Opera in the Open is an initiative of Dublin City Council that presents live performances of operatic work in the open air in Dublin City Centre. The annual opera season is taking place on 6, 13, 20 & 27 August in the Amphitheatre at the Dublin City Council Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8. Each opera performance is presented in an abridged format, narrated in English, and lasts one hour, fitting perfectly into the lunchtime slot from 1 to 2pm. Attendance is completely free of charge, and all are welcome! The Amphitheatre features a raised stage, seating areas, and grassy verges

Riverdance: Celebrating 30 Breathtaking Years Riverdance has captivated audiences worldwide with its GRAMMY award-winning music and the passion and energy of its mesmerising choreography and breathtaking performances. Riverdance 30 – The New Generation celebrates the show’s incredible 30th year milestone, with a special anniversary tour. The spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics and it showcases the new generation of exceptional performers, all of w

A unique concert will take place on the 15th of August at the iconic O'Reilly Theatre (Belvedere College Theatre) in the heart of Dublin. The evening's programme includes the music of the world-famous Italian neoclassical composer Ludovico Einaudi, performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble. Ludovico Einaudi presented the final part of the seven-volume musical project «Seven Days Walking» in the fall of 2019. Delightfully beautiful sketches of nature, moods and weather were made by him while walking through the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland. Ludovico Einaudi is, without

Serving as a spiritual continuation of the now-defunct Sprain, Shearling exhibits the reunion of a now decade-old collaborative force between guitarists Alexander Kent and Sylvie Simmons. A subsequent recruiting of percussionist Andrew Chanover, bassist Wesley Nelson, and keyboardist Elizabeth Carver filled out their orchestrally-minded roster. The band was mostly quiet for its first year of existence, avoiding live performances to instead focus on their brazen debut ‘Motherf*cker, I am Both: “Amen” and "Hallelujah"…’ The record retains Sprain’s characteristic commitment to inte

Martha Spencer is a singer-songwriter, mountain musician and dancer from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She grew up in the musical Spencer family and learned to play several instruments (guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, dulcimer, mandolin) and flatfoot/clog at a young age. She performs and has recorded with various groups and has been involved with several roots music projects. She has played shows, festivals and led workshops across the US, Australia, UK, and Europe. Martha’s first solo album has been featured in articles in Rolling Stone Country, No Depression, Wide Open Country, Bluegr

Walker Tex & Wilson Lyons are an alternative country duo blending cinematic storytelling, outlaw-country grit, and atmospheric Americana. Formed from a lifelong friendship that began in Northern Ireland, the pair share a passion for songs that capture vivid characters, open landscapes, and hard-earned truths. With Walker’s distinctive vocals and Wilson’s expressive guitar work, their music bridges the gap between classic country tradition and a more contemporary, widescreen sound. Drawing inspiration from the golden age of outlaw country while embracing modern influences, they craft

Love defies darkness as Chile’s acclaimed Ballet de Santiago brings the legendary Swan Lake to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. In this breathtaking production, Tchaikovsky’s soaring score and the company’s spellbinding artistry weave a story of passion, betrayal, and eternal devotion. Under the artistic leadership of internationally celebrated César Morales, the company fuses the great traditions of classical ballet with a distinctly Latin American flair for this Irish premiere. Prince Siegfried’s heart is captured by Odette, a princess cursed to live as a swan by day. Their f

Hot off the heels of their FASTEST EVER selling sold-out UK and Ireland Arena Tour for April in 2026, The Prodigy bring their huge headline performance to 4 massive outdoor shows for summer 2026 including a return to Dublin at the Irish Museum Of Modern Art on August 20th. The band bring their Warriors Dance experience to you complete with new production and their sonically attacking wall of sound. This event will create history, bringing the undisputed heavyweight champions of the beats The Prodigy together with the legendary Carl Cox and then the big-league authority on all that is reg

The Wailers are celebrating 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, marking a defining moment in reggae history and honouring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums. This special tour, 50 Years of Positive Vibrations, highlights select cuts from Rastaman Vibration alongside the multiple timeless classics that continue to unite audiences across generations. Released in 1976, Rastaman Vibration was a pivotal album that carried reggae’s message of resistance, spirituality, and hope onto the global stage. Songs like 'Positive Vibration,' 'Roots, Rock, Reggae,' and 'War' remain