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All events are 18+ unless expressly stated otherwise.

Karma Police: A Tribute to Radiohead
Dec
12

Karma Police: A Tribute to Radiohead

Formed in 2019, its members having previously worked with artists such as; Prince, Paul Brady, Glen Hansard, Damien Dempsey, Sinead O' Connor, Picture This, James Vincent McMorrow, Villagers, Jack L, Gerry Fish and Cathy Davy. Karma Police offer an incredible tribute to Radiohead, a live music experience that perfectly encapsulates the raw energy, power and excitement of a Radiohead show.

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CURVEBALL: Careerist
Dec
12

CURVEBALL: Careerist

Belfast-based trio Careerist, one of the country’s finest live acts and a previous nominee for Best Album at the Northern Ireland Music Prize, make their long-awaited return in 2025 with their excellent second album, Silver Birch Lodge.

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ILOVEREGGEATON
Dec
12
to 13 Dec

ILOVEREGGEATON

We’re closing the year with a bang with Dublin’s Bad Bunny Tribute Christmas Special – the final I LOVE REGGAETON event of 2025! A full night dedicated to the King of Reggaeton, celebrating his biggest albums and iconic hits from Un Verano Sin Ti, YHLQMDLG, X100PRE, Nadie Sabe, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Las Que No Iban a Salir and more.

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Thylacine (Live)
Dec
13

Thylacine (Live)

Collaborating with artists to produce visuals to complement his immersive sets, Thylacine has showcased his melodic, progressive blend of electronica at concert halls and museums around the world, including under the glass pyramid of the Louvre.

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CURVEBALL: GAFF PARTY (FREE IN)
Dec
13
to 14 Dec

CURVEBALL: GAFF PARTY (FREE IN)

Get ready to dance the night away at the Gaff Party, join us as Bronwyn goes B2B with DD-4 turning Curveball into the best Gaff in the city.

Expect hypnotic techno and driving rhythms from some of Dublins finest selectors, Bronwyn // DD-4

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Drink The Sea
Dec
14

Drink The Sea

Drink The Sea is a new supergroup of world-renowned musicians who are considered to  be some of the best songwriters in their bands from the 1990s. They include: Peter Buck, Duke Garwood, Alain Johannes,  Barrett Martin, Lisette Garcia

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Kean Kavanagh
Dec
17

Kean Kavanagh

Following the release of The Whistle—his first solo offering since Wrestling Music—Kean has stepped into a new era, weaving together indie, Americana, and hints of Irish traditional music to create a sound that’s entirely his own.

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Cooks But We're Chefs
Dec
18

Cooks But We're Chefs

Cooks But We’re Chefs are a 7 piece band from Dublin. Their sound encapsulates elements of house, funk, jazz, soul and hip-hop. Their highly energetic show has been well received across Ireland and the UK festival circuits with slots Electric Picnic, All Together Now Cork Jazz Festival, Latitude, Stendhal and main stage slots at Forbidden Fruit.

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Gurriers (SOLD OUT)
Dec
19

Gurriers (SOLD OUT)

In further support of their acclaimed debut album from last year Come and See, Gurriers have announced a December run in Ireland, with their biggest headline shows to date in Dublin

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CURVEBALL: SevenEight Club
Dec
19
to 20 Dec

CURVEBALL: SevenEight Club

Back for our final night in 2025, bringing together our signature blend of energy, rhythm, and forward-thinking selectors.

Expect deep grooves,  stimulating synths, and an atmosphere built purely for movement.

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Gurriers (SOLD OUT)
Dec
20

Gurriers (SOLD OUT)

In further support of their acclaimed debut album from last year Come and See, Gurriers have announced a December run in Ireland, with their biggest headline shows to date in Dublin

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Tebi Rex
Dec
22

Tebi Rex

“Fin.” The final Tebi Rex album: Out Friday, August 22nd, pre-save available now. “Last Orders” The final Tebi Rex show: December 22nd, tickets available August 22nd (album release day).

