Upcoming Events in Dublin

Tr�ona N� D�va

27/11/2004 to
29/11/2009
A musical journey from Berlin to Broadway Beautiful, compelling, powerful and bold. An evening of the greatest cabaret hits of Kurt Weill and Jacques Brel alongside the glitzy showstoppers of John ...

Abba the show

07/12/2004 to
07/12/2009
Are you a music devotee and a great fan of the Abba the Show in particular? The O2 Dublin in Dublin, Ireland, is hosting a spectacular music event: Abba the Show. Tickets on sale from ...

Yeats: The Life And Works Of William Butler Yeats
01/05/2005 to
31/12/2010
The National Library of Ireland has the largest collection of Yeats manuscripts in the world and, in addition, holds other fascinating Yeats material generously donated by Mrs George Yeats, wife ...

Sacred Traditions and Arts of Book
01/01/2006 to
31/12/2009
The Chester Beatty Library�s permanent exhibition Sacred Traditions on the second floor gallery exhibits the sacred texts, illuminated manuscripts and miniature paintings from the great ...

Life and Death in the Roman World
22/06/2007 to
30/12/2009
The exhibition features objects that have been in storage in the Museum for a long time. The objects were collected primarily in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries not just for public ...

A fabulous evening of traditional entertainment at The Irish House Party
26/09/2007 to
26/12/2009
For anyone interested in a night of authentic Irish music and dancing, this is one party you really shouldnt miss. Set in a cozy Georgian house-hotel in leafy and historic Dublin 4, The Irish ...

Rites of Passage at Tara
01/01/2008 to
31/12/2009
The Excavation of the Mound of the Hostages The Hill of Tara is, perhaps, the best known complex of archaeological monuments in Ireland. Because of its associations with the High Kings of ...

A band acclaimed as Dublin's best ballad / folk / Irish dancing performers
29/01/2008 to
31/12/2009
This is the only pub and Irish music night in Dublin that is completely owned and run by traditional musicians, guaranteeing a high standard of authentic entertainment and hospitality. This event ...

Neill� Mulcahy
15/04/2008 to
30/09/2010
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s Neill� Mulcahy was one of Ireland�s leading fashion designers, producing haute couture garments to the highest Parisian standards for her international and ...

The Artist in His Studio
17/06/2008 to
31/12/2009
Bacon�s attachment to Reece Mews, the modest place where he lived and worked for the last thirty years of his life, is renowned. So too was the chaotic nature of the studio. Bacon was photographed in ...

The Irish Dance Party
10/10/2008 to
31/12/2009
Come join Ireland�s premier interactive Irish music and dance event. Be taught some simple Irish group dances by professional Irish show dancers in a laid back and fun way. Be treated to some of the ...

Blaze Away
04/12/2008 to
31/12/2009
Duelling, Gun Makers & Sword Makers in 19th Century Ireland This exhibition examines duelling in Ireland and the work of two Irish families who made swords and guns in Dublin in 19th century. ...

Childrens Workshops at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre
14/12/2008 to
27/12/2009
Phoenix Park is a prime example of a seventeenth-century deer-park and was established within its present boundaries between 1662 and 1680. The park landscape is dominated by grassland separated by ...

GAA 125th Anniversary Calendar of Events 2009
31/01/2009 to
01/12/2009
The GAA is delighted to announce the launch of a calendar of events which will take place during 2009 to celebrate the establishment of the Association in Thurles, Co. Tipperary on 1st of November ...

Between Metaphor and Object
14/05/2009 to
04/04/2010
Between Metaphor and Object features a range of works from the IMMA Collection, primarily sculptures and installation works principally from the 1990s. It provides perspectives on the diversity of ...

CSI: The Experience
15/08/2009 to
16/12/2009
Imagine entering a crime scene and being the one responsible for noticing and collecting every trace of evidence. The pressure is on: you know the analysis of your evidence must be scientifically ...

Edvard Munch: Prints
19/09/2009 to
06/12/2009
-an exhibition from the Munch Museum, Oslo, organised by the Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery, University of Glasgow- This exhibition from the Munch Museum in Oslo is dedicated to prints by ...

The Wednesday Garden Tour
23/09/2009 to
23/12/2009
Wednesday only Each week enjoy a short tour of the garden, a pracical demonstration or a talk on a gardening topic from composting to indoor bulbs for christmas presents. Note the special ...

Unknown Pacific 1862-1866
25/09/2009 to
12/12/2009
The photographs in this exhibition are but a sample of the rich collection housed in the archives of Spain�s National Museum of Natural Sciences, here documenting the last great Spanish expedition of ...

The Birds
25/09/2009 to
21/11/2009
The Birds Written and Directed by Conor McPherson Adapted from the short story by Daphne Du Maurier From the celebrated author of such masterworks as Rebecca, Jamaica Inn and My Cousin ...

Airfield Family Sundays
27/09/2009 to
29/11/2009
The Airfield Family Sunday offers a range of activities for the family inspired by the beautiful surroundings of our farm and gardens. There will be spring bulb planting, feeding and bedding the ...

The Golden Bough: Corban Walker
30/09/2009 to
17/01/2010
Corban Walker has gained recognition for his installations, sculptures, and drawings that relate to perceptions of scale and architectural constructs. Local, cultural, and specific philosophies of ...

What If...
08/10/2009 to
13/12/2009
FUTURE FORM, FUTURE FUNCTION? WHAT IF...insects could diagnose illness? WHAT IF...clouds were modified to snow ice cream? WHAT IF... we lived in a society where our every thought was public? ...

