Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival 2020 @ dlr LexIcon and Pavilion Theatre Dún Laoghaire. "Further to the announcement from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and the guidelines issued by the Department of Health in the interest of public safety, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has announced that Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival is cancelled on account of the situation with Covid-19." - dlr County Council. Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival was established in 2009 and takes place annually at the end of March. Preview events are held to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th.

An Evening with Santana - Postponed - Miraculous 2020 World Tour. Due to public health concerns and European travel and performance restrictions, Carlos Santana is postponing the European tour dates of his upcoming Miraculous 2020 World Tour. Ten time GRAMMY®-Award, three time Latin GRAMMY®-Award winning rock icon and Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced he will hit the road across Europe for the Miraculous 2020 World Tour. Making a stop with his band at Dublin's 3Arena, they will perform passion-filled songs from their fifty year career, including fan favou

Agnes Obel - Critically acclaimed composer, singer and pianist live at Vicar Street Dublin. Covid-19 Statement: The Irish Government has issued a directive to cancel all events of over 100 capacity (indoor) and 500 capacity (outdoor) due to take place between March 12th-29th, 2020. Accordingly, Aiken Promotions is postponing all events scheduled in the Republic of Ireland during this time. Aiken Promotions are currently working to reschedule dates and will provide an update for each event. Agnes recently announced her new partnership with Deutsche Grammophon, Universal Music Group's pres

East Asia Film Festival Ireland 2020 @ The Irish Film Institute Dublin. "After the announcement in relation to COVID-19, the Irish Film Institute cinemas, filmshop, café bar, library and all public areas will be closed from March 12th. All scheduled screenings from March 13th up until March 29th are cancelled. For those who have pre-booked tickets for film screenings during our closure, please email boxoffice@irishfilm.ie and we will revert to you when we re-open." - The Irish Film Institute. For updates on IFI's temporary closure please see here. The fourth East Asia Film Festival Ire

Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave with Slipmatt @ Tramline. Postponed: In light of the Taoiseach's advice that indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people should not go ahead, the March 29th event at Tramline has been postponed. BFLF will be in contact with all ticket-holders once they have confirmed a new date with the venue and with Slipmatt. All ticket-holders will be offered a transfer to this new date or a full refund if this date is not convenient. World famous, award winning, Glastonbury Festival performing, family rave sensation BFLF throws the ultimate family event in Dublin a

Five Lamps Arts Festival - a creative encounter at the heart of an inner-city community. "Due to COVID-19 we've taken the decision to postpone the festival indefinitely." - Five Lamps Arts Team. Five Lamps Arts Festival takes place every spring in Dublin, in the north east inner city. The mission of the festival is to promote community development and social inclusion through the arts and to showcase the uniqueness of this geographic area to residents and to visitors. The Five Lamps stand on an island at the junction of Portland Row, North Strand Road, Seville Place, Amiens Street and Ki

Norgemesterskapet Poker - The Norwegian Championships will be returning to Ireland for the seventh year in a row, and is the largest single nation poker event in the world with over 1200 players participating in their main event at Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre. The tournament schedule is available here.

ISPCC Childline: Digital Live Music - Live Instagram Streams performed by Irish Artists. ISPCC / Childline, in association with RTÉ 2FM, along with some of Ireland's top artists are coming together to present a two week long digital live music event in support of children in Ireland. People can tune into live performances through each artist's official live Instagram account, and performances will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2FM every evening for thirty minutes, and people can donate to support Childline and the ISPCC. Artists will perform each day at 7pm for two weeks. Full line up of we

INVISIBLE @ Science Gallery Dublin. Coronavirus Covid-19: "We are closed to the public for now, but you'll still get the chance to see INVISIBLE online. Keep an eye on our website for live tours and discussions with artists and researchers - and some very special content created by our awesome mediators." With 95% of the universe a mystery, what role do artists and scientists have in unravelling and understanding the unknown? How can we begin to look for something that we can't even define? INVISIBLE at Science Gallery Dublin highlights the critical role of science, art and philosophy in

Faith Healer - by Brian Friel. "With performances due to begin on March 30th, the current closure has disrupted the rehearsal process and the technical installation for Faith Healer. We need to postpone this production. We will announce new dates in due course. If you held a ticket for any affected performances, our box-office team will be in touch. Please do not contact the box-office directly." - Abbey Theatre. "Am I endowed with the unique and awesome gift? My God, yes, I'm afraid so." - Frank Hardy. Faith Healer. Travelling through remote and isolated areas in Scotland and Wales,

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap - Postponed - the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, Live at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin. "Following Government advice regarding indoor mass gatherings and travel restrictions currently in place from the UK, the visit to the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin for The Mousetrap company has been postponed. We are working hard to reschedule a visit to Dublin in the coming months and will contact all customers directly with ways that they can reschedule if they wish." The timeless thriller returned to the road by popular demand in January 2019 and h

"We would like to inform you that following the latest expert advice on COVID-19 and in consultation with our stakeholders, the Dublin Learning City Festival - which was due to take place from March 30th to April 3rd - has been cancelled. In the coming months, we will continue to promote learning opportunities in the city. In the autumn, we plan to host a Dublin Learning City Assembly with learners, stakeholders and festival event organisers, subject to an improvement in the Covid-19 situation. We apologise if any inconvenience or disappointment was caused. Thank you for your support." - The D

Thoroughly Modern Millie - Glencullen Dundrum MDS return to dlr Mill Theatre Dundrum. "Postponed - Once a new date has been set, customers will be e mailed or telephoned by Box Office to reconfirm their booking. For more information please call 012969340 or e mail info@milltheatre.ie". - Pavilion Theatre Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates. Thoroughly Modern Millie book by Richard Morris, Dick Scanlan; Music by Jeanine Tesori; Lyrics by Dick Scanlan. The winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the 2002 season's most awarded new show on Broadway! "No canary in a cage for me

Catch of the Day - One fish can make a big splash. This event has been postponed until a later date. More details on the re-arranged performances will follow soon. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at the box office on 016770014 or at info@smockalley.com - Smock Alley Theatre. Ireland, 1966. Joe Welch, a skipper, sails into Dingle Bay with a very unusual catch… What follows is a ridiculous series of events, involving Eamon De Valera, Queen Elizabeth and a whole lot of nuns. A true story, Catch of the Day is a raucous and little-bit-political play with a lot of heart, a

Working remotely was once the realm of tech developers and stay at home moms. Now, whether through necessity or choice, more and more businesses are working to find remote working solutions. As the look of the office changes from large building to kitchen table new opportunities and problems arise. What The Hack is teaming up with Thunkable to create #HackRemote an event to design tech based solutions for remote working problems. And in the spirit of walking the walk and talking the talk they are solving these problems all while working remotely. In conjunction with the 8th goal of the E

Dublin: One City, One Book is an award-winning Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Public Libraries, which encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year. A Message from Dublin UNESCO City of Literature: "It is with regret that we inform you of the postponement of all the Dublin One City One Book events, scheduled in April, due to the Covid-19 situation. It is hoped that the events will be rescheduled later in the year so please watch out for further updates. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to be kept info

FutureScope 2020 @ The Convention Centre Dublin. "Rescheduled: In response to Government guidance that the pattern of Covid-19 in Ireland could mirror that of mainland Europe where mass gatherings are beginning to be curtailed, Dublin BIC has taken the decision to reschedule FutureScope 2020 which was due to take place on April 1st at The CCD. The rescheduled date has not yet been confirmed, but we are aiming for a date in quarter four. All tickets purchased will automatically transfer to the rescheduled date. Alternatively, you can request a refund by emailing futurescope@dublinbic.ie befo

