2
Belfast

Following the release of his first solo album, One Alone, current Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall comes to Ireland, playing the Limelight 2 on March 2. With an air of Laurel Canyon folk and gospel, check out ''Til The Light Guides Me Home'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Wed
03
Mar
2021

William DuVall
Whelan's
Dublin

Following the release of his first solo album, One Alone, current Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall comes to Ireland, playing Whelan's on March 3. With an air of Laurel Canyon folk and gospel, check out ''Til The Light Guides Me Home'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €28. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Fri
05
Mar
2021

The Who
3Arena
Dublin

Following the November release of their first album in 13 years, Who, The Who headline the 3Arena on March 5, following its postponement from Coronavirus.

Drawing together themes of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, music theft, spirituality and beyond, the band have renewed their creative juices and written & recorded the album over the last two years.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Thu
11
Mar
2021

Pillow Queens
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Following the September release of their long-awaited, highly-acclaimed debut album, Pillow Queens hold a Belfast launch date on March 11. Long one of Ireland's finest guitar-pop bands, check out the video for 'Liffey'.

Tickets are available here, priced £10. Doors open at 7pm.
Sat
13
Mar
2021

Scott Matthews
Unitarian Church
Dublin

Wolverhampton-born musician Scott Matthews plays Dublin's Unitarian Church on March 13.

The Ivor Novello winner continues the lineage of folk dreamers of the 60s & 70s like Simon, Buckley, Drake & Martyn, check out new single 'Cinnamon'.

Tickets are available here, priced €20. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Sun
14
Mar
2021

Scott Matthews
The Duncairn
Belfast

Wolverhampton-born musician Scott Matthews plays Belfast's Duncairn on March 14 for Moving On Music.

The Ivor Novello winner continues the lineage of folk dreamers of the 60s & 70s like Simon, Buckley, Drake & Martyn, check out new single 'Cinnamon'.

Tickets are available from Eventbrite, priced from £12. Doors open at 7pm.
Tue
16
Mar
2021

James Vincent McMorrow
Galway Leisureland
Galway

Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow plays a run of 5 Irish dates in spring 2021, coinciding with the release of his fifth album. Watch the video for 'I Should Go'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Wed
17
Mar
2021

Dublin Gospel Choir w/Kitt Philippa & U.M.A.N.
Pepper Canister Church
Dublin

Ireland's foremost expression of gospel music, the Dublin Gospel Choir perform at Pepper Canister Church one year on from the originally scheduled dates of St. Patrick's Day. All tickets remain valid.

The group can expand from small ensemble to a 40 piece choir, and have shared the stage with the likes of Rod Stewart, Outkast & Ennio Morricone. On the night, they'll be joined by Kitt Philippa, whose debut album Human came out at in October to huge acclaim. Also playing is Brian Flanagan, aka U.M.A.N.

Tickets are available here, priced €20. The show begins at 8pm on both nights.
Thu
18
Mar
2021

Mount Alaska w/Slow Moving Cloud
Pepper Canister Church
Dublin

Dublin's Pepper Canister Church holds a Selective Memory show headed by Mount Alaska on March 18, a year on from its originally-intended date in 2020.

The ambient electronic outfit wrote their latest album with the concept in mind to create a soundtrack for a TV show that doesn't exist. It was written, recorded & produced by duo Stephen Shannon & Cillian McDonnell, who've worked on film soundtracks over the last number of years. Check them out on Bandcamp.

Supporting are Slow Moving Clouds.

Tickets are available from Selective Memory, priced €15.
Thu
18
Mar
2021

James Vincent McMorrow
The Big Top
Limerick

Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow plays a run of 5 Irish dates in spring 2021, coinciding with the release of his fifth album, performing at the Big Top, Limerick on March 18. Watch the video for 'I Should Go'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Fri
19
Mar
2021

James Vincent McMorrow
The Telegraph Building
Belfast

Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow performs a run of 5 Irish dates in spring 2021, playing Belfast's Telegraph Building on March 19. Coinciding with the release of his fifth album, watch the video for 'I Should Go'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Sat
20
Mar
2021

Boy Pablo
Opium
Dublin

Indie-pop singer-songwriter Boy Pablo plays Opium on March 20, following the release of debut LP Wachito Rico. Check out 'Rest Up'.

