Gig Guide
Upcoming Events
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Thu15Apr2021Sun25Apr2021
MusicTown 2021
Online Event
Of the myriad annual events, series and festivals that tap into what makes Dublin a truly world-beating creative city, MusicTown feels special. Suffice to say, shining a light on the city – and the Irish music and arc community at large – has never felt more important, which is why the series’ return across April 15th-25th is one we’re marking down as unmissable.
Setting out, as ever, to celebrate the rich music heritage and contemporary artistic lifeblood of the city, the series boasts yet another masterfully mottled schedule across ten days and nights. Kicking off with Cathy Davey, live at the Pepper Canister Church, as well as the first installment of Crash Ensemble’s series Reactions on Thursday, April 15th, this year various special events including David Kitt and Kevin Barry’s Cornaleena, Adrian Crowley’s Ascension of Larks and, our pick of the lot, Bob Gallagher Presenters Junior Brother’s Hibernorama.
As is no doubt glaringly obvious, collaboration and singular performance is at the heart of this year’s line-up. We, for one, won’t be passing it up.
Go here for full info, as well as dates and streaming links.
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Sat17Apr2021Sun18Apr2021
James Vincent McMorrow
Olympia TheatreDublin
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.
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Wed21Apr2021
The Lost Brothers
Vicar StreetDublin
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.
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Wed21Apr2021
The Lost Brothers
Vicar StreetDublin
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.
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Fri23Apr2021Sat24Apr2021
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3ArenaDublin
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.
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Fri23Apr2021
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Thu29Apr2021
Billy Nomates
The Workman's ClubDublin
Minimal punk-pop artist Billy Nomates has had a postponement & venue upgrade to The Workman's Club on April 29, 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.
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Sun02May2021
BC Camplight
The Grand SocialDublin
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.
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Fri07May2021Sun09May2021
It Takes A Village
TrabolganCork
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.
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Fri07May2021
Lisa Hannigan 'Behind The Curtain'
Online Event
The Everyman and Islander have teamed up once more for their monthly Friday night sessions, with the second to feature Lisa Hannigan on May 7. Check her out performing 'Undertow' alongside Loah.
Tickets are priced €25 for a single viewer and €30 for multiple, available from The Everyman. The online event kicks off at 8pm.
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Sat08May2021
Amy Montgomery
Ulster Sports ClubBelfast
Globe-trotting live phenomenon & 2019 Best Newcomer nominee at the NI Music Prize, the soulful, roots-pop artist Amy Montgomery headlines the Ulster Sports Club on May 8. Check out 'Tree Song'.
Tickets cost £10 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
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Mon10May2021Tue11May2021
The Road To The Great Escape
Multiple VenuesDublin
Ahead of the UK's best independent music showcase, The Great Escape in Brighton, Dublin holds a citywide mini-festival on May 10 & 11.
Amongst the first names announced are Aaron Smith, Baby Queen, Berwyn, Chubby and the Gang, CMAT, Denise Chaila, Geese, Holly Humberstone, Kennyhoopla, Luz, Michelle, Oscar Lang, Peach Tree Rascals, Remi Wolf, Tayo Sound.
Tickets are available here.
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Wed12May2021
Joan As Police Woman
Dolan's WarehouseLimerick
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.
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Thu13May2021
Joan As Police Woman
Live at St. Luke'sCork
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.
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Thu13May2021
Maija Sofia
The Workman's Club Dublin
Following its rescheduling, singer-songwriter Maija Sofia is set to play the Workman's Club on May 13, following the release of her acclaimed debut album, Bath Time.
Tickets are priced €13, available here.
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Fri14May2021Sat15May2021
Joan As Police Woman
Pepper Canister ChurchDublin
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.
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Sat15May2021
Ailbhe Reddy
The Button FactoryDublin
Singer-songwriter Ailbhe Reddy, having just released her debut album, is set to hold a launch at the Button Factory on May 15, following rescheduling of her intimate pair of Workman's Club shows in November.
Tickets are available here. Tickets for the initial dates remain valid.
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Sun16May2021Mon17May2021
Idles
Vicar StreetDublin
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.
