Legendary singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson will play The Helix, Dublin, joined by Merle Haggard's band The Strangers. Heralded as an artist's artist, the three-time GRAMMY winner has recorded 30 albums, including three with pals Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings as part of the Highwaymen. In addition to many other awards, Kristofferson is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, winner of the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriter Hall of Fame, and was honoured with the American Veteran's Association's "Veteran of the Year Award" in 2002. In 2007,

European Cycle Logistics Federation Conference 2019, in partnership with Dublin City Council, is being held in Dublin for the first time. The ECLF Conference will explore the commercial benefits to the city of cargo bikes and cycle logistics, with Irish and European speakers from the logistics industry, cycle logistics experts and practitioners from the DCC Transportation and Smart Cities offices. Studies show that over 50% of motor vehicle trips moving goods in our cities could be switched to bikes. In fact, cycle logistics could help to achieve a number of EU targets - reduce congestion a

NB: Shows will take place from 20th - 22nd June  and from 27th - 29th June. William Shakespeare’s most popular and loved comedy in a refreshing and inventive production at Pearse Park, St. Enda’s, Rathfarnham. Gates open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and seating is available. Do bring a rug as it can get chilly. Duration is 2 hours including a short interval. Tea, coffee, wine is available at the café and picnics are welcome. Twenty two Balally performers are involved in this dynamic ensemble, among them are local favourites and some fresh new faces too. In the garden setting at

Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride Parade first took place in 1983 and has been going ever since, getting bigger every year. In 2018, 60,000 people marched with us and as many watched on and cheered from the sidelines. In just a generation, our annual parade has grown from a handful of people to become of the biggest and most popular events in Ireland - Dublin Pride Festival. Along the way we have helped change the the laws and constitution of Ireland as well as the hearts and minds of many of our citizens. Of course, we're not finished yet and we still need your help to achieve the ideals and ideas that

Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that's great about bikes and cycling. Held over a week in June of each year with bike themed events organised by local authorities, community groups and cycling groups throughout Ireland. From free bike checks, fun cycles, lunchtime city rides, heritage cycles, electric bike races, school cycling events, bike festivals, road races and much more. There's something for every age and ability. Join the fun at this year's Bike Week. Where will your bike take you?

IFI Dark Skies, the annual science-fiction film festival, explores how the genre has responded to our ambiguous relationship to the machines we have created. The rapid development and integration of automation, information and biotechnologies offers seemingly limitless opportunities in all aspects of our public and private lives, but at what cost? The unchecked progress of machines with artificial intelligence capabilities has the potential to become a pressing concern for future generations, though cyborg armies will probably remain the preserve of speculative science fiction. The seaso

Dundrum Festival - From opera to ballads, ballet to set dance, we have it all. The aim of the festival is to provide free summer entertainment and bring people into Dundrum while allowing local groups to showcase their talents.

PhotoIreland Festival 2019 - 10th Anniversary: Ireland's International Festival of Photography & Image Culture, May 1st - July 31st 2019. Vibrant, friendly, all-inclusive: a festival for all to enjoy. The year 2019 will see the 10th edition of PhotoIreland Festival bringing to Dublin an ambitious programme. May will bring the opening of the main exhibitions, while June will be dedicated to an extended educational programme with activities for all. The fireworks are reserved for July 4th when PhotoIreland Foundation will open The Museum of Contemporary Photography of Ireland in Dublin c

A homegrown hit returns. An unexpected pregnancy | An unknown father | The relationships that matter, and the secrets that don't! The Snapper offers a wickedly funny account of the ups and downs of family life and pregnancy in Northside Dublin of the late 1980's. It is salty and sweet, and the Gate Theatre sits right next door to The Rotunda Hospital where Sharon's baby, The Snapper, is born… Booking Information Previews: From June 6th. Opening Night: June 12th. Matinees: Selected Wed & Sat – 2.30pm.

After two sold-out tours of pubs across Ireland and the UK, Roddy Doyle’s ‘achingly, breathtakingly funny’ Two Pints is on a US Tour before taking to the stage this summer. The hilarious and provocative Two Pints started as a conversation on Facebook. Now it’s a play. Two men meet for a pint. They talk about their Da’s, death, Nigella, North Korea, the afterlife… Settle down and listen in as they chew the fat and set the world to rights. #TwoPints

Back again at Dublinia from this weekend is Olaf the Viking Coin Minter! Watch Olaf demonstrate this special art of coin minting and listen as he shares his knowledge of Viking arts and crafts. Olaf will be at his workshop every Saturday throughout June, July and August (and also the full June and August bank holiday weekends). Don't miss your chance to meet him. Suitable for all ages Normal admission rates apply and no booking is necessary.

