upcoming shows

upcoming shows

All events are 18+ unless expressly stated otherwise.

Remy Bond
Mar
25

Remy Bond

Emerging as an entrancing pop presence and bona fide artist-to-watch, singer, songwriter, and creative visionary, Remy Bond, has already landed on Amazon Music’s 2025 Indie Artist to Watch, Billboard’s 21 Under 21 list, People Magazine’s Spring 2025 Emerging Artists list, Zane Lowe’s 25 for ‘25 list for Apple Music, and InStyle’s 2025 Musicians to Watch list.

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Nils Hoffmann
Mar
27

Nils Hoffmann

Hidden Agenda & Selective Memory proudly present the Berlin-based Anjunadeep star behind 75-million-stream anthems like Breathing and Running In A Dream, live on stage for one night only.

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CURVEBALL: Live DJ Battle
Mar
27
to 28 Mar

CURVEBALL: Live DJ Battle

RNV is a live DJ battle format where two DJs take the stage and compete for the crowd’s reaction. The host controls the flow of the game, sets challenges and drives the atmosphere. There are no judges here — only the audience decides who wins. This isn’t just a party, it’s a competition of energy.

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Perreo Social Club
Mar
27
to 28 Mar

Perreo Social Club

Perreo Social Club is a vibrant community built around the energy of reggaeton and Latin party culture, where people come together to dance, socialize, and celebrate music. It represents more than just a party—it’s a movement that connects Latin vibes with international audiences through events, DJs, and a shared love for perreo.

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Asylum
Mar
28
to 29 Mar

Asylum

ASYLUM AT THE BUTTON FACTORY | 28 MARCH

SATURDAY 28 MARCH ASYLUM ARE BACK IN THE BUTTON FACTORY DUBLIN AFTER OUR LAST SOLD OUT SHOW.

WE HAVE 4 LOCAL HEROES HEADLINING ALONG WITH A STRONG SUPPORT BILLING OF DUBLINS BEST.

REAL HOUSE MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG.

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The Jazz Room (EARLY)
Mar
29

The Jazz Room (EARLY)

The Jazz Room is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! Located in the heart of Temple Bar, this live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage.

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The Jazz Room (LATE)
Mar
29

The Jazz Room (LATE)

The Jazz Room is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! Located in the heart of Temple Bar, this live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage.

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El Polaco
Apr
5

El Polaco

El Polaco, one of the most influential artists in Argentine music, is coming to Dublin with a unique show where he'll be performing all his hits!

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Nothing
Apr
9

Nothing

Nothing have always been rule-breakers. Shoegaze renegades who’ve rebuilt the stereotypically lightweight genre in their own bloodyknuckled American image. Outlaw poets spilling existential dread on mile-wide canvasses of fuzz and reverb. Beginning as a Philly-born bedroom solo project in 2010, Nothing’s music has always captured the full scale of the human condition, both the blaring anger and the whispering sadness.

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CURVEBALL: Molly Donnery
Apr
10

CURVEBALL: Molly Donnery

Molly Donnery is a renowned Irish singer and harpist from county Laois. Coming from a background in traditional Irish music, she has experimented with different genres and narrative styles, ultimately finding her place with contemporary folk. Her current music is a testament to her deep appreciation of Irish music and heritage, infused with her poetic lyrics.

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SACK
Apr
10

SACK

Their first single ‘What Did the Christians Ever Do For Us?’ was single of the week in both the NME and Melody Maker. In 1993 they signed to UK Indie label Lemon Records, who released their first album ‘You Are What You Eat’. 

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Marlon Williams
Apr
11

Marlon Williams

Marlon Williams will bring his band The Yarra Benders to UK and Europe for the first time since 2022, performing his latest record Te Whare Tīwekweka and songs from his beloved catalogue. Te Whare Tīwekaweka debuted at number 1 in Marlon's home of Aotearoa/New Zealand, the first original Māori language album to ever achieve the honour.