Please do come and say goodbye. It’s gonna be magic.

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Live Forever Oasis
Dec
26
to 28 Dec

Live Forever Oasis

Second show added due to sell out! Live Forever are the definitive tribute to the iconic Manchester Super group Oasis. Brought together with a purpose and passion to perform the crowd rousing anthems of Oasis on their local pub scene, to now a decade later consistently selling out many major venues and festivals nationwide & beyond.

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Live Forever Oasis (SOLD OUT)
Dec
28

Live Forever Oasis (SOLD OUT)

Live Forever are the definitive tribute to the iconic Manchester Super group Oasis. Brought together with a purpose and passion to perform the crowd rousing anthems of Oasis on their local pub scene, to now a decade later consistently selling out many major venues and festivals nationwide & beyond.

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Midnight Til Morning
Jan
11

Midnight Til Morning

Launched from the global Netflix hit Building the Band, Midnight Til Morning are a breakout four-piece blending powerhouse vocals, emotional vulnerability, and undeniable onstage chemistry. Their debut single “Bye” — co-written with hitmakers behind artists like Benson Boone, Harry Styles, and Shawn Mendes — introduced a soaring, bittersweet sound that’s both cinematic and deeply personal.

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Machine Girl
Jan
21

Machine Girl

Machine Girl have always operated as an inimitable, inventive, and individual sonic phenomenon. The newly trio’d—Matt Stephenson [vocals, producer], Sean Kelly [drums], and Lucy Caputi [guitar]—fortify a punk exoskeleton with electronic alchemy and cinematic ambition outfitted for an uncompromisingly heavy attack. Rave, metal, punk, and pummeling electronic (and real) drums collide and splinter like shrapnel into kaleidoscopic blasts of vibrant color and visceral sound. 

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Dublin Pride Géilí with Trad is Amach
Jan
22

Dublin Pride Géilí with Trad is Amach

Trad is Amach is a vibrant community of LGBTQ+ traditional Irish musicians, singers, dancers, and allies, that organises events such as music sessions, céilithe, and concerts to foster an inclusive environment and celebrate LGBTQ+ artists in Irish traditional music and dance.

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George Murphy and The Rising Sons
Jan
23

George Murphy and The Rising Sons

George Murphy is a singer-songwriter from the Dublin suburb of Beaumont, who burst onto the Irish music scene after appearing on the RTÉ television show ‘You’re A Star.’ The late Ronnie Drew once described George as having a “voice beyond his years.”

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Ispíní na hÉireann
Jan
24

Ispíní na hÉireann

Ispíní na hÉireann is a dynamic trad-rock collective from Dublin, formed in 2018 and fronted by singer-songwriter Tomás Mulligan. Drawing from deep roots in Irish traditional music, the group features a rotating lineup of exceptional musicians.

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  Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg
Jan
28

Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg

Marky Ramone is best known for the 15 years he spent drumming for the legendary Ramones. Prior to joining the Ramones, Marky played with an array of influential musicians dating back to his high school years when he was a member of the Brooklyn based hard rock band, Dust.

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Carnival Dublin 2026
Feb
8

Carnival Dublin 2026

Dublin's Brazilian Carnaval party is on Sunday the 8th of Feb for a full venue takeover at Button Factory in Temple Bar from 5pm to late!

Get ready to experience Carnaval in Dublin! Join the Brazilian community and friends on Sunday, February 8th, starting at 5pm at an access all areas Button Factory takeover.

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Militarie Gun
Feb
17

Militarie Gun

Militarie Gun’s new album, God Save The Gun, starts with a confession. “I’ve been slipping up” frontman Ian Shelton roars on the opening cut “B A D I D E A.” It’s real vulnerability tucked amongst distorted bass and blown-out drums, and the perfect introduction to one of the most exciting records of the year.