Ireland's Call - by John Connors, Live at the Abbey Theatre. "With performances due to begin on April 1st, the COVID-19 closure has meant we need to postpone this production. We will announce new dates in due course. If you held a ticket for an affected performance, our box office team will be in touch. Please do not contact the box office directly." - Abbey Theatre. 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

The Blindboy Podcast Tour - Blindboy Boatclub live at Vicar Street, April 1st, 3rd & 9th. Blindboy's increased notability away from his band Rubberbandits, has allowed for him to explore wider avenues and create perhaps outrageously mind-altering brainchildren which can only be described as courageous, yet bonkers. With a number one selling book under his belt and a podcast that has garnered interest not only in Ireland but internationally, the satirist could possibly single-handedly change people's mind set on mental health and the deafening stigma that surrounds it. Outspoken, info

Planet Earth II - Live In Concert. City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Matthew Freeman. From BBC Studios and the acclaimed BBC Natural History Unit that created TV sensations, Blue Planet II and Dynasties, Planet Earth II - Live In Concert has announced a UK & Ireland arena tour for Spring 2020 which will include a date at Dublin's 3Arena. Experience sensational footage from the BAFTA and EMMY® award winning BBC series which guarantees to bring audiences closer to the planet's spellbinding animals, landscapes and wildlife dramas than ever before. Following on fro

Gal Costa: A Pele do Futuro - Live at Vicar Street Dublin. Gal Costa celebrates over half a century in music with songs from across her career, performing tracks from her new live album, A Pele do Futuro. The Tropicália star sings new arrangements of her many hits, while also covering classics from the great Brazilian songbook, including songs by Gilberto Gil, Djavan, Adriana Calcanhotto and Jorge Mautner, as well as younger generations of Brazilian musicians. The concert is broken into three acts: the first focuses on music that was written under the shadow of the Brazilian dictatorshi

This webinar will look at what is (and isn't) being done in order to promote equality on college campuses across Ireland About this Event At this #campusequality webinar, you'll hear from student representatives : - Leighton Gray, University College Dublin SU LGBTQ+ Campaign Coordinator - Hannah Eniola Odunjo, University College Cork Student Ambassador - Tawnya Foster, IT Carlow SU Welfare + Equality Officer - Ruairi Weiner, Maynooth University SU Cultural Affairs and Irish Language Officer - Luke Daly, TU Dublin Blanchardstown SU Deputy President The moderator will be Mega

The Ballroom Boys: Ian Waite and Vincent Simone... Act Two - Live at The Helix Dublin. The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are set to return in 2020 with a brand new show after the roaring success of their 5 star rated 2019 tour! The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of old-fashioned variety - dance, comedy and song! With beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and world class routines, including the Viennese Waltz, the Foxtrot, the Rhumba and of course… there has to be another incredible Argentine Tango routine by the master! The b

Enya Martin: Would Ya Be Able? - Live at Vicar Street Dublin. Comedian and creator of Facebook comedy video page Giz a Laugh, has announced an extra date at Vicar St (Saturday March 28th) with her must see show! Enya's stand up show is a guaranteed belly aching night of comedy as she trawls through some of the trials and tribulations of her crazy life. Boyfriends, ex boyfriends, ladyboys, self-service scanners and taxi drivers are on her hit list. Also not forgetting memory loss, ladies toilets and some of her friends shenanigans - particularly Big Martina and Stacey. Enya Martin: Would

MusicTown is back for a 2-week musical celebration, this year MusicTown seeks to explore our sense of place and our connection to spaces, through an eclectic mix of live performances for all ages. From 5th – 19th April, this annual showcase of all genres of music being played in Dublin will see artists from across the musical spectrum gather to create unforgettable musical moments and celebrate 7 years of MusicTown. MusicTown Jr returns for the festival duration and presents a specially curated programme of events for children, encouraging music lovers of all ages to take part. Brought

After 15 successful years in Dublin the Great Ireland Run is no longer staged by The Great Run Company. The event will continue to be staged, under licence, by Dublin City Harriers and Athletics Ireland, who have been long time partners of the Great Ireland Run. Set in the iconic surroundings of Europe's largest urban park, runners can take part in a truly inspiring celebration of running, as you make your way through the spectacular natural surroundings of a park filled with rich history and natural beauty. The event, which was one of the first to be staged in the Phoenix Park has suppo

New Hope Club - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. (Postponed - new date tbc) All lifelong musicians who began writing their own music as kids, Northern England natives Reece Bibby, Blake Richardson and George Smith bonded over their shared mission of creating acoustic-guitar-driven pop music. Signed jointly to Hollywood Records, Virgin EMI and The Vamps' Steady Records, the band has already toured Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand on major arena tours with The Vamps and opened for Sabrina Carpenter's nationwide 2017 US tour. New Hope Club was recently named a 'Boy Band to W

Circle of Friends - Postponed - The world premiere of Maeve Binchy's most loved novel at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin. "Following Government advice regarding indoor mass gatherings and restrictions currently in place, Circle of Friends at the Gaiety Theatre has been postponed. We are working hard to reschedule a new dates in the coming months and will contact all customers directly with ways that they can reschedule if they wish." Lovers of Maeve Binchy's work have flocked to see her novels come to life since Minding Frankie hit the stage in 2017. That production was followed by Light A Pen

Anton Chekhov's, The Cherry Orchard - Live at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Following Government advice regarding indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre will close to the public until April 19th, 2020. As a result of this closure, The Cherry Orchard, due to take place from April 8th-11th, has been postponed. Further announcements and updates on this show will be made in the coming weeks. For further details, please see here. Times are changing. An old way of life is dying out. A family faces extinction. A country prepares for revolution. And the ch

Criminal is an award-winning podcast about crime. Stories of people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Criminal is downloaded 5.5 million times each month and is broadcast on stations around the world. Criminal was named one of the best podcasts of 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 by Apple, Time, The Guardian, and Cosmopolitan, among others. It's been written up by New York Magazine, The New York Times, Vogue, The Atlantic, and many more.

Deirdre O'Kane's Live from Dublin - (Postponed - new date tbc) Ireland's Queen of comedy plus some very special Irish and international comedy stars at The Olympia Theatre. Filmed in front of a live audience, Deirdre O'Kane's Live from Dublin will be a brand new stand up comedy series for Sky One. As the title suggests Ireland's best-known stand-up comedienne, Deirdre O'Kane, will host proceedings, and together with her killer (yet to be announced) house-band they will introduce some of the biggest names in stand up comedy from both Ireland & the UK, along with some brand new comedy tal

Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Thank Me Tour comes to Dublin's 3Arena, with very special guests Warren G, Versatile, Tha Dogg Pound, Obie Trice and D12. The forthcoming tour sees the West Coast rap legend touring in support of his 17th album I Wanna Thank Me, and documentary of the same name, released earlier this year. The album celebrates 25 years of the Snoop Dogg, a career that has seen the Doggfather cement his undisputed influence on music with chart-topping, multi-platinum records, while also solidifying his importance to wider culture as an actor, businessman and more across the board. The to

StartUp Ballymun - Start-ups and Small Businesses Leading through innovation @ The Civic Centre, Ballymun. StartUp Ballymun is an initiative of the Economic Development Unit of the Ballymun Area Office, Dublin City Council. The objective is to promote enterprise and business opportunities in Ballymun and nearby north Dublin.Two events are held each year, in April and October/November, where start-ups and businesses are invited to network, access free business mentoring, gain information about services to business and meet and listen to a panel of small business owners with stories to tell -

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: Good Friday Bach - St John Passion, Live at the National Concert Hall. One of the most magnificent and moving of all choral works, Bach's St John Passion is a compelling re-telling of the events leading up to Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday. Operatic in its scale and intensity, it's a bold, dramatic and emotional experience that speaks of human frailty and divine redemption with overwhelming sincerity. For all faiths and none, it is a masterpiece that gives a human dimension to a story of divine promise and hope. Under the "masterly direction" - BBC

