upcoming shows
upcoming shows
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Red Bull Turn It Up - Ireland National Final
Red Bull Turn It Up brings the best local DJs from across Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster, as they go head-to-head in a bracket battle where elite track selection, reactivity, and crowd control are all that matter.
The Total Stone Roses & OaYsis (SOLD OUT)
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!
EvieB + Donal Martin
On the 6th of November EvieB and Donal Martin will both be taking the stage at Ireland's renowned venue Curveball. Expect a night filled with great music from two exciting upcoming Irish artists.
Modeselektor | BF30
Button Factory are delighted to welcome back Modeselektor as part of their BF30 anniversary series.
Basht. (SOLD OUT)
Basht. have earned themselves a devoted fanbase in the run up to their debut album announcement, in no small thanks to taking their knockout live show on tour with the likes of DEADLETTER, Everything Everything and Wunderhorse, and featuring at festivals including The Great Escape, Truck, Supersonic Block Party, Liverpool Sound City, Dot To Dot, Live at Leeds, and Other Voices. With 2025’s celebrated Bitter and Twisted EP under their belts, the band are delighted to announce their debut album Poor Advice, a headline show and lead single, ‘Perfume’.
CURVEBALL: Akrobat and AINM
Akrobat are a Dublin-based collective blending indie, electronica, art-rock and dream-pop. Joining them on the night are AINM, whose distinctive and atmospheric sound makes for a compelling pairing with Akrobat. Together, the two bands promise an immersive night of alternative music.
LIPS2EARS: Outside The Box
Ireland’s grassroots multimedia platform Lips2Ears returns to Curveball on November 7th, bringing together some of the gems of local talent.
Underscores (SOLD OUT)
Origin stories reenact familiar myths; this one begins with a kid alone in a bedroom, trying to make something no one has heard before. Hailing from San Francisco, Filipino-American artist April Harper Grey started making music as underscores in middle school, when years of noodling around on GarageBand culminated in the realization that, if taken seriously enough, this whole “trying to be like Skrillex” thing might amount to something great.
CURVEBALL: Science Week - Why Am I Like This?
Join C’mere Til I Tell Ye and psychologist Nate Rae for a funny, revealing look at why we make irrational – and sometimes terrible – decisions.
TILT #43
Tilt #43 takes place in The Button Factory on Tuesday November 10th 2026 featuring three very talented acts - mischa and the bear, barrelling and Mount Pyrus.
Takuya Kuroda
Takuya Kuroda brings his genre-blurring sound to Button Factory for a special live performance celebrating his new album Everyday.
Duncan Dhu
Queridos amigos desconocidos, este próximo 2025 se cumplen 40 años del debut discográfico de Duncan Dhu y saldré a la carretera a celebrarlo acompañado de mi banda.
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.
CURVEBALL: Ash Red
BACK IN THE CAPITAL. On November 13th, Ash Red play Curveball, hidden inside the Button Factory, alongside Dublin’s finest Esker and Novadream.
Andrés Obregón
Andrés Obregón arrives from Mexico with lyrics that possess a beautiful, poignant ache and songs meant to be sung from the soul. An intimate concert in the heart of Dublin.
MORANDI
The legendary band MORANDI is coming for a special live concert. Enjoy the group's greatest hits, including “Angels”, “Save Me”, “Colors”, and many more.
Julia Wolf (+14 Show) (SOLD OUT)
Julia Wolf is a NYC-based artist whose rise has been defined by an unflinching commitment to lyrics-first storytelling, carving out a space that reaches beyond the confines of genre. Emerging from a slow-burn independent ascent, she broke through with “In My Room” - a deeply confessional track that continues to climb the Billboard Hot 100 and surge across multiple ‘Top Songs’ and ‘Viral’ charts on streaming services.
Julia Wolf (SOLD OUT)
Julia Wolf is a NYC-based artist whose rise has been defined by an unflinching commitment to lyrics-first storytelling, carving out a space that reaches beyond the confines of genre.
CURVEBALL: Sarah Jane Morris
Jazz diva Sarah Jane Morris (Communards) only Dublin date of her Irish tour, with Tony Remy & Matt Backer. Special guest Suzanne Rhatigan
feeble little horse
A spirited investigation into the unnatural space created between human nature and a culture of convenience, a synthesis of dirt and digital, bitknot by feeble little horse creates a language wherein one can re-imbue a sanctity of interdependence away from consumptive “self-sufficiency” and materialism.
Cardinals (SOLD OUT)
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.
Susannah Sail
Susannah Sail make their Irish debut in Curveball on the 20th of November 2026 with support from Mount Pyrus.