Figuring It Out - young curators project
16/10/2009 to
12/12/2009
Location: Tallaght Community Arts, Anchor Cultural Tenant, Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Civic Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Presented by Tallaght Community Arts and the Irish Museum ...

Francis Bacon: A Terrible Beauty
29/10/2009 to
07/03/2010
Francis Bacon: A Terrible Beauty celebrates the centenary of Francis Bacon's birth in 63, Lower Baggot Street, Dublin. This exhibition comprising paintings, drawings, photographs, unfinished ...

Philippe Parreno
04/11/2009 to
24/01/2010
Philippe Parreno: November is an ambitious overview of the work of innovative Algerian/French artist Philippe Parreno. This major solo exhibition comprises some 15 mixed-media works ranging from such ...

Dublin: the College and the City 1250 - 1950
05/11/2009 to
13/05/2010
This exhibition will explore Trinity College Library Dublin�s collections relating to the city of Dublin. Intended as a celebration of city life, it will examine the historic life of the city and ...

Terminus
10/11/2009 to
05/12/2009
Hold tight as the ordinary turns extraordinary in this vivid and exhilarating play Terminus was a roaring hit when it received its world premiere at the Abbey Theatre in 2007. ...

A Doll's House
10/11/2009 to
27/11/2009
DOLL'S HOUSE by Henrik Ibsen A New Version by Alan Stanford based on a literary translation by Paul Larkin 1pm shows� 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, ...

Helter Skelter / Union Square
11/11/2009 to
28/11/2009
Two short plays by the award-winning writer, director and film maker NEIL LABUTE. In a chic restaurant in New York City, a man and his wife meet to take a break from Christmas shopping. He doesn't ...

John Kingerlee
12/11/2009 to
03/12/2009
The Bad Art Gallery are delighted to host an exhibition of international artist John Kingerlee from November 12th to December 6th at The Bad Art Gallery, 79 Francis Street, Dublin 8 . John ...

7UP Christmas on Ice
13/11/2009 to
17/01/2010
Enjoy the ultimate winter experience at 7UP Christmas on Ice with hourly snow falls*, Skating Santa**, and the magic of Christmas. Chase the chills away with a delicious hot chocolate, gourmet coffee ...

Ages of the Moon
13/11/2009 to
28/11/2009
Ages of the Moon By Sam Shepard Following its sell out success earlier this year, we are delighted to welcome Ages of the Moon back to the Abbey Stage for a limited run. Byron and Ames are ...

Opera Ireland Winter Season 2009
14/11/2009 to
22/11/2009
This November Opera Ireland will present five fully staged performances of Verdi�s Macbeth paired with two concert performances of Wagner�s Das Rheingold. Macbeth ...

Macbeth
14/11/2009 to
22/11/2009
In 'Macbeth', Verdi created the first Shakespearean opera to alter operatic convention to suit the play rather than attempt to force the play into the operatic mould. Verdi wrote of Shakespeare � I ...

Free Children�s Christmas Storytelling Sessions and Puppet Show�s in Dublin City Centre
15/11/2009 to
12/12/2009
Dates: Every Saturday & Sunday from the 15th November until 12th December. Venue: Powerscourt Town House Shopping Centre, Ilac Shopping Centre, St Stephens Green Shopping Centre ...

Stones in His Pockets
16/11/2009 to
28/11/2009
Lane Productions presents Stones in his Pockets By Marie Jones Stones in His Pockets is an award winning drama set in a quiet rural town in County Kerry Ireland that is overrun by ...

Strandline
17/11/2009 to
05/12/2009
IF YOU PUSH TOO FAR, SECRETS WILL OUT... Fishamble: The New Play Company is delighted to present the World Premiere of Strandline by Abbie Spallen, one of Ireland�s most exciting ...

Over the River and Through the Woods
17/11/2009 to
21/11/2009
Over the River and Through the Woods By Joe DiPietro Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida. That doesn�t mean his family isn�t still in ...

The Friends of Jack Kairo
18/11/2009 to
28/11/2009
The Friends of Jack Kairo With Simon Toal Venue: Unicorn Restaurant, No 5 Piano Bar, Merrion Row dublin 2. The International hit comedy returns to Dublin for four very special ...

Lovers
19/11/2009 to
21/11/2009
C.A.S. Productions are proud to present their premiere show: Lovers by Brien Friel. Brien Friel is one of Ireland�s greatest playwrights. His plays have been performed worldwide. Brien Friel ...

IFI French Film Festival 2009
19/11/2009 to
29/11/2009
This year�s IFI French Film Festival aims, as ever, to provide an eclectic look at the best of recent French cinema and this year�s programme is nothing if not wide-ranging in its content. From ...

Rural Symphony
19/11/2009 to
06/12/2009
Rural Symphony is a collection of Artworks by artist Keith Richardson exhibiting at Gallery Zozimus, opening on the 19th of November. Gallery Zozimus which is celebrating its second anniversary ...

November - We Remember
20/11/2009 to
22/11/2009
A Weekend retreat with Father John Callanan S.J. A Time to: remember Gods Presence in our lives and the people who have travelled with us. Celebrate the gifts of life............. Appreciate ...

Mad About Musicals
20/11/2009 to
21/11/2009
Mad About Musicals Coolmine Musical Society For over 30 years the members of Coolmine Musical Society have been gripped with the fever of the �Musical�. The group has produced numerous ...

