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.

The man, the myth, the legend. Dundalk's Jinx Lennon joins us in Curveball on April 17th for a very special show. Support from Wasps vs Humans.

Trinitones are Ireland's leading a capella group.

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.

This one is different. On April 19th, We Love RnB is opening its doors for something a little more personal, The Friends & Family Edition.

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.

Legendary Czech singer-songwriter Jaromír Nohavica is coming to Dublin!

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.

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.

Secret Sessions is a fully secret line-up gig where the artists are only revealed once they step on stage.

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. 

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

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.

Celebrating Two Decades of Hip-Hop Excellence with Lloyd Banks 

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.

A space for all Creatives & those infatuated by Creativity.

DOC Net is excited to present “SHOW & TELL”! a Creative meet up space set up by artist Jafaris.

Creatives should have a space to flesh out their ideas, get real time feedback from their peers, industry professionals and commune with each other for optimal growth. “Show & Tell” is an enviornment for creatives and those who are infatuated by creativity.

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)

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)

Kicking off in Dublin over the May bank holiday weekend, Heineken® GREENLIGHT will present an eclectic line-up, featuring over 35 acts across 10 venues in Dublin City. The weekend will be headlined by TOMORA (the new music project between AURORA and The Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands) who are set to play their first Irish show at The Button Factory on May 1st.

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.

Electronic legends Death In Vegas return to Dublin for their first Dublin show in eight years! 

Electronic legends Death In Vegas return to Dublin for their first Dublin show in eight years! 

Legendary Austrian Downtempo Duo Kruder & Dorfmeister to Bring ‘The K&D Sessions Live’ to Dublin’s Button Factory on May 6, 2025 – This marks their very first Dublin Show ever!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Following the release of his debut project “Black Jack” and after supporting EsDeeKid on his iconic Rebel Tour, Rico Ace finally takes to the road for his first headline run.

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!

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.

Tania Turtureanu arrives in Dublin on May 16th at the Button Factory!

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. 

Contemporary hip hop artist Platina (Платина) hails from Riga, Latvia. Platina has captured audiences all around the world with their dynamic and energizing concerts because to their distinctive sound, which fuses traditional hip hop with new inspirations.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

After an unforgettable show with us last November, @weareleboom return this May 2026 for a special run of three Friday shows 🇮🇪

After three decades of lyrics that have made history, Paraziții return to where it all began: on stage! No gimmicks, no PR, no compromises.

"Underground Tour" marks 30 years since the first Paraziții album – a journey back to the basement where a phenomenon was born.

Irish artist Buckshot, a core member of the Haunted Mound collective, is heading across Europe this summer.

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!

Riding the wave of the global soul revival, DON WEST is carving out his own distinctive place in the genre.

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.

“Kasta” with the “GREATEST HITS” program in Dublin!

The best tracks from the band’s entire history in one show.

Bestia Bebé emerged in 2012 in the Boedo neighborhood (Buenos Aires). The lineup Tom Quintans (vocals, guitar), Polaco Ocorso (drums), Chicho Guisolfi (bass), and Marki Canosa (guitar) is considered one of the leading acts in the Argentine indie rock scene. To date, they have released five albums over more than ten years of their career. Their songs mainly focus on everyday life, the routines and customs of their daily experiences and friendships, all tied together by irresistible melodies and electric energy.

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.”

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. 

Mount Eerie represents the latest evolution of Phil Elverum's musical vision. Formerly known as The Microphones, Elverum began Mount Eerie in 2003, maintaining his previous project's subtle, lo-fi, and lyrically dense fuzz-folk aesthetic.

Buffalo Traffic Jam is a folk band born in the heart of Bozeman, Montana, where its members, Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross, first crossed paths as students at Montana State University.

Buffalo Traffic Jam is a folk band born in the heart of Bozeman, Montana, where its members, Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross, first crossed paths as students at Montana State University.

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.

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.

‘90s’ Indie rock innovators Superchunk play Button Factory on Saturday the 27th of June – their first Irish show in 25 years.

Join the Peruvian community & amigos to celebrate Peruvian Independence Day, with live music, dance, food, and lots of fun!

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.

Cloudbusting are the longest running and most universally celebrated tribute to the music of Kate Bush.

Experience the warmth, charm, and uplifting indie-folk sounds of When Chai Met Toast as they bring their hit tour Joy of Little Things live to Dublin

Barbi Recanati is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Argentine alternative rock and indie, known not only as a musician but also as an activist and cultural promoter. She first gained recognition leading ‘Utopians’, the garage rock band she fronted for over a decade, earning a Latin Grammy nomination before the group disbanded in 2017. She then launched a solo career, shifting from raw punk to a post-punk and new wave sound shaped by synths, chorus-heavy guitars, and introspective melancholy.

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.

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.

A tribute to the legacy of music, words and poetry he left behind for all to celebrate and enjoy.

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

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.

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.

Os Garotin are a Brazilian trio formed by Léo Guima, Anchietx, and Cupertino. Their sound blends influences from MPB, soul, R&B, and pop, delivered with a contemporary approach and a distinctive identity that has set them apart within the new generation of Brazilian music.

"Like Robert Smith leading Joy Division, Turkish synth She Past Away duo make instant converts wherever they touch down' - The Austin Chronicle 

The Turkish darkwave/post-punk legends make their biggest Irish appearance to date. Volkan Caner and Doruk Ozturkcan bring their signature blend of brooding synths, driving guitars, and minimalist poetry wrapped in a dense, cinematic sound that has captivated audiences across Europe and North America.

As part of the U250 Weekend celebrating 50 years of U2, Welcome To The Northside presents U2BABY – The Reinvention

Aterciopelados, Colombia's flagship band and one of the most influential projects in Ibero-American music. For over 30 years they have built a unique musical language blending rock, Latin American rhythms and ancestral roots, shaping a powerful, critical and enduring artistic identity. With 10 studio albums, 4 Latin Grammy Awards, and two Grammy nominations (1998 and 2026), their work has redefined rock in Spanish while championing female empowerment, environmental awareness, and social transformation.

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.

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.

Jimmy Sax is a French musician and saxophonist, as well as a multi-instrumentalist.

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.

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.

Direct from Mexico, the voice behind Latin pop classics is coming to Dublin!

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.

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!  

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.

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 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. 

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.

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.