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly. Welcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee and the celebrated international soprano Alyona Kistenyova*. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world's most popular operas, Puccini's Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Highlights include

Music Current is an annual contemporary music festival produced by Dublin Sound Lab. The festival offers Dublin audiences a showcase of contemporary Irish electronic music and new international repertoire and includes a participation scheme for composers to take part in masterclasses, discussions, collaborations and performances. Music Current is produced in collaboration with the Contemporary Music Centre and supported by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Dublin City Council, with the friendly support of Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation, and Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne. VENUE

3 Hail Marys, by Tommy Marren - (Postponed - new date tbc) A Unique Nursing Home Experience! Back by popular demand at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Set in an Irish nursing home in 2016, 3 Hail Marys is a must-see rip-roaring comedy that will have you in tears of laughter. Written by Tommy Marren, writer of the highly-acclaimed comedies, It's The Real McCoy and Nobody's Talking To Me, the play centres around three characters – namely Mary O'Toole, Mary O'Neill and Mary O'Brien. The three Marys have lived in this nursing home for over ten years and have become great friends. However, due to

Dublin Drinks Mixer - Ireland's largest gin, spirits and cocktail event. Celebrate the best of craft spirits and drinks from Ireland and across the globe, alongside delicious food pairings and innovative masterclasses under one roof. Sip and sample an eclectic range of gins, spirits, beers and bespoke cocktails from both iconic and artisan brands. Attendees and members of the trade will have the opportunity to meet the faces behind long established and new arrivals to the drinks industry. This two-day event, which builds on last years very successful Gin Experience Dublin takes place at The

Brendan Schaub - Live at Vicar Street Dublin. (Late show added due to phenomenal demand). American stand-up comic, podcast host and TV personality Brendan Schaub began his podcast career with hit show The Fighter and the Kid alongside Mad TV's very own Bryan Callen. This created a hit show that garners over 10 million downloads a month. For the last 5 consecutive years, the podcast ranked on the top 5 iTunes podcast chats under sports and comedy category. Schaub recently developed his newest hit podcast, The King and The Sting, in collaboration with his good friend and stand-up comic Theo V

The Wiz: The 'Super Soul' Musical - Live at The Helix Dublin. Sean Gilligan Performing Arts presents The Wiz. The team that brought Cats, Legally Blonde, Oliver! and Jesus Christ Superstar amongst others, return to The Helix this Easter for a spectacular production of this 'Super Soul' musical. The Wiz is a retelling of L. Frank Baum's classic 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, to a dazzling mixture of rock, gospel and soul music! The timeless tale of Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz is a hugely entertaining, fun, family-friendly modern musical.

Johnny Logan & his Band: What's another Year? "40" - Live at Vicar Street. Ireland in 1980 was a much different place. With no internet or Netflix bingeing the biggest show on TV was Dallas and the question on everyone's lips was "Who shot JR Ewing..?" Ireland got its first ever ATM machine and with the X-Box still more than 20 years away the humble Rubik's Cube won the toy of the year! Then on April 19th 1980 Johnny Logan took to the stage at The Hague in Holland, in his now infamous white suit, to sing What's Another Year? at the Eurovision Song Contest and a star was born! Now exactl

Experience Japan is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit community organisation based in Ireland. We work to bring together local community groups to celebrate and share Japanese traditions and culture. Each year we showcase a selection of musical and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, seminars, and a variety of traditional arts and crafts. Expect also to enjoy a range of Japanese food options! Many festival-goers dress for the occasion: in traditional styles, following Japanese fashion subcultures, or in cosplay. You can even try on a traditional Kimono and get your photo taken

On Your Feet! - The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. "Following government advice to close theatres, we are incredibly sad that the remaining performances of On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan UK & Ireland tour have been cancelled." - A message from the producers of On Your Feet. Direct from London and featuring many of the original West End cast, this "exhilarating extravaganza" (Whatsonstage) is the inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria and charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstard

ESGE Days 2020 - at The Convention Centre Dublin. The goals of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) have always been underpinned by the fundamental aims of increasing quality of care, establishing guidelines for best practice and developing educational programmes. After the resounding success of our first two congresses, we are happy to invite you to ESGE Days 2020, taking place in Dublin, Ireland in April 2020. ESGE Days has already proven itself to be an attractive congress for all those interested in endoscopy. Our aspiration from the outset was to bring together

Coolio + special guests, Chris Kabs and Dania - Live at The Academy Dublin. Coolio took over the world rap scene in the '90s through the immense success of Gangsta's Paradise, which won a Grammy in 1996 for Best Rap Performance. It sold over six million copies and was Billboard Magazine's number one single in 1995. Gangsta's Paradise would also be featured on the Dangerous Minds soundtrack and movie. Coolio's music has been featured in several iconic major motion pictures including: Space Jam, Clueless, The Big Payback, Panther, New Jersey Drive, The Jerk Boys, Eddie, Half Baked and many mo

Hudson Taylor - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Five years since the release of their debut album, Irish brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor are proud to confirm the details for their second long-player. "This record has taken us three years to make, working on it has brought us all over the world and capturing it all has been so much fun. It's the sounds of Seattle, Nashville, New York City and our home town Dublin, all in one album." - Harry and Alfie. The brothers' first album, Singing For Strangers, featured the hit singles Battles, Chasing Rubies and Weapons, and they spent t

Joanne McNally: The Prosecco Express - The Comedian returns to Dublin's Vicar Street with her brand-new show. The world around her is getting married, having children and streaming off to buy slow cooker crock pots and buggies. Joanne owns nothing and has birthed nothing and despite some ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE (incredibly minor) comedic achievements, her mother is still trying to convince her to go back and study nursing. Due to her thirties age box, Joanne spends her weekends celebrating other peoples' milestones at their garden parties drinking prosecco out of jam jars. She is full of ques

Irish Chamber Orchestra: Strings Attached. Schnittke's Moz-Art à la Haydn brims with virtuosity, wit and flair. Schubert's Rondo for Violin and Strings is a masterpiece – virtuosic, fresh, lyrical and imbued with love. Principals Christian Elliott and Malachy Robinson and their ICO colleagues then present the world premiere of Ian Wilson's Seventh Seal – a new concerto for cello and double bass, commissioned by the ICO. Astor Piazzolla's 'tangoed' Four Seasons of Buenos Aires depicts the seasonal moods of the city through jazzy rhythms and romantic violin solos that ooze excitement, pr

Legends Of Swing: The Best Show In Town! Back by popular demand after a phenomenal 9 sell out concerts the boys are back in town! Don't miss one of the most amazing shows of its kind ever to visit the National Concert Hall. Performing the big, bold, raucous and beautiful songs from the legendary gang of swingers including Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong and The Great American Song Book. Presented by Connor Mc Keon.