This Is Lorelei (SOLD OUT)
The last few years have been transformative for Nate Amos. Between delivering breakout records both as a solo artist — under his This Is Lorelei moniker — and with his band Water From Your Eyes, sold out shows across multiple continents, to seeing some of today’s most influential artists cover his songs, the ascending songwriter has found his stride.
CURVEBALL: Danny Griffiths
Danny Griffiths is rapidly emerging as one of the UK's most compelling new singer-songwriters, combining evocative storytelling with memorable melodies and a distinctive, emotionally resonant vocal style.
Haute and Freddy (SOLD OUT)
Their love for theater, obscure synths, and underground club culture runs deep, infusing every track with an audacious energy. The duo moves through their music like runaway carnies, crashing through the veneer of polite society with all the flair of an 18th-century escapade.
Radio Free Alice
Australian new wave / post-punk outfit Radio Free Alice come to DUblin on the 24th of November 2026.
Chico Chico
Chico Chico is one of the most compelling voices of the new generation of Brazilian music. Son of iconic artist Cássia Eller, he has carved out his own artistic identity with a deeply expressive sound that blends MPB, rock, and alternative influences.
Nimino (SOLD OUT)
nimino is one of the most exciting names in electronic music. His 2024 hit I Only Smoke When I Drink has surpassed 250 million streams, charted on the UK Singles Chart, and spent over 20 weeks on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Chart. He followed I Only Smoke When I Drink with his Creek EP in March 2025, which was then followed by a series of notable single releases. nimino has performed at major festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Leeds Fest, Boomtown, Field Day, Cercle, CRSSD, and Lightning in a Bottle, as well as sold-out headline shows at venues globally. He is signed to Ninja Tune’s Counter Records. Before he began releasing and performing music under the moniker nimino, Milo Evans’ musical journey started in his teenage years growing up in the UK as a way to channel his ADHD.
Nimino (SOLD OUT)
nimino is one of the most exciting names in electronic music. His 2024 hit I Only Smoke When I Drink has surpassed 250 million streams, charted on the UK Singles Chart, and spent over 20 weeks on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Chart. He followed I Only Smoke When I Drink with his Creek EP in March 2025, which was then followed by a series of notable single releases. nimino has performed at major festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Leeds Fest, Boomtown, Field Day, Cercle, CRSSD, and Lightning in a Bottle, as well as sold-out headline shows at venues globally. He is signed to Ninja Tune’s Counter Records. Before he began releasing and performing music under the moniker nimino, Milo Evans’ musical journey started in his teenage years growing up in the UK as a way to channel his ADHD.
Stop Making Sense Live!
Singular Artists proudly present Stop Making Sense - Live for a headline show in The Button Factory, Dublin on Saturday, 28 November 2026.
CURVEBALL: BOLD BOY | DEAD ASSETS | BODE LASH
Three bands, two Cork debuts, one night in Curveball on November 28th!
DakhaBrakha
The Ukrainian world music quartet DakhaBrakha, founded at the Kyiv experimental theater “Dakh”, has become a symbol of a new Ukraine — free, bold, and independent. With a sound that fuses authentic Ukrainian folk songs with global rhythms and instruments, DakhaBrakha has performed on leading music stages around the world, including Glastonbury, Sziget, Pohoda, Bonnaroo, Roskilde, GlobalFEST, and many others — from Mexico to South Korea.
Siloé (SOLD OUT)
Gotobeat & 7alent Scout, by arrangement with Lola Bourne, are excited to present... Siloé
Simple Things
Simple Things are a Kerry based, folk/pop three piece, featuring vocalist/rhythm guitarist Dylan, bass guitarist and backing vocalist Shane and accordion/ keyboard player Kealan Cahill.
CURVEBALL: Florentenes
Florentenes are a Northern teenage quartet making significant impact with a sound that has evolved from indie rock into a more refined, heavier alternative style, infused with punk attitude and grunge elements.
KORMAC
After a stellar performance at Beyond The Pale this year, KORMAC has announced a brand new live AV show at the Button Factory this December.
Dennis Quin b2b Job de Jong – All Night Long
Omni x Centre Point presents: Dennis Quin b2b Job de Jong – All Night Long
Really Good Time
Really Good Time are a three-piece rock band from Dublin, who sound like Vertigo-era U2 covering Viagra Boys.