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CURVEBALL: Pádraig Cooney and Bedtime Now
Apr
11

CURVEBALL: Pádraig Cooney and Bedtime Now

Pádraig Cooney & Bedtime Now are gearing up to launch their exciting new album Wet Work. If you've enjoyed the singles, or any of the gigs, or previous bands involving Padraig or the Bedtime Now personnel, or even if you are just at a loose end, then this is the night for you.

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SINN6R
Apr
13

SINN6R

Fresh off a breakthrough year and the release of his new project FEDERAL, SINN6R brings his first-ever headline show in Ireland to Dublin. Catch him live at Button Factory on April 13th for an electrifying debut performance.

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Lagum
Apr
14

Lagum

Recognized as one of the leading names in today’s Brazilian music scene, Lagum brings to the stage a powerful and cathartic show featuring unreleased tracks from their new tour, alongside the major hits that have defined their journey.

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Jacob Alon (SOLD OUT)
Apr
15

Jacob Alon (SOLD OUT)

Jacob Alon is a Scottish singer-songwriter with a profound gift for storytelling. Both intimate and devastatingly introspective, their music is touched by a rare timelessness. Drawing fair comparisons to artists such as Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright, Alon’s sound cuts through the air with powerful and haunting vocals, intricate guitar playing, and pensive, poetic lyrics.

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Polenta
Apr
17
to 18 Apr

Polenta

Polenta is not just a party — it’s an experience for everyone. A mix of lasers, energy, dancing, and pure enjoyment. Each “Polenter” brings their own vibe to the dancefloor, creating a diverse and vibrant atmosphere. It’s the kind of night that turns into a story the next day — a new memory, a message to a friend saying you just had one of the best nights ever.

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CURVEBALL: Sonidero by Fondita Mestiza
Apr
18
to 19 Apr

CURVEBALL: Sonidero by Fondita Mestiza

Born in the streets of Mexico City, a sonidero is more it has been a cultural phenomenon where the community creates a party, a celebration centered around food and music. Picture a community-powered dance floor filled with sound systems, DJs sending shoutouts through the mic, and a crowd vibing to tropical beats like cumbia, guaracha, and salsa.

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Duda Beat
Apr
18

Duda Beat

Duda Beat is one of the most influential and innovative voices in contemporary Brazilian music, known for transforming intimate emotions into distinctive, author-driven pop. Since her acclaimed debut album Sinto Muito (2018), she has built a celebrated career marked by major hits, key collaborations, and standout performances at leading festivals in Brazil and abroad, including Rock in Rio, Lollapalooza, and The Town.

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Zac: All Night Long
Apr
18
to 19 Apr

Zac: All Night Long

For the fourth time, Vibez Emotion welcomes back one of Brazil’s most respected names in melodic electronic music — ZAC — but this time, there’s no warm-up, no handover, no limits. All night. One artist. One journey.

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5'Nizza
Apr
19

5'Nizza

5’nizza embarks on its 25-Year Anniversary European Tour!

From their humble acoustic roots in Kharkiv in 2000 to cult-status icons, Serhiy Babkin and Andriy “Sun” Zaporozhets have crafted a sound that’s both intimate and electrifying.

Minimalist by design—just voice, guitar, and beatbox—their music fuses reggae, soul, folk, hip-hop, and Latin influences in a way that feels raw, soulful, and unforgettable.

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Eoghan's Big Gig: John Francis Flynn, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Varo & more
Apr
22

Eoghan's Big Gig: John Francis Flynn, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Varo & more

Join Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin and People Before Profit for a fundraiser gig for the upcoming Dublin Central by-election. We have a major opportunity to get rid of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil in Dublin Central and win a seat for the radical left. A win for Eoghan doesn’t just mean one more TD against the government in the Dáil. It would mean electing a campaigner who will fight for a city we can live in, not just survive in.

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Chiara Oliver
Apr
23

Chiara Oliver

Chiara Oliver is one of the most exciting new voices in Spanish pop. Born and raised in Menorca and of English descent, she has a rare gift for turning emotions intro intimate songs that balance vulnerability, strength, and a fresh, modern sound.