Confidence Man - Live at Vicar Street Dublin. (Change of venue from The Button Factory) Due to phenomenal demand, Australia's Confidence Man have moved their show from The Button Factory to Dublin's Vicar Street. The show's date, time and ticket price remains the same. Confidence Man will deliver a spectacular live late show on Saturday night, April 25th in Vicar Street Dublin - Doors: 11.30pm. It will be their first ever headline show in Ireland, following superb shows at Beatyard and Body & Soul festivals in the last two years. Confidence Man has a question for you: "Does it make y

Milton Jones - Milton: Impossible. Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. One man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Milton reveals the truth about being an international spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo. But this is also a love story with a twist, or even a really bad sprain. Just gloriously daft nonsense or is there a deeper meaning? Every man has his price. Sainsbury's, where good food costs less! "No-one can touch Jones when he hits his stride" - The Guardian. "He's fast, absurd and very fun

The Night Run is back for 2020! We will be running through the streets of Dublin City Centre once again on Sunday 26th April at 9pm. Runners of all abilities and ages are welcome to take part in Night Run Dublin 10K 2020, and every participant will receive a reflective premium technical race top to wear on the night, as well as a goodie bag and finisher’s medal. Sanctioned by Athletics Ireland, the race is chip-timed, allowing returning runners to benchmark their performance on previous years, and new participants to record their progress. With great scenery, fantastic atmosphere an

Primary Times KidsFest, exciting family fun event at the RDS Dublin, where parents of all children from 0-16 can meet a host of parenting and lifestyle experts as well as education specialists and representatives from Ireland’s leading entertainment, learning & leisure industries. The Serpentine Hall of just over 1,000 Sq. metres will be the main exhibitor area with approx. 40 stands and free entertainment. The day long programme of special talks and workshops on the main stage will run for one day with some well known authors and celebrity guests. Its a great day out for children and

Sing-a-long-a: The Greatest Showman - The Olympia Theatre, Dublin. Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron and hiss Rebecca Ferguson (…or maybe not) as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible - with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want. A totally different way to enjoy this new smash hit movie – if you haven't experienced Sing-a-long-a before, now is the time! A live host will teach you a unique set of dance moves that will truly make you come alive. As they show you how to use your interactive prop bags, you also get to practice yo

Showaddywaddy - Live at Vicar Street Dublin. Bill toppers at the prestigious Golden Orpheus World Music Festival before a staggering TV audience of 300 million people - making history in the process by becoming the first western-world band to be screened live in communist Cuba! As if the band's amazing success through 4 decades was not enough, now well into the 21st Century the demand for these legendary performers is every bit as strong, which is surely a testament to their outstanding reputation as live artists. 23 Top 40 hit singles, including 10 Top 5 hits: Under The Moon of Love,

Million Dollar Quartet - The hit musical returns to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. The worldwide smash-hit musical inspired by the famous recording session that brought together rock'n'roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4th 1956, these four star musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, That's All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls of Fi

Poetry Day Ireland takes place on Thursday 30 April 2020, and the theme is There will be time. Individuals, organisations and schools are invited to join in and celebrate. Whether you choose to organise an event, read a poetry book, write a poem or simply share some poetic lines, we would love to know about it! Don’t forget to share details and photos of your poetry-filled day using the hashtags #PoetryDayIRL and #PoetryTruthvDare.

The Live Last Waltz - Back by popular demand at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. A spectacular live 2 hour re-creation of one of the most iconic concerts in rock history - The Band's, The Last Waltz. With a ten piece band, full brass section, and all the special guests. This brilliant tribute night is a real treat for anyone who loves good-old fashioned rock and country music. The show not only stars The Group themselves as The Band (naturally!), but also features a whole host of special musical guest-stars from Ireland's music scene. The night is a must see for fans of: The Band (The Ni

Ruthie Henshall: In My Life - West End musical icon Ruthie Henshall is coming to Dublin for the very first time with her new intimate show which comes to The Helix for one night only. In My Life premiered at the Sydney Opera House in June 2019 and went on to tour Australia playing to packed houses and a slew of five-star, rave reviews. It comes to Dublin after a tour of England. This new intimate show is a rare opportunity to see this dazzling star up close and personal, reinterpreting highlights from her acclaimed career as well as exploring the work of other iconic artists from Stephen So

Nathaniel Rateliff: And It's Still Alright Tour. With very special guest, Gregory Alan Isakov. Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. In support of his recently released solo album, Nathaniel returns to his early acoustic days with this tour. The show will feature many facets of his musicianship - ranging from stripped back moments with just his voice and an acoustic guitar to the accompaniment of a full band. The set list will feature songs from his entire catalogue as well as the new album. Growing up in rural Missouri, Rateliff got his early music education from his family, who performed

Lost in Music: One Night at the Disco - Live at The Helix Dublin. Get ready to recreate the magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals and is sure to have you dancing in the aisles! So, come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of Disco! With songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car W

A Journey with Music Maestro Isai Rajangam - Live at 3Arena Dublin. Ilaiyaraaja is an Indian film composer, singer, song-writer, instrumentalist, orchestrator, conductor/arranger and lyricist who works in the Indian film industry, predominantly in Tamil. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian music composers, he is credited for introducing western musical sensibilities into the Indian musical mainstream. Reputed to be the world's most prolific composer, he has composed over 7,000 songs, provided film scores for more than 1,000 movies and performed in more than 20,000 concerts. Being

Dita Von Teese: Glamonatrix - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. The Glamonatrix burlesque revue takes audiences on a stunning visual journey with one show-stopping performance after another. The uber-glamorous variety show presents extravagant new production numbers from Dita and the cast, with costumes created by famed corset maker Mister Pearl, British designer Jenny Packham, French couturier Alexis Mabille, burlesque icon Catherine D'Lish, Brooke Brothers and more. Shoe aficionados will delight in the extraordinary bespoke footwear by Christian Louboutin. The Glamonatrix tour boasts

RTÉ NSO: Skyfall in Concert - Live at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin. The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, with Film Concerts Live!, is proud to present the Irish premiere of Skyfall in Concert at the BGE Theatre. Ernst van Tiel conducts. The second instalment in the James Bond Concert Series, Skyfall in Concert. Daniel Craig returns as the legendary secret agent in the franchise's most successful film to date with the RTÉ NSO performing Thomas Newman's BAFTA-winning original score live and in sync to picture on a giant screen. Directed by Sam Mendes, Skyfall pits 007 against the r

SETAC Europe 30th Annual Meeting @ The Convention Centre Dublin. The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe 30th Annual Meeting in Dublin, Ireland, brings together between 2,000 and 2,500 scientists, risk assessors, regulators and environmental managers from academia, business and government from around the world. SETAC Dublin is a five-day event featuring a variety of training, networking and learning opportunities. You cannot miss this event if you are interested in emerging research, regulatory developments and the latest methodologies in environmental toxicology and ch

Fat Freddy's Drop: Special Edition Part 1 Album Release Tour - Live at Vicar Street Dublin. *Rescheduled: It is with huge regret that Fat Freddy's Drop announce the rescheduling of their UK & European Tour for November 2019, this includes a headline show at Vicar Street. The new show date is May 4th, 2020. Tickets remain valid for new date. **Fitchie aka MU (Freddy's beatmaster and producer) will be undergoing urgent hip surgery due to the increasing severity of osteoarthritis in his right hip. His current level of pain and lack of mobility make it impossible for Fitchie to travel an

An Inspector Calls - UK and Ireland Tour of Stephen Daldry's seminal production of JB Priestley's classic thriller. Since 1992, Daldry's production has won a total of 19 major awards including four Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards. It has played to more than 4 million theatregoers worldwide and is the most internationally-lauded production in the National Theatre's history. Written at the end of the Second World War and set before the First, An Inspector Calls is a compelling and haunting thriller. The story begins when the mysterious Inspector Goole calls unexpectedly on the prosperous

SIX - The West End smash hit Live at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Divorced | Beheaded | Live! Nominated for 5 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the sell-out international smash hit SIX is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over! From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. It's time they told their story. Think you know the r

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2020 Tour - Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world's most prestigious mountain film festival! The Banff Mountain Film Festival joins the world's best adventure film-makers and explorers as they push themselves to the limits in the most remote and stunning corners of the globe. Witness epic human-powered feats, life-affirming challenges and mind-blowing cinematography – all on the big screen! There are two shows, each with an entirely different selection of films - the red film programme (Thursday M