Tickets are priced €25 from Tickets.ie.
Sun
21
Mar
2021

Squid
The Button Factory
Dublin

One of the most forward thinking indie rock prospects out there at the moment, Squid are set to headline the Button Factory on March 21. Watch the video for 'Broadcaster'.

Tickets cost €15 from Tickets.ie. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Thu
25
Mar
2021

This Is The Kit
The Button Factory
Dublin

Contemporary folk singer-songwriter This Is The Kit plays The Button Factory on March 25 in support of her new album, Off Off On.

Also known as Kate Stables, her fifth LP follows acclaimed 2017 LP Moonshine Freeze. Watch the video for 'This Is What You Did'.

Tickets are available from Tickets.ie, priced €24.50. Doors open at 7.30pm/
Fri
26
Mar
2021

The Lovely Eggs
The Workman's Club
Dublin

Psych-punk duo The Lovely Eggs play the Workman's Club on March 26, following the rescheduling of their May date in 2020. The northern English pair released their new album I Am Moron, and will bring its raw, minimal immediacy to the city for the first time, having won fans like Iggy Pop. Watch the video for 'The Decision'.

Tickets cost €14 from Selective Memory. Doors open at 8pm.
Fri
26
Mar
2021

Joshua Burnside
The Grand Social
Dublin

Having released his long-awaited, and hugely acclaimed second album in September, Award-winning NI alt. folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside plays the Grand Social on March 26. Watch the video for lead single 'War On Everything'.
Sat
27
Mar
2021

The Lovely Eggs
Ulster Sports Club
Dublin

Psych-punk duo The Lovely Eggs play the Ulster Sports Club on March 27. The northern English pair released their new album I Am Moron, and will bring its raw, minimal immediacy to the city for the first time, having won fans like Iggy Pop. Watch the video for 'The Decision'.
Sat
27
Mar
2021

Joshua Burnside
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Having released his long-awaited, and hugely acclaimed second album in September, Award-winning NI alt. folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside plays the Ulster Sports Club on March 27. Watch the video for lead single 'War On Everything'.
Sun
28
Mar
2021

Bird On The Wire: The Songs of Leonard Cohen by Pauline Scanlon & The Whileaways
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Following sellout shows at the likes of Pepper Canister Church, Pauline Scanlon & The Whileaways bring their tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen to the Olympia Theatre on March 28 (rescheduled from 2020).

The Whileaways and Pauline Scanlon will celebrate many of Cohen's best-loved live works, leading a masterful collective including Will Merrigan on bass, Dave Clancy on keys, Beoga legend Eamon Murray on drums, alongside string and brass sections. The Whileaways are Noelie McDonnell, Noriana Kennedy and Nicola Joyce, who combine to create a beguiling tapestry of harmonies.

Tickets cost €31.90 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Fri
02
Apr
2021

Cut Copy
Whelan's
Dublin

Whelan's hosts a show from Dan Whitford-led project Cut Copy on April 2.

The Melbourne quartet recently released new album Freeze, Melt, which turns inward from their synth-pop craft, which began as an outlet for Whitford's bedroom recordings. Watch the video for 'Cold Water'.

Tickets are available from Selective Memory, priced €22.50.
Mon
05
Apr
2021

Everything Everything
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Manchester art-pop act Everything Everything are set to play the Olympia Theatre on April 5 as part of the tour for their latest album, Re-Animator.

Formed in 2007, the band have received nominations for the Mercury Music Prize & 3 Ivor Novellos. Ever-eclectic, they meld R&B rhythmic conventions with stream-of-consciousness Radiohead-esque vocals, with A Fever Dream more dynamic than ever before - check out the video for 'Arch Enemy'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Mon
05
Apr
2021

Kelly Lee Owens
Button Factory
Dublin

Kelly Lee Owens plays her live debut show at the Button Factory on April 5. The convention-blurring techno producer/singer-songwriter is unlike anyone in the world of electronic music right now, and her second album, Inner Song, is out now. Watch the video for 'On'.

