The Beatles Weekend

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Various Locations, Friday 22nd August - Sunday 24th August

Celebrating the Historic Twinning of
Liverpool and Dublin

A Spectacular Beatles Weekend – Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th August 2025

Join us for a three-day celebration of music, culture, and friendship as we honour the enduring legacy of The Beatles and the deep-rooted connections between Liverpool and Dublin. This unforgettable weekend will take place across iconic Dublin venues, including Wigwam on Abbey Street, the historic Adelphi Cinema site where The Beatles performed their only ever Irish shows in 1963, and Meeting House Square in Temple Bar.


Wigwam Hosts Two Days of Beatles Fun

  • Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd August
    Venues: Wigwam & The Adelphi Site

    Step into the world of Beatlemania with a vibrant programme of live performances, DJ sets, talks, and screenings celebrating the Fab Four and Liverpool’s musical legacy.

    • Friday 22nd AugustBeatles Day
      • Live Beatles Music All Day
      • Beatles Quiz – Test your trivia skills!
      • Record Fair – Hunt for rare vinyl and memorabilia
      • Non-stop Beatles DJ Sets
      • Dress as Your Favourite Beatle – Costumes encouraged!
    • As part of our Beatles takeover weekend we're hosting a full Beatles-themed evening and night with creative spins on our trademark events.
      Tickets available from Eventbrite
    • Saturday 23rd AugustLiverpool Celebration
      8pm: Beatles Tribute Band:  Get your tickets at Eventbrite
      Listen to the hits of the fab four performed by a special Beatles tribute act.

      11pm: Celebrate Liverpool’s rich musical heritage with a stellar DJ lineup: Get your tickets at Eventbrite

  • Melé – The acclaimed Liverpool-based DJ and producer closes the night with a genre-blending set of percussive and tribal house.
  • Hannah Lynch b2b GRL – Co-founder of the dynamic Liverpool collective Girls Don’t Sync joins respected DJ Cailín under her house alias, GRL.
  • Glass Collective – Dublin subsidiary of respected Liverpool DJ collective.

Family Fun Day in Temple Bar

    • Sunday 24th August
      Location: Meeting House Square & Parliament Street

      Time: Midday to 5pm
      Wrap up the weekend with a family-friendly celebration in the heart of Dublin! Enjoy:
      • Live Beatles Music
      • Themed Markets
      • Spoken Word Performances
      • Interactive Workshops for All Ages
      • Outdoor Screenings & Costume Fun on Parliament Street, Dublin’s newest pedestrian zone

TICKETS OPTIONS*Reserve Your Spot

Admission is free, but space is limited — be sure to book in advance on Eventbrite

You can choose from the following ticket types:

    • Full Day Ticket: Access from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    • Morning Session: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    • Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Supported by:
Dublin City Council, Dublin Brand, Liverpool City Council, The Cavern Club and contributions from local artists, historians, and community groups.


Date:
Friday 22nd August - Sunday 24th August
Time:
Varies
Price:
Varies

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