Dublin on Ice
20/11/2009 to
10/01/2010
Dublin on Ice returns to the famous cobblestones of Smithfield again this year and transforms it into a world-class professional outdoor ice rink over the Winter period. Group, and Corporate sessions ...

Kill Krinkle Club
21/11/2009 to
21/11/2009
Kill Krinkle Club are a Dublin based Swedish/Irish two piece who like to make music thats a little bit strange, magical and beautiful. Live, the band like to experiment with live loops, samples, ...

Christmas Inklings with visual artist Liz Smith
21/11/2009 to
22/11/2009
Illustrate, design and construct your very own pop-up card or picture capturing Christmas tales and winter wonders! 3�5 year olds will draw animals, trees and winter scenes which will be ...

Bill Bailey's
21/11/2009 to
21/11/2009
Following his sold out week long Olympia Theatre run in June, Bill Bailey is pleased to announce he will return to Ireland with a brand new show. Bill Bailey�s Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra ...

Love Yourself, Heal Your Life - A Powerful 2 Day Workshop
21/11/2009 to
22/11/2009
Based on the best-selling book by Louise L Hay 'You Can Heal Your Life' It's all about you. All that is required is a genuine desire to change, you will be guided through a series of practical steps ...

Brendan O'Carroll - How's Your Wobbly Bits
21/11/2009 to
21/11/2009
Brendan O'Carroll brings his stand-up comedy show, How's Your Wobbly Bits, to Dublin's Olympia Theatre on 21 November for one night only. This side splitting show will be a romp through life as ...

Roy Chubby Brown
21/11/2009 to
21/11/2009
Roy �Chubby� Brown is a modern day phenomenon! The King of controversial comedy with his trademark patchwork suit, he will surprise, amuse and astonish audiences. He is outrageous, controversial but ...

Kickstart "The Complex" with Tommy & Hector
22/11/2009 to
22/11/2009
Tommy Tiernan and Hector O'Heochaghain are hosting a night to kickstart �The Complex' by appearing in a fundraiser on Sunday November 22nd in Vicar St (8pm). The line up includes ...

Beyonc� Live
22/11/2009 to
23/11/2009
Beyonc� is Back... Beyonc�'s "I AM..." Tour will mark the artist's first full-length concerts since 2007's sold-out "The Beyonc� Experience" and will premiere live performances of ...

Charlie Landsborough
22/11/2009 to
22/11/2009
Charlie Landsborough achieved recognition after struggling for nearly three decades. As well as being blessed with a wonderful voice, he has an abundance of talent for song writing. Through his ...

Christmas Fireworks & Parade
22/11/2009 to
22/11/2009
Dun Laoghaire is all dressed up for Christmas this year for the exciting Christmas Fireworks & Parade to officially switch on the Christmas Lights in the Town & Harbour. On Sunday November ...

Greg Lloyd
22/11/2009 to
22/11/2009
Recently returned to Irish shores from Europe and Africa, Irish/Australian pianist Greg Lloyd draws creatively from his travels to present a night of original groove based compositions and ...

The Festival of Light
22/11/2009 to
22/11/2009
The countdown for Christmas is on! Help us officially launch the Christmas Season by coming along to the Festival of Lights on Sunday 22nd November, at 4.30pm on O� Connell St. This is a ...

� Christmas Presence � Art Exhibition
24/11/2009 to
24/12/2009
SCULPTURE, ORIGINAL PAINTINGS, PRINTS & TEXTILES This year�s selection includes new participants (Redmond Herrity, Lewis Evans, Bobby Blount�) and perennial favourites (Thomas Ryan ...

King John
24/11/2009 to
28/11/2009
Liberties College CDVEC presents King John By William Shakespeare Directed by Simon Manahan King John is a history depicting King John�s efforts to fend off Arthur, the Duke of Brittany, ...

Jonas Brothers
24/11/2009 to
24/11/2009
The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009. The tour, which will take the band to three continents, will feature new music from the Monday 15th of June release Lines, Vines And Trying Times, their ...

Strippers
24/11/2009 to
28/11/2009
Liberties College CDVEC presents Strippers By Peter Terson Directed by Niall Jordan Terson treats the situation of men dealing with life in the modern de-industrialized North in Strippers. ...

Picturing New York
25/11/2009 to
07/02/2010
Picturing New York comprises 145 masterworks from the photographic collection of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, covering the period from the 1880s to the present day. It celebrates the ...

Paddy Cole & his All Stars
25/11/2009 to
25/11/2009
Paddy Cole & his All Stars In aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Paddy Cole is legendary in Irish show business, ever since he first came to prominence in the 1960s with the Capitol ...

Yes
26/11/2009 to
26/11/2009
Yes touring line-up; Original members Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Alan White, who are joined by Oliver Wakeman (son of Rick Wakeman) on keyboards, and Benoit David singing lead vocals. As a dominant ...

Kevin "Bloody" Wilson
26/11/2009 to
27/11/2009
Kevin Bloody Wilson returns to Vicar St. on November 26th & 27th. long time ago, a long way from anywhere, in a West Australian mining town called Kalgoorlie, the legend of Kevin Bloody Wilson was ...

A Christmas Carol at the Gate Theatre
26/11/2009 to
23/01/2010
Charles Dickens� A CHRISTMAS CAROL Adapted by John Mortimer "I defy even a latter day Scrooge not to be enchanted by this production" Sunday Independent Back by popular demand, ...

