Secret Sessions: Showcasing Ireland’s best up-and-coming artists
Dublin-based secret gig series, Secret Sessions, will return to showcase some of Ireland’s best up-and-coming artists at the SoundHouse on Thursday, May 25th. It is the fifth instalment of the fully secret line-up show, which has previously featured acts such as Cruel Sister, Qbanna, Chameleon, Jafaris, SweetLemondae, and Sarah Crean. Launched to introduce Irish music […]
Queen by Candlelight
Following a run of sell-out shows across the UK in 2022, join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed in the beautiful St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, by candlelight. Featuring a live cast of West End singers, accompanied by an incredible live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before. The […]
One Hundred Years of Brendan Behan
Celebrate the centenary of one of Dublin’s most beloved and beguiling writers, Brendan Behan, in an evening of song and story. Join Three Castles Burning podcast host Donal Fallon and a lineup of special guests in a lively celebration and in-depth exploration of the fascinating life of the enigmatic Dubliner covering everything from his raucous […]
Africa Day
Africa Day is an opportunity to remember that on 25 May in 1963, 32 African countries signed the Charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which later evolved into the African Union (AU). The charter called for greater unity among African countries and supported their independence from colonialism and apartheid, and promoted economic and […]
Mountjoy Square Walking Tour
Mountjoy Square is our city’s only true Georgian Square, a truly fascinating location with strong links to many famous Dubliners and striking buildings that, against all odds, survived the wrecking ball. Together with historian John Seery, we’re launching a new guided walking tour of the 560 metres route. John will explore some notable people and […]
The Brady’s Sessions
The Brady’s Sessions are on Monday 29th May from 8.30pm in Brady’s Bar, Terenure, Dublin 6w. Playing on the night are Mark Maxwell, Pink Rabbits, KTG, Lisa Marie. Feel free to give donations on the night to help the acts.
National Biodiversity Week
National Biodiversity Week, 19-28 May 2023 Explore the rich variety of life in Ireland this May with a host of wonderful events and activities for the whole family. This year join in with the 11th annual Biodiversity Photographer of the Year competition, a weekend Bioblitz and Scavenger Hunt, and events every day on all things […]
James Joyce’s ‘Dubliners’ interpreted in song
Irish folk music act Hibsen pay homage to James Joyce with performances of their debut album ‘The Stern Task of Living’ under the aegis of the Bloomsday festival.
Dreamgun Film Reads
Dreamgun return to Smock Alley with their ever popular, always hilarious parody comedy show Film Reads! Since 2017, Dreamgun have taken some of our favourite movies, rewritten them and pumped them full of nonsense. A different film every night, performed by unprepared comedians and actors.
A Rare Journey – Nora Joyce’s Odyssey
A Rare Journey – Nora Joyce’s Odyssey is a one woman show which celebrates the life of a remarkable Irish woman, Nora Joyce. Written and performed by Paula Greevy-Lee, this highly entertaining play is filled with music and gives free reign to Nora’s witty and often acerbic commentary on her life and times.