Whelan’s Ones to Watch Festival

Whelan’s Ones to Watch Festival

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Whelan's, Thursday 5th January - Sunday 8th January

Whelan's annual festival to catch the best new and up coming bands for 2023 over 3 stages each night.

Whelan's Ones To Watch is a firm favourite in the music lovers calendar. Each year they feature the brightest and best new acts likely to make an impression in the coming months. Hear a fresh, diverse array of talent on one of the 3 stages in Whelan's and this year they have also added Opium next door on the Friday and Saturday.

The festival is a no brainer: you pay €7 admission which includes a free pint of Hot House 13. You are then free to wander around the different stages in Whelan's to catch one of the acts performing on either the Main Stage, Upstairs Venue or brand new venue, Little Whelan's. There is something for everyone with over 60 bands playing.

Date:
Thursday 5th January - Sunday 8th January
Time:
7.30pm
Price:
€7 - €15
Address:
Whelan's, Wexford Street, Portobello, Dublin 2, Ireland
Google Map of Whelan's, Wexford Street, Portobello, Dublin 2, Ireland

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