The Goo – December/Early January Highlights

Various Locations, Tuesday 16th December - Tuesday 6th January

Dublin is buzzing with an exciting line-up of music, events, and nights out. Whether you're into intimate gigs, big concerts, or late-night club shows, there's something for everyone in the city.

As always, there are many music and club shows over the next few weeks. Below are just some of the many highlights, curated and recommended by the Night-Time Advisor. Please be sure to double-check ticket prices and door opening times.

  • Tues, Dec 16th |Inpiral Carpets| Academy | 7.00pm | €30
  • Wed, Dec 17th | Bringing Dylan Home | Whelan's Upstairs| 8.00pm | €21.50
  • Thurs, Dec 18th | Kingfishr | 3Arena| 7.00pm | €18.55
  • Fri, Dec 19th | The Cat Burglars | Arthur's Blues & Jazz Club | 9.00pm | N/A
  • Sat, Dec 20th | Christmas Movies by Candlelight | St. Patrick's Cathedral | 8:00pm | €31
  • Sun, Dec 21st | The Rob Strong Band | Purty Kitchen | 2.00pm | €27.79
  • Mon, Dec 22nd | NSOI w/Sinead Campbell Wallace| National Concert Hall | 3.00pm & 7:30pm| €15
  • Tues, Dec 23rd | I Draw Slow | Workman's Club | 7.30pm | €22.30
  • Sat, Dec 27th | Aslan | Vicar Street | 6.30pm | €39.95
  • Sun, Dec 28th | The Bionic Rats | The Grand Social | 7.30pm | €22.42
  • Mon, Dec 29th | Melina Malone|The Sugar Club | 7:30pm| €22
  • Tues, Dec 30th | Something Happens| Whelan's | 8.00pm| €29
  • Thurs, Jan 1st | New Year's Day Family Concert | Dublin Castle | 1.00pm | Free
  • Fri, Jan 2nd | Moulin Rouge| Bord Gais Energy Theatre | 2.30pm | €103.40
  • Sat, Jan 3rd | Banja Bill & Friends | The Cobblestone | 5.00pm | Free
  • Sun, Jan 4th | Dedication to Phil Lynott | 3Arena | 6.00pm | €89
  • Mon, Jan 5th |  Whelan's Song Cycle – Open Mic | Little Whelan's | 8.00pm | Free
  • Tues, Jan 6th | Bad Mother's Union/Redder Herring/Aamateur Pharmacy | The Sound House | 7.30pm | €5

This list represents just a small selection of the many exciting events happening across Dublin. Keep an eye on the DublinNights.ie website or pick up a copy of The Goo for ongoing updates and more recommendations to make the most of Dublin’s thriving night-time scene!

Enjoy the shows and stay safe!


Date:
Tuesday 16th December - Tuesday 6th January
Time:
Varies
Price:
Varies

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