Riverdance burst onto the world stage 25 years ago, on the 30th April 1994, as part of the Eurovision Song Contest. The response from the thousands of people witnessing it in person at the Point Depot and the international audience watching on TV, was extraordinary. This 7-minute routine was to change the face of Irish dance forever. Since 1995 Riverdance has: Played 11,500 performances and been seen live by over 25 million people in over 467 venues worldwide in 47 countries across 6 continents. Travelled 750,000 miles (or to the moon and back and back again!). Played to a global

Dublin City Council host the Velo-City 2019 international cycling conference in the Convention Centre Dublin. The Velo-City conference is the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) annual global cycling summit organised by the ECF and selected host cities. The Velo-City conference is the world's largest conference in the area of; cycling, cycling infrastructure, bicycle innovations, bicycle safety, and social/cultural changes driven by cycling on a global scale. The conference attracts those involved in technology, health, behavioural change, urban & infrastructure policies, mobility and t

Phelim Drew & Band - Celebrating Ronnie Drew, The Dubliners & Friends. Phelim Drew, celebrated actor and son of The Dubliners' Ronnie Drew, brings his fabulous music show to Pavilion Theatre. He'll be joined by his superb band on this intimate journey through Dubliners songs, other tunes close to Ronnie's heart and his own memories of growing up in a home surrounded by music. "Growing up, I was always struck by the electricity generated by a concert given by The Dubliners... That energy and excitement coupled with the unbridled joy of the audience made for a night's entertainment

Tame Impala have announced a live performance at 3Arena, Dublin on June 26th, 2019. Tame Impala returned in March with a new single Patience, performing the track on Saturday Night Live. Tame Impala will release a new album later in 2019.

2019 marks the first time that LIBER’s Annual Conference will be held in Ireland. It will be located at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, and will be held in collaboration with CONUL, the Consortium of National and University Libraries. The conference brings library directors and their staff together for three days of networking and collaboration. Delegates mainly come from Europe but people from around the world are welcome, and we regularly welcome guests from countries including Australia, Canada and the United States. The goal of the conference is to identify the mo

If making the school lunches, doing the jaysus homework and dodging the guards because your NCT is out by two years is sending you over the edge, you are not alone. Come and join the DirtBirds as they navigate the stresses and strains of modern life in their brand new comedy show, DirtBirds' Self-Help Tour. This rip roaring two hours of comedy gold is a unique blend of hilarious sketch comedy and stand up. Brand new characters take to the stage along with some of the well-known favourites. Don't miss this side-splitting show from the queens of sketch comedy. "Their comedy is based on observi

Depaul's Raft Race Against Homelessness is back! The date has been brought forward to capitalise (hopefully...) on the  good weather. The race will take place on a Thursday evening, so you can slip out of work and down to the Dock for some fun, summertime rafting. Enter Your Team At the event teams of 4 will take part in a series of races on pre-made rafts. Teams who win their heat get into the Final! Rafts, oars, life-jackets, music, goodies and fun are provided! It makes a great team building day for workplace teams. Groups of friends and families are also encouraged to enter teams. The

Totally Irish Presents: The Teeling Sessions. The first in a series of live music events takes place in Teeling Whiskey Distillery on Thursday, June 27th 2019. The series aims to highlight some of the best up-and-coming acts by inviting them to perform in front of a small audience at the famous Dublin 8 distillery. The first edition will feature Erica Cody, Toshín, and Nobody's Heroes. The live music will take place in a venue within the distillery called The Alchemy Room which boasts wonderful acoustics and an intimate atmosphere, ensuring a special night of music. Each act will perform

98FM's Retro Drive-in Movies are returning to Leopardstown Racecourse from June 28th - 30th. Punters can rock up, roll in and watch the movies from the comfort of their car. You can even listen to the movie through your car radio. There will also be plenty of food available at the event including burgers, hotdogs, pizza, chips and doughnuts. Films being shown this year are: • Star Wars - Episode VIII, The Last Jedi • Stand By Me • Independence Day • The Hangover • American Pie

The Irish International A Cappella Festival returns for it’s third year taking place at Liberty Hall Theatre, Eden Quay, Dublin between the 28-30 June 2019. The biggest singing event of the summer, IIACF showcases the best a cappella that Ireland has to offer and this year features a host of international ensembles for the first time! Programme • Friday 28 June// APOLLO5 + THE APEX SINGERS The Irish International A Cappella Festival is back with an exciting 2019 programme beginning with an opening gala concert featuring Apollo5 and The Apex Singers! • Saturday 29 June// IRELAND�

Mockie Ah, Ireland's biggest drag haus bring their legendary Vogue Ball to Dublin for one night only! Bring it to the runway and snatch the crown! Now in its third year, the annual Vogue Ball has been taking Cork City by storm with hundreds in attendance each year! Sponsored by Dublin Vintage Factory and Hosted by Candy Warhol with a huge lineup of special guest DJ's, guest performers, judges and of course YOU! With six categories to enter, the winner from each category will also go head to head to snatch the trophy!

The Flavours of Fingal County Show is a two-day event jam packed with events, combining the sights and sounds of an agricultural show with an unforgettable food and family fun experience all taking place within the historic walled garden of Newbridge House and Farm, Newbridge Demense, Donabate, County Dublin. KIDS ZONE There is so much for the kids to do with bouncy castles, face painting, archaeological digs, cycle obstacle courses, kids golf and lots more. Just a stone’s throw from city life, the two-day event offers real value for money, unbeatable food and the ultimate farming experi

Big Beats for Tiny Feet! Let's dance. It's time for the kids to throw some shapes and bust out their best moves as DJ Dónal Dineen hits the decks for a special musical roller-coaster ride. Expect dance tunes from every era and every corner of the globe. So if you're ready to get into the groove, lace up your dancing shoes and grab those glowsticks. Kids just wanna have fun! Booking Information Times: 11am & 2pm Tickets: €7 adults | €5 kids | under 1s go free, but if you're dancing you need a ticket! Running Time: 1 hour Age Guidance: 0 – 9 *Note: This event will be filmed