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Thu20May2021
Bananagun
The Grand SocialDublin
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.
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Sat22May2021
Jonathan Bree
Lost LaneDublin
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.
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Thu27May2021
Hamilton Leithauser
The Button FactoryDublin
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.
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Tue01Jun2021
OM
The Button FactoryDublin
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.
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Wed02Jun2021
Dope Lemon
Button FactoryDublin
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.
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Thu03Jun2021Fri04Jun2021
Fontaines D.C.
Iveagh GardensDublin
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.
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Fri04Jun2021
Jane Weaver
Whelan'sDublin
Electronic kraut-pop artist Jane Weaver headlines Whelan's on June 4.
Following up on her acclaimed Modern Kosmology and Loops In The Secret Society, she's touring new album Flock, which heads in decidedly day-glo pop directions. Check her out Live From Old Granada Studios.
Tickets are available from Ticketweb.
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Sun06Jun2021
Deftones w/Gojira
3ArenaDublin
Following the universal acclaim of their latest album Ohms, Deftones are set to headline the 3Arena on June 6. 20 years on from their monumental White Pony LP, Deftones remain on the top of their game as far as modern heavy music goes.
Supporting are French metal outfit - and excellent live outfit - Gojira.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
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Tue08Jun2021
Jawbox
Whelan'sDublin
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.
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Wed09Jun2021
Boy Harsher
Whelan'sDublin
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.
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Fri11Jun2021
Echo & The Bunnymen
The Olympia TheatreDublin
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.
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Fri11Jun2021Sat12Jun2021
SoFFT Nights: Jape, Columbia Mills & Dani Larkin
Dunderry ParkCo. Meath
Following October 2020's two SoFFT Nights events in Dunderry Park, Meath, Jape, Columbia Mills and Dani Larkin are set to play on June 11 & 12.
Tickets are priced €67 from Tickets.ie, limited to just 100 per night. Doors open at 4pm.
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Sun20Jun2021
Crypt of the Riff Vol. 5: Stoned Jesus & more
VoodooBelfast
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.
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Tue22Jun2021
Baby Strange
Upstairs @ Whelan'sDublin
Glaswegian indie trio Baby Strange are set to play upstairs at Whelan's on June 22. Check out 'Pure Evil', from their 2016 debut album.
Tickets are available from Tickets.ie, priced €12.
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Wed30Jun2021
Liam Gallagher w/Idles
Ormeau ParkBelfast
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.
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Fri02Jul2021Sun04Jul2021
Longitude
Marlay ParkDublin
Longitude returns to Marlay Park from July 2-4, with headliners Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky.
Sharing the bill are: Lil Uzi Vert, DaBaby, AJ Tracey, Aitch, Megan Thee Stallion, Playboi Carti, Doja Cat, Trippie Redd, Ski Mask the Slump God, Mabel, Lil Tjay, NLE Choppa, Polo G, Jack Harlow, iann dior, Jay1, KSI, Rod Wave, Ivorian Doll, Offica.
Tickets priced €89.50 per day and from €219.50 for the weekend, are available via Ticketmaster.
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Fri30Jul2021
Millions of Dead Cops w/Lawfucker & PureSonic Outcasts
VoodooBelfast
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.
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Fri30Jul2021Sun01Aug2021
All Together Now
Curraghmore EstateCo. Waterford
Underground have been announced as the first headliner for All Together Now 2021, set to take place at Waterford's Curraghmore Estate.
Tickets are available here, priced €220 for the weekend.
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Wed11Aug2021
Herbie Hancock
National Concert HallDublin
14-time Grammy winner and living legend Herbie Hancock is set to play the National Concert Hall on August 11. He'll take an all-star band for an intimate performance.
In addition to being recognised as a legendary pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock has been a significant part of almost every popular music movement since the 1960s. As a member of the Miles Davis Quintet, in his development of new approaches on his own recordings, followed by his work in the 70s - with record-breaking albums like the jazz-funk of Headhunters.
Tickets are available from NCH.ie, priced €49.50.
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Fri13Aug2021
Fontaines D.C.
Custom House SquareBelfast
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.