Karlsson
26/11/2009 to
26/11/2009
karlsson has been fiddling on the rooftop of the world since autumn 2008. Gripping lyrics, two honest voices, two fervent western guitars, a playful flute and unpretentious bass � this is karlsson. ...

Arctic Monkeys
26/11/2009 to
26/11/2009
Arctic Monkeys are set to play two Irish concert dates in November. Specials guests are Eagles Of Death Metal. Arctic Monkeys released their third album, entitled �Humbug� on 21 August 2009. ...

Thanksgiving Dinner
26/11/2009 to
26/11/2009
Calling all Americans � are you away from home and pining for an all American Thanksgiving Dinner? We are serving a full traditional Thanksgiving 4 course dinner on Thursday 26th November 2009, with ...

Swan Lake
26/11/2009 to
27/11/2009
Presented by the fantastic MOSCOW CITY BALLET - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Swan Lake: -Thurs 26th @ 2pm - All tickets �19 -Thurs 26th @ 7.30pm - �45, �35, �29 -Fri 27th @ 7.30pm - �45, �35, ...

Kasabian
27/11/2009 to
27/11/2009
KASABIAN have announced one exclusive show at the O2 Dublin for this November 2009. The band will take to the stage on Friday November 27th for what promises to be one very special ...

Bell X1
27/11/2009 to
28/11/2009
Bell X1 released Blue Lights On The Runway in February this year, it went to Number 1 here in Ireland and has since achieved over Platinum sales. The first single "The Great Defector" ...

Smoke and Sound
27/11/2009 to
27/11/2009
Weimar Berlin. Divinely Decadent. Dangerously Dark. An evening of theatrical song and historical reminiscences presented by chanteuse Stella Bass and band, under the musical direction of Peter ...

Irish Sopranos Christmas Show Winter Wonderland
28/11/2009 to
28/11/2009
What better way to kick off the Christmas season than with �Winter Wonderland' from The Irish Sopranos, a stunning concert full of magical hits like �You Raise Me Up�, �Nella Fantasia�, �O Holy ...

Music at Christmas with Nico Brown and Martin Brunsden
28/11/2009 to
20/12/2009
Musicians Nico Brown and Martin Brunsden return to The Ark - their favourite Christmas venue - for a fun and festive hour of musical performance and participation. Traditional and original songs ...

Santa�s Workshop at City Hall
28/11/2009 to
20/12/2009
Venue: City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2. Santa�s Workshop at City Hall � Saturday 28th November- Sunday 20th December (extra days on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd December) Visit ...

Thriller Live - In Concert
28/11/2009 to
28/11/2009
CELEBRATING THE UNDISPUTED KING OF POP THRILLER - LIVE is a spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of Michael and the Jackson 5. THRILLER LIVE marks the first Jackson�s ...

Jack and the Beanstalk
29/11/2009 to
31/01/2010
The much-loved traditional pantomime �Jack and the Beanstalk� returns to The Gaiety Theatre. Join Jack and his beanstalk on a giant adventure, where Jack must outwit and outrun the giant. This ...

Jack and the Beanstalk
29/11/2009 to
31/01/2010
The much-loved traditional pantomime �Jack and the Beanstalk� returns to The Gaiety Theatre. Join Jack and his beanstalk on a giant adventure, where Jack must outwit and outrun the giant. This ...

Paolo Nutini
30/11/2009 to
01/12/2009
Paolo Nutini returns to Ireland for two end of year dates. The OXEGEN bound singer will play on Monday 30th November & Tuesday 1 December at Dublin's Olympia Theatre and Wednesday 2 December at the ...

Dublin Senior Citizen Day
30/11/2009 to
30/11/2009
Dublin Senior Citizen Day is taking place on Monday 30th November and is a day when Senior Citizens are invited to come and enjoy Dublin City. On this day, Senior Citizens can use their ...

Dominic Kirwin
01/12/2009 to
01/12/2009
Dominic Kirwin Country Classics Concert Show With special guests Colm Kirwin and Elaine Boyle Dominic Kirwan, one of Ireland's best and most popular concert performers, embarks on a ...

Clubland Live 3 - Feat: Cascada, N-Dubz & More
01/12/2009 to
01/12/2009
The Biggest Night of The Year! Featuring Cascada who have been top of the Irish Charts with their single �Evacuate the Dancefloor' and now the hottest dance act on the planet return ...

The Santaland Diaries
01/12/2009 to
22/12/2009
It's a classic story - one man suffers for our sins, and we are all saved. This year, that man is an elf. Based on David Sedaris' own experience, THE SANTALAND DIARIES divulges the wickedly funny ...

I Draw Slow
01/12/2009 to
01/12/2009
I Draw Slow is a five-piece original roots outfit comprising vocals, guitar, fiddle, banjo and double bass. Siblings Dave (guitar)and Louise (vocals) Holden have been writing together on and off for ...

Christmas at the Crow
01/12/2009 to
05/12/2009
Venue: The Crow Gallery, 6 Crow Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. The Crow Gallery presents its annual Christmas group show this December. Over 30 artists will showcase their work in a variety of ...

Emilie Conway sings Billie Holiday
02/12/2009 to
02/12/2009
Jazz vocalist Emilie Conway honours the legendary Billie Holiday on the 50th Anniversary of her untimely death. This one night show takes audiences through a captivating evening of the music and life ...

Snow Patrol Reworked
02/12/2009 to
03/12/2009
Snow Patrol announce a very special Irish tour to take place in December 2009. �Snow Patrol Reworked� is a live celebration featuring highlights from the bands 15 year career to date, ...