Mother Pride Block Party is doubling in size and throwing the biggest Pride Party Dublin has ever seen. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the stonewall uprising and the birth of the Pride movement, Mother in association with Dublin LGBTQ Pride Festival are taking over the grounds of the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks on the quays to bring you the biggest most dazzling display of inclusivity this site has seen in its 300 year history. Get ready for the best Pride Party yet - a Pride Festival site in the grounds of the National Museum with two areas, two stages, full bar

Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf with the Westland Wind Quintet. Expect to be enthralled by the timeless story of Peter and his dealings with the crafty Wolf, by Sergej Prokofiev with the Westland Wind Quintet. Delve into all-time classics for everyone to enjoy, and learn the story of the wind quintet through the music of Jacques Ibert. Designed for ages 6-12, lots of participation is promised to keep the whole family entertained! The Westland Wind Quintet was formed in 2012 as a student ensemble of the Royal Irish Academy of Music. In 2014 they were prizewinners in the ESB Feis Ceoil

Assembling on O’Connell Street and Parnell Square on Saturday, June 29th, 7,000 people from over 150 different groups with floats and marching bands and colourful costumes and lots and lots of noise will lead out the Parade. From O’Connell Street, the parade will turn on to Eden Quay and pass Liberty Hall, where the first large scale march for LGBTQ+ rights in Ireland started in 1983. The Parade will cross the Liffey at Talbot Memorial Bridge and travel along City Quay, Lombard Street, Westland Row and end with a free outdoor event in Merrion Square. You can watch and cheer them on f

Three-time Grammy winning US choir, Pacific Boychoir Academy, are making their debut tour to Ireland at the end June with a free performance at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin on 29 June at 7.30pm. Pacific Boychoir Academy (PBA) is a GRAMMY Award-winning, independent choir school for boys in grades three through eight, with seven after-school choirs for boys in pre-kindergarten through high school. Founded in Oakland, California in 1998 by Artistic Director Kevin Fox, PBA serves over 170 choristers a season, has released nine independent albums, tours domestically and internationally

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare's best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score and enchanting woodland creatures come together to make this an evening of unmissable summer garden theatre - and one of Chapterhouse's most popular shows! Picnic with family and friends in the picturesque surroundings of one of Ireland's most stunning ope

All About Baby Fair  is the "must go" event for all things bump, baby and beyond! Along with all the wonderful businesses (50+ exhibitors), this massive charity fundraiser is packed with talks, demos, exhibitions, pregnancy bump painting and free children's entertainment. As Ireland's biggest WHO code compliant baby fair, this year's event should be considered unmissable. A fantastic fit for parents to be and new families, all of our favourite baby, child and parenting businesses will gather under one roof, as well as product specialists and a team of experts giving talks and answering

The next Dublin Flea Market is Sunday 30th of June, 11am-5pm. We are delighted to be back up and running after one year of searching for a new venue, and are now settling in to our new (temporary) home. We cannot wait for round two at The Digital Hub. Bring on the pride weekend with good weather (fingers crossed) and great bargains at the Flea! For more on Dublin Markets, please visit our guide

Trinity Summer Series 2019 @ Trinity College Dublin. Monday July 1st - Vampire Weekend. In January Vampire Weekend released the songs Harmony Hall and 2021 from their fourth album, Father of the Bride, to ecstatic critical reaction. (€49.90) Tuesday July 2nd - Foals (+ YAK). From playing chaotic house parties in their home city of Oxford to becoming major festival headliners across Europe, Foals’ trajectory has been remarkable. (€52.00) Wednesday July 3rd - Janelle Monáe (+ Grace Carter) GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer-songwriter-performer-producer-actress-activist Janel

Rocky Horror Picture Show - Richard O'Brien's legendary rock'n'roll musical returns to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre as part of a sell-out worldwide tour, having now been seen by over 30 million theatregoers. Directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuring timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids - Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, t

Follow the lives and family histories of three young men as they grow up in Coolock on Dublin's northside. What shapes them and entices them to a life of crime? Examining issues of class, religion and identity, this new play is an unflinching exploration of the Irish psyche, bringing our collective guilts, secrets and flaws to the surface. 'A stark anthem to life on the margins' - The Irish Times.

Eddie Vedder has served as Pearl Jam's frontman since 1990. His debut solo release was the 2007 soundtrack album for the film Into the Wild for which Vedder won a Golden Globe for the song Guaranteed. In 2012, Vedder's sophomore solo album, Ukulele Songs, received a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album. Vedder was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pearl Jam on April 7, 2017. Special guest Glen Hansard will support.