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Sat14Aug2021
25 Years of Shine: Patrick Topping, Len Faki, Elliot Adamson & Ammara
Custom House SquareBelfast
Celebrating 25 Years of Shine, British DJ/producer Patrick Topping brings his Trick show to the biggest Belfast audience he's ever played to at Custom House Square on August 14. He'll be joined by Berghain resident Len Faki, Elliot Adamson and recent signing Ammara.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 6pm.
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Fri27Aug2021Sat28Aug2021
Pillow Queens
The Button FactoryDublin
Following the September release of their long-awaited, highly-acclaimed debut album, Pillow Queens are set to hold their launch dates on August 27 & 28, rescheduled from February 26 & 27. Long one of Ireland's finest guitar-pop bands, check out the video for 'Liffey'.
Tickets are available here, priced €20, and original tickets remain valid for the first and second nights respectively.
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Fri27Aug2021
Mall Grab, Floorplan, Brame & Hamo, Yazzus & Holly Lester
Custom House SquareBelfast
Following his last sell-out Belfast show, Australian DJ Mall Grab plays Shine at Custom House Square on August 27.
Supporting on the bill are Robert Hood, aka Underground Resistance's Floorplan, Sligo-born, Berlin-based Brame & Hamo, as well as London's Yazzus and Irish selector Holly Lester.
Tickets are priced £27.50, available from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 6pm.
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Sat28Aug2021Sun29Aug2021
SCOOTER: God Save The Rave
Custom House SquareBelfast
German rave legends Scooter return to Belfast for a long-overdue party at Custom House Square on August 28 & 29, the latter date added due to demand. Expect a marathon of hits, with flamethrowers and pyrotechnics.
Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6pm.
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Wed01Sep2021
Bright Eyes
Vicar StreetDublin
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.
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Sat04Sep2021
Pillow Queens
Ulster Sports ClubBelfast
Following the September release of their long-awaited, highly-acclaimed debut album, Pillow Queens hold a Belfast launch date on September 4, rescheuled from March. 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.
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Thu09Sep2021
Margaret Glaspy
Whelan'sDublin
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.
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Wed15Sep2021
Boy Pablo
Button FactoryDublin
Indie-pop singer-songwriter Boy Pablo plays the Button Factory in a rescheduled venue upgrade on September 15 from March 20, following the release of debut LP Wachito Rico. Check out 'Rest Up'.
Tickets are priced €25 from Tickets.ie.
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Fri17Sep2021
Toots & The Maytals
Olympia TheatreDublin
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.
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Sat18Sep2021
Goat Girl
Whelan'sDublin
Following the January release of new album On All Fours, indie pop quartet Goat Girl have announced a show at Whelan's on September 18. Check out the video for 'Sad Cowboy'.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €15. Doors open at 8pm.
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Fri24Sep2021
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Whelan'sDublin
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah return to Dublin, playing Whelan's on September 24.
Following their tenth anniversary tour of Some Loud Thunder in 2018, frontman Alex Ounsworth takes the band back on the road - get a taster with their 2014 Live at KEXP.
Tickets are available, priced at €25, from Tickets.ie.
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Fri24Sep2021
Bob Vylan
The Grand SocialDublin
Punk & grime-fusing duo Bob Vylan play their first Irish date for the Eastbound Festival, performing at the Grand Social on September 24. Watch the video for 'We Live Here', taken from their EP of the same name.
Tickets are priced €15 from Ticketmaster & Tickets.ie.
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Sun03Oct2021
Still Corners
Pepper Canister ChurchDublin
Marking their debut performance in Ireland, American-British indie dream-pop duo Still Corners are set to play Pepper Canister Church on October 3. Often compared to Cigarettes After Sex, Beach House and the likes, they've just released their fifth album, The Last Exit - check out 'White Sands'.
Tickets are available from Selective Memory, priced €17.
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Mon04Oct2021
Erasure
3ArenaDublin
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.
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Thu07Oct2021
John Grant
St. Anne's CathedralBelfast
Art-pop & nu-disco master John Grant plays St. Anne's Cathedral as part of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival on October 7, rescheduled from 2020.