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Grooveline
Apr
24

Grooveline

GrooveLine are one of Ireland’s most dynamic and exciting upcoming bands. The 6 piece style bending band rooted in funk blend (High energy Funk, Groove, Hip-Hop, Rock , Jazz and Trad) to make a completely refreshing sound that is unlike anything in the Irish music scene. 

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Curveball: Revival Collective
Apr
24
to 25 Apr

Curveball: Revival Collective

We’re super excited to see you back on the dance floor at our party. Theses Tickets will move fast as space is limited. Tickets Start at €5 and we encourage you to get them quick. See you on the 24th

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Joshua Idehen
Apr
25

Joshua Idehen

Lately, it feels like the world is one endless bad news cycle. Joshua Idehen isn’t here to pretend otherwise – but on the spoken word artist’s new album, I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try, he provides a phenomenal sonic, poetic space. Made with his creative partner, musician Ludvig Parment, the album (out 6 March 2026) is an urgent but transcendent collection that holds you through it all, filled with grief, euphoria and hope

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Smerz
Apr
26

Smerz

Smerz is the Norwegian duo of Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina
Stoltenberg, based in Oslo and Copenhagen. The duo released their sophomore album, Big city life, on May 23 through Danish label Escho.

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TUL8TE
Apr
28

TUL8TE

TUL8TE is one of the most exciting breakout artists of his generation — an Egyptian Gen Z icon whose music and mystique have grown into a global movement. Recognizable by his signature crocheted wool mask and 90s-inspired aesthetic, he has created a world where anonymity amplifies emotion and artistry.

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The Big Star Quintet
Apr
29

The Big Star Quintet

Joining Stephens will be some of the band’s biggest fans who have long been associated with Big Star–related projects, including Jon Auer (Big Star/The Posies), Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Chris Stamey (The dB's), and (subbing for Wilco’s Pat Sansone) Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub)

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The Big Star Quintet (SOLD OUT)
Apr
30

The Big Star Quintet (SOLD OUT)

Joining Stephens will be some of the band’s biggest fans who have long been associated with Big Star–related projects, including Jon Auer (Big Star/The Posies), Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Chris Stamey (The dB's), and (subbing for Wilco’s Pat Sansone) Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub)

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Joshua Burnside
May
2

Joshua Burnside

Joshua Burnside is an experimental folk songwriter, singer and producer. He takes influence from alternative electronica trad, and Irish folk, chopping and blending them with a mixture of found sounds, world music and unorthodox production methods.

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Maneva
May
7

Maneva

Maneva announces its new tour in celebration of two decades of career. Titled “Maneva 20 Years – Origins,” the series of shows embraces their journey and creates emotional encounters with fans all across Brazil and Europe.

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CURVEBALL: Chósta
May
7

CURVEBALL: Chósta

Chósta plays with a full live band at Curveball in Button Factory

Dublin electronic artist Chósta plays an intimate set with a full live band at Curveball in Button Factory - his first headline show in three years. Expect old songs, new songs, unreleased bits and perhaps even a cover or two.

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Ailbhe Reddy
May
8

Ailbhe Reddy

Ailbhe Reddy has a knack for writing alt-folk songs that hit you right in the chest. On her debut album Personal History-which snagged a nod for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize - she moved effortlessly between the deeply personal and the strangely universal.

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The Twilight Sad
May
9

The Twilight Sad

From their unassuming origins as a group of school friends drawn together by a shared passion for music to the global touring force they have quietly become, The Twilight Sad’s ascent has been forged the old way with grit, graft and five exceptional studio albums.

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Ismael Serrano
May
10

Ismael Serrano

Ismael Serrano finally arrives in London, Dublin, Berlin, and Brussels with a very intimate and special show: just guitar and voice. A journey through his greatest hits and a preview of his new songs. Pieces that invite us to live in the present with intensity and to seek the poetry found in everyday life. A close encounter with his music, his story, and his essence.