80s Live! The Ultimate Retro Concert - at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for an exciting night out – put your hands together and get into the groove as live band, Electric Dreams, perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from artists including Duran Duran, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Culture Club, Kim Wilde, Rick Astley, The Human League, A-Ha, Tears for Fears, Wham and more! Whether you were born in the 80s, were lucky enough to hear these sounds from your very own cassette player or you've had a Stranger Things glimpse of 80'

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds - Postponed - European and UK tour 2020 comes to Dublin's 3Arena. "We have taken the decision to reschedule the Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds European and UK Tour. While hugely disappointing, this feels the best course of action to keep you all as safe as possible. We are working hard to finalise when the rescheduled shows will take place, and will share detailed information with you all as soon as we have it. All existing tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled shows. Sending love to you all." - Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. "Joyous and unexpectedly triumpha

Thanks Brother - Live at the Button Factory. The new project from artists Róisín O and John Broe, Thanks Brother released their debut EP, EP 1., in November 2019. Preceded by brand new single Call It Love, this debut is a strong statement of intent; produced and mixed by Grammy Award winner Ruadhrí Cushnan (Mumford And Sons, Hozier, Ed Sheeran). The five track EP coincides with a nationwide tour. Before forming Thanks Brother (a name given to them by Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage), both O and Broe enjoyed success as artists in their own right (Broe originally writer and perform

Ben Portsmouth: Taking Care of Elvis - The world's number one Elvis Tribute Artist live at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin. Ben, a multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis's DNA in his blood from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs. Having honed his musical talent Ben started his journey as an Elvis Tribute Artist in 2005 when he formed the Taking care of Elvis band. Audiences quickly realised that this was someone with a special talent. He looked like Elvis, sang like Elvis and had an on-stage charisma that had audiences belie

The Lovely Eggs - Live at The Workman's Club Dublin. The Lovely Eggs are an underground surreal-psych punk rock duo from northern England. They have a fierce ethos that music should have no rules. They will be performing their new album, I am Moron, in their debut Dublin show at The Workman's Club. For the last two years, The Lovely Eggs have sat back and watched England and the rest of the planet slowly eat itself. Their new album is the result of their observations, a relentless analysis of a modern culture that is bringing the world to its knees. With observational and often surreal lyri

WellFest, Europe's largest outdoor health and wellness festival returns to the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. WellFest 2020 in association with KBC will be headlined by broadcaster and fitness entrepreneur Davina McCall on Saturday 9th May and trainer to Chris Hemsworth (Thor himself!) Luke Zocchi from Australia on Sunday 10th May. Other headliners include Seattle-based yoga star Patrick Beach, and UK-based trainers Zanna van Dijk, Faisal Abdalla, Chloe Madeley and Bradley Simmonds. Homegrown talent sharing their wisdom at the festival will include Roz Purcell, Gerry Hussey, and T

In 2009, in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, 400 people set-off on the inaugural Darkness into Light 5km walk to raise funds for Pieta. From small beginnings, the movement has grown year on year and in 2019 over 200,000 people took part in 200 locations, in 16 countries across 5 continents. Each year the walk provides an opportunity for people to connect with their local community and to show their support for those who have been bereaved by suicide. Our team of volunteers, in Ireland and overseas, return year on year to help make the experience a rewarding one and to help us all continue to rai

Holy Mary - by Eoin Colfer. It's 1985 and Mary and Majella are getting ready for the social occasion of the year—their First Holy Communion. Sworn enemies since baby infants, things have gone from bad to worse since Mary's Daddy moved in with Majella's Mammy. Can they find common ground or will they make a holy show in front of the whole congregation? A hilariously heart-warming story of confusion, Communion and confessional boxes for the whole family. Written by Eoin Colfer, best-selling author of the Artemis Fowl series, Holy Mary is crafted from Colfer's experience as a primary scho

5 Seconds of Summer: No Shame 2020 Tour - Live at 3Arena Dublin. Currently tearing through a 40+ date North American tour with The Chainsmokers, the four piece have played to nearly half a million fans in 2019 alone and received wide-spread acclaim along the way. Whilst on the road fans have been treated to mesmerising new single Teeth. Speaking on their return, the band said: "We are so excited to bring the No Shame tour to the UK & Ireland in 2020. The new album is almost ready and we cannot wait for people to hear it. We truly believe these new songs capture the DNA of this band b

Eastbound - Dublin's New Music Festival 2020. This six-night stand is about capturing the spirit of new and breaking artists and capturing the imagination of a devoted, music-hungry city like Dublin and bringing it all together to create meaningful beginnings. Featuring the very best new and breaking artists over six nights in some of Dublin's best music venues: Vicar Street The Sound House The Workman's Club The Grand Social Whelan's Button Factory Sugar Club Eastbound is brought to you by Aiken Promotions in association with RTÉ 2FM.

Friends! The Musical Parody - The off-Broadway and Las Vegas smash-hit comedy Live at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we love from the hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990's Manhattan. An hilarious good-hearted romp through our favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production. Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Rachel, haven't gone anywhere and are singing and dancing their way back into

PM Summit - With ever growing numbers of attendees each year, PM Summit events are fast becoming Ireland's most inspirational, educational and vocational conferences for multi-track project management professionals and industries. Since 2015 the summit has attracted such icons as Lord David Puttnam, David McWilliams, Dr Niamh Shaw, and Debra Searle MBE, as well as industry leaders such as John McGrath, Stephen Carver, Peter de Jager, Dr. Sylvana Storey, Terence O'Donnell, Peter Taylor, Susanne Madsen and Carole Osterweil to grace the stages. Whether at PM Summit or Women in Project Manageme

An Audience with Roy Keane - An evening with Manchester United legend live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Keane was a dominating box-to-box midfielder, noted for his aggressive and highly competitive style of play, an attitude that helped him excel as captain of Manchester United from 1997 until his departure in 2005. Keane helped United achieve a sustained period of success during his 12 years at the club. Every time Keane played he demanded everything of himself and his team mates, so much so that Manchester United were a winning machine collecting trophies galore during a very successful

Inhaler - Live at The Academy Dublin. Dublin quartet Inhaler recently completed a UK and European tour that saw them sell over 7,000 tickets and play to frenzied, sold-out crowds. November saw them support Blossoms across the US, before heading to Mexico for a slot at Corona Capital. They've announced a new run of dates for 2020 that will include a show at The Academy, Dublin. Kasabian has announced Inhaler as one of the support acts at their huge hometown show at Leicester's Victoria Park next summer. Four friends who formed the band in school, Elijah Hewson, Robert Keating, Ryan McMaho

Thank You For The Music - The international smash-hit ABBA tribute show live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. All of ABBA's number one hits brought to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by an all-star cast that'll have you thanking ABBA for the music again and again! Record-breaking movies, smash-hit West End musicals, chart-topping albums and singles – ABBA's incredible legacy now lives on in concert with this all-new spectacular show. ABBA hits: Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Sup

Once Upon a Stage - Live at The Helix Dublin. TheatreworX Stage School and Academy's annual production encompasses songs from some movie and Broadway favourites, including Chicago, Hairspray, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, We Will Rock You and of course some pop songs. Written by Claire Tighe, this fab show showcases TheatreworX students, aged between 3 and 18, from across its schools in Leixlip, Dunboyne, Kilcock and Drumcondra.

ECO-ICO 2020: European & International Congress on Obesity @ The Convention Centre Dublin. EASO's annual scientific congress brings together colleagues from every area of obesity research, prevention and management. Participants are clinicians, practitioners, physicians, nutritionists, surgeons and researchers – all experts and key opinion leaders in the field of obesity and its related conditions. We will deliver an extremely attractive and diverse scientific programme complemented by specialised presentations, courses and networking opportunities.

