# gigs

This year

2023

# Rock On

Malahide Castle gigs get drinks licence despite locals’ objections

Depeche Mode, Paolo Nutini, Blur, Sam Fender, Florence and The Machine, Sting and Hozier will perform there next month.

19.3k

May 9th 2023, 6:46 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you ever travelled abroad just to go to a gig?

The cost of gigging in Ireland has shot up lately.

26.5k

Apr 3rd 2023, 10:03 AM

Last year

2022

# gigs

Pubs, nightclubs and cafes to be given up to €10,000 to host entertainment at 'off-peak' times

The Night-Time Economy Support Scheme (NTESS) has been established to support off-peak entertainment.

23.6k

Jun 21st 2022, 2:27 PM

All time

# He's back

Garth Brooks due in Dublin on Monday as two Croke Park concerts announced for 2022

Brooks famously cancelled five planned shows at Croke Park in 2014.

66.5k

Updated

Nov 18th 2021, 3:15 PM

Voices

Opinion: Today's announcement was a shambles - the live events sector is now on its knees

Concert promoter Shane Dunne reacts to the latest government announcement on the live events sector.

44.8k

Oct 19th 2021, 7:30 PM

# Kilmainham

Pilot music festival gets go ahead to serve alcohol

Gavin James will headline the outdoor gigs at Royal Hospital Kilmainham early next month.

18.5k

Jun 23rd 2021, 5:31 PM

# outdoor summer

Antigen tests on lineup as government announces details of pilot festival at Royal Hospital in Dublin

The festival will take place on 3 July, with a capacity of 3,500.

14.3k

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Jun 22nd 2021, 4:35 PM

# Live Music

Minister defends live performance ban for pubs and restaurants but musicians criticise 'sledgehammer approach'

Live music will not be permitted at food and beverage facilities under new guidance.

The chair of the Musicians' Union of Ireland has described the latest guidance as "outrageous", write Orla Dwyer and Christina Finn.

Government sources have indicated that the Fáilte Ireland guidelines could be modified during the summer.

Minister Catherine Martin said every restriction is guided by public health advice.

33.6k

May 27th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you bought any concert tickets for next year?

Tickets for the festival Longitude scheduled to take place in July 2021 have already almost fully sold out.

33.1k

Dec 9th 2020, 9:34 AM

# mass gatherings

Public will not be refunded if concerts in 2021 are rescheduled, Varadkar warns

The Tánaiste said it may be “some time yet” before mass gatherings are allowed.

43.1k

Dec 3rd 2020, 2:31 PM

# gigs

Ticketmaster to remove exclusivity clauses from contracts with venues after agreement with regulator

Ticketmaster denied breaching competition law arising from the CCPC’s investigation but has agreed to a number of measures.

12.7k

Nov 30th 2020, 11:03 AM

# 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

# drumroll please

Music venues take cautiously optimistic approach as live gigs return with social distancing

As music venues slowly begin to host live gigs again, they face a series of financial and logistical challenges.

44.1k

Aug 15th 2020, 9:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you go to a socially-distanced concert?

Images of a socially-distanced concert in England were widely shared during the week.

69.6k

Aug 14th 2020, 9:29 AM

# 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

# gigs

Extra trains running this weekend for Bon Jovi and Noel Gallagher concerts

Additional security and Garda resources will be in operation on Irish Rail trains over the weekend.

25.2k

Jun 15th 2019, 6:30 AM

# concert tickets

Fast-tracked: Ticket touting law to ban above-face-value resales to come before the Dáil next week

The proposed legislation would ban the above-face-value resale of tickets for sporting and entertainment events.

10.3k

Jan 25th 2019, 11:46 AM

# gig guide

7 gigs on throughout January that you can still get tickets for

Looking to escape the January blues?

6.8k

Jan 2nd 2019, 3:15 PM

# concert tickets

Ticket touting: New law to ban above-face value resales approved by Cabinet

It would also prohibit the use of bot software to purchase tickets.

19.3k

Jul 24th 2018, 2:57 PM

# live in concert

'It was literally a dump': The stories behind 3 of Ireland's unlikeliest music venues

A quarry, a church, and a barbershop? Yep, some of the best places to catch live music around the country.

