# Events

Last year

2022

# Your Say

Poll: When was the last time you went to a live music event?

New funding has been announced for over 2,000 night time events.

28.5k

Nov 6th 2022, 11:12 AM

Culture Night 2022: Highlights across the country, from art to dance to queer history

Here are some of the highlights.

14.4k

Sep 17th 2022, 1:00 PM

# Test Yourself

QUIZ: How well do you know these surprising overlaps in history?

Frank Sinatra could’ve seen the first four seasons of Friends you know.

51.0k

Sep 10th 2022, 10:00 PM

# Culture

Push to recruit events staff as industry tries to keep up with post-Covid demand

Last weekend, some event attendees reported lengthy waits in queues for food or drink.

10.9k

Jun 9th 2022, 6:00 AM

All time

# covid latest

Government confirms details of reopened PUP scheme as ministers meet hospitality representatives

The top PUP rate of €350 is available to those earning €400 or more per week.

Hospitality and events representatives are meeting with the Tánaiste and the Culture Minister.

The number of Covid-19 cases in Ireland jumped by 10% in the last two weeks of November.

29.2k

Updated

Dec 6th 2021, 6:58 PM

# Your story

Work in the live events or nightlife industry? Tell us how the Covid-19 restrictions have affected you

We want to hear your stories about how the restrictions since March 2020 have impacted your work life.

6.9k

Nov 17th 2021, 1:37 PM

# Nightclubs

Pubs will not need to use ticketing system for seated performances, department confirms

All nightclub events must be ticketed from next week, but bars and pubs with live music are exempted if people are seated.

23.6k

Updated

Oct 24th 2021, 4:44 PM

# culture night 2021

Culture Night promises a 'national moment' as events take place across the country

Here are some of the highlights from tonight’s national event.

11.6k

Sep 17th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: What are you most looking forward to once all Covid-19 restrictions are lifted?

The final restrictions are due to be eased in the next two months.

32.4k

Sep 2nd 2021, 9:40 AM

# events industry

Public transport to return to full capacity next week ahead of return to offices and schools

Minister Eamon Ryan said that young people were likely to return to offices first.

25.5k

Updated

Aug 29th 2021, 1:55 PM

# Heritage Week

From dark skies to Dublin's lost prisons: Sixteen events to check out this National Heritage Week

The annual heritage week takes a hybrid approach this year, with events in-person and online.

27.0k

Aug 17th 2021, 6:30 AM

# live events

'We need a plan': Live events are happening in Ireland - but it's not all plain sailing

We speak to promoters and venues putting on gigs in the new era of live performance.

13.0k

Aug 14th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Live Music

Events and hospitality reps welcome new guidelines, but question Government communication

“We were told that there would be no further restrictions lifted until September.”

13.6k

Aug 6th 2021, 5:36 PM

# Covid-19

Lifting restrictions on mass gatherings must happen 'cautiously and gradually', NPHET told

HIQA has advised NPHET on the measures needed to allow large gatherings to happen safely.

14.9k

Jun 17th 2021, 9:30 PM

# Coronavirus

'My face turned white. And here we are, a year on': The workers still waiting to go back, 12 months later

It’s been a year since Varadkar’s Washington speech, and many people have been out of work for almost 12 months.

It's been a year since the Taoiseach's speech from Washington

Pubs shut a few days later, and many have remained closed for the past 12 months

Workers in the most affected industries are hoping for brighter days ahead, but are realistic about short-term prospects

51.3k

Mar 12th 2021, 12:05 AM

# mass vaccination

Events industry offers help with mass vaccination rollout

An events representative group has written to officials to offer support with planning and delivering the rollout.

60.8k

Jan 11th 2021, 12:02 PM

# Decade of Centenaries

UK government to spend £3 million marking Northern Ireland centenary

Boris Johnson said the centenary needed to be marked “sensitively”.

12.0k

Dec 14th 2020, 9:49 AM

# christmas events

Event Guide: From festive ferris wheels to virtual concerts - some things to do in the next while

A selection of events taking place this weekend and beyond.

10.1k

Dec 12th 2020, 9:30 AM

# resale

Ticket sales companies raise concern over timing of ticket touting bill due to effect of pandemic on events sector

The bill proposes to ban the above price resale of tickets for live events.

13.0k

Dec 9th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Events

Event Guide: Some online and real-world things to do over the next while

With the country now under Level 3 restrictions, some events are moving offline.