Trá Pháidín
Le Cloch ‘s Claí, a gcéad cheirnín leis an lipéid Sasanach World of Echo, déantar fiosrúcháin ar na críocha is aineola fós dóibh. Bunaithe ar seanchas claíochaí bána, tugann an t-albam seo léargas aorach ar an ngaol idir Éireann, a teanga dúchais agus an Ghaeltacht. 10 rian atá uirthi, chuile ceann acu ina ionadaí ar chloch mheafarach, baineann Cloch ‘s Claí feidhm as gnéithe den tobchumadh atá i gceol tradisiún
CURVEBALL: Seven Above Zero
Formed in South Dublin in 2026, Seven Above Zero are a five-piece alternative rock and modern metal band bringing the sound and energy of the early 2000s into the present day.
ØXN
Button Factory and Enthusiastic Eunuch are thrilled to bring ØXN back to the stage as part of their BF30 Anniversary series.
Pa Sheehy
Pa Sheehy is one of Ireland’s most recognisable and compelling voices — a unique songwriter and electrifying live performer whose solo career has gone from strength to strength. Since stepping out of the limelight following the huge success of Walking On Cars, Pa has spent years honing his craft, evolving into an artist now performing at the very top of his game.
Just Mustard | BF30
Button Factory proudly presents Just Mustard as part of their BF30 anniversary series.
DUG
There’s a natural magnetism to DUG’s folk brew. The duo, made up of Conor (Lorkin) O’Reilly and Jonny Pickett, are gearing up for the release of their debut album, having formed in 2023–but you’d be forgiven for believing that they’ve been writing together for a lifetime.
DUG (SOLD OUT)
There’s a natural magnetism to DUG’s folk brew. The duo, made up of Conor (Lorkin) O’Reilly and Jonny Pickett, are gearing up for the release of their debut album, having formed in 2023–but you’d be forgiven for believing that they’ve been writing together for a lifetime.
Subject x Centre Point: Surgeon (Live) & Sunil Sharpe
Subject x Centre Point:
Surgeon – Live
Sunil Sharpe
Ayoxli
NERVY
In this 2026 year, the musicians are heading out on a major European tour. Not to check countries off a list. Not for loud posters or headlines.But for that very connection when thousands of voices sing in unison, and it suddenly becomes easier to breathe.
NewDad | BF30
We're ecstatic to reconnect with NewDad and welcome them back once again for a truly special, one-off anniversary show this December.
Live Forever Oasis Tribute
Live Forever Oasis Tribute bands traditional Dublin City Xmas show December 27th with support from The Beatles for Sale
The Year Grunge Broke
The YEAR Grunge BROKE are live at The Button Factory in Dublin on December 28th, bringing an electrifying celebration of Grunge and '90s Alternative Rock.
Karma Police: A Tribute To Radiohead
Join the amazing Karma Police as they delve deep into the back catalogue of Radiohead cult anthems that shaped a generation.
Noah Gunderson
Noah Gundersen is an Emmy-nominated American singer - songwriter from the Pacific Northwest, known for crafting deeply intimate songs that linger long after the final note fades. Blending raw vulnerability with poetic precision, his music explores the fragile intersections of love, loss, hope, and the quiet resilience of being human.
The Sabres of Paradise
The Sabres of Paradise emerged as one of the most distinctive and influential electronic acts of the early 1990s. Blending deep dub, experimental techno, ambient atmospheres and elements of house, the trio released a series of critically acclaimed works on Warp Records, including the albums Sabresonic (1993) and Haunted Dancehall (1994).
Slow Pulp
Singular Artists proudly presents Slow Pulp for a headline show in the Button Factory, Dublin on Saturday, 30 January 2027 to celebrate the release of their upcoming album, Melodie which comes out 18 September 2026.
East Forest (Night 1)
East Forest brings his immersive ceremonial concert to Dublin as part of the Doorway Tour.
Renowned for his lush ambient, neoclassical, and electronic compositions, East Forest creates evocative
soundscapes that guide audiences on profound journeys of introspection, presence, and expanded consciousness.
East Forest (Night 2)
East Forest brings his immersive ceremonial concert to Dublin as part of the Doorway Tour.
Renowned for his lush ambient, neoclassical, and electronic compositions, East Forest creates evocative
soundscapes that guide audiences on profound journeys of introspection, presence, and expanded consciousness.
Annie Mac
We’re delighted to announce that @anniemacmanus returns to Dublin in 2027, bringing her acclaimed ‘Before Midnight’ club series to Centre Point for a special three-date residency.
Madrigal
Following their incredible sold-out performance in Dublin on 9 May 2024, one of Turkey's most exciting alternative rock bands, Madrigal, is back for another unforgettable night.
Muireann Bradley
Muireann Bradley makes music that feels timeless. The 19-year-old blues guitar prodigy has earned acclaim for her intricate fingerstyle playing, transforming technical brilliance into performances of remarkable warmth, clarity, and emotional depth.
