Whats on in Dublin, Theatres, Concerts, Live Music, Festivals, Exhibitions, Comedy, Sports Events Feed

Cafe Orchestra

1/Jan/2000 - 1/Jan/2010 Venue: Dublin City, : Ireland's most intimate orchestra is available for bookings. You can view concert footage here. Price: Various

Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats

25/May/2006 - 9/Feb/2009 Venue: National Library Of Ireland : The award winning exhibition Yeats: the life and works of William Butler Yeats includes manuscripts from the National Library�s collection and covers many aspects of the poet�s life and his development as a writer. Price: Admission Free

Ulysses and The Odyssey

18/Dec/2006 - 18/Dec/2008 Venue: James Joyce House : An exhibition exploring the links between Joyce's Ulysses and Homer's Odyssey Price: Various

The Paul Leon Collection

18/Dec/2006 - 18/Dec/2008 Venue: James Joyce House : Paul Leon worked closely with James Joyce at Leon's apartment. Price: Various

Ulysses and Censorship

18/Dec/2006 - 18/Dec/2008 Venue: James Joyce House : An exhibition exploring the scandal and censorship that greeted Ulysses and other masterpiece's of Modernism Price: Various

James Joyce's Trieste

18/Dec/2006 - 18/Dec/2008 Venue: James Joyce House : An exhibition of black and white images by Megan O'Beirne Price: Various

Black stuff

28/Feb/2007 - 22/Feb/2010 Venue: Guinness Storehouse : The home to the world famous white-headed black beer welcomes you to tour its 18th-century history - washed down with a complimentary pint of course. Price: �13.50

I'm Still Standin' Party

28/Apr/2007 - 23/Apr/2016 Venue: Bleu Note Bar & Club : Following on from the Earlyhouse Club is the I'm Still Standin' party at the Bleu Note. Every Saturday from midday until 5pm. Price: �10

Revival Club

29/Apr/2007 - 24/Apr/2016 Venue: Bleu Note Bar & Club : The Revival Club opens it's doors on Sunday at 1pm. Uplifting dance and a friendly party atmosphere make this an exciting clubbing event. Price: �10

Irish House Party

15/Aug/2007 - 30/Sep/2008 Venue: Dublin City Centre : Enjoy a traditional 4-course meal and dance the night away at the Irish House Party. Kids are welcome. Price: With dinner - �45 Without -�18

Irish House Party

6/Sep/2007 - 30/Sep/2008 Venue: Dublin City Centre : Enjoy a traditional 4-course meal and dance the night away at the Irish House Party. Kids are welcome. Price: With dinner - �45 Without -�18

Nightly performance of Irish music, song and dance

3/Oct/2007 - 1/Dec/2008 Venue: Dublin City Centre : Enjoy a highly entertaining performance of live traditional Irish music and a banquet. Price: �20.00 - �49.50

Singer Songwriter Night

14/Nov/2007 - 12/Nov/2008 Venue: Cassidy's Westmoreland Steert : Display your talent or simply relax and watch some great musicians at this open mic night. Price: Free

Club Ding Dong Open Mic Night

15/Nov/2007 - 13/Nov/2008 Venue: Dublin City : Every Thursday, enjoy the open mic night from Club Ding Dong, featuring great amateur comedy. Price: �6

Blarney Castle

21/Dec/2007 - 31/Dec/2011 Venue: Hueston Station : Depart from Dublin Heuston Station on the InterCity train to Cork (full breakfast service available). Price: Various

BT Young Scientist

1/Jan/2008 - 31/Dec/2008 Venue: RDS : Last year saw a record-breaking 1,064 projects entered into the competition and 480 of those projects qualified to compete in the RDS. Price: �25.00

7up Christmas on Ice

1/Jan/2008 - 31/Dec/2008 Venue: RDS : 7up Christmas on Ice - Ice Skating Price: TBC

Sacred Traditions at the Chester Beatty Library

27/Feb/2008 - 27/Feb/2009 Venue: Dublin City Centre : Sacred Traditions at the Chester Beatty Library shows sacred texts, illuminated manuscripts and paintings from the various world religions. Price:

Design Mart

22/Mar/2008 - 20/Dec/2008 Venue: Temple Bar : See new contemporary and vintage crafts from many creative and exciting new artists and designers. Price:

Messiaen Centenary Celebration

13/Apr/2008 - 17/Dec/2008 Venue: Dublin City, : To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of organ composer Olivier Messiaen, David Leigh and Tristan Russcher will present the entire corpus of organ works throughout the year. Price: Free