Tickets are priced €15 from Selective Memory. Doors open at 8pm.
Tue
06
Apr
2021

Doves
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Doves return with their first indoor headline dates in over a decade, headlining Dublin's Olympia on April 6.

The Chesire band returned from a decade-long hiatus in 2018 with their fifth album, The Universal Want in 2020. Check out 'Prisoners'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Wed
07
Apr
2021

Doves
Limelight 1
Belfast

Doves return with their first indoor headline dates in over a decade, headlining the Limelight 1 on April 7.

The Chesire band returned from a decade-long hiatus in 2018 with their fifth album, The Universal Want in 2020. Check out 'Prisoners'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and Katy's Bar.
Thu
08
Apr
2021
Fri
09
Apr
2021

Dead Can Dance
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Led by Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard, and accompanied by a full band, Australian act Dead Can Dance are set to play the Olympia Theatre on April 8 & 9.

Their three-decade career has drawn from neoclassical, worldwide traditional music, darkwave, gothic music, post-punk and the avant-garde to create a singular discography that includes The Serpent's Egg and Aion. These dates come in support of their latest album, Dionysus. Check out 'Act II: The Invocation'.

Tickets, priced from €44.5o, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Sat
10
Apr
2021

The Lost Brothers
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Irish songwriters & musicians Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland, aka The Lost Brothers, are set to play Belfast's Ulster Sports Club on April 10, over a year on from their originally scheduled date.

It's over a decade since the release of their debut album, Trails of the Lonely. Five albums on, with collaborations with the likes of Elvis Costello & M Ward in tow, this show will be a wonderful gathering of song and friends.

Tickets are available from Ticketweb. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Tue
13
Apr
2021

Tim Burgess
Whelan's
Dublin

Charlatans frontman, label boss, DJ & author Tim Burgess is set to headline Whelan's on April 13.

2020 saw the release of his fifth solo LP, seeing him in a later-period creative fertile patch. Check out 'Empathy For The Devil'.

Tickets are priced €27 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Wed
14
Apr
2021

Tim Burgess
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Charlatans frontman, label boss, DJ & author Tim Burgess is set to headline the Ulster Sports Club on April 14.

2020 saw the release of his fifth solo LP, seeing him in a later-period creative fertile patch. Check out 'Empathy For The Devil'.

Tickets are priced £19 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Sat
17
Apr
2021
Sun
18
Apr
2021

James Vincent McMorrow
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow performs a run of 5 Irish dates in spring 2021, rounding off his European tour with a pair of Olympia Theatre shows on April 17 & 18. Building to the release of his fifth album, watch the video for 'I Should Go'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Wed
21
Apr
2021

The Lost Brothers
Vicar Street
Dublin

Irish songwriters & musicians Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland, aka The Lost Brothers, are set to play Vicar Street on April 21, over a year on from their originally scheduled date.

It's over a decade since the release of their debut album, Trails of the Lonely. Five albums on, with collaborations with the likes of Elvis Costello & M Ward in tow, this show will be a wonderful gathering of song and friends.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Wed
21
Apr
2021

The Lost Brothers
Vicar Street
Dublin

Irish songwriters & musicians Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland, aka The Lost Brothers, are set to play Vicar Street on April 21, over a year on from their originally scheduled date.

It's over a decade since the release of their debut album, Trails of the Lonely. Five albums on, with collaborations with the likes of Elvis Costello & M Ward in tow, this show will be a wonderful gathering of song and friends.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Fri
23
Apr
2021
Sat
24
Apr
2021

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3Arena
Dublin

Following the release of his hugely acclaimed Ghosteen, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Dublin, playing the 3Arena on April 23 & 24 - rescheduled from his original May 8 & 9 2020 dates respectively.