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CHALK
May
15

CHALK

Spearheaded by award-winning musicians and filmmaker duo Ross Cullen and Benedict Goddard, Chalk have experienced a meteoric rise so far in 2025, with a sold-out UK and European headline tour in the spring followed by debut festival appearances at the likes of Glastonbury and Bilbao BBK to widespread acclaim.

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BIIRD
May
17

BIIRD

BIIRD are an all-female trad supergroup that have been mystifying the masses with their lively, zealous set and uncompromising dedication to Irish design since their inception last year. Bringing the trad session vibe from the corner of a pub to a global audience, their energy is unmatched. 

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M.O.P: 25th Anniversary of Warriorz
May
18

M.O.P: 25th Anniversary of Warriorz

M.O.P. (Mash Out Posse) are one of the most uncompromising and explosive duos in hip-hop history. Consisting of Billy Danze (born Eric Murray) and Lil' Fame (born Jamal Grinnage), M.O.P. emerged from the hard concrete of Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York—an environment that shaped both their sound and their worldview. Their music is raw, aggressive, and brutally honest, channeling street reality into high-energy hardcore hip-hop that has earned them legendary status worldwide. 


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FCUKERS
May
19

FCUKERS

Known for turning every room into a sweat-soaked dancefloor, the duo arrive off the back of sold-out tours across the UK, EU and US, huge festival moments at Primavera, Glastonbury and Coachella, and support runs with the likes of Tame Impala, LCD Soundsystem and Justice. Expect sharp, muscular club energy, breakout tracks like Play Me and I Like It Like That, and the kind of all-gas, no-brakes night that’s made Fcukers one of the most talked-about live acts right now.

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Sarah Kinsley
May
20

Sarah Kinsley

Singer, songwriter and producer Sarah Kinsley has quickly established herself as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary alt-pop. Her music combines expansive, classical arrangements with emotional songwriting.

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Tonight, Alive
May
21

Tonight, Alive

Tonight Alive formed in 2008, emerging as a powerful force in Sydney’s alternative scene and quickly earning a reputation as one of Australia’s most trailblazing femme-led bands. Rising from the underground with grit and vision, the band built a global following throughout the 2010s, releasing three albums via Sony Music and Fearless Records, followed by a fourth with Hopeless Records and UNFD.

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Seedhe Maut
May
24
to 25 May

Seedhe Maut

Recognised as one of the best live performers in the country, celebrating a decade of Seedhe Maut — 10 years of raw energy, fearless lyricism, and redefining Indian hip-hop. From underground rebels to genre pioneers.

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Mari Froes
May
26

Mari Froes

Mari Froes returns to Ireland with a new show and full band, for her fourth performance in Dublin, this time at the Button Factory. She's one of the most outstanding and promising figures in contemporary Brazilian music with hits that have captivated audiences worldwide that move naturally between MPB, bossa nova, samba and jazz. Don't miss out!

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C.W. Stoneking
Jun
5

C.W. Stoneking

C.W. Stoneking is an Australian/American singer, musician, recording artist. Born in Katherine in the Northern Territory of Australia in the mid 1970s. He has independently released 3 critically acclaimed original full length albums, King Hokum, Jungle Blues, and Gon' Boogaloo.

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Alex Ubago
Jun
9

Alex Ubago

Alex Ubago is one of Spain’s most beloved singer-songwriters, known worldwide for timeless hits like “A gritos de esperanza,” “Sin miedo a nada,” and “Aunque no te pueda ver.”

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Jun
11

TEST (LITTLE BOX OFFICE)

Test Test Test Test

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Theo Katzman
Jun
16

Theo Katzman

A man walks barefoot through the snow, takes a long bath in an icy river, then searches Craigslist for new-in-box cassette tapes from the early 90’s. 