Entertainment Architects - Upcoming gigs

15/Apr/2008 - 3/Mar/2009 Venue: Live Music : Upcoming gigs from Entertainment Architects include acts like the Cult and Steve Earle. Price: Various

Up coming gigs from various artists nationwide

21/Apr/2008 - 26/Oct/2008 Venue: 4 Dame Lane : A wide variety of live music events and gigs are upcoming in various venues throughout the country. Price:

Riverdance 2008

29/Apr/2008 - 29/Sep/2008 Venue: Various Venues : Of all the entertainment performances to emerge from Ireland nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Price: Various

New Permanent exhibition

26/May/2008 - 26/Dec/2008 Venue: Chester Beatty Library : Arts of the Book, a new permanent exhibition of the Chester Beatty Library's collections, opened on 17 May 2008. Price:

JJ smyth - Dublin�s Jazz & Blues Venue

1/Jun/2008 - 1/Oct/2008 Venue: JJ Smyth's : Lineup for JJ SMYTHS Dublin�s Jazz & Blues Venue from june to september. Price:

DEAF Dublin Electronic Arts Festival

9/Jun/2008 - 27/Oct/2008 Venue: Dublin City : DEAF returns once again in 2008, with a stellar line-up of local and international talent set to perform across the city over the October Bank Holiday weekend. Price:

Uk concert info

9/Jun/2008 - 1/Dec/2008 Venue: UK concerts : A host of well known acts are playing in the UK find out when and where here. Price: various

Uk concerts

13/Jun/2008 - 31/Dec/2008 Venue: UK concerts : Check out the great concerts happening in the UK this year! Price:

Tony Joe White

13/Jun/2008 - 16/Sep/2008 Venue: Tripod : swampy blues legend Tony Joe white gives an exclusive performance at Dublin�s Tripod on Tuesday September 16th, 2008. Price: �29.50

Chester Beatty new exhibition

24/Jun/2008 - 14/Sep/2008 Venue: Chester Beatty Library : Rembrandt

Etchings from the Rembrandthuis, Amsterdam

at the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin � 25 June to 14 September 2008 Price: free

More upcoming concerts in the UK

27/Jun/2008 - 1/Jan/2009 Venue: UK concerts : A host of live concerts are coming up in the UK over the summer months. Check the listings below for your favourite artists. Price:

Paul Hourican summer dates

30/Jun/2008 - 20/Sep/2008 Venue: Dublin City, : Paul Hourican has announced a series of summer events. Price:

Artworks Cafe events

9/Jul/2008 - 31/Dec/2008 Venue: Dublin City : Artworks pottery painting studio and caf� in Portmarnock, Co. Dublin offers a fun and creative retreat from the hectic pace of every day life, allowing family and friends to relax and enjoy pottery painting. Price:

SALSA IN THE CITY

10/Jul/2008 - 1/Jan/2020 Venue: Club Nassau : Club Nassau the original home of the slow set is yet again finding ways to bring you closer to that special someone or maybe even find that special someone! On Thursday 10th July we are launching SALSA IN THE CITY. Price:

Salsa in the City

11/Jul/2008 - 11/Oct/2008 Venue: Club Nassau : Club Nassau is bringing Salsa to the city every thursday night. Price:

Sick Boy Live Gig Schedule

25/Jul/2008 - 24/Oct/2008 Venue: Various Venues : Sick boy are a alternative rock band. Listed below is their upcoming gig list: Price:

Comedy Dublin

10/Aug/2008 - 30/Sep/2008 Venue: Various Venues : Comedy Dublin is putting on a number of shows during the next two months. Price: �8

Comedy Shed Line Up

11/Aug/2008 - 6/Oct/2008 Venue: The Woolshed : There are several upcoming events at the Comedy shed on Parnell St. Price: �5

An Ideal Husband

11/Aug/2008 - 27/Sep/2008 Venue: Abbey Theatre : The Abbey theatre is will be showing an ideal husband throughout August and September. Price: �14

Top Girls (a play)

13/Aug/2008 - 27/Sep/2008 Venue: Various Venues : Galloglass Theatre Company has great pleasure in announcing that its next production will be Top Girls, by the celebrated British playwright Caryl Churchill. Price:

No Mans Land

21/Aug/2008 - 20/Sep/2008 Venue: Gate Theatre : The play written by Harold Pinter is being shown at the Gate theatre. Price: �27-35