Ghosteen is the seventeenth album from Cave & the Bad Seeds, and is their most unanimously well-received yet. A rare gem of a double album, it explores ideas of empathy and faith, with subtle beauty. Listen to the title track here.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Fri
23
Apr
2021

Novo Amor
Button Factory
Dublin

Pop singer-songwriter Ali Lacey, aka Novo Amor, is set to headline the Button Factory on April 23. Watch the video for 'Opaline'.

Tickets are priced €22.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Sun
02
May
2021

BC Camplight
The Grand Social
Dublin

In support of 2020 album Shortly After Takeoff, BC Camplight plays the Grand Social on May 2.

The New Jersey native released two acclaimed records in the throes of mental illness & addiction, ultimately ending up squatting in an old church. Relocating to Manchester, his new album marks the final instalment of his Manchester Trilogy, documenting his period of personal and musical progress. Check out 'Cemetery Lifestyle'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Fri
07
May
2021
Sun
09
May
2021

It Takes A Village
Trabolgan
Cork

The 2020 edition of It Takes A Village at Trabolgan has been rescheduled until the following year, running from May 7-9, 2021. The first run of international include NYC house DJ Joe Claussell, Cork's Fish Go Deep, UK dub pioneer Mad Professor, Romare, Scary Éire, Happyness, Amsterdam-based psych band Altin Gün, Lynks Afrikka, alongside some of the best Ireland has to offer, including Junior Brother, The Mary Wallopers, Percolator, Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies, Pillow Queens and more.

Tickets are available here.
Wed
12
May
2021

Joan As Police Woman
Dolan's Warehouse
Limerick

As part of the tour for her Cover Two album, Joan As Police Woman plays Dolan's, Limerick on May 12 following rescheduled Irish dates from 2020.

A cover album, she's rework cuts from the likes of Neil Young ('On The Beach'), The Strokes, Talk Talk, Outkast, Gil Scott-Heron & Prince in the intimate setting of the Georgian church.

Tickets cost €20 from Dolans. Doors open at 8pm.
Thu
13
May
2021

Joan As Police Woman
Live at St. Luke's
Cork

As part of the tour for her Cover Two album, Joan As Police Woman plays Live at St. Lukes on May 13 following rescheduled Irish dates from 2020.

A cover album, she's rework cuts from the likes of Neil Young ('On The Beach'), The Strokes, Talk Talk, Outkast, Gil Scott-Heron & Prince in the intimate setting of the Georgian church.
Fri
14
May
2021
Sat
15
May
2021

Joan As Police Woman
Pepper Canister Church
Dublin

As part of the tour for her Cover Two album, Joan As Police Woman will play two dates at Pepper Canister Church on May 14 & 15, following rescheduled dates from June 2020.

A cover album, she'll rework cuts from the likes of Neil Young ('On The Beach'), The Strokes, Talk Talk, Outkast, Gil Scott-Heron & Prince in the intimate setting of the Georgian church.

Tickets cost €24.50 from Selective Memory, and all tickets remain valid.
Sun
16
May
2021
Mon
17
May
2021

Idles
Vicar Street
Dublin

Idles are set for their return to Ireland, playing Dublin’s Vicar Street on May 16th and May 17th, following the release of their highly-anticipated third album. Check out the video for 'Grounds'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Mon
17
May
2021

Glass Animals
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Following the release of new album Dreamland, Glass Animals are set to play the Olympia Theatre on May 17.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Thu
20
May
2021

Bananagun
The Grand Social
Dublin

Psych/afrobeat influenced Australian outfit Bananagun are set to play the Grand Social on May 20, following the release of debut album the True Story of Bananagun in June 2020. Watch the video for 'The Master'.

Tickets cost €13.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Sat
22
May
2021

Jonathan Bree
Lost Lane
Dublin

New Zealand alt-pop troubadour Jonathan Bree is set to play the Lost Lane on May 22 for Selective Memory, following the release of fourth solo album After The Curtains Close. Watch the award-winning video for 'You're So Cool'.

Tickets are priced €16 from Selective Memory. Doors open at 8pm.
Thu
27
May
2021

Hamilton Leithauser
The Button Factory
Dublin

Walkmen frontman Hamilton Leithauser returns to Ireland to play the Button Factory on May 27, postponed from June 2, 2020.