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BACO EXU DO BLUES
Jun
23

BACO EXU DO BLUES

Baco Exu do Blues comes to Dublin presenting HASOS, his fourth studio album, a powerful body of work with 18 tracks that goes beyond music to explore vulnerability, emotion, and deep reflections on identity, emptiness, and humility.

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Pinhani
Jun
26

Pinhani

Since the early 2000s, Pinhani has been one of Turkey's most exceptional bands. With a unique attitude on and off stage, they constantly surprise fans and play in unconventional venues. Their music, influenced by regional traditions, represents the country's diverse musical culture. With eight albums, fifteen singles, and recent hits like "Dünyadan Uzak" and "Bilir O Beni," Pinhani is expanding their fan base.

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Booka Shade
Jul
11

Booka Shade

Following on from their outstanding shows last year, Booka Shade have announced their return to Dublin with a date at The Button Factory this July. This will be their last Dublin show for a while and it promises to be an incredible night.

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Pabllo Vittar Presents: Club Vittar
Jul
17
to 18 Jul

Pabllo Vittar Presents: Club Vittar

Award-winning Brazilian pop icon and drag queen Pabllo Vittar is a global force. Ever since conquering the Brazilian market with her 2017 debut album, Vai Passar Mal, which featured club-ready singles “K.O.” and “Corpo Sensual,” Vittar has exploded into an international sensation, becoming the most-followed drag queen on social media with 35+ million followers.

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Chat Pile (SOLD OUT)
Aug
19

Chat Pile (SOLD OUT)

Like the towering mounds of toxic waste from which it gets its namesake, the music of Oklahoma City noise rock quartet Chat Pile is a suffocating, grotesque embodiment of the existential anguish that has defined the 21st Century. It figures that a band with this abrasive, unrelenting, and outlandish of a sound has struck as strong of a chord as it has.

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Chat Pile
Aug
20

Chat Pile

Like the towering mounds of toxic waste from which it gets its namesake, the music of Oklahoma City noise rock quartet Chat Pile is a suffocating, grotesque embodiment of the existential anguish that has defined the 21st Century. It figures that a band with this abrasive, unrelenting, and outlandish of a sound has struck as strong of a chord as it has.

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GOAT
Aug
27

GOAT

Acclaimed Swedish Alternative Collective GOAT announce their first ever Dublin Show at Button Factory, Dublin on Friday 29th of August, 2026. 

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GOAT (SOLD OUT)
Aug
28

GOAT (SOLD OUT)

GOAT is a Swedish alternative and experimental fusion music group originating, according to its own mythology, from the village of Korpilombolo in Norrbotten County. The seven-piece ensemble performs anonymously, concealed behind masks and pagan ceremonial dress.

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Holy Fuck
Sept
19

Holy Fuck

At a time when even entire classic rock bands are being AI generated, Holy Fuck are now more relevant than ever. The Canadian quartet have forged their reputation for making electronic music with a human touch. While many artists create that core electronic via laptops, loops and drum machines, Holy Fuck keep every element as live as possible. The intoxication they inspire comes not from cold, staid perfection, but from the ragged energy that comes from four musicians relishing sharing a moment.

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The Molotovs
Oct
3

The Molotovs

Since becoming a band in 2020, The Molotovs have been on a journey few teens their age could ever dream of. With hundreds of shows under their belts, approval and praise from the likes of Paul Weller and heralded as the second coming of Britpop, they are quickly becoming one of the bands of the moment.

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CURVEBALL: Dharmacide
Oct
3

CURVEBALL: Dharmacide

Dharmacide are a Madrid-based band known for their eclectic fusion of shoegaze, dream pop, and post-punk. Their sound is characterized by intricate guitar riffs, powerful drums, and deep, soulful vocals that create a unique and immersive atmosphere. Drawing influences from contemporary bands such as DIIV, Warpaint, and Beach House, as well as earlier artists like Cocteau Twins, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and Tom Waits, the group blends ethereal textures with darker, more introspective tones.