Night life at Heaven

28/Aug/2008 - 28/Aug/2009 Venue: Heaven Bar and Club : Heaven Night Club is a purpose built club offering entertainment, excitment and special events Price: �10

Dancing and clubbing at Club M

28/Aug/2008 - 28/Aug/2009 Venue: Club M : Located in Temple Bar, Club M has been the center of night life in Dublin for over a decade. Price: �10-�15

Clubbing at Platinum

28/Aug/2008 - 28/Aug/2009 Venue: Platinum : The southside�s newest five star luxury nightclub. Open 4 nights a week Thursday to Sunday from 11:00pm till late. Price: various

Night Wind by Fionna Murray

29/Aug/2008 - 27/Sep/2008 Venue: Mermaid Arts Center : Fionna Murray's paintings address themes of separation, memory and transition. Price: free

Waiting for Godot

1/Sep/2008 - 31/Oct/2008 Venue: Gate Theatre : In September and October of this year, the Gate Theatre will embark on its first ever all Ireland (32 County) tour. As part of the theatre�s 80th anniversary celebrations, the Gate�s acclaimed production of Waiting for Godot will tour to 40 venues across the 32 counties of Ireland, playing for one night only in each venue Price:

Childrens Book Festival

1/Sep/2008 - 30/Sep/2008 Venue: Various Locations : Now in its eighteenth year, the Festival has established itself as a major focus for the children�s books community in Ireland, and is by far the largest cultural event of its kind in the country. Price:

Bulmers international Comedy Festival

1/Sep/2008 - 23/Sep/2008 Venue: Dublin City : After great success in 2007, The Bulmers International Comedy Festival returns to Dublin in September 2008 Price: varies

Christ Church Cathedral Events

2/Sep/2008 - 30/Sep/2008 Venue: Christ Church Cathedral : Several exhibitions and services are taking place at Christ Church Cathedral throughout September. Price:

September at the capital comedy club

3/Sep/2008 - 28/Sep/2008 Venue: Capital Comedy Club : The Capital Comedy Club offers the best of Dublin comedy this september. Price: �7

Strangers to Citizens

3/Sep/2008 - 31/Dec/2008 Venue: National Library Of Ireland : An exhibition which focuses on Irish migration to continental Europe from 1600 -1800 and the considerable achievements of the Irish in Spain, France, Flanders and other countries. Price: free

Dave Browne (ex Picture House frontman)

3/Sep/2008 - 17/Sep/2008 Venue: JJ Smyth's : Dave Browne former front man for Picture House Price: �10

The Laughter Lounge September line up

4/Sep/2008 - 30/Sep/2008 Venue: Bewleys Cafe Theatre : A great line up of comedians is planned for The Laughter Lounge this September. Price: �25

Dublin Fringe Festival

6/Sep/2008 - 21/Sep/2008 Venue: Dublin City : The Dublin Fringe Festival is a widely celebrated theatre festival and is renowned throughout europe. Price: various

They Never Froze Walt Disney

8/Sep/2008 - 13/Sep/2008 Venue: Players theatre Trinity College : A chilling tale of romance, remorse, and refrigeration in rural Ireland. Price: �10-�15

Those Powerful Machines

8/Sep/2008 - 20/Sep/2008 Venue: The New Theatre : Those powerful machines is a new play being performed at the New Theatre on Essex Street. Price: �15

Chatroom

8/Sep/2008 - 13/Sep/2008 Venue: Smock Alley Theatre : A new play being presented as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival - aimed at teenagers Price: �15-�10

Luck

8/Sep/2008 - 14/Sep/2008 Venue: Dublin City : The Making Strange Theatre Company are presenting a new play for the Dublin Fringe festival Price: �12

Galway Autumn Racing Festival

8/Sep/2008 - 10/Sep/2008 Venue: Galway City : Celebrating horse racing and everything equine Price:

Comedy Shed September and October

8/Sep/2008 - 13/Oct/2008 Venue: Comedy Shed : Upcoming comedy events for the comedy shed in Dublin. Price: �5

Dingle Film Festival

11/Sep/2008 - 14/Sep/2008 Venue: Various Locations : The Dingle film festival celebrates new film and pays hommage to the old greats. Price: various

Nickelback

12/Sep/2008 - 12/Sep/2008 Venue: Odyssey Arena : Post-grunge giants Nickelback come to the Odyssey Arena. Price: �38/�35.50

Red Hurley The Hits Tour

12/Sep/2008 - 12/Sep/2008 Venue: The Helix : Red Hurley is playing at the Helix on the 12th of September Price: �18