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Danny L Harle
Feb
20

Danny L Harle

Danny L Harle is a Grammy nominated British music producer and composer, who has written and produced for artists including Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek, Clairo, Rina Sawayama, Olly Alexander and PinkPantheress.

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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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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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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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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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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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Pinch of Snuff
Mar
11

Pinch of Snuff

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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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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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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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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Poor Creature
Apr
4

Poor Creature

Poor Creature are one such, a trio comprised of Ruth Clinton, Cormac MacDiarmada and John Dermody. All three are members of other bands (Landless and Lankum respectively) who have built a large following on re-interpreting songs from the past.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Orange Goblin
Dec
11

Orange Goblin

Back in January, UK heavy metal veterans Orange Goblin announced that 2025 would mark their final year, capping an extraordinary 30-year journey that has seen them evolve from backroom bar rockers to one of the most respected names in British metal.

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Curveball: Uncover (FREE IN)
Dec
10

Curveball: Uncover (FREE IN)

Uncover is a showcase performance from multiple young musicians brought to you by Sound Training College. Come swing by Curveball this Wednesday to grab a drink and catch some of the most exciting upcoming talent in Dublin.

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YAGO OPROPRIO
Dec
9

YAGO OPROPRIO

Yago Oproprio, a prominent rapper from São Paulo in today’s music scene, released his debut album in 2024 following a string of hits on digital platforms.

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TILT #37
Dec
8

TILT #37

Tilt is free monthly music showcase event held in The Button Factory, Dublin, curated by John Barker and produced by Steve Caffrey & The Sound Training College.

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CURVEBALL: M Stevens & The Ghasts
Dec
6

CURVEBALL: M Stevens & The Ghasts

M Stevens & The Ghasts play in Curveball on December 6th. Having released their second album Sycamore Helicopters in November 2024, The Ghasts spent 2025 playing gigs around Ireland as well as a short tour in Spain. The band will be playing songs from this album as well as some new songs.

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Sadie Jean
Dec
5

Sadie Jean

Sadie’s upcoming release “Early Twenties Torture” marks a significant milestone: Sadie’s debut album and tour. Her loyal fans have been eagerly awaiting this moment.

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Bez Obmezhen
Dec
4

Bez Obmezhen

Get ready, Dublin! On 7 December 2025, the iconic Ukrainian rock band BEZ OBMEZHEN will bring their electrifying performance to the stage of the The Button Factory.

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Adore
Nov
29

Adore

With every release, Adore sharpen their edge and stretch their reach, building something that could define the next chapter of Irish punk.

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CURVEBALL: Sulk Rooms, Kayla Painter, James Adrian Brown
Nov
28

CURVEBALL: Sulk Rooms, Kayla Painter, James Adrian Brown

Future Awkwardness is proud to present the Irish debut of three of the UK’s most thrilling new electronic artists – Sulk Rooms, Kayla Painter and James Adrian Brown. This triple bill of spectacular musical talent is a showcase of just how good the underground electronic scene across the Irish Sea is right now, and all three artists are hugely excited to be making their live debuts on these shores together at the Crowbar Terrace in Dublin’s iconic Button Factory.

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IE/DC
Nov
28

IE/DC

As seen in the RTÉ documentary, “The Great Pretenders”, Ireland’s most electrifying AC/DC tribute act IE/DC make their return to Dublin’s Button Factory on Friday 28th November 2025 performing the classic album “Powerage” in full.

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Getdown Services
Nov
26

Getdown Services

With their eclectic, danceable grooves and astute, hilarious put-downs of modern Britain, Getdown Services are steadily carving out a name for themselves. The new EP ‘Crumbs’ sees the duo weave slacker-rock, funk, indie and dance into an engrossingly entertaining sound brimming with infectious hooks and acerbic wit.

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NERVY
Nov
24

NERVY

Ukrainian rock band NERVY is hitting the road this fall with a powerful European tour, bringing their high-energy live show to fans across the continent. The band will perform their most beloved songs, unite audiences, and remind everyone to believe in the future.

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