Following US indie rock band The Walkmen's 2011 hiatus, Leithauser released his debut solo album in 2014, followed up with 2015's Dear God alongside Walkmen bandmate Paul Maroon. He worked with former Vampire Weekend multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmanglij to release the acclaimed I Had A Dream That You Were Mine. Check out 'Here They Come'.

Tickets, priced at €24, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Tue
01
Jun
2021

OM
The Button Factory
Dublin

Featuring bassist & vocalist Al Cisneros of Sleep, Emil Amos & Tyler Trotter, OM are one of the finest mantra-driven drone acts in the world. They're set to return to Dublin on June 1. Listen to 'State of Non-Return'.

Tickets cost €28 from Tickets.ie. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Wed
02
Jun
2021

Dope Lemon
Button Factory
Dublin

Angus Stone's stoned slacker project Dope Lemon comes to the Button Factory on June 2 in his debut peformance.

Also of Australian folk-pop duo Angus & Julia Stone, his new album Smooth Big Cat came out last year. Check out 'Hey You'.

Tickets are available from Selective Memory, priced €24.50.
Thu
03
Jun
2021
Fri
04
Jun
2021

Fontaines D.C.
Iveagh Gardens
Dublin

One of the most stratospheric rises we've seen in some time has been folk-punks Fontaines D.C., and they've announced some of their biggest Irish shows to date at Iveagh Gardens on July 3 & 4.

Their debut album Dogrel was Mercury-nominated, they've toured endlessly with labelmates Idles, and although worldly in influence, distinctly allude to Irish vernacular in everything they've done thus far. One year postponed from their initial Iveagh dates, they've since released second album, A Hero's Death. Check them out Live on KEXP.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Tue
08
Jun
2021

Jawbox
Whelan's
Dublin

Post-hardcore legends Jawbox make their first ever Irish appearance at Whelan's on June 8.

Formed by J Robbins & Kim Coletta in Washington DC in 1989, they released a string of 7"s and four studio albums, ultimately breaking up in 1997. Its members continued to work - to varying degrees - in the music industry, with Robbins & guitarist Bill Barbot forming Burning Airlines, and Coletta co-running a label. In 2019, the band announced they would officially reunion. Check their recent Live at KEXP session.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Wed
09
Jun
2021

Boy Harsher
Whelan's
Dublin

Dark electronic duo Boy Harsher play The Button Factory on June 9, following some rescheduling. Check out their excellent minimal darkwave-indebted recent album Careful.

Tickets cost €20 from Selective Memory.
Fri
11
Jun
2021

Echo & The Bunnymen
The Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Seminal British post-punk band Echo & The Bunnymen play the Olympia on June 11.

Formed in 1978 by frontman Ian McCulloch and guitarist Will Sargeant, who make up the creative hub of the band since their reunion in recent year. They released several essential post-punk records in their time together, peaking critically with 1984's Ocean Rain LP, and will celebrate their 40-year career that's yielded 20 top 20 hits and 9 top 20 albums.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €45.20. Doors open at 7pm.
Sun
20
Jun
2021

Crypt of the Riff Vol. 5: Stoned Jesus & more
Voodoo
Belfast

The fifth volume of Belfast's foremost riff-based megabill takes place at Voodoo on June 20, a year on from its postponement. Ukrainian stoner-doom giants Stoned Jesus play their first ever Northern Irish show, as part of their Xth Anniversary Tour, playing highlights of their decade together. Watch the video for 'I'm The Mountain'.

Making up the rest of the bill are Elder Druid, just off the back of their second album, Cork sludge quartet Coroza, stoner-rock quartet Psychedelenaut, occult stoner-doom quintet Gravity Well - check out their debut EP - and new Belfast progressive post-metallers Soma.

Tickets are available from Eventbrite, priced from £15. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Wed
30
Jun
2021

Liam Gallagher w/Idles
Ormeau Park
Belfast

Following the postponement of his 2020 T Vital show, Liam Gallagher will play Ormeau Park on June 30. This follows the release of his second solo studio album, Why Me? Why Not? Watch the video for 'Shockwave'.