Kate Nash
Almost 20 years into her ever-evolving career, London-based, BRIT Award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and activist Kate Nash has seen it all, from finding huge commercial success in 2007’s hit “Foundations”, reaching number 1 in the UK, touring the world as an independent punk artist and even starring in HBO’s hit wrestling drama, GLOW.
Fresno
The acclaimed Brazilian rock band Fresno returns to Dublin on February 15 to present its new "Carta de Adeus" tour at the Button Factory.
Show Me The Body
Foggy Notions are proud to present Show Me The Body live at Button Factory Dublin on Wednesday 17th February.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Singular Artists proudly presents Clap Your Hands Say Yeah for a headline show in The Button Factory, Dublin on Friday, 19 February 2027.
Medium Build
Medium Build’s Nick Carpenter never planned for a career as a singer-songwriter to take him to great heights. But when it did — an ascent made possible on the merits of his razor-sharp and fearlessly reflective tunes, electrifying performances, and acerbic, hilarious wit — he certainly wasn’t prepared to end up so close to the edge.
Annie Mac
We’re delighted to announce that @anniemacmanus returns to Dublin in 2027, bringing her acclaimed ‘Before Midnight’ club series to Centre Point for a special three-date residency.
Django Django
Django Django return to Dublin for one night only as part of their tour for their new album ‘Doveland’ .
Pokey LaFarge
For two decades, Pokey LaFarge has walked his own effortlessly cool road as an exceptionally iconoclastic troubadour – forthright, genuine, and markedly keen to put it all out there. Rent Money now sees him pushing forward yet again in what can be safely declared his finest collection to date, both as an heartfelt expression of personal experience and as no-nonsense social commentary.
The Menzingers
Singular Artists proudly presents The Menzingers for a headline show in The Button Factory, Dublin on 10 March 2027, with special guests: The Flatliners.
Cardinal Black
In 2027, Cardinal Black return to the road for their biggest headline tour to date, taking their new album, Second Sign of Life, across the UK, Ireland, Europe and North America.
Annie Mac
We’re delighted to announce that @anniemacmanus returns to Dublin in 2027, bringing her acclaimed ‘Before Midnight’ club series to Centre Point for a special three-date residency.
Fimiguerrero
Touring for the first time since 2023, Fimiguerrero brings his long awaited Lost City to Dublin at Button Factory
Carsie Blanton
Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. A radical folk artist in the tradition of Woody Guthrie, her infectious melodies and lyrical wit keep listeners rapt while she conjures spirits of vaudeville, campfire singalongs, and punk rock.
Michał Wisniewski
Polish Party - Polska Impreza – a party you absolutely cannot miss! With a live performance by the leader of the legendary group Ich Troje - Michał Wisniewski.
Elba Ramalho
Winner of two Latin Grammy Awards and recipient of the Brazilian Music Award on 16 occasions, Elba has remained, with remarkable consistency, one of Brazil's greatest singers for the past 40 years. She has been a silver bird, a flower, a fruit, and even a landscape. She set the mix ablaze, led the ciranda, arranged the balaio, and has always left everything just the way we like it.
Albarosie
With over 100 million streams and more than 10 million monthly listeners across all platforms in 2024, Alborosie is undoubtedly the international reggae benchmark! Two years after the release of his album Destiny, Pupa Albo is back this year with a new opus.
This Is The Kit
Singular Artists proudly presents This Is The Kit for a headline show in The Button Factory.
Tortoise (SOLD OUT)
Tortoise is widely considered one of the most influential music groups of the last 40 years, with a wide-reaching impact on the contemporary music scene. Pitchfork says: “Imagine a graphic showing all the bands the five members of Tortoise were in before they came together and then all the bands they went on to play with after. At the top of the funnel you have groups ranging from dreamy psych-rock to earthy post-punk crunch, including Eleventh Dream Day, Bastro, Slint, and the Poster Children; on the 'post-Tortoise' end are groups focusing on electro-jazz and twangy instrumental rock like Isotope 217, Chicago Underground, and Brokeback.
Tortoise | BF30
Tortoise is widely considered one of the most influential music groups of the last 40 years, with a wide-reaching impact on the contemporary music scene. Pitchfork says: “Imagine a graphic showing all the bands the five members of Tortoise were in before they came together and then all the bands they went on to play with after. At the top of the funnel you have groups ranging from dreamy psych-rock to earthy post-punk crunch, including Eleventh Dream Day, Bastro, Slint, and the Poster Children; on the 'post-Tortoise' end are groups focusing on electro-jazz and twangy instrumental rock like Isotope 217, Chicago Underground, and Brokeback.