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No Te Va Gustar
Oct
16

No Te Va Gustar

After the successful 30 Years Tour, which between 2024 and 2025 included over 120 shows, 19 countries, and more than 80 cities, NTVG is hitting the road again with a renewed proposal.

The 30 Years Tour had an epic finale in La Plata, Argentina, with Estadio UNO completely sold out in an unforgettable night that marked the end of a historic chapter for the band.

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The Total Stone Roses & OaYsis
Nov
6

The Total Stone Roses & OaYsis

The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage! If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite Stone Roses anthems performed live by the UK’s finest tribute!

Support comes from Oaysis, one of the UK’s best Oasis tribute bands performing a hits packed set that’s guaranteed to be BIBLICAL!  

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PorkPie
Nov
13

PorkPie

PorkPie stand proudly at the heart of the UK's modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy.

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Cardinals
Nov
20

Cardinals

Cardinals, the five-piece hailing from Kinsale, have been crowned "the next great guitar band to emerge from Ireland" by Rolling Stone UK and have also won high praise from NME and Stereogum.

After selling out their Spring Tour to celebrate the release of Masquerade, the band are back touring this winter, taking it up a notch with bigger shows and bigger production.

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CURVEBALL: The Scarlet Goodbye with OVERHAUL
Mar
24

CURVEBALL: The Scarlet Goodbye with OVERHAUL

US alternative rock veteran Dan Murphy (formally of Soul Asylum and Golden Smog) has a new band called The Scarlet Goodbye.

Dan, Jeff Arundel and Scotland based Andy Gallagher have joined forces and are bringing The Scarlet Goodbye and OVERHAUL on UK/Ireland tour this coming March 2026.

 

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Miserable Faith
Mar
22

Miserable Faith

Following their debut in the UK in 2017, a full European run in 2024, and their second continental tour in 2025, Miserable Faith now raises the banner of The World Will Be Better² for the third time, venturing deeper across Europe and lighting up new cities on their touring map.

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CURVEBALL: RICHARD YOUNGS WITH KATIE G.O’NEILL
Mar
21

CURVEBALL: RICHARD YOUNGS WITH KATIE G.O’NEILL

Initially a rare live performer, Richard Youngs now embraces the stage.

Born in Cambridge and raised in the Fens, Richard Youngs began making music at the start of the seventies. His early work centred on the family piano. When this was sold in the late seventies, however, the classical guitar and cassette recorder became his instruments of choice, along with anything at hand that made a sound. From then on he has played any number of roles with bands such as Astral Social Club, Concrete Hedge, No Deserts, Jandek and Future Pilot A.K.A. Recent collaborative work with Andrew Paine, Heatsick, Kawabata Makoto and John Clyde-Evans also show him as a highly social musician.

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CASUAL CHOIR
Mar
20

CASUAL CHOIR

Casual Choir was established by choir director Róisín Savage, for anyone who wants to sing in a choir that doesn't take itself too seriously or those who just can't commit to a weekly choir rehearsal.

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bar italia
Mar
18

bar italia

London rock trio bar italia announce new album 'Some Like It Hot' – releasing on Matador Records 17th October - followed by a string of shows in 2026.

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St. Patrick's Festival: Abair - Stoite/Uprooted
Mar
16

St. Patrick's Festival: Abair - Stoite/Uprooted

To bring a close to the 2026 ABAIR programme, a selection of international singer, storytellers and musicians take to the Button Factory stage for an evening of songs and stories on the theme of roots and uprooting.

With: Amy Bluemel, Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich, Frankie Archer, Hugh Cooney, Little John Nee, The McKeaney Sisters, Seamas Hyland, The Wilsons and Donal Fallon

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CURVEBALL: Directed By Her Wrap Party
Mar
15

CURVEBALL: Directed By Her Wrap Party

A celebratory night of film, music, and community to close the Directed by Her Film Festival in style.

The Wrap Party is a celebratory, supportive space to connect and collaborate. The event will feature FLINTA pop-ups and a DJ set from The GALPAL Collective. The wrap party will be curated as a space primarily for women, Black women, women of colour, FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, agender) to network and celebrate the end of the festival, but all are welcome!