Cinderella
02/12/2009 to
17/01/2010
Following the success of last year's production of �The Sleeping Beauty�, Theatreworx Productions promises a truly enchanting Christmas show this year, as it presents one of the most popular ...

Cinderella
02/12/2009 to
17/01/2010
Following the success of last year's production of �The Sleeping Beauty�, Theatreworx Productions promises a truly enchanting Christmas show this year, as it presents one of the most popular ...

Cinderella and Lyric Suite
02/12/2009 to
02/12/2009
Ballet Ireland presents Cinderella and Lyric Suite The evening will open with a short ballet Lyric Suite - by Michael Corder Michael Corder, one of Britain's most prolific and outstanding ...

The Brian Byrne Quartet with special guest Jacqui Dankworth
02/12/2009 to
02/12/2009
Navan born composer, arranger and pianist Brian Byrne returns home from LA with an all star quartet featuring special guest vocalist Jacqui Dankworth. Making waves an an international ...

Handel's Messiah
02/12/2009 to
03/12/2009
The Culwick Choral Society, presents, MESSIAH, George Frideric Handel. Proceeds in aid of ARC Cancer Support Centre, With guest soloists: R�ISIN O�GRADY (soprano), ALISON BROWNER (alto), ...

Lisa Hannigan
03/12/2009 to
03/12/2009
Mercury Music Prize nominee Lisa Hannigan's returns to Ireland in December to play a very special show in Vicar Street Dublin on December 3rd. Lisa Hannigan started her singing career at the age of ...

Top Gear Live
03/12/2009 to
06/12/2009
BRINGING TOP GEAR TO LIFE! Top Gear is the BBC�s most successfully exported television show, starring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig, with its global audience ...

Cinderella and Lyric Suite
03/12/2009 to
03/12/2009
Ballet Ireland This delightful evening opens with a short 20 minute ballet Lyric Suite by Michael Corder, one of Britain's most prolific and outstanding choreographers. This is followed by a ...

Geraldine Mangan
03/12/2009 to
03/12/2009
Singer/Songwriter Geraldine Mangan makes another appearance at Bewley�s Cafe Theatre. She performs songs from her NEW ORIGINAL album "This Is The Life For Me", which has been receiving great reviews ...

Fluffy's Xmas Factor
04/12/2009 to
10/01/2010
Lane Productions and Joe Conlon present Fluffy's Xmas Factor FLUFFY�S THE BEST! OH NO SHE�S NOT! OH YES SHE IS! Coz she�s won the XMAS FACTOR, the biggest singing competition ...

Fluffy's Xmas Factor
04/12/2009 to
10/01/2010
Lane Productions and Joe Conlon present Fluffy's Xmas Factor FLUFFY�S THE BEST! OH NO SHE�S NOT! OH YES SHE IS! Coz she�s won the XMAS FACTOR, the biggest singing competition ...

The Pogues
04/12/2009 to
06/12/2009
The Pogues have confirmed concert dates this December. The Pogues play The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 4th, 5th and 6th December. Formed in 1982, The Pogues scored a string of hit albums ...

Aida
04/12/2009 to
04/12/2009
EUROPE�S LARGEST EVER OPERA SET FOR DUBLIN DATE. One of the largest ever opera productions in the world, Giuseppe Verdi�s famous opera Aida, is set to hit Irish shores this coming December in ...

Dickie Rock
04/12/2009 to
04/12/2009
The Civic Theatre is delighted to welcome back one of Ireland�s legendary show band performers, Dickie Rock. Following the recent, hugely successful RTE documentary about Dickie and his place at the ...

Michelle Ann Kelly
05/12/2009 to
05/12/2009
To celebrate the launch of her debut album, Songs That Saved My Life, Michele Ann Kelly is delighted to be returning to the Civic Theatre. Her sound is a provocative blend of blues, soul, rock and ...

The Poor Mouth / An B�al Bocht
05/12/2009 to
05/12/2009
A brand new adaptation for the stage by Br�d � Gallchoir with contributions from Gear�id � Caire�llain and Owen McCafferty. Welcome to the surreal world of Corkadoragha in Western Ireland and the ...

The Waltz King A musical history of the Strauss Dynasty
05/12/2009 to
05/12/2009
The Waltz King faithfully chronicles the story of the Strauss Family, one of the most enduring musical dynasties ever. A tempestuous tale of rivalry between father and sons; their lives, their loves ...

Horslips
05/12/2009 to
05/12/2009
Horslips are a 1970s Irish Celtic rock band that composed, arranged and performed their music based on traditional Irish jigs and reels. They are regarded as the fathers of Celtic rock for their ...

Enchiriadis Treis Choir Presents Handel's Messiah
05/12/2009 to
05/12/2009
Back by popular demand, Enchiriadis Treis Choir are pleased to present their much loved annual performance of Handel�s best loved oratorio �Messiah�, with thanks to sponsorship from ...

Abbaesque for Kids!
06/12/2009 to
06/12/2009
If you enjoyed Mamma Mia the movie � you will LOVE the chance to go to a REAL live gig to experience the music of ABBA in a fantastic show for all the family! Get ready to stand, clap, dance and ...

James Morrison
06/12/2009 to
06/12/2009
The concert follows the release of his hugely successful platinum album Songs For You, Truths For Me which reached Number 1 in the Irish Charts. James�s current single Please don�t stop the Rain ...