Tom Gates - Live On Stage! It's pure fun for the whole family whether you're a lover of the books or new to Tom and his friends! Tom's doing everything possible to stay out of trouble but somehow he's got three sad faces on the school achievement chart! And getting another sad face means Mr Fullerman won't let him go on the School Trip! Moany Marcus Meldrew is making things worse and now Tom's annoyed his grumpy sister Delia. Can his best friend Derek help? Will Rooster the dog stop eating his homework? Based on the best-selling books by Liz Pichon, this brand new story of Tom Gates is b

The Voice Within: A Showband Story - Set in Donegal in the 1960's golden era of music, the story follows an unassuming young man who finds himself at the helm of an up-and-coming showband. Garnering attention from two local girls, Tommy O'Grady struggles with his new found persona both on and off stage, and the love triangle that ensues. Through a series of memorable characters, we witness a snapshot in time when Ireland is finally starting to find its voice. Alongside a live seven piece band, this nostalgic play includes hits such as The Hucklebuck, Rock Around the Clock and From the Candy

The Wood Quay Summer Sessions return for a third year of free concerts from 1pm to 2pm every Thursday throughout July. Every week, music fans will have the opportunity to see new and upcoming acts, as well as established acts, from across a wide range of genres performing in the wonderful setting of the outdoor Wood Quay Amphitheatre in Dublin's city centre. Founded by Dublin City Council and presented in association with First Music Contact (FMC), Improvised Music Company (IMC), Music Network and Contemporary Music Centre (CMC), the Wood Quay Summer Sessions offers something for all music

Longitude 2019 - The countdown to this year's festival is on! The line up for the sold-out weekend features some of the best international and homegrown talent. Day by day breakdown as follows: Friday July 5th: A$AP Rocky, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Uzi Vert, Versatile, Gunna, Trippie Redd, J.I.D, Not3s, Chasing Abbey, Jimothy, Flohio, Kneecap, Grace Carter, Adekunle Gold, JyellowL. Saturday July 6th: Chance The Rapper, Anne-Marie, Dave, Lil Baby, Aminé, Bugzy Malone, AJ Tracey, Fredo, Wild Youth, $uicideboy$, Denzel Curry, Headie One, JPEGMAFIA, Joey Purp, Ama Lou, Mallrat, Nealo. Sunday

Global pop kings Westlife will perform brand new songs including the acclaimed new single 'Hello My Love', alongside their greatest hits and all 14 of their No.1 hits including 'Swear It Again', 'Flying Without Wings', 'World Of Our Own', 'Uptown Girl' and 'When You're Looking Like That'. Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian announced their return to music to a frenzy of media coverage and social media activity. These shows will be their first as a group in the Republic of Ireland since they played Croke Park in Dublin, June 23rd, 2012. Westlife have sold over 55 million records worldwide, and a

Now in its 5th year, join over 1,600 members of the Irish tech and business communities and take to the streets of Dublin for a unique treasure trail, combining outdoor activities with digital media challenges whilst making an impact to the lives of sick children across Ireland. Teams of 6 - 10 people are faced with questions, clues and activities around Dublin city. The winning team will be crowned the “Smartest Techies” at the post event party. This event unites the Irish tech and business communities to compete in a treasure trail where strategy and team work will ultimately determin

Dublin City Council is hosting a fun-filled 2 Day event which promises lots of fun and activity to celebrate Article 31; The Child's Right to Play. Come along and get back 'back to basics' by enjoying the fun & excitement of building a den, hide & seek, pillow fights, giant bouncing maze, playing with the arts, dress up, Giant bubbles...and more. Create your own play space, adventures and games. Play for Plays sake

Sound Collector is a new event in Dublin which explores the spaces between music, installation, improvisation, sound, and noise. The aim is to provide a platform for experimentation and exploration of multidisciplinary art practices in a performance environment. Following on from their recent 'Café OTO' performance in London, and a string of European dates, Little Movies will open the event. Electronic musician Keith Lindsay will follow with an improvised performance, using a Buchla Music Easel and other mixed electronic devices. Next up is sound artist Fergus Kelly playing a solo percussi

The Eagles - Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey - are bringing their critically acclaimed tour to Europe in 2019 and will perform classics spanning their career, including Hotel California, One of These Nights, Life in the Fast Lane, Desperado, and many more. In today's faddish, fractured, rock landscape, the Eagles retain an appeal that transcends both generation and genre, cementing the band's role as enduring musical icons. As the best-selling American band of the '70s, and one of the top-selling acts of all time, the Eagles have sold more than 1

This intensive one day workshop led by experienced wet collodionist Monika Fabijanczyk gets you preparing plates, making exposures, developing, and varnishing your own wet collodion plates. Ideal for any photographer who wants to try something new – you can achieve results you will be proud of, and of course, you get to keep your work. Everything is supplied, including 5 x 4 cameras, lights, all the chemistry, clear glass, black glass and metal plates. Bring a steady hand and be prepared to fall in love with this most bewitching of processes! Monika Fabijanczyk is a photographer and an

The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music, in concert at 3Arena July 9th, 2019. Stevie Wonder is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music who, at the age of 12, was the youngest recording artist to have achieved a #1 single with Fingertips, Part 2. To date he has amassed 49 Top Forty singles, 32 #1 singles and worldwide sales of over 100 million units. Stevie has won 25 Grammy Awards, the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. As an activist, Stevie also spearheaded the realisation of "Marti

Annie - the smash-hit production comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre for two weeks only, direct from London's West End. This ‘glorious revival’ - (The Times) - stars Jodie Prenger (winner of BBC's I'd Do Anything, Oliver, Spamalot, Calamity Jane) as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930's New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a pl

Formed in 1981, Irish Celtic rock band Moving Hearts started playing together live in Dublin's Baggot Inn. That first line-up comprised of Christy Moore, Donal Lunny, Declan Sinnot, Eoghan O'Neill, Brian Calnan, Keith Donald and Davy Spillane. The band attracted huge attention for its blending of the varied musical influences of its members; as well as its commentary in the songs sung by Christy Moore on issues of concern in the areas of human rights and political skullduggery. They ceased touring in 1984. After an absence of 20 years, Moving Hearts reformed in 2007 with a series of sold ou

The Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta prides itself in delivering quality racing along with a wonderful festive atmosphere across the Dún Laoghaire Waterfront. Welcoming back many old friends from previous regattas, as well as plenty of newcomers, Dún Laoghaire will be the centre of great racing and a lively social scene, with entertainment for all ashore. The sea will be carpeted with over 500 bobbing boats; cruisers, keelboats and dinghies from all over the UK and Ireland hitting the water. For Dubliners who haven't found their sea legs, a trip out to the southside seaside during the Regatt

Dublin IP and R&D Summit is a 1-day interactive IP and R&D conference and expo consisting of discussions on Intellectual Property and Research and Development looking at the most contemporary trends in the world of innovation. The two streams are sharing a common networking and exhibiting space where innovation professionals will interact and exchange experience across those two interconnected verticals in the economy of innovation. Some of the key topics to be discussed include: Deciphering IP - The importance of IP in fast-growing companies. Where to start - patents, trade

This summer's festival integrates the old and the new, with festival favourites that everyone knows and loves, and a new mix of exciting programming to elevate Laya Healthcare's City Spectacular to a whole new level. Over 200,000 festival-goers are expected at Laya Healthcare's City Spectacular in Dublin's Merrion Square on July 12th - 14th. Expect 3 days of over 100 street performances from jaw-dropping international talent, feel good family health and wellness area with Laya Healthcare, a live music stage with bop-worthy bands, an even bigger Just Eat Street food market with delicious

Dublin Wizard Con - Ireland's fan gathering of The Boy Who Lived. After the amazing success and fun of last year, they're going again! This time, with far more magic and a bigger venue, Dublin's famous RDS. Adding far more to the show, focusing on friendly interactive activities in addition to some spectacular set pieces, attractions and a host of magical acts and personalities. Join the fun, make magic, make friends. An annual home to gathering the houses and celebrating the amazing world JK Rowling created. Dublin Wizard Con believes that fandom's greatest strengths lie in its creat

Aslan's album 'Goodbye Charlie Moonhead' was released 25 years ago back in 1994. With this in mind the band will be touring the album throughout 2019. Songs such as Rainman, Where's the Sun, Games, Sweet Time, Goodbye Charlie Moonhead and of course Crazy World will be performed LIVE on this tour. Don't worry, the band will also be playing crowd favourites This Is, Too Late For Hallelujah and more. To coincide with the Tour, the album has been released on vinyl for the very first time!

Athletics Ireland Race Series will include 3 road races within the Phoenix Park; Irish Runner 5K (May 4th), Irish Runner 5 Mile (June 15th) & Irish Runner 10 Mile. These races will also incorporate the National Championship for 5K, 5 Mile and 10 Mile. Each race within the 2019 Series will be chip timed. Complete all 3 races to form the interlocking Athletics Ireland Race Series medal. All 3 races can be purchased via the Race Series Bundle for €50 (plus processing fee).

Bingo Loco are taking over Dún Laoghaire Harbour on Saturday July 13th,  for 'Loco Land', Ireland's first immersive entertainment festival. Featuring: Example / Bingo Loco / S Club / Max George (ex The Wanted) / Massaoke - 1000s participate in Ireland's largest ever game of karaoke / Beatmaxx - The world's greatest live visual DJ / Smash Hits / Choons / Dustin The Turkey DJ Set (Yes, really) / Tony Cantwell / Hugh Cooney / Paul Currie / Totally Wired / Sing For Your Dinner / Yoga Disco. Expect: Carnival rides, carnival game stalls, get your future told by The World's Worst

Fidelity Beer Festival 2019. Created by Whiplash & The Big Romance, Fidelity Beer Festival launches in 2019 with a lineup of their favourite breweries from around the world, many making their Irish festival debut. Located in the historical surrounds of The Mansion House, Fidelity will offer a huge selection incredible beers across two sessions, with unlimited tastings during the allotted time. Each session will have its own unique beers. Afternoon Session: 11.30am - 4.30pm | Evening Session: 6.00pm - 11.00pm Breweries: Whiplash (IE), Other Half (US), Wylam (UK), J. Wakefield (US

Malian duo Amadou & Mariam collaborate with the Blind Boys of Alabama for a new project fusing African pop with American gospel singing. The two artists draw threads between contemporary Afro pop and the gospel music which grew out of the same West African roots. The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognised worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy® Awards, they ha

Judah & the Lion live at The Workman's Club. For Judah & the Lion, the last two years should’ve been the best of their lives as the Nashville band toured behind a powerful single and a genre-upending album, sharing stages with heroes and playing to oceans of fans. But as everything was coming together for them, singer-guitarist Judah Akers' family was falling apart in a hail of alcoholism and affairs, death and divorce. From that tension comes Pep Talks, the trio's third LP and a hard left turn into deeply personal terrain.