Dia De Muertos
Dublin's Mexican Día de Muertos party, a vibrant celebration of life and remembrance, at the Button Factory! Experience this Mexican tradition with incredible live music, dance shows, DJ, food, market, decoration, and lots more fun. A unique cultural experience right in the heart of Dublin.
Encore Halloween - 19:26
This October, we welcome 19:26, one of the most exciting and fastest-rising names in melodic techno.
Huartan (SOLD OUT)
Belfast’s trad-electronic band Huartan bring their otherworldly live show to the Button Factory this Samhain.
Chapters - Halloween Party
Welcome to the Dublin's Biggest Halloween Party! Join us for a night of mystery and fun. Get ready for a thrilling party. Dress in your best costume!
Alex Cameron
In New York City on his thirteenth birthday, planes fell from the sky and crashed into the World Trade Center. This had nothing to do with Alex Cameron. He wasn’t there. He was in Australia. By the time the planes hit, it wasn’t even 9/11 anymore. It was 9/12.
This has been the secret rhythm of his art. One day ahead of a most terrible, but inevitable truth.
Antony Szmierek
Manchester-born poet, writer, and producer Antony Szmierek today announces his second album, Decoding Birdsong, arriving 21st August via Mushroom Music / Virgin Music Group. Just eighteen months after his critically acclaimed debut, Szmierek returns with a new body of work that signals a clear evolution in both sound and scope. Rooted in his personal touchstones within electronic music, the album pairs expansive, immersive production with his trademark razor-sharp lyricism.
ear (SOLD OUT)
Foggy Notions are proud to present ear for their Irish Debut on Bank Holiday Monday 26th October.
THUMPER (SOLD OUT)
On October 25th THUMPER will play their final show at The Button Factory, Dublin.
CURVEBALL: Mo Cultivation Club Night
The Mo Cultivation club x house party returns. In partnership with Hennessy, Mo Cultivation has a special programme lined up for this edition, aptly named… NO WALL HUGGERS HERE!
CURVEBALL: Buenos Vampiros
Blending gothic influences with shimmering melodies and an unmistakable pop sensibility, the band has become one of the leading names in Argentina's new wave of independent music.
Satoshi
🎸 After representing Moldova in the Eurovision Grand Final and winning over audiences across the continent with his hit "Viva Moldova", SATOSHI is taking the song that captured everyone's hearts on the road.
Cinco Shades: Josh Pace
Josh Pace makes his Dublin debut with an All Night Long at the Button Factory!
CURVEBALL: Disco Becomes Her
We’re bringing you an unapologetic celebration of the greatest 70s, 80s, 90s & Millennial dancefloor anthems, with Gaga, Britney and all your forever favourites thrown into the mix.
Elder Island
Recently selected by Elton John for his Apple Music show Rocket Hour, the fourth single from Elder Islands forthcoming album, ‘Letters’ sees the Bristol trio take a more introspective turn. Expansive and slow burning in its progression, the track unfolds through layered instrumentation, expressive vocals and a steady, chugging rhythm that carries it forward. There is a cinematic quality to its world building, drawing on fragments of science fiction and folk imagery, all threaded through the feeling of a long, open-ended road trip.
WEGZ
One of the most influential voices shaping Egypt’s contemporary music scene, Wegz comes to Dublin on October 21 at Button Factory for a completely new live experience, performing with a full band as part of his first European live band tour.
NUA1: Down To Earth
NUA’s debut event in the curveball venue, button factory. With up & coming bands and art exhibits capturing the city’s nightlife atmosphere.
CURVEBALL: The Falling Doves
Blending the unmistakable influence of British rock with the swagger of Hollywood's Sunset Strip, The Falling Doves deliver a powerful combination of soaring melodies, explosive guitars, and classic rock 'n' roll attitude.
CURVEBALL: Techno Core Agency
Following the launch of Techno Core Agency, we return to Curveball Club for our next chapter — bringing together underground sounds from Belfast, Dublin and Cork.
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.
CURVEBALL: Human Rights Open Mic
Join us for a night of poetry and music related to themes of solidarity, human rights and social justice.
CURVEBALL: Boa Morte
Boa Morte play strangely-elegant melodic slowcore imbued and interspersed with elements of avant-folk, drone, electronic and even noise.
Sol & The Gang
Fresh from a sold-out UK run in Spring 2026, Sol & The Gang hit the road for a full national tour, alongside the release of brand-new original music.
Jimmy Sax
Jimmy Sax is a French musician and saxophonist, as well as a multi-instrumentalist.