Dublin Dance Festival brings artists and audiences together to create and share exceptional, provocative and relevant dance experiences. Each year in May, DDF presents the best Irish and international dance performances in venues throughout the city to a growing and evolving audience. During the Festival, the finest international choreographers and dance companies are programmed alongside emerging and established artists from Ireland and abroad in a variety of venues and spaces around the city. Audience members can look forward to experiencing celebrated classics and discovering the fres

Irish National Opera: The Abduction from the Seraglio – WA Mozart. Sung in German with English subtitles. People trafficking across the seas is nothing new and sex has long been part of its matrix. Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio deals with conflicts between nationalities and cultures with the lightest and most sophisticated of touches. The beautiful, exotically colourful score includes some of his most brilliant, and extremely virtuosic arias. Irish National Opera. Irish Chamber Orchestra. Irish National Opera Chorus. Peter Whelan: Conductor. Caitríona McLaughlin Directo

Jason Byrne - Wrecked But Ready - Live at Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire. The Star of Ireland's Got Talent, Jason Byrne, has had a hard year. But he doesn't want to talk about that. He's wrecked but ready. Ready for a laugh. This show is a celebration. A celebration of triumph over adversity. A celebration of the fact that everybody's got their own crap going on and they don't need to listen to someone else moaning about their problems. So, leave your worries at the door and find out why Jason was described as... "Unmissable" - Evening Standard. "Byrne is consistently brilliant" - Metro

Silicon Republic, Europe’s leading tech news service, brings you Future Human, the evolution of their successful Inspirefest. Join over 3,000 visionary attendees from 52 countries plus leading minds from Life, Science and Tech, vibrantly mining the future of Robotics & AI, Urban Landscapes, Security & business, Life Science, Workplaces and our Planet. Future Human is the most inclusive and forward-looking event the world has ever seen.

Roy Orbison Reborn, featuring Dean Bourne - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Come and relive the sound, the voice and all the magical hits of music legend Roy Orbison in an International Tribute Production starring The World's No 1 Roy Orbison Tribute Star, Dean Bourne. Audiences are left speechless by Dean's performances with comments such as – "Brilliant", "Amazing Voice", "Astounding", "Magnificent" and more! With a brand new show after last year's sold out national tour, Roy Orbison Reborn will transport audiences to the great Rock'n'Roll era with hit after massive hit - Gold Re

A Celebration of Christie Hennessy - Aonghus McAnally Live at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. After sold out performances all over Ireland, Aonghus McAnally returns with his remarkable tribute to one of Ireland's greatest singer songwriters. Capturing Christie's unique voice and guitar playing style, this show breathes life into the songs and stories of Tralee's favourite son. With plenty of laughs and a few tears, it's a magical night of theatre that will send shivers down the spine of all music lovers. Featuring all his best loved hits – Messenger Boy, Jealous Heart, Don't Forget Your Sho

The Stunning: Paradise in the Picture House 30th Anniversary - Rescheduled Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Friday September 18th 2020 - Extra date added! Formed in 1987 in Galway, The Stunning had their first top twenty single just a year later followed by two more top ten hits before their debut album Paradise in the Picturehouse hit the number one spot in 1990 staying there for 5 weeks. The band was now a household name and became the soundtrack to the lives of a whole generation of people brought up in Ireland during the 80's and 90's. Over the next year or so, there were four mor

Trixie Mattel: Grown Up - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Trixie Mattel is not only a major pop culture figure but a stand up comedian and musician with talents that defy classification. Trixie's coming to Ireland on tour with an exciting electro-folk reinvention. Expect to feel that you've landed in a PeeWee Herman video, with some surf rock and a love for 60's country music. She's listening to a lot of Fountains Of Wayne and Apples In Stereo, collecting mod Barbie dolls and watching Brady Brunch reruns! Trixie Mattel has broken major ground as an entertainer, first rocketing to nat

BROCKHAMPTON - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. The European Tour announcement follows the boyband's standout set at Tyler, The Creator's 8th annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival and caps off a year in which they released their fifth studio album GINGER, which the New Yorker described as "a testament to the forces of professionalisation." The band is currently wrapping up their biggest North American tour to date, including back-to-back sold-out shows in New York at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theatre alongside slowthai and 100 gecs, which Brooklyn Vegan described as "an unrelenting, passiona

Saweetie - Live at The Academy Dublin. Diamonté Harper, known by Saweetie, is an American songwriter, rapper, actress and designer. Born in Santa Clara, she relocated to Sacramento, CA where she completed high school. She developed an interest for poetry which eventually led to her performing at open mic's. This passion would lead her on the path to pursue her love for music. She attended San Diego state then transferred to The University of Southern California where she would graduate in 2016. Her chance meeting with music industry veteran Max Gousse (Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Solange, YG,

Menopause The Musical 2 – Cruising Through Menopause. Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Nicole Barber-Lane (Hollyoaks), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty), and Nicki French (Eurovision), it's the brand-new show, Cruising Through Menopause. In the hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical®, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives, loves and losses as they set off on the high seas. Hot flushes, mood swings, memory lapses, weight gain - these are a few of our favourite menopausal things! Cruising Through Menopause is a hilar

Kodaline - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Hot on the heels of releasing their latest single Wherever You Are, the return of Kodaline gathers pace with 8 intimate Dublin shows this summer. The 1600 capacity venue offers a rare opportunity for fans to witness the band play a small-scale homecoming show - their previous Dublin gigs were two huge outdoor events at St Anne's Park last year. The band commented, "We are so excited to be heading back to The Olympia Theatre for a very intimate run of shows! This venue holds a very special place in our hearts and we want to make these nights one

10cc - Live at Vicar Street Dublin, Friday 29th & Sunday 31st of May, 2020. Among the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc are one of the very few acts to have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure. Testament to their ongoing appeal, the band can count a generation straddling array of fellow artists, everyone from Chrissie Hynde to The Feelings Dan Gillespie and Axl Rose to Sophie Ellis Bextor, among their many millions of fans. 10cc has sold more than 30 million albums around the world and the band's longevity is te

The Stranglers - Live at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin. First forming in 1974, the band's no bullshit attitude saw them embraced by the punk movement of the late '70s. They released their first three albums - Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes and Black And White within an astonishing 13 months of each other, gaining hit singles with the likes of Peaches, No More Heroes and Walk On By. More success was to follow with the likes of Always The Sun, Strange Little Girl and the mercurial Golden Brown, amongst many others. Their eloquent and extensive catalogue now spans well over forty years. Th

In Conversation with The Sopranos - Live at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre Dublin. Get the real story behind what Vanity Fair called "the greatest pop-culture masterpiece of its day" when three of The Sopranos' most iconic cast members sit down for a chat. For the first time in the UK and Ireland, Steven Schirripa (Bobby 'Bacala'), Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), and Vincent Pastore ('Big Pussy' Bonpensiero) will take us behind the scenes of the legendary show – the stories, the dramas, the laughs – not to mention the countless theories about the show's controversial finale. A

Conan Gray: Kid Krow World Tour - with special guest Bülow. Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. 21 -year-old US pop sensation, Conan Gray, is the young singer-songwriter whose name is on everyone's lips! He kicked off the year announcing the release of his highly anticipated debut album, Kid Krow, arriving in stores and at all digital retailers on March 20th. Music from Kid Krow has already resonated in a big way. Songs from the album have been streamed upwards of 92 million times, including the album's current single Maniac (51 million streams), Comfort Crowd (19 million streams), and Che

Damon Albarn - The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows. Damon spends as much time as possible in Iceland, his spiritual home from home where he gains respite and inspiration from the landscape and its surroundings. With this fascination in mind he will perform this new piece with an ensemble and specially commissioned visuals. What can be more fascinating than the signs of the passage of time and the fragility of nature. Damon Albarn is a singer, songwriter, composer and producer, and founder member of Blur, Gorillaz and The Good, The Bad and The Queen.