Christmas with the Drifters
06/12/2009 to
06/12/2009
The Drifters were formed in 1953 in down town New York and have survived various line-up changes throughout the years, enjoying huge success in both the US and Europe. After a number of hits in the ...

David O�Doherty
07/12/2009 to
07/12/2009
The Divelment Comedy Club presents if.comedy Award Winner David O�Doherty David O'Doherty was the deserved winner of the if.comedy Award (former Perrier) for his Show 'Let's Comedy' at ...

Dublin Comedy Improv
08/12/2009 to
08/12/2009
The Divelment Comedy Club presents Dublin Comedy Improv Ireland's longest running professional Improv troupe. With Ian Coppinger (The Panel, Liffey Laughs), Paul Tylak (Stew, Father Ted), ...

Object Lessons: Yeats in Focus
08/12/2009 to
08/12/2009
Each month an object from the Yeats exhibition is selected for discussion. Admission is free, no booking is required. In addition to the monthly lectures, each object of the month will be ...

Family Day
08/12/2009 to
08/12/2009
Family Day takes place in Dublin City on Tuesday 8th December. On this day families are invited to come in to Dublin city and avail of entertainment, cultural activities and special discounts ...

Lily Allen
08/12/2009 to
08/12/2009
Following her triumphant performance at Oxegen this year, Pop sensation Lily Allen has just announced a concert at The O2 Dublin on 8 December 2009 for one night only. Lily Allen's new single '22' ...

The Seafarer
09/12/2009 to
30/01/2010
A thrilling tale of a debt with the Devil� �Drink yourself up on to the next shelf in the basement. Drink to where possibility feels infinite and your immortality feels strong.� It�s ...

Simple Minds
09/12/2009 to
09/12/2009
SIMPLE MINDS have announced a Dublin date as part of their highly anticipated Graffiti Soul Tour which will see them perform songs from their new album of the same name alongside their ...

Damien Dempsey
09/12/2009 to
09/12/2009
Back from his travels and fresh from a summer playing to massive audiences at Croke Park as support to U2 and as a headliner at Electric Picnic, Damien Dempsey announces a run of intimate solo dates ...

Brian Keary
09/12/2009 to
09/12/2009
Knockanstockan is proud to present an evening with classical guitarist Brian Keary at Bewleys Cafe Theatre. Brian has performing in front of many internationally renowned guitar virtuosos including; ...

Concert of Christmas Carols at Malahide Castle
10/12/2009 to
10/12/2009
Concert of Christmas Carols Performed by Dublin Airport Singers. Begin the evening in the Great Hall with mulled wine & mince pies at 7:30 pm followed by a guided tour of Malahide Castle and ...

3 Tenors
10/12/2009 to
10/12/2009
Ireland�s own and hugely successful Three Tenors (Le Voci) & Star Guests return to the Civic. Their unique show with their own brand of humour, features the world�s most beautiful songs from Elvis, ...

Docklands Christmas Market
10/12/2009 to
23/12/2009
A LITTLE PRESENT OF CHRISTMAS PAST The popular '12 Days of Christmas' Festival� returns to Dublin�s Docklands this year from Saturday, December 12th until Wednesday, 23rd December, 12 ...

Depeche Mode
10/12/2009 to
10/12/2009
Depeche Mode have just announced that they will be playing Dublin's O2 on Thursday the 10th of December 09 as part of their 'Sounds of the Universe' Tour which will see the band promoting their ...

The American Drifters Return For A Christmas Party!
10/12/2009 to
10/12/2009
The Drifters continue to enjoy huge success all over the world. Take a trip down memory lane, as they perform all the hits that made them household names, including some Christmas treats especially ...

The Mars Volta
10/12/2009 to
10/12/2009
Picking up the pieces from At the Drive-In, Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez formed the Mars Volta and wasted little time branching out into elements of hardcore, psychedelic rock, and ...

Coronas Christmas Party
11/12/2009 to
11/12/2009
Never mind the Sunshine and the 99�s. The Coronas have just announced a big Christmas bash at The Olympia Theatre Friday 11th December to celebrate the release of their brand new highly anticipated ...

Dublin Gospel Choir
11/12/2009 to
12/12/2009
Not too many Irish acts, let alone international ones, can boast of sharing the stage with music industry heavyweights as diverse as Rod Stewart, Nitin Sawhney, John Legend, Damien Rice, Riverdance ...

Damien Dempsey
11/12/2009 to
11/12/2009
Back from his travels and fresh from a summer playing to massive audiences at Croke Park as support to U2 and as a headliner at Electric Picnic, Damien Dempsey announces a run of intimate solo dates ...

Advent Retreat In Preparation for Christmas
11/12/2009 to
13/12/2009
Advent Retreat In Preparation for Christmas - Fr Derek Laverty SS.CC Theme : "WHEN IS HE COMING" Our lives are an Advent , a time of waiting, listening and hoping, a time of openness to ...

Songs For Cecilia
12/12/2009 to
12/12/2009
Songs For Cecilia Celine Byrne, Soprano Tara Erraught, Mezzo Soprano Dearbhla Collins, Piano Music Network presents three of Ireland�s outstanding female artists, Celine Byrne (soprano), ...

Join the Aware 10km Christmas Fun Run
12/12/2009 to
12/12/2009
Run, jog or walk our annual 10km Christmas Fun Run and help defeat depression and prevent suicide. Closing date for on line registration is 3rd December at midnight. Our event is chip timed and ...