Evolving with even more of the fizzing synths he's been incorporating, new album Love Is Magic was a collaborative effort with analogue synth expert Benge. Check out the video for the title track, 'Love Is Magic'. This performance will be as part of a keys/piano duo alongside his long-time pianist Chris Pemberton.
Tickets cost £20 from Ticketsolve. Doors open at 8pm.
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Sat09Oct2021
Lebanon Hanover
Whelan'sDublin
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.
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Thu14Oct2021
Snapped Ankles
The Workman's ClubDublin
Outsider post-punk quartet Snapped Ankles are set to play a run of 4 dates in Ireland, kicking off at the Workman's Club on October 14.
Watch the video for recent single 'Rhythm Is Our Business', taken from their new album Forest Of Your Problems.
Tickets are available from Tickets.ie, priced €17.
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Fri15Oct2021
Snapped Ankles
Roisin DubhGalway
Outsider post-punk quartet Snapped Ankles are set to play a run of 4 dates in Ireland, playing Galway's Roisin Dubh on October 15.
Watch the video for recent single 'Rhythm Is Our Business', taken from their new album Forest Of Your Problems.
Tickets are available from Tickets.ie, priced €17.
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Sat16Oct2021
Snapped Ankles
Kasbah Social ClubLimerick
Outsider post-punk quartet Snapped Ankles are set to play a run of 4 dates in Ireland, playing Limerick's Kasbah Social Club on October 16.
Watch the video for recent single 'Rhythm Is Our Business', taken from their new album Forest Of Your Problems.
Tickets are available from Tickets.ie, priced €17.
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Sun17Oct2021
Snapped Ankles
Ulster Sports ClubBelfast
Outsider post-punk quartet Snapped Ankles are set to play a run of 4 dates in Ireland, playing Galway's Roisin Dubh on October 15.
Watch the video for recent single 'Rhythm Is Our Business', taken from their new album Forest Of Your Problems.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
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Thu21Oct2021
The Wedding Present 'Seamonsters' 30th Anniversary
Cyprus AvenueCork
Quintessential British indie rock outfit The Wedding Present continue to celebrate their 30th Anniversary records, this time playing playing Cork's Cyprus Avenue on October 21.
This follows up on anniversary tours for George Best, Tommy and Bizarro in recent years. Seamonsters was recorded in 12 days in 1991 alongside Steve Albini, injecting a stripped back sound to the band's usually up-front approach.
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Fri22Oct2021
The Wedding Present 'Seamonsters' 30th Anniversary
Dolan'sLimerick
Quintessential British indie rock outfit The Wedding Present continue to celebrate their 30th Anniversary records, this time playing playing Dolan's, Limerick on October 22.
This follows up on anniversary tours for George Best, Tommy and Bizarro in recent years. Seamonsters was recorded in 12 days in 1991 alongside Steve Albini, injecting a stripped back sound to the band's usually up-front approach.
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Sat23Oct2021
The Wedding Present 'Seamonsters' 30th Anniversary
The Button FactoryDublin
Quintessential British indie rock outfit The Wedding Present continue to celebrate their 30th Anniversary records, this time playing playing Dublin's Button Factory on October 23.
This follows up on anniversary tours for George Best, Tommy and Bizarro in recent years. Seamonsters was recorded in 12 days in 1991 alongside Steve Albini, injecting a stripped back sound to the band's usually up-front approach.
Tickets cost €22.50, available from Selective Memory.
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Sun24Oct2021
Confidence Man
Vicar StreetDublin
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.
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Sun24Oct2021
The Wedding Present 'Seamonsters' 30th Anniversary
The Empire Music HallBelfast
Quintessential British indie rock outfit The Wedding Present continue to celebrate their 30th Anniversary records, this time playing playing Belfast's Empire Music Hall on October 24.
This follows up on anniversary tours for George Best, Tommy and Bizarro in recent years. Seamonsters was recorded in 12 days in 1991 alongside Steve Albini, injecting a stripped back sound to the band's usually up-front approach.
Tickets cost £20, available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
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Wed27Oct2021
Cory Wong
The Button FactoryDublin
Grammy-nominated guitarist, bassist & songwriter Cory Wong is set to play the Button Factory on October 27.