Maria Tecce Viva

12/Sep/2008 - 13/Sep/2008 Venue: Dublin City : A night of music charged with raw sensuality and elegance Price:

Leinster Rugby V Edinburgh - Magners League

12/Sep/2008 - 12/Sep/2008 Venue: RDS : Leinster will be facing off against Edinburgh at the Royal Dublin Society. Price: �10-�50

Nickelback

13/Sep/2008 - 13/Sep/2008 Venue: RDS : Post-grunge giants Nickelback come to RDS Simmonscourt. Price: �54.80

Autumn Festival of Racing

13/Sep/2008 - 14/Sep/2008 Venue: Various Locations : The Autumn Festival of Racing always attracts an enthusiastic crowd of racing fans. Price: �22.50/�49.50

A day in the life kraftwerk+guests

13/Sep/2008 - 13/Sep/2008 Venue: Various Venues : Set within the lushness of this 6,000 acre Wicklow estate, Kraftwerk will take to a stage for a two hour show in the one of the most breathtaking locations to host a music event in Ireland, nestled between two mountains overlooking Loch Dan. Price: �89.50

SeptemberFest

13/Sep/2008 - 14/Sep/2008 Venue: Phoenix Park : SeptemberFest 2008 Bord Bia launches Ireland�s first independent drinks festival Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September 2008 Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin. Price: free

Flash Harry

13/Sep/2008 - 13/Sep/2008 Venue: The Helix : Flash Harry is playing all of Queens Greatest hits at the Helix in Dublin Price: �25

Stray Cats

14/Sep/2008 - 14/Sep/2008 Venue: Vicar St. : Rockabilly punks Stray Cats come to Vicar Street as part of their reunion tour. Price: �47.50

Dublin Toy and Train fair

14/Sep/2008 - 16/Nov/2008 Venue: Clontarf Castle : The Dublin Toy and Train Fair is a quarterly event, with lots of fun Antique toys for sale such as dolls, Teddy Bears and the very popular Beanie Babies. Price:

The Evolution of Lauren Begaun

15/Sep/2008 - 21/Sep/2008 Venue: The International Bar : A lunchtime thriller - �The Evolution of Lauren Begaun� - written and performed solo by the talented writer and actress Clodagh Downing, previews at this year�s Dublin Fringe Festival. Price: �8/�10

Rhythmic Space

15/Sep/2008 - 20/Sep/2008 Venue: Temple Bar : Rhythmic Space was created specifically for a non theatrical space, with the performers. Price: �10/�8

Mimic

17/Sep/2008 - 21/Sep/2008 Venue: Samuel Beckett Theatre : Tobacco Factory Theatre�s production of Raymond Scannell�s dark comedy Mimic ends its national tour with a bang at the renowned Dublin Fringe Festival this month. Price:

Susan and Darren

19/Sep/2008 - 19/Sep/2008 Venue: Smock Alley Theatre : Sure to be an entertaining show. If your looking for something a bit unusal this could be for you. Price: �10-�17

Sam maguire Festival

21/Sep/2008 - 14/Sep/2008 Venue: Various Locations : The Sam Maguire festival celebrates everything that is GAA football. Price:

All Ireland Football Final

21/Sep/2008 - 21/Sep/2008 Venue: Croke Park : The climax of Gaelic Football season will be taking place in Croke park when Kerry meet Tyrone. Price: �40-�70

tribute to Jimmy Faulkner

22/Sep/2008 - 22/Sep/2008 Venue: JJ Smyth's : A good cause coming up for a very talented musician, who has passed on to a higher realm, is being organised by all his friends and colleagues, which you might bring to the attention of interested fans. Price: �22.65-�38

Tribute to Jimmy Faulkner

22/Sep/2008 - 22/Sep/2008 Venue: Olympia Theatre : Brian Dunning, Colm Querney, Paul Brady and Pete Cummins have been added to the extraordinary line-up for the tribute to Jimmy Faulkner, one of Ireland�s best-loved and most talented musicians who died in March this year. Price: �22.65-�38

Delirium an adaptation of The Brothers Karamazov

26/Sep/2008 - 26/Oct/2008 Venue: Abbey Theatre : The Abbey Theatre is delighted to present this daring adaptation of Dostoevsky�s classic tale of family rivalries, created by renowned Irish playwright Enda Walsh (Disco Pigs, Bedbound, The Walworth Farce) and the award-winning theatre O. Price: �22- �15