Bell X1
13/12/2009 to
13/12/2009
Bell X1 released Blue Lights On The Runway in February this year, it went to Number 1 here in Ireland and has since achieved over Platinum sales. The first single "The Great Defector" reached Number ...

Damien Dempsey
13/12/2009 to
13/12/2009
Back from his travels and fresh from a summer playing to massive audiences at Croke Park as support to U2 and as a headliner at Electric Picnic, Damien Dempsey announces a run of intimate solo dates ...

Christy Moore & Declan Sinnott Live
13/12/2009 to
14/12/2009
Last year Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott commanded the Vicar St. stage for a series of sell out shows over December and January. This year promises a similar series of shows, and if ...

16th SPAR European Cross Country Championships
13/12/2009 to
13/12/2009
Dublin will host the 16th SPAR European Cross Country Championships which will take place in Santry Demesne, Dublin on the 13th of December 2009. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of John ...

Harlem Gospel Choir
13/12/2009 to
13/12/2009
Harlem Gospel Choir are back this December 13th live @ Vicar St. Having performed for Nelson Mandela at the Yankee Stadium, for the Pope in Central Park, with the Chieftains on their US tour and on ...

Annual Christmas Concerts Series
13/12/2009 to
13/12/2009
Castleknock School of Music Join the students from the Castleknock School of Music for their 14 th Annual Christmas Concert Series, taking place in Dra�ocht for the first time. In operation ...

Emmet Scanlan & What The Good Thought
13/12/2009 to
13/12/2009
Emmet Scanlan & What the Good Thought are an Independent music act whose music veers away from the usual yet is embraced by the majority of those who hear it. Emmet formed the group 'Emmet Scanlan & ...

Back to the 80s
14/12/2009 to
16/12/2009
Clonsilla Youth Musical Society Its time to back comb your hair and don those shoulder pads! From the era that brought us The Rubik's Cube and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes this ...

Alison Moyet
14/12/2009 to
14/12/2009
Alison Moyet has announced her 25 Years Revisited Irish and UK Tour for 2009. Alison is an outstanding singer whose career has stretched from Yazoo in 1982, through the multi-million selling solo ...

Eddie Izzard Live
14/12/2009 to
15/12/2009
�Eddie Izzard has reclaimed his crown as the most poised comedian in Britain� - The Times EDDIE IZZARD has been hailed as one of the foremost stand-ups of his generation. He takes ideas and ...

Little Red Riding Hood
14/12/2009 to
19/12/2009
Centre Stage Theatre Company, Belfast presents Little Red Riding Hood Once upon a time there was a little girl called Little Red Riding Hood who lived in a forest, one day whilst on her way ...

Little Red Riding Hood
14/12/2009 to
19/12/2009
Centre Stage Theatre Company, Belfast presents Little Red Riding Hood Once upon a time there was a little girl called Little Red Riding Hood who lived in a forest, one day whilst on her way ...

A Glorious Choral Christmas!
14/12/2009 to
14/12/2009
A GLORIOUS CHORAL CHRISTMAS! Presented by: THE CULWICK CHORAL SOCIETY, BERNIE SHERLOCK (Conductor), DAVID LEIGH (Accompanist), DOIREANN N� BHRIAIN (Comp�re), With: Hannah ...

Placebo
15/12/2009 to
16/12/2009
Placebo have confirmed a concert at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 15th December, 2009. Placebo release their new album Battle For The Sun on June 12th. Recorded over three months at Metal Works ...

Christmas by Candlelight
15/12/2009 to
15/12/2009
Artistic Director: Justin Pearson Presented by: Evelyn Grant Bringing together some of the most prominent string soloists in London, THE LOCRIAN ENSEMBLE was formed in 1995 and ...

Miley Cyrus
16/12/2009 to
17/12/2009
Exciting news for for Miley Cyrus fans. Miley has just announced she will be embarking on a 2009 tour. The tour starts September 14th, 2009 in Portland USA. And will come to Dublin for two dates the ...

Cinderella
16/12/2009 to
17/01/2010
Venue: Tivoli Theatre, 135-138 Francis Street, Christchurch, Dublin 8. Cinderella The greatest panto of them all! Ireland's most star studded panto is led by TV3 star and panto ...

Christmas with Elvis
16/12/2009 to
16/12/2009
Christmas With Elvis� is a brand new touring show that combines the music of the world�s greatest performer with the special magic of the Yuletide season. It features Mario Kombou (voted �The Best ...

Christy Moore & Declan Sinnott Live
16/12/2009 to
17/12/2009
Last year Christy Moore and Declan Sinnott commanded the Vicar St. stage for a series of sell out shows over December and January. This year promises a similar series of shows, and if ...

Christmas Concert
17/12/2009 to
17/12/2009
Celine Byrne, winner of the Maria Callas Grand Prix 2007, will be accompanied by the Slovak Festival Orchestra and Sean Costello (Tenor) for �A Viennese Christmas� in the Shaw Room of the National ...

Robin Hood
18/12/2009 to
15/01/2010
Info to follow... Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster Desk, Dublin Tourism, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 and other outlets nationwide. Box Office: +353 1 679 3323 www.ticketmaster.ie ...

Robin Hood
18/12/2009 to
15/01/2010
Info to follow... Tickets on sale from Ticketmaster Desk, Dublin Tourism, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 and other outlets nationwide. Box Office: +353 1 679 3323 www.ticketmaster.ie ...