Directed By Her 2026 is supported by Screen Ireland through the Audience Development Fund.

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CURVEBALL: NAASTY CLUB PADDY’S TAKEOVER
Mar
13
to 14 Mar

CURVEBALL: NAASTY CLUB PADDY’S TAKEOVER

After another energy filled naasty night on Feb 20th we are back again for a paddy’s weekend celebration.

Expext the same as usual a high energy naasty filled night with Garage & House. Let’s make this our wildest yet as we celebrate paddys weekend.Joining us on the lineup are two naasty newcomers Abbie Wallace & DjSlexic along side our Naasty residents Micknaasty & Ronan.

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Pinch of Snuff (SOLD OUT)
Mar
11

Pinch of Snuff (SOLD OUT)

When Tokyo meets the Gaeltacht. Join us for a superb evening with Pinch of Snuff. Japan’s finest practitioners of Irish traditional music, cultural exchange and appreciation at its finest. Formed in Tokyo, the band brings together long standing musicians who fell in love with the reels, jigs and airs of Ireland.

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Armand Hammer
Mar
10

Armand Hammer

Armand Hammer (ELUCID and billy woods) once again prove why they’re among the most vital voices in modern rap. Reuniting with The Alchemist, the trio push further into the world-building that’s defined their work together, delivering an album that hits with the force of lived experience and the precision of master craftsmen.

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The Roop
Mar
8

The Roop

Lithuanian pop sensation THE ROOP - the band behind Eurovision favourites On Fire and Discoteque - comes to Dublin with their electrifying music and charismatic live performance!

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CURVEBALL: Nosso Mambo
Mar
7
to 8 Mar

CURVEBALL: Nosso Mambo

After a winter hiatus, Nosso Mambo returns to Dublin Saturday March 7th to launch its new residency at Curveball, inaugurating the Spring Series with a night dedicated to Afrofusion and forward-facing global club sounds.

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CURVEBALL: Murder Hole Beach
Mar
7

CURVEBALL: Murder Hole Beach

murder hole beach are a punk band.

After witnessing a rapturous Oh Sees concert in Dublin city centre in late 2019, three old friends from school were lamenting about having never been in a band. They went quiet and looked at one another, as the slow realisation dawned on them that all three were in fact musicians. The decision was made there and then that they would unite to make genre-bending, face melting, gut punching guitar music.

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ANTONIO OROZCO
Mar
7

ANTONIO OROZCO

Antonio Orozco is one of the brightest and most talented artists on the Spanish music scene. His hard work and artistic sensitivity have made him an artist whose influence has transcended borders and made him an international benchmark for Spanish-language music.

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Toucan
Feb
28

Toucan

TOUCAN is the funk, pop and soul project of Irish songwriter Conor Clancy, emerging as one of the most exciting new voices to break out of Ireland.

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CENTRE POINT: southstar
Feb
27
to 28 Feb

CENTRE POINT: southstar

With standout appearances at Boiler Room Belfast, Forbidden Fruit, and Electric Picnic already behind him - and after being one of our most requested names - we’re buzzing to welcome southstar for his Irish club debut as we team up with Influence and SOAP

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Casual Choir (sold out)
Feb
26

Casual Choir (sold out)

No auditions, no sheet music, no commitment - just a proper sing, a few harmonies, and a bit of craic. Casual Choir was established by choir director Róisín Savage, for anyone who wants to sing in a choir that doesn't take itself too seriously or those who just can't commit to a weekly choir rehearsal. If you love to sing , then we're the choir for you!

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Urbandub & Typecast
Feb
23

Urbandub & Typecast

Two of the Philippines’ biggest rock legends, Urbandub and Typecast are about to ignite Dublin in February 2026. Get ready for a powerhouse night as these OPM icons bring their signature energy, unforgettable anthems, and explosive live performances to the global stage.

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