Sundays at Noon in Hugh Lane

28/Sep/2008 - 26/Oct/2008 Venue: Hugh lane : Free concerts at the Hugh Lane Gallery resume on September 28th. Check out what's coming up. Price: free

Classical & Opera Spectacular

30/Sep/2008 - 30/Sep/2008 Venue: National Concert Hall : This promises to be a magical gala evening of classical and opera favourites in aid of Crumlin Children�s Hospital Medical & Research Foundation. Price: �45

Hedda Gabler

30/Sep/2008 - 11/Oct/2008 Venue: Gate Theatre : The world premiere of a new version of Henrik Ibsen�s
Hedda Gabler by Brian Friel. Price: �34-�30

Happy Days

2/Oct/2008 - 25/Oct/2008 Venue: Abbey Theatre : Don�t miss this unique opportunity to see one of theatre�s richest and most enduring creative partnerships Price: �22 - �35

Ennis International Trad Music Festival

6/Oct/2008 - 10/Oct/2008 Venue: Various : The Ennis Trad Festival is a festival for those who love to hear (or play) Irish traditional music Price:

Bray v Derry City

10/Oct/2008 - 10/Oct/2008 Venue: stadium : Derry City visit Bray in the Eircom League clash. Price: �7/�8.75/�10/�15

Elaine Paige Irish tour 2008

11/Oct/2008 - 11/Nov/2008 Venue: Various Venues : Celebrating her 40th anniversary in theatre, Elaine Paige has announced five Irish dates in November 2008. Price: �45-�55

Gilbert O'Sullivan

13/Oct/2008 - 13/Oct/2008 Venue: Olympia Theatre : Gilbert O'Sullivan is a true legend of Irish music. Price: �40/�37/�34

Rep of Ireland World Cup Qualifier

15/Oct/2008 - 15/Oct/2008 Venue: Croke Park : The Republic of Ireland soccer team will be playing a crucial match in their World Cup qualification bid. Price: various

Hue and Cry

20/Oct/2008 - 30/Oct/2008 Venue: Bewley's Cafe Theatre : Hue and Cry is a new play now on at the Bewley's Cafe Theatre at lunchtime. Price: �15

Northern Lights: In The Country and SUSANNA

25/Oct/2008 - 25/Oct/2008 Venue: Whelan's : A special double bill of two of the most captivating new acts from Norway. Price: �20

Colm Wilkinson In Concert

26/Oct/2008 - 26/Oct/2008 Venue: National Concert Hall : Colm Wilkinson and his band will be playing at the National Concert Hall. Price: �50-�30

Me and Gildea

26/Oct/2008 - 26/Oct/2008 Venue: The Helix : New comedy Me and Gildea will be shown at the Helix. Price: �18

Manu katche Group Irish Tours

2/Nov/2008 - 5/Nov/2008 Venue: Various Venues : Manu Katche is famed for his work with Peter Gabriel, Sting, Joni Mitchell and Robbie Robertson Price: Various

John Bishop

8/Nov/2008 - 8/Nov/2008 Venue: Vicar St : Comedian John Bishop comes to Vicar Street. Price: �23

Upcoming big acts playing in the UK

9/Nov/2008 - 1/Jan/2009 Venue: UK concerts : A host of live concerts are coming up in the UK over the summer months. Check the listings below for your favourite artists. Price: various

The Breath of God

14/Nov/2008 - 15/Nov/2008 Venue: Irish Museum of Modern Art : A major new work by iconoclastic composer Gavin
Bryars Price: �25

Ireland V New Zealand

15/Nov/2008 - 15/Nov/2008 Venue: Croke Park : The Irish team will be facing the famous New Zealand All Blacks at Croke Park. Price: various

Cliff Richard

2/Dec/2008 - 2/Dec/2008 Venue: Odyssey Arena : Probably the most successful artist in UK history, Cliff Richarf comes to the Odyssey Arena. Price: �38, �44, �55

Christmas Concert

3/Dec/2008 - 3/Dec/2008 Venue: National Concert Hall : Christmas Crackers is in the National Concert Hall on Wednesday December 3rd at 8pm. Price: �25/�35

The Levellers

19/Dec/2008 - 19/Dec/2008 Venue: Spirit : Anarchist-rockers The Levellers come to the Academy, for what should be an exhilarating live show. Price: �28.50

The Dubliners

29/Dec/2008 - 29/Dec/2008 Venue: Vicar St. : The legendary Dubliners play Vicar Street. Price: �42