17.0k

Jul 18th 2018, 4:44 PM

# Let's Get It Sheer-on

Ed Sheeran's Dublin gigs kick off tonight - here's what you need to know

It’s Ed time.

35.9k

May 16th 2018, 6:10 AM

# big gig

Aiken Promotions will apply for Croke Park gig to take place on 17 May

It would join two Taylor Swift gigs on 15 and 16 June and Michael Bublé on 7 July.

35.4k

Feb 1st 2018, 11:12 AM

# Kids Today

An actual child played a sold out gig in Vicar Street last night and he will make you feel 100 years old

Meet Jacob Sartorius – tween heartthrob and Justin Bieber wannabe.

11.0k

Feb 22nd 2017, 9:17 AM

# Drake

Drake's 3Arena gig got its very own, very hyper, Snapchat story

Buzzin.

6.0k

Feb 20th 2017, 8:02 AM

# Touting

The consumer watchdog will probe 'suspected anti-competitive conduct' in the ticket industry

The CCPC has launched a full investigation into the sector.

10.1k

Jan 26th 2017, 2:11 PM

# sponsored by NTA

8 great ways to get some culture in Dublin this week

Whether you’re here year-round or just up for a few days, there’s always something to do.

8.5k

Jun 30th 2016, 10:31 AM

# Jammin For Jarrah

32 gigs in 32 counties: Dad sets out to raise money for son's cerebral palsy equipment

Jarrah Folkman was born with several disabilities, and his needs are becoming more pronounced as he gets older.

10.4k

Jun 19th 2016, 9:57 AM

# festival season

South Dublin residents complain about concert-goers 'urinating at will all over the place'

A number of objections to alcohol sales at Dublin summer concerts were rejected.

24.6k

Jun 2nd 2016, 9:49 AM

# nightmare gig

Dozens of fans at the infamous Swedish House Mafia gig are suing for damages

A number of fans were attacked and stabbed at the 2012 concert.

20.8k

May 12th 2016, 2:15 PM

# IT'S ELECTRIFYING

Singer Grimes got 'electrocuted' on stage in Dublin's Olympia Theatre last night

Ouuuuch.

6.4k

Mar 16th 2016, 8:21 AM

# too late to say sorry

There was mayhem in Ireland this morning over Justin Bieber tickets

The Beliebers were out in force.

3.9k

Dec 17th 2015, 10:46 AM

# sponsored

"Curb your expectations and just run with it" - Joseph Panama from Overhead, The Albatross on Irish festivals

We chatted to the bassist from the six-piece, who you can catch at festivals all summer.

2.9k

Aug 4th 2015, 7:15 PM

# live and kicking

Your handy one-stop Irish gig guide for August

All the gigs going on around the country this month.

1.8k

Jul 24th 2015, 11:52 AM

# selfies

It's going to be difficult to get a picture with Ed Sheeran this weekend

Selfie sticks have been banned from his two Croke Park concerts.

26.2k

Jul 20th 2015, 1:19 PM

# Dilemma

The Burning Question: Is it ok to wear the t-shirt of the band you're going to see?

Let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

23.8k

Jun 29th 2015, 3:30 PM

# all's not lost

Here's some happy news if you had tickets for the cancelled Killarney Festival

A host of acts that were scheduled to perform are going to go ahead and play anyway.

22.4k

Jun 25th 2015, 2:14 PM

# AIKEN BREAKIN' HEARTS

Here's how we're going to avoid another Garth Brooks 'fiasco'

New rules are going to take effect from October.

13.7k

Jun 23rd 2015, 2:09 PM

# festival season

8 of the absolute worst things about summer gig season in Ireland

The actual worst.

8.5k

Jun 22nd 2015, 1:17 PM

# Your shout

Open thread: What's the best gig you've ever seen in Ireland?

The people need to know…

26.4k

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Apr 19th 2015, 8:00 PM

# quirktastic

7 of Ireland's most weird and wonderful festivals

Proof that really IS something for everyone.

17.9k

Apr 17th 2015, 11:45 AM