One of the many hugely talented multi-instrumentalists of funk heteroglot Vulfpeck, he's originally from Minnesota and plays guitar with them.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster from €25.
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Fri29Oct2021
Bon Iver
3ArenaDublin
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.
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Fri29Oct2021
Mad Professor Dubs Massive Attack's Mezzanine
The Sugar ClubDublin
Mad Professor is set to perform a dub Mezzanine show, as requested by Massive Attack, at the Sugar Club on October 29.
A 2 hour show in two parts, featuring both his Mezzanine show, as well as the Mad Professor live Dub show featuring classics from throughout his 40 year career and other dub reggae classics. This is Mad Professor’s first Dublin show of any kind since 2014, and will feature a guest vocalist from his legendary Ariwa label.
Supporting is Enda of Dublin's Firehouse Skank.
Tickets cost €16 from Selective Memory. Doors open at 11.30pm.
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Sat30Oct2021
Gruff Rhys
Liberty HallDublin
Welsh musician & Super Furry Animals main man Gruff Rhys plays Dublin's Liberty Hall on October 30. This follows the September release of new album Seeking New Gods - check out 'Loan Your Loneliness'.
Tickets for the shows cost €25.00 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
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Mon08Nov2021
NewDad
Ulster Sports ClubBelfast
Following the release of their highly successful debut EP Waves, indie-pop outfit NewDad are set to play the Ulster Sports Club on November 8.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
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Wed10Nov2021
NewDad
Roisin DubhGalway
Following the release of their highly successful debut EP Waves, indie-pop outfit NewDad are set to play Galway's Roisin Dubh on November 10.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €13.
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Thu11Nov2021
NewDad
The Workman's ClubDublin
Following the release of their highly successful debut EP Waves, indie-pop outfit NewDad are set to play Dublin's Workman's Club on November 11.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €13.
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Thu11Nov2021
Willy Mason
Whelan'sDublin
Singer-songwriter Willy Mason has announced a show at Whelan's on November 11. This follows his new album Already Dead - check out single 'Take It Off'.
Tickets are priced €16 from Tickets.ie.
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Fri12Nov2021
Cut Copy
Whelan'sDublin
Whelan's hosts a show from Dan Whitford-led project Cut Copy on November 12, following a rescheduling.
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.
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Wed17Nov2021
Stefan Murphy w/Young Smith
Whelan'sDublin
Rootsy songsmith Stefan Murphy headlines Whelan's on November 17, following some rescheduled dates.
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.
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Thu18Nov2021
Niamh Regan
Whelan'sDublin
Galwegian singer-songwriter Niamh Regan is set to play Whelan's on November 18. The Choice Music Prize nominee released her debut album Hemet in 2020, drawing comparisons to Nick Drake, Laura Marling, Lisa Hannigan and the likes.
Tickets are available from Tickets.ie and Ticketmaster,
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Fri19Nov2021
Dublin Gospel Choir w/Kitt Philippa & U.M.A.N.
Pepper Canister ChurchDublin
Ireland's foremost expression of gospel music, the Dublin Gospel Choir perform at Pepper Canister Church on November 19, following their St Patrick's Day reschedulings. 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 NI Music Prize-winning debut album Human came out at in October 2019 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.
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Fri19Nov2021
Joshua Burnside & Dani Larkin
Dolan's WarehouseLimerick
Having released his long-awaited, and hugely acclaimed second album Into The Depths of Hell, alt. folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside plays a co-headline date with singer-songwriter Dani Larkin at Dolan's on November 19.
Watch the video for Burnside's 'War On Everything' and check out Dani's Eastside Session.
Tickets are available from Dolan's. Doors open at 8pm.
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Fri19Nov2021
Kelly Lee Owens
Button FactoryDublin
Kelly Lee Owens plays her live Irish debut show at the Button Factory on November 19, rescheduled from April. 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.
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Sat20Nov2021
Mount Alaska w/Slow Moving Cloud
Pepper Canister ChurchDublin
Dublin's Pepper Canister Church holds a Selective Memory show headed by Mount Alaska on November 20, 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.
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Sat20Nov2021
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs
Whelan'sDublin
Newcastle-upon-Tyne psychedelic stoner rock band Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs play Whelan's on November 20, following its postponement.