The Gamelan is a fascinating instrument consisting of a wide variety of gongs, bells, and xylophone-type instruments, that produce a magical sound when played. The National Concert Hall Gamelan Orchestra was established by Dr. Peter Moran in 2014. The group originally began rehearsals in UCD, before moving to the NCH, to play on the specially-built set of gamelan instruments which was donated as a gift from Sultan Hamengkubuwono X of Yogyakarta, Java. The ensemble's first official concert as the NCH Gamelan Orchestra was to perform alongside the Royal Palace Gamelan Musicians of Yogyakar

Playful days & Curious Nights. Experience a cultural feast of unique, visual and interactive experiences in Dublin that merge cutting-edge technology, design, arts and science in playful, immersive & curious ways. With over 45,000 people descending on Dublin from across the globe every year and visiting 14 venues & spaces across the city centre you can experience Dublin come alive in an energetic fusion of interactive installations, pop-up playgrounds and curiosity carnivals to immersive experiences, performance, visual art, theatre, film, secret tours, night cycles & urban

GLAS is a one-day opportunity to meet all the leading suppliers and specialists relevant to your business. Nowhere else will you find such a focused event, bringing all these business sectors under one roof: Nursery and amenity horticulture Landscaping & arboriculture Grounds maintenance and machinery Lifestyle & outdoor living Energy waste & recycling Floristry Greenkeeping & sportsturf Careers & education Business services GLAS is trade-only, free to attend.

Dublin Maker is a free to attend, community run event, which will be held on Saturday July 20th, 2019 in Merrion Square. Dublin Maker takes the form of a “show and tell” experience where inventors/makers sourced through an open call, will have an opportunity to showcase their creations in a carnival atmosphere. It is a family friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the maker movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making and share what they are learning. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters, educators, tinkerers, ho

A country road. A tree. Evening. Vladimir and Estragon wait endlessly for the arrival of Godot, discussing religion, contemplating suicide and crotch rot in a comical wordplay of poetry, dreamscapes and nonsense. A tragicomedy in Two Acts – Beckett's play pioneered an expressionistic minimalism that captured the existential post World War II Europe and man's inexhaustible search for meaning. This play remains one of the most beautiful and allegorical of our time. Written by: Samuel Beckett. Directed by: Patrick Sutton. Cast: Charlie Hughes, Dónal Courtney, Gerard Byrne, Rex Ryan.

Have you ever been to a film musical and had the uncontrollable urge to burst into song? The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the Campest Cult Classic of all time and now you can enjoy it like never before. Now with Sing-a-long-a you get on-screen lyrics and all the favourite sing-a-long-a features, and it's never been so much fun. Your live host will lead you through a choral warm-up, judge the fancy dress competition and award prizes but it is YOU, the audience, who are the stars as you howl the night away! Made in 1975 with Tim Curry as Frank 'n' Furter, Susan Sarandon as Janet, Richard O'Br

'Everything I Do' premiered at the Dublin Fringe Festival 2018 in a sell-out run at Project Arts Centre. A music-driven theatre piece about the universality of love, pain and hope. In an intimate and soulful performance based on personal material, for which Zoe Ní Riordáin received the Best Performer Award at the Dublin Fringe, the show searches for a meaningful connection with the audience.

Wild Air Run is an award-winning family fun run that features 10 of Europe's biggest inflatable obstacles as part of a 5K course. 2019 brings new features such as MEGA FOAM to the 60m long, 4-lane Extreme Slide. Join the 20,000+ people that got involved and had EXTREME FUN in Summer 2018. The Wild Air Run craze is sweeping the nation! The course is made up of 10 larger than life obstacles which you can battle your way through. Warm-up with the highly experienced, Club Vitae professional motivators before beginning the Run. Remember, we're not timing you so relax, enjoy, have some fun and he

Head to Bray this summer and catch some of the best display teams and vintage aircraft in the world as they showcase their incredible aerobatic skills on Saturday, July 27th & Sunday, July 28th, 2019. This is a fantastic free weekend for the whole family to enjoy! There are 2-days of action and entertainment in the air and on the ground. The Bray Air Display is so much more than an air show! Why not enjoy the thrills and spills of the Seafront Funfair, dine alfresco at our Food Village, treat yourself and the family to a meal at one of the many restaurants throughout the town or simply

The Gardens are delighted to host the Annual Dublin Show of the Irish Fuchsia and Pelargonium Society. A fantastic opportunity to see the highest standard of species, hybrids and cultivars of these beautiful plants competing for awards. Also included is a non-competitive category of 'My Favourite'. On Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, Society members fill the show benches in the Teak House and wait in anticipation while displays are judged. Members of the Society will be on hand for questions and advice throughout.

Irish Youth Wind Ensemble Summer Tour 2019. Over seventy of Ireland's finest young wind, brass and percussion players have been selected to play in this year's Irish Youth Wind Ensemble as they bring their national tour to Dublin. They will perform exciting and energetic music for large scale ensemble such as Philip Sparke's Navigation March, Martin Ellerby's Silent Movie Suite and James Barnes' arrangement of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. The musicians will be led by the talented conductor Ronan O'Reilly, who is the Director of the Artane School of Music, and guest conductor Dr Ken Dye, D

Where is The Secret Garden? Mary Lennox must find the key… This summer, join young Mary on a journey of discovery as she is sent to her uncle's house in the countryside, where mysteries and secrets lurk round every corner. As she makes new friends and encounters magical creatures, Mary has one burning question: where is the location of her uncle's Secret Garden, and where has he hidden the key? This enchanting story, loved by children and adults alike, is presented in Dublin city centre's very own secret garden at Dublin Castle. Relive this classic tale of secrecy and curiosity in what