Supporting are Idles.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 6pm.
Fri
30
Jul
2021

Millions of Dead Cops w/Lawfucker & PureSonic Outcasts
Voodoo
Belfast

Texan punk icons MDC, aka Millions of Dead Cops play Voodoo on July 30. One of the foundation stones of American hardcore, they formed in 1979, and their self-titled 1982 debut album remains a classic of the genre.

Support comes from Lawfucker and Puresonic Outcasts.

Tickets cost £16.36 from Eventbrite or £18 on the door. Doors open at 9pm.
Fri
13
Aug
2021

Fontaines D.C.
Custom House Square
Belfast

One of the most stratospheric rises we've seen in some time has been post-punks Fontaines D.C., and they've announced a Custom House Square show on August 13.

Their debut album Dogrel was Mercury & Choice-nominated, they've toured endlessly with labelmates Idles, and although worldly in influence, distinctly allude to Irish vernacular in everything they've done thus far. They released their second album, A Hero's Death in 2020. Check them out Live on KEXP.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6pm.
Wed
01
Sep
2021

Bright Eyes
Vicar Street
Dublin

Vicar Street hosts the first show in 19 years from Bright Eyes on September 1.

Back after a 9 year hiatus, Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis & Nathaniel Walcott have regrouped to tour and record in 2020. Their nine albums were, for many, generation defining, burrowing across emo, Americana, folk and alternative rock.

Tickets are priced €37.50-€42.50 from Selective Memory & Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Thu
09
Sep
2021

Margaret Glaspy
Whelan's
Dublin

Young Californian singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy is set to play Whelan's on September 9.

Her second album, Devotion came out in March to positive reviews - check out 'Stay With Me'.

Tickets cost €17 from Tickets.ie. Doors open at 8pm.
Fri
17
Sep
2021

Toots & The Maytals
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

One of the few living legends of original Jamaican rocksteady & reggae, Toots & The Maytals are set to play the Olympia Theatre on September 17.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Mon
04
Oct
2021

Erasure
3Arena
Dublin

Synthpop legends Erasure are Ireland-bound.

Having last played the city back in 2018, Andy Bell and Vince Clarke will return to Dublin to play the 3Arena on October 4th. Marking the release of their new album, The Neon, the tour will take the duo across Europe throughout the month. Watch the video for 'Love To Hate You'.

Tickets for the Dublin show cost €64.50, from Ticketmaster.
Sat
09
Oct
2021

Lebanon Hanover
Whelan's
Dublin

Post-punk act Lebanon Hanover play Whelan's on October 9 in their Irish debut. Comprising the duo of Larissa Iceglass & William Maybelline, this date follows the sixth album for the retro pop culture mining act. Watch the video for 'Gallowdance'.

Tickets are available from Selective Memory, priced €20. Doors open at 8pm.
Sun
24
Oct
2021

Confidence Man
Vicar Street
Dublin

Australian dance-pop act Confidence Man play Vicar Street on October 24, following some rescheduling.

Heavily influenced by the golden era of disco, 90s house, and repetitious vocal hooks, they're one of the most striking bands of this era. Watch the video for 'Out The Window'.

Tickets cost €16 from Selective Memory. Doors open at 11.30pm.
Fri
29
Oct
2021

Bon Iver
3Arena
Dublin

Justin Vernon aka Bon Iver is set to return to Dublin. Having last played the venue back in 2012, the Wisconsin artist and his band will play 3Arena on October 29, following rescheduling due to The Event. Support on the night comes from Aaron Dessner's Big 37d03d Machine, Vernon’s side-project with the National member.

Tickets range from €49.50-€54.50 from Ticketmaster and Selective Memory. Doors open at 7pm.
Tue
23
Nov
2021

Ane Brun
Vicar Street
Dublin

Following the release of her first original album in five years, Stockholm-based Norwegian songstress Ane Brun plays Vicar Street on November 23, postponed from 2020 dates. This follows her last sold out show in the venue in 2016 in support of 2015 LP When I'm Free.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8.30pm.

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