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 (original remaining valid) cost €20 from Ticketmaster & Wav Tickets. Doors open at 8.30pm.
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Sun21Nov2021
Sleaford Mods
The Olympia TheatreDublin
Following the January release of sixth album Spare Ribs, Nottingham electronic punk duo Sleaford Mods return to play the Olympia Theatre on November 21.
Comprised of Jason Williamson's words & voice, and Andrew Fearn's beats, they're one of their generation's foremost voices of social commentary and consistently one of the most engaging live acts in the world without frills, lacking so much as a proper stand for their laptop - beer crates, normally. Here's 'Jolly Fucker'.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €29. Doors open at 7pm.
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Tue23Nov2021
Ane Brun
Vicar StreetDublin
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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Wed24Nov2021Thu25Nov2021
Glass Animals
Olympia TheatreDublin
Following the release of new album Dreamland, Glass Animals are set to play the Olympia Theatre on November 24 & 25 - the latter added after the quick sellout of the first night. Watch the video for 'Dreamland'.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €24.90. Doors open at 7pm.
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Wed24Nov2021
Sepultura, Sacred Reich & Crowbar
The AcademyDublin
Brazilian metal act Sepultura are set to return to Dublin on November 24, headlining the Academy in an excellent bill, following their new release, Quadra.
Supporting are Sacred Reich and Crowbar.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
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Thu25Nov2021
Dani Larkin
Roisin DubhGalway
Following the release of her debut album Notes For A Maiden Warrior in June, Dani Larkin is set to play the Roisin Dubh on November 25.
Tickets cost €11 from Roisin Dubh. Doors open at 8pm.
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Sun28Nov2021
Dani Larkin
Spirit StoreDundalk
Following the release of her debut album Notes For A Maiden Warrior in June, Dani Larkin is set to play the Dundalk's Spirit Store on November 28.
Tickets cost €11.50 from the Spirit Store. Doors open at 8pm.
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Fri03Dec2021
Dani Larkin
Winthrop AvenueCork
Following the release of her debut album Notes For A Maiden Warrior in June, Dani Larkin is set to play Winthrop Avenue, Cork on December 3.
Tickets cost €10 from Eventbrite Doors open at 7.30pm.
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Sat04Dec2021
We Were Promised Jetpacks
Whelan'sDublin
Scottish indie act We Were Promised Jetpacks play Whelans on December 4, following the release of their fifth album. Check them out Live on KEXP.
Tickets cost €21 from Ticketmaster.
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Sun05Dec2021
Dani Larkin
Upstairs @ Whelan'sDublin
Following the release of her debut album Notes For A Maiden Warrior in June, Dani Larkin is set to play upstairs at Whelan's on December 5.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
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Wed08Dec2021
Alfa Mist
Whelan'sDublin
Following the release of his new album Bring Backs, London producer and pianist Alfa Mist plays Whelan's on December 8. Check out 'Organic Rust'.
Tickets cost €20 from Tickets.ie & Ticketmaster.
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Thu09Dec2021
New Pagans
Academy 2Dublin
Having recently released debut album The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All, alt rock quintet New Pagans play the Academy 2 on December 9. Check out 'Harbour'.
Tickets are available here.
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Thu16Dec2021
New Pagans
Limelight 2Belfast
Having recently released debut album The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots and All, alt rock quintet New Pagans play the Limelight 2 on December 16. Check out 'Harbour'.
Tickets are available here.
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Sat18Dec2021
The Undertones
Limelight 2Belfast
The almighty Undertones play Belfast's Limelight 2 in an early show just before Christmas.
Emerging from Derry in 1976, John O'Neill, Damian O'Neill, Feargal Sharkey, Billy Doherty & Michael Bradley went on to write some of the most defining songs of the era. Last year marked 40 years since the release of their eponymous debut album.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
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Sat18Dec2021
Chubby & The Gang
The Workman's ClubDublin
London bubblegum punks Chubby and the Gang are set to play the Workman's Club on December 18. Having recently released debut album Speed Kills, watch the video for 'All Along the Uxbridge Road'.
