The Next Big Thing Festival

The Next Big Thing Festival

The Workman's Club, Wednesday 21st January - Saturday 24th January

The Next Big Thing presents the top up and coming Irish talent!

Ex Oh Promotions are excited to announce our 5th annual ‘The Next Big Thing’ festival, live from the heart of Dublin on Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th of January 2026.

We're proud to be a DIY festival, curated by musicians for music lovers of all kinds, and our mission is to platform the best up-and-coming, genre-blending talent in Ireland.

With 18 emerging acts taking over the iconic Workman's Club for 4 stacked nights of music, we can bet that you'll be introduced to some of your new favourite Irish artists.

Lineup

  • Monday's Child
  • All Girls Piss
  • Kyral
  • Reylta
  • and he, the fool
  • Girl | Boy
  • Uptight Dad
  • iNNUENDO
  • Glasseyed
  • SPOOKLET
  • digdeep
  • All Things Eve
  • Touzai
  • Gag Reflex
  • Eppie
  • SYGH
  • V-Sensei
  • Hannahbella

PLUS: The return of our annual vintage market featuring local, independent artists and makers.

The Next Big Thing 2026 is sponsored by:
Safe Gigs, IMRO and Boss Stop.

Date:
Wednesday 21st January - Saturday 24th January
Time:
8.00pm
Price:
From €15
Address:
The Workman's Club, Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Google Map of The Workman's Club, Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland

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