Bird on the Wire: The Songs of Leonard Cohen - Pauline Scanlon and The Whileaways, live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. The Whileaways and Pauline Scanlon will celebrate many of Cohen's best-loved life works. They lead a masterful collective including Will Merrigan on bass, Dave Clancy on keys, Beoga legend Eamon Murray on drums, together with strings and brass sections. The Whileaways are three powerful forces in Irish roots music, Noelie McDonnell, Noriana Kennedy and Nicola Joyce combine to create a beguiling tapestry of harmonies, tradition and beautifully crafted original songs. Their s

Hello Again: The Story of Neil Diamond - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Don't miss the world's greatest celebration of the life & work of Neil Diamond. From The Pews to The Royal Concert Hall. 2016 was a pivotal year for Neil Diamond fans worldwide. In 1966 'Neil Leslie Diamond' recorded his first single as a solo artist, Solitary Man. Who would have predicted the enormity of the success that he would go on to have, 50 years and counting. Cut to January 2016 - Theatre Show Producers Darren Bazzoni and Juanita Diaz have the idea to produce a show worthy of a West End production, the

Alicia Keys: ALICIA – The World Tour - Live at 3Arena Dublin. Global music icon and 15-time GRAMMY Award winner announces ALICIA – The World Tour, her highly anticipated return to the stage which will open at 3Arena on Friday 5 June. The tour announcement comes fresh off Keys' exciting news to fans last night that her forthcoming seventh studio album Alicia is set to be released worldwide on 20 March. Keys released the anthemic Underdog, the album's new single, to critical acclaim. In addition to new music, Keys will be bringing her classics - from No One, to If I Ain't Got You to Girl

IEEE International Conference on Communications 2020 @ The Convention Centre Dublin. Dublin, the capital city of the Republic of Ireland, is proud to host the 54th IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC). With a theme of Communications Enabling Shared Understanding, this flagship conference of the IEEE Communications Society will offer five full days of original paper presentations, tutorials, workshops, keynotes, demonstrations, industry panels and social events designed to further career opportunities and in-depth understanding of the latest communications advancements wo

Copper Face Jacks: The Musical - by Paul Howard, Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Paul Howard's smash hit musical, Copper Face Jacks: The Musical, is back at The Olympia Theatre for 2020 following triumphant summer runs in 2018 and 2019. Packed full of craic, huge laughs, Culchies, Dubs, lots of shifting and an incredible cast, it's set to be the summer sensation for a third time! Standing ovations, rave reviews, wall-to-wall belly laughs and laugh-out-loud shenanigans from start to finish! Johnny Ward is back as Gino Wildes and is reunited with and Michele McGrath (The Tudors, Damo a

Riverdance: 25th Anniversary Show - Live at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin. Twenty-five years on from the first time Riverdance the Show premiered at The Point Theatre Dublin, composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerising soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely re-imagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection and stage designs with new costume designs by Joan Bergin, to create Riverdance: 25th Anniversary Show. This show is a powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved family favourite, celebrated the

elbow - Rescheduled Live @ 3Arena Dublin. (Rescheduled from Saturday March 28th to Monday June 29th, 2020. All tickets purchased for March 28th will be valid for the rescheduled date.) The band released their 8th studio album, Giants of All Sizes, in October and announced UK and Europe tour dates for 2020. Lead track from the new album, Dexter & Sinister, attracted praise from NME for its "bluesy swagger" whilst Clash heralded its "lucid grooves melded to an ominous atmosphere". A second early release from the album, Empires, garnered further praise, with US site Stereogum revelling in

Jobs Expo Dublin - at Croke Park's Hogan Suite. Jobs Expo Dublin will feature hundreds of active job opportunities at home and abroad and is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE admission. What can you expect at Jobs Expo Dublin? Employers actively recruiting for hundreds of jobs at home and abroad. Specialised areas dedicated to jobs in particular industries. Educational experts offering advice on upskilling, part-time and evening courses, and third-level courses. Start your own business experts offering advice and support networks. The Career Clinic off

If you're looking for ideas for your home, you have a project you need some expert advice on or if you're just looking for some inspiration then Love Your Home is the perfect event to visit - and it's free! With over 150 exhibitors covering the full range of home improvements, expert interior & garden design advice and the opportunity to support local producers in the Artisan Food Shop and Artist & Makers Village there is something for all tastes. Throw in Cooking Demos and this is a great event for everyone.

IFLA WLIC 2020 Dublin - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions World Library and Information Congress @ The Convention Centre Dublin. The Irish National Committee is delighted to invite you all to the 86th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) taking place from 15 to 21 August 2020 in Dublin, Ireland. The WLIC in Dublin enjoys local and national Government support, engagement from librarians across all sectors, plus great commitment and enthusiasm throughout the country. The event will facilitate the exchange of experience and best practice between lo

RuPaul's Drag Race: Werq The World - Rescheduled - The biggest drag show in the world comes to 3Arena, Dublin. Werq The World, returns with an all-new production, hitting European Arenas from Aberdeen to Vienna. Acclaimed for their amazing production values, this is the fourth iteration of the ground breaking tour in the UK and Europe. An experiment gone wrong has sent Michelle Visage spiralling through time with no way of returning home. Join your favourite queens, as they journey through iconic periods in time in the hopes they will find their way back to 2020. "Hey Squirrel Friends,

Trevor Noah: Loud and Clear Tour - Rescheduled Live at 3Arena Dublin. Trevor Noah is travelling the globe, expanding his Loud & Clear Tour to 2020, and is coming back to Ireland to play Dublin's 3Arena. This is his first show here since he sold out Vicar Street back in January 2014. The Emmy-winning The Daily Show host and celebrated comedian is known around the world for his insightful and authentic take on politics and current events. Trevor has written, produced, and starred in 8 comedy specials, most recently including Son of Patricia on Netflix. Booking information All tickets

André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra - Rescheduled Live at 3Arena Dublin. The Dutch 'King of Waltz', who has made classical music accessible to ordinary people, is bringing his Johann Strauss Orchestra back to Ireland. Dubbed the "Maestro of the Masses" - New York Times, and a "Weapon of Mass Happiness" - The Spectator, André Rieu returns with his 60-piece orchestra - the largest private orchestra in the world - the Platin Tenors and many international soloists. In 2018 André performed for 100,000 Irish and British fans!

Aslan - Rescheduled Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. What a fantastic year Aslan had in 2019. Sold-out shows in the Iveagh Gardens, The Marquee in Cork, The Olympia in Dublin, Glasgow and Belfast to name a few. Christy's book My Crazy World has gone on to be one of the best selling Irish books of 2019, and is still in the top 10 since its release. The band released 3 of their most iconic albums Feel No Shame, Goodbye Charlie Moonhead, and Made in Dublin on vinyl. For 2020, the band have reached out to fans on social media and asked them to suggest songs they would like Aslan to perfor

John Gibbons - Rescheduled - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. With official remixes under his belt for artists such as Anne-Marie, Bastille, Westlife, Picture This and Gavin James, over 150 million combined Spotify streams, and having sold-out a string of tour and festival dates in the past year, including hometown headliners at Dublin's famed Academy and The Olympia Theatre, a nine-date UK tour, garnering main-stage billing throughout Europe alongside artists such as Justin Bieber, The Chainsmokers, Tiesto, Macklemore, Martin Garrix and French Montana, John Gibbons is fresh from the suc

The Very Best of Gift Grub LIVE! featuring Mario Rosenstock - Rescheduled - at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Ireland's most successful impressionist and satirist Mario Rosenstock celebrates twenty years of Gift Grub with a brand spanking new stage show. Featuring the best sketches from the last twenty years plus bang up-to-date topical material. Gift Grub First aired on May 3rd, 1999 on Today FM's Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show. It is now the longest running breakfast show in Irish radio history. In that time Gift Grub has become the benchmark for topical and wittily surreal comedy satire. Its su

King Krule 2020 Tour - Rescheduled Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. King Krule has released a short film called Hey World!, directed by Charlotte Patmore. With signature wit and in his own unique style, the short film shows Archy Marshall performing solo four as-yet-unreleased tracks, titled Perfecto Miserable, Alone Omen 3, (Don't Let The Dragon) Draag On, and Energy Fleets. The film comes alongside the announcement of a tour across both sides of the Atlantic.