Tickets cost €14 from Ticketmaster & Tickets.ie.
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Sun19Dec2021
Chubby & The Gang
VoodooBelfast
London bubblegum punks Chubby and the Gang are set to play Voodoo, Belfast on December 19. Having recently released debut album Speed Kills, watch the video for 'All Along the Uxbridge Road'.
Tickets cost £13.63 from Eventbrite. Doors open at 7pm.
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Fri14Jan2022
Bill Bailey 'En Route To Normal'
3ArenaDublin
Musical comedian and one of the hardest working British standup comics around Bill Bailey is set to bring new show 'En Route To Normal' to the 3Arena on January 14.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced from €54.
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Sat15Jan2022
Bill Bailey 'En Route To Normal'
SSE ArenaBelfast
Musical comedian and one of the hardest working British standup comics around Bill Bailey is set to bring new show 'En Route To Normal' to the SSE on January 15.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.Things kick off at 8pm.
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Sat22Jan2022
Wolf Alice
Olympia TheatreDublin
Dreamy indie-pop outfit Wolf Alice are set to return to Ireland to play the Olympia on January 22, following the June release of their third album, Blue Weekend. Check out the video for 'The Last Man On Earth'.
Tickets are priced €31.40, available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
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Mon24Jan2022
Wolf Alice
Olympia TheatreDublin
Dreamy indie-pop outfit Wolf Alice are set to return to Ireland to play the Olympia on January 24 - a second date added due to demand, following the June release of their third album, Blue Weekend. Check out the video for 'The Last Man On Earth'.
Tickets are priced €31.40, available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
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Sat29Jan2022
Jane Weaver
Black BoxBelfast
Electronic kraut-pop artist Jane Weaver headlines the Black Box on January 29 as part of the Out to Lunch CQAF Festival.
Following up on her acclaimed Modern Kosmology and Loops In The Secret Society, she's touring new album Flock, which heads in decidedly day-glo pop directions. Check her out Live From Old Granada Studios.
Tickets are available here, priced £16.50. Doors open at 8pm.
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Tue15Feb2022
Dry Cleaning
The Button FactoryDublin
Spoken-word post-punk quartet Dry Cleaning are set to play the Button Factory on February 15, following the release of their 4AD-released debut album New Long Leg - watch the video for 'Scratchcard Lanyard'.
Tickets are available from Tickets.ie. Doors open at 7pm.
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Wed16Feb2022
Dry Cleaning
The Empire Music HallBelfast
Spoken-word post-punk quartet Dry Cleaning are set to play the Empire, Belfast on February 16, following the release of their 4AD-released debut album New Long Leg - watch the video for 'Scratchcard Lanyard'.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
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Tue26Apr2022
Metronomy
Olympia TheatreDublin
Metronomy are set to make their return to Olympia Theatre. Having last played it back in 2014, the Joe Mount-fronted English indie-pop outfit will stop off at the Dublin venue on April 26th 2022 as part of a new UK and Irish tour.
To mark the news, the band have also announced a special release to mark the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough LP, The English Riviera. Featuring six previously unreleased bonus tracks, The English Riviera 10th Anniversary Edition is out on April 2021.
Priced from €25, tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
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Fri29Apr2022
The Lovely Eggs
The Workman's ClubDublin
Psych-punk duo The Lovely Eggs play the Workman's Club on April 29, following a number of rescheduled dates. 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.
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Thu12May2022Fri13May2022
Thee Oh Sees
The Button FactoryDublin
Thee Oh Sees are set to return to Dublin for a must-see two-night stint at the Button Factory on May 12 & 13, 2 years on from the originally scheduled dates.
Unanimously accepted as one of the finest rock & roll bands in the universe, the John Dwyer-led band have averaged around one album per year since 2003 under the Oh Sees name or its various aliases. Watch the video for 'Henchlock', from their latest album, 2019's Face Stabber.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
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Mon13Jun2022
Iron Maiden
Ormeau ParkBelfast
Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden are set for a Belfast return, headlining Belsonic at Ormeau Park on June 13.
Having last played the city in August 2018 as part of their Legacy of the Beast tour, they're set to return with another greatest hits set.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 6pm.