Club Tropicana - The Musical. Take a trip back to the electric 80's and embark on a summer of love and smash-hit classics. Hair was big! Shoulders were padded! Mobiles weighed a tonne! The all- star cast is led by Joe McElderry (X Factor winner, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Neil McDermott (EastEnders, Eugenius!), Kate Robbins (Spitting Image, ITV's The Imitation Game, Dinnerladies), Emily Tierney (Eugenius! Wicked, The Wizard of Oz); and former Sugababe star Amelle Berrabah, making her musical theatre debut. Welcome to the vibrant Club Tropicana Hotel - the 1980's answe

Rush Harbour Festival want you to have fun every night with your Family! On the evenings of the 2nd and 3rd, there'll be a Free Family Movie Night! The evening of the 4th welcomes Spring Break, Europe's premier good-time super group - a six-piece act that play the most exciting US floor-fillers of the 1980's. Based in Dublin, and formed out of repeated encounters at the after parties of show business events, the group have performed thousands of shows throughout the country and abroad since they set out in 2005. To warm up for the big party, DJ Hingemaster Flex will boost it even higher, t

Beatyard returns to its sunny playground in Dún Laoghaire Harbour - Aug 3rd & 4th 2019. Line Up: Groove Armada Live, CHVRCHES, Jungle, Todd Terje, Marc Rebillet, Grandmster Flash & many more. Kids aged 15 and under must have a kids' ticket & be accompanied by ticket holding adult 18+. Babies 0-2 go free. What to expect at Beatyard: 3 Music Stages 15+ International Acts 10+ Food Vendors Cocktails, Wine, Prosecco & Craft Beer Kidsyard w/ Family Raves - Kidsyard Curated by Dublin City Mum

The Dalkey Vintage Festival takes place this August Bank Holiday Monday,  from 11.30am – 6pm in this south Dublin heritage town. Legendary Paddy Hopkirk, one of the greatest rally drivers of all time and winner of the Monte Carlo Rally will be there along with British Touring Car Champion, Alex Poole. The event will showcase many of Ireland’s best classic cars including Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Triumph and Lancia, as well Ireland’s premier Formula 1 simulator and will feature a treasure trove of vintage clothes, memorabilia and antique stalls. The events takes place i

The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Ireland at the Stena Line Dublin Horse Show takes place from August 7th - 11th, 2019 at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS). It continues to be the pinnacle event in the Irish Sport Horse calendar and is the ultimate day out for any horse lover, with 1,500 horses and ponies competing in over 130 classes and competitions across the five days. Of course, there will be more on offer than just horses. Fusing the style and elegance of Ladies' Day, with an entertainment programme designed to keep the little ones delighted, along with multiple dining and shoppin

The Bodyguard - The Musical. International, award-winning smash hit musical based on the blockbuster film is coming back to Dublin, starring Alexandra Burke* as she makes a triumphant return to the role of Rachel Marron. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don't expect is to fall in love. A 'Brilliant' - (The Times) - breathtakingly romantic thriller. Features a host of irresistible classics including, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and the legendary, I Wil

The Wine and Cheese Festival 2019 at the Iveagh Gardens. Get ready to taste, eat, drink, listen, learn and dance at Eatyard's first city centre wine & cheese party. This is a festival all about the fun side of wine and cheese without the intimidation, and a top selection of vendors selling the best of the best. There are two time slots per day: Afternoon: 12.00pm-4.30pm | Evening: 5.30pm-10.30pm (Sunday 9.30pm)

Dublin Comic Con: 2019 - Summer Edition Pop-culture/fandom event ideal as a family day out or a fan nerd out! Covering everything from movies/tv shows to comics, cosplay and gaming! Whether you are coming to find rare collectables, meet some Hollywood actors and local artists, have your portfolio reviews by industry professionals or simply cosplay... there will be something to keep you entertained. Oh and all the Dublin Comic Con interactive sets are free! Ground Floor : Trade Hall, Interactive Sets, Cosplay Zone. 1st Floor : Special Guests, Artist Alley, Panel Rooms, Portfolio Reviews,

Rock'n'Roll Dublin - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Family Fun Run routes - are the most fun you'll ever have running. Experience live music along the course and journey past some of Dublin's most famous landmarks like St Stephen's Green, Christ Church Cathedral and the famous Guinness Brewery. Afterwards enjoy our headliner at the finish festival concert. Come and experience the only event of its kind in Dublin this August 10,th-11th. We're very excited to reveal our new 2019 Rock'n'Roll Dublin routes – it's the golden age of rock! With more sights, a finish back in Phoenix Park, and more mu

Playstival is the Spectacular Festival of Play and Music for Kids and their Parents. A two day festival dedicated to play and discovery, fun and excitement, great food and live music, and most of all family time together. This summer's new festival line-up allows parents the opportunity to play with their children or let them interact with other kids and enjoy the games and interactive shows. Expect a live music stage with dance-worthy bands and DJs, a new world food market and a plethora of hands-on programming for toddlers to tweens as well as the grown-ups. Remember Under 2's go Free!

Ireland will take on Italy at Aviva Stadium on August 10th in the Guinness Summer Series in preparation for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Ireland supporters are amongst the top three international ticket purchasers for Rugby World Cup 2019 as ticket sales enter the final stages. Irish supporters helped to set a Rugby World Cup record attendance in 2015 with 89,297 people packing out Wembley Stadium for the Pool game against Romania.

