From trad sessions in Temple Bar to sold-out arena shows on the North Wall — Dublin is one of Europe's great music cities. U2, Thin Lizzy and Sinead O'Connor called it home.
SEE TONIGHT'S EVENTS →Dublin's pub session scene is the heartbeat of Irish music. O'Donoghue's, The Cobblestone and dozens of Temple Bar pubs host nightly traditional sessions year-round.
The city that gave the world U2, My Bloody Valentine and Fontaines D.C. Whelan's and The Academy continue to launch the next generation of Irish rock talent.
Dublin's club scene punches above its weight. Button Factory and Wigwam host international DJs while a thriving local electronic community builds its own identity.
Hozier, Damien Rice and Glen Hansard represent a rich tradition of Dublin songwriting. Intimate venues across the city spotlight this artform nightly.
WHERE DUBLIN PLAYS
Ireland's largest indoor concert venue on the Dublin Docklands. Every major international tour stops at 3Arena.
Dublin's premier mid-size venue. Seated and standing configurations for rock, folk, jazz and comedy throughout the year.
Multi-room venue on Middle Abbey Street. Club nights, live music and emerging Irish talent every night of the week.
Dublin's most beloved indie venue. Every great Irish artist played Whelan's before they broke — the city's cultural cornerstone since 1989.
Live music and club nights in the heart of Dublin's cultural quarter. Electronic, indie and world music programming year-round.
Live shows in Dublin sell out fast. Browse upcoming events across platforms — electronic underground, major arena tours, and everything in between.
From pub trad sessions in Cobblestone to Fontaines D.C. and Hozier — stream Dublin's rich musical heritage free on Cloud Atelier Radio.
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