Zrazy
18/12/2009 to
18/12/2009
Swing out and celebrate Christmas with Zrazy! Outstanding singer Maria Walsh (also flute & percussion) and composer Carole Nelson on sax and piano present an evening of Award Winning Jazz, Latin, ...

The Prodigy
18/12/2009 to
18/12/2009
The Prodigy have confirmed highly anticipated dates in Dublin and Belfast as part of their 'Invaders Must Die Tour'. The Prodigy will play The Odyssey Arena, Belfast on 17 December and The O2 Dublin ...

Freddie Starr
18/12/2009 to
18/12/2009
Comedian Freddie Starr has been, by turns, amusing and outraging Britain for 30 years with his unique blend of edgy outrageous stunts and madcap comedy. Recently he hit the headlines after appearing ...

Jason Byrne
18/12/2009 to
18/12/2009
Star of the recent RTE series, The Byrne Ultimatum, Jason is back Live @ Vicar St. on December 18th. Jason Byrne�s inspired, original brand of high-energy lunacy ensures that there is no other ...

Carols for Christmas
19/12/2009 to
19/12/2009
New Dublin Voices There's nothing like a choir at Christmas time! Multi-award-winning New Dublin Voices returns to Draiocht with a wonderful selection of Christmas carols - traditional and ...

Christmas on Broadway
19/12/2009 to
19/12/2009
After a sell-out tour in 2008, Blackwater Projects proudly presents Christmas on Broadway at The Helix! Featuring your all your favourite flavours of Broadway musical theatre, as well as Christmas ...

David Gray
19/12/2009 to
19/12/2009
Following the release of his highly anticipated new album �Draw The Line� featuring the exquisite single �Fugitive�, David Gray will play his first ever O2, Dublin show Saturday 19th ...

Lisa Hannigan
20/12/2009 to
20/12/2009
Mercury Music Prize nominee Lisa Hannigan's returns to Ireland in December to play a very special show in Vicar Street Dublin on December 3rd. Lisa Hannigan started her singing career at the age of ...

Paul McCartney
20/12/2009 to
20/12/2009
New European Tour Announced Following a sellout stadium tour of the US this summer, Paul McCartney today announces his first European Tour since 2004, "Good Evening Europe". This December will see ...

RTE Concert Orchestra presents Rogers & Hammerstein At The Movies
20/12/2009 to
22/12/2009
Sun 20�Tues 22 Dec @ 8pm plus Sunday 20th matinee at 3.30pm Following on from the successful screenings of The Wizard of Oz at the Helix in 2007 and 2008, the RT� CO brings you Rodgers and ...

Imelda May
22/12/2009 to
22/12/2009
Imelda May is coming to the 02 on Tuesday 22nd December 2009. Irish female vocalist from the Liberties, in Dublin. Specialising in Rockabilly music, she has a repertoire of covers and self-penned ...

Funderland
26/12/2009 to
10/01/2010
Funderland Dublin returns for its Annual Christmas Season on St Stephens Day and runs through to Sunday, January 10th. Funderland is the largest travelling Theme Park in the Europe.There are always ...

Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes
26/12/2009 to
02/01/2010
Through artistic skating and graceful acrobatics, Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes beautifully recreates the defining moments when seven Disney princesses' wishes are fullfilled. With Tinker ...

Leopardstown Christmas Racing Festival 2009
26/12/2009 to
29/12/2009
The four day Christmas Festival is one of the highlights of the National Hunt Season. Further Info www.leopardstown.com

Aslan
27/12/2009 to
27/12/2009
Aslan released their 6th album UNCASE'd in May to vast critical acclaim. This album sees the band take on songs by artists they have admired down the years, and also based on suggestions by Aslan ...

The Snow Queen
27/12/2009 to
08/01/2010
An Grian�n Theatre in association with Fidget Feet Performance Company present The Snow Queen In this specially commissioned retelling of Hans Christian Anderson�s classic fairytale An ...

PJ Gallagher
28/12/2009 to
28/12/2009
Best known as the hilarious and sometimes outrageous Jake Stevens from RTE�s Naked Camera, PJ Gallagher is fast becoming one of Ireland�s most popular and well-loved comedians. PJ is a Vicar ...

Madness
28/12/2009 to
28/12/2009
MADNESS continue a phenomenal year with The Liberty Of Norton Folgate Tour this December. This is the first tour for the album that saw the band reclaim their rightful place at the peak of ...

Christmas Family Art Holiday
28/12/2009 to
30/12/2009
Family art workshops, guided tours for adults and music will take place in the National Gallery over 3 days from 28 to 30 December 2009, daily from 3pm to 4.30pm. All events are free. No booking ...

The Dubliners
28/12/2009 to
30/12/2009
After the public reaction to their sell out show at Vicar Street in July The Dubliners decided to come back at Christmas and perform their "A Time To Remember" concert again this Dec 28th - 30th. ...

The Christmas Family Art Holiday
28/12/2009 to
30/12/2009
Description of the Show: The Christmas Family Art Holiday will take place Monday 28 � Wednesday 30 December, 3-4.30pm. With art workshops, Gallery tours and musical performances for adults ...

Writers Entertain
29/12/2009 to
29/12/2009
Writers Entertain by the Irish Actors Theatre Company A one-man performance about some of Ireland�s most famous writers, including Beckett, Joyce, Wilde, Shaw, Yeats and Heaney. With the ...

Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club
31/12/2009 to
31/12/2009
Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club New Years Eve Carnival Extravaganza Supports... Bone Idle Circus The North Strand Kontra Band Candice Gordon & very special guest Carol Keogh Aiken ...