The Roaring Banshees - A ripping yarn about a gang of Irish rebels taking on the Chicago underworld. Chicago, 1923. After a failed assassination attempt on Eamon de Valera, a rogue Cumann na mBan unit flee across the Atlantic to escape the law. With Prohibition in full swing, they earn their keep by making bootleg poitín and selling it on to the Chicago mob. But it's not long before a gang war breaks out with them caught in the middle, and the lethal skills they honed back home hunting Black and Tans are taken to the bullet-strewn streets of the Windy City. From Devious Theatre, the Kilken

Big Grill Festival - Europe's largest BBQ & Craft Beer festival returns for 2019. A celebration of the art of cooking with fire & smoke, in the leafy surrounds of Dublin 4's Herbert Park. The Big Grill will allow you to smell, taste, discover and learn about all kinds of BBQ'ing grilling, smoking, meats and delicacies from around the globe, all washed down with a choice craft beer or cider. There will be demos and workshops from a great line-up of well-known chefs, a chilli eating challenge, children's play area with entertainment, a grand BBQ cook-off and loads more.

Dublin 2019 – An Irish Worldcon. The 77th World Science Fiction Convention, the longest running SF convention in the world. Ireland has a rich tradition of storytelling. It is a land famous for its ancient myths and legends, great playwrights, award-winning novelists, innovative comics artists, and groundbreaking illustrators. It has a well established science fiction and fantasy fandom, and active gaming scene. Worldcon has lots of activities for attendees - multiple programming tracks, Exhibits, Events, an Art show and Dealers' Room. All these activities together make up the Worldcon ex

Love Sensation - A next generation two-day music and arts festival aimed at the LGBT+ community and their many friends. A brand new shining beacon in the Irish festival scene has just launched at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. Love Sensation sees Lily Allen, Clean Bandit, Gossip & Kelis top the bill across the weekend. Who else could host the main stage for the weekend, there really is only one woman for the job, step forward Panti Bliss! Expect tons of surprises from The George stage, a Mother Dance Tent you won't want to leave and a host of RuPaul Drag Queens brought to you by

Totally Terrific Tomato Festival - National Botanic Gardens are delighted to once again host and share the remarkable story and sheer variety of this amazing fruit. Last year's festival featured a World Record breaking 256 cultivars! The display runs in the Teak House alongside a series of tomato talks and fun activities for children.

Autumn Gift & Home Fair 2019 is Ireland's leading Trade Fair* for Giftware, Home, Tabletop, Jewellery, Fashion & Accessories, Seasonal products and Wellbeing. The Fair takes place each August in Citywest International Events Centre, Dublin. The Fair features many new Exhibitors and hundreds of new products each year, and provides fresh and inspirational ideas to delight your Customers for the critical Christmas Season. Find what you are really looking for… • New Suppliers, New products, New Ideas • Gifts for all Occasions • New Seasonal Delights • On -Trend designs

Kinky Boots - The Musical. Winner of every major Best Musical award, including the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, 'London's hottest musical' - (Smooth Radio) - is coming to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), this 'dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting' - (Time Out) - musical celebrates a joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit, as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampto

The Gods of the Ozarks - In this new comedy by Matthew Kelly, small-town doctor Jonah Hahn never intended to create a new religion in his tiny 19th century mountain community. But when people are dying and his wife is getting sicker, he has to reconsider the ban on cutting up corpses that holds back his medical understanding… Will this Arkansas community ever be the same in this hilarious tale of ghosts and faith, promises and lies, and the war between science and religion (even after death…).

Mill Youth Musical Theatre Production - Annie The Musical. Brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie's search for her true family… With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It's The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you'll love it!

Women's Voices Then and Now: The Woman is Present - Women's Stories of WWII. Imagined recreation of moments from the lives of women in WWII. By Mary Moynihan, Fiona Bawn Thompson and Paul Kennedy. Recalling stories of bravery, sacrifice and love amidst the horror of war, as women stood up against fascism and totalitarianism and refused to accept oppression. Women's stories in the performance include: Mary Elmes (1908-2002), a Cork woman who was the first Irish person honoured as 'Righteous Among Nations' for her work saving Jewish children from the Nazi gas chambers during World War I

Wild Air Run is an award-winning family fun run that features 10 of Europe's biggest inflatable obstacles as part of a 5K course. 2019 brings new features such as MEGA FOAM to the 60m long, 4-lane Extreme Slide. Join the 20,000+ people that got involved and had EXTREME FUN in Summer 2018. The Wild Air Run craze is sweeping the nation! The course is made up of 10 larger than life obstacles which you can battle your way through. Warm-up with the highly experienced, Club Vitae professional motivators before beginning the Run. Remember, we're not timing you so relax, enjoy, have some fun and he

Little Red Riding Hood & The Silly Billy Wolf - This colourful, fast-paced show sees Red adventuring through the woods to visit her Granny, but somewhere along the way the Silly Billy Wolf is waiting. Children will have great fun joining in on the action, singing songs and playing games and meeting some amazing characters in this original show, written especially for this touring spectacular. With beautiful costumes, stunning stage sets and hilarious characters, this is a fun-packed show not to be missed. Suitable for younger children and their families. Presented by Jolly Promotions