Blade Runner - Live: Rescheduled - Performed live to picture by a 14-piece musical ensemble. Experience Ridley Scott's multi-Academy Award®-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner (2007 Final Cut), on a vast HD screen accompanied by The Avex Ensemble performing Greek composer Vangelis' original synthesiser led score in sync with the film. Following on from the UK premiere in London at the Royal Albert Hall this October, the 1982 motion picture will come to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre with a full 14-piece musical ensemble featuring synthesizers, strings, brass, bass, and percussion, bringing the

Pussycat Dolls - Rescheduled Live at 3Arena Dublin. The era defying, chart-topping, button-pushing, mega-group are back! Pussycat Dolls have announced they are reuniting for a UK & Ireland Tour, performing together for the first time in over a decade. The voices of a generation will be taking their Pussycat Dolls 2020 Tour to Dublin's 3Arena. The multi-platinum pop sensations – Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta and Carmit Bachar are bringing back Doll Domination. Having sold more than 54 Million records worldwide and streamed over 1 Billion times, X2 Wi

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott - Rescheduled Live at 3Arena Dublin. Following the announcement of their fourth studio album Manchester Calling, Paul & Jacqui have announced an Irish tour. Manchester Calling boasts all the hallmarks of Heaton's beautifully bittersweet songwriting – effortlessly catchy melodies allied with an everyman's biting exasperation at the modern world alongside some truly heartfelt love songs. Produced by long-time collaborator John Williams who produced both Housemartins albums and the previous three Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott albums - What Have We Bec

Horslips - Reschuled Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. A 1970's Irish rock band that composed, arranged and performed their music based on traditional Irish jigs and reels. They were one of the first, if not the first, of the Celtic rock bands of that era. Formed in 1970, they disbanded in 1980, but reformed for gigs in Dublin and Belfast in December 2009. They played a short series of concerts in 2010, and in 2011 - as well as performing with the Ulster Orchestra in Belfast For St Patrick's Day - they guested at the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow, Sion Festival in Switzerland and

Katie Melua - Live in Concert Tour 2020 @ Vicar Street Dublin. Multi award-winning recording artist Katie Melua has announced an extensive 45-date headline winter 2020 tour including a Dublin date. The announcement of the tour coincides with news of a Live in Concert 2xCD album featuring Gori Women's Choir, recorded at London's Central Hall, Westminster, in December 2018. Tickets for the tour will go on general sale Friday, November 22nd 2019 at 10am. Born in the Georgian city of Kutaisi, Katie and her family emigrated to Belfast when she was 9 years old. She has released 7 studio album

Bon Iver - Rescheduled Live at 3Arena Dublin, with support from Aaron Dessner's Big 37d03d Machine. This show will be American indie-folk heroes Bon Iver's first indoor show in Dublin in some 8 years – when they finished up a World Tour with a now-legendary sold-out show at the same venue, from where frontman Justin Vernon announced to the crowd a global hiatus, one that ended up lasting five years. Support comes from Aaron Dessner's Big 37d03d Machine who will develop and perform new music in collaboration with 37d03d friends. Aaron Dessner is of course best-known as one of the leading m

Peppa Pigs Best Day Ever - Rescheduled - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Peppa Pig is excited to be going on a day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it's going to be her best day ever! Get ready for a road-trip full of adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more! Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fa

Rhod Gilbert - Rescheduled - The Book of John, Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. "Following the Irish government directive regarding the cancellation of events, Rhod Gilbert is pleased to confirm the following: Thursday March 12th 2020, rescheduled to Sunday January 24th 2021." All tickets purchased for original dates remain valid for the rescheduled date. Following a sold-out Dublin date last March, multi-award-winning comedian Rhod Gilbert has announced his return to The Olympia due to public demand, with his show The Book Of John. As one of the UK's leading stand-up comedy talents,

Simple Minds: 40 Years of Hits Tour 2020 - Rescheduled Live at 3Arena Dublin. Simple Minds are fronted by founder members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar). They have experienced a remarkable journey since releasing their debut album Life in a Day in 1979. Constantly evolving, the band's rousing choruses and booming atmospherics made them one of the most iconic bands of the Eighties. Along the way, they've landed five UK #1 albums, topped the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic, sold over 60 million albums and packed stadiums the world over. Booking information Al

The Who - Rescheduled Irish and UK Arena Tour with full orchestra - Live at 3Arena Dublin. The Who has one of the greatest rock legacies in music history. They're one of the all-time great live bands, have sold over 100 million records world including nine US and ten UK Top-Ten albums and 14 UK Top-Ten singles in a career spanning six decades. Now Fifty-five years after they made their first recordings, they're back with their first new album in thirteen years entitled WHO released in November 2019. Singer Roger Daltrey, assured fans that the shows; "May be the last time we do a tour of

Harry Styles: Love On Tour 2020 - Rescheduled Live at 3Arena Dublin. Harry Styles has announced a 2020 World Tour - Love On Tour - in support of his upcoming album Fine Line. The extensive run of shows will begin in April in Ireland and the UK and will travel across Europe and North America before concluding in Mexico in October. The highly-anticipated new album will arrive in December 2019. The 12-track album features the new single Lights Up, which has accumulated over 100 Million video views and streams worldwide to date. Joining Harry across the world is rising pop star King Princess.

David Gray - White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary Tour. Rescheduled Live at 3Arena Dublin. Multi-platinum, multi-Brit award and Grammy-nominated, singer-songwriter David Gray announces White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary Tour, to celebrate the trailblazing album's 20-year anniversary. The biggest selling album of all time in Ireland and one of the greatest and most heart-warming word-of-mouth successes in music, White Ladder will be performed by Gray with all the original band members and with all the original equipment to recreate the record in its entirety, plus a set of the greatest hits.

OFFSET Dublin - Rescheduled at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Following Government advice regarding indoor mass gatherings of more than 100 people, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre will close to the public until April 19th, 2020. As a result of this closure, OFFSET, due to take place from 3-5 April 3rd-5th 2020, will now take place from April 23rd-25th, 2021. Original tickets purchased will remain valid for rescheduled dates, of which all patrons will be notified. With over 2,500 attendees each year, OFFSET Dublin has fast become one of the world's most inspirational, educational and vocational

You Win Again: Celebrating the music of the Bee Gees - Rescheduled - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular. Immerse yourself in the brothers' music through the 60s, 70s and 80s – including hits they wrote for artists such as Celine Dion, Diana Ross and Dolly Parton. Direct from the West End, this breath-taking concert spectacular, taking you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Night Fever, Stayin' Alive, More Than A Woman

The Magic of Motown - Rescheduled - Live at The Olympia Theatre Dublin. Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable show, The Magic of Motown, steams into town. Celebrating the sound of a generation. Now seen by over 1 million people, worldwide! It's no surprise that the show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history, even performing as special guests at the 2016 Royal Variety Performance after-show party. The timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Jackson