9.5k

Dec 5th 2020, 9:30 AM

# Events

Event Guide: Here are some online and in-person events to keep you busy this week

Looking for something fun to do?

18.3k

Oct 10th 2020, 11:00 AM

# Highlights

Culture Night: Highlights from the North and border counties

Our guide in the run up to tonight’s nationwide event.

10.8k

Sep 18th 2020, 10:45 AM

# live events

'Creative lifeblood of Ireland': Events industry pens open letter on impact of Covid-19 on the sector

The open letter is part of the national awareness week for the live entertainment and event industry in Ireland.

13.7k

Sep 18th 2020, 8:52 AM

# Arts

Martin announces establishment of arts and culture recovery taskforce

It will report to Minister Martin by 31 October to provide the government with an action plan for the sector.

12.3k

Sep 10th 2020, 10:07 PM

# Arts

€6 million worth of support packages for live performance and music industry announced

Minister Catherine Martin announced the measures this evening.

21.2k

Sep 9th 2020, 7:54 PM

# ban on booze

Ban on alcohol at gigs under consideration in a bid to allow music events resume

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Arts Catherine Martin are meeting artists today.

18.8k

Aug 31st 2020, 2:15 PM

# mixed messaging

Campaign group to seek NPHET's 'specific concerns' about live events in meeting with Health Minister

Confusion arose earlier this month following conflicting messages on numbers permitted at cultural events.

35.3k

Aug 30th 2020, 8:15 AM

# Leipzig

Series of concerts held in Germany to study whether large events can safely resume

Only young, healthy volunteers were allowed to attend in a bid to limit infection risks.

26.0k

Aug 22nd 2020, 4:50 PM

# Event Guide

Event Guide: From boxing to Beethoven - here are 5 online and real world events to keep you busy this weekend

Whether you’re looking for something to do online or in person, we have you covered for some fun this weekend.

17.5k

Aug 22nd 2020, 8:30 AM

# arts venues

Limited to 6 people: Government statement says strict rules now apply to indoor cultural events

The outdoor limit is 15 people.

87.0k

Updated

Aug 19th 2020, 11:24 PM

# weekend guide

From painting to canoeing - here are some events to keep you busy this weekend

Whether you’re looking for something to do online or in person, we have you covered for some fun this weekend.

18.6k

Aug 15th 2020, 8:00 AM

# Fans

Setback for UK sports as Johnson confirms pilots of crowds won't take place

Some 5,000 racegoers had been due to attend the Glorious Goodwood Festival on Saturday.

4.4k

Jul 31st 2020, 1:47 PM

# online events

Traveller Pride week to be launched today by new Senator Eileen Flynn

The two-week catalogue of events will begin today with a live streamed launch.

48.7k

Jul 13th 2020, 8:36 AM

# Premier League Preview

Jason McAteer and The Anfield Wrap's Gareth Roberts will be joining The42 Premier League Preview

And you can too!

8.8k

Jun 11th 2020, 2:50 PM

# TAKING ACTION

NASCAR banning Confederate flag from events

They said ‘runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment’.

6.2k

Jun 10th 2020, 11:21 PM

# Coronavirus

US Ticketmaster changes refund policy for rescheduled events - but Ireland hasn't followed suit

Refunds are no longer allowed for rescheduled gigs in the USA.

31.6k

Apr 15th 2020, 6:30 AM

# stay home

From classes with Michael D's yoga teacher to live drag shows - here are some online events to check out this weekend

With people being asked to stay indoors, many entertainment and fitness companies are hosting events online.

23.9k

Apr 4th 2020, 9:00 AM

# stay home

From bingo to life drawing - here are some online events to keep you busy this weekend

With people being asked to stay indoors, many entertainment and fitness companies are hosting events online.

35.6k

Mar 28th 2020, 8:45 AM

# festival season

EP announces 2020 line-up as Dublin Comic Con and tech summit postponed amid coronavirus fears

The music and campervan festival, Vantastival, has also been postponed.

28.6k

Updated

Mar 11th 2020, 4:36 PM

# Things To Do

Event Guide: Looking for something to do? Here are some Christmas events this weekend

Whether you want to enjoy a festive show or some Christmas crafts, we’ve got you covered.

13.6k

Dec 14th 2019, 9:45 AM