Concert halls Dublin

This venue on Thomas Street (1,000 seated and 1,500 standing) offers rock, folk, etc. concerts, and sometimes plays or comedy shows. And, mind you, the Vicar Street stage has seen some (very) big names. Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Adele, Ed Sheeran, or even Lana Del Rey. You name it! Some of them have even recorded live shows here. Their website announces upcoming concerts and shows. On site, a bar is open from 7pm. A warm and intimate room to try

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS), founded on June 25, 1731 to promote the arts, owns this huge auditorium (the Main Hall) which hosts many cultural events. These events are always very varied: the programme includes classical music concerts, rock concerts, opera, but also painting or photography exhibitions... Don't forget to consult the rich programme before taking your plane to Dublin.

In the heart of the mythical Trinity College building, the Samuel Beckett Theatre was founded in 1992 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the famous university. The theatre's programme includes performances by national and international companies (Ireland, Europe, Japan, USA). It also participates in the Dublin Fringe Festival, Dublin Dance Festival and Dublin Theatre Festival. Drama students from the Trinity College campus also perform on this stage throughout the academic year.

On Dame Street, at the entrance to the medieval quarter, this Victorian-style music hall, well known to Dubliners, was built in the early 19th century. Today, although it gave in to the temptation of naming in September 2021, it still offers light comedy, variety and comedy shows. There are also concerts on the program, usually on Friday and Saturday nights. The complete program can be found on the website.

Founded in 1928 by Michael MacLiammoir and Hilton Edwards, this superb North Shore theater offers a contemporary repertoire of the highest quality. The famous Orson Welles and James Mason made their debuts here, and it is not uncommon to see big names from the film industry treading the stage of this theater, which is the pride of Dubliners. If the audience is generally rather erudite, and if the language is not a problem, you should not hesitate to look at the program before going to the Irish capital. The theater also offers very good Christmas shows.

In the redeveloped Docklands district, this is one of Dublin's newest theatres. Since its inauguration on March 18, 2010, with Swan Lake performed by the Bolshoi Ballet, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre has been one of the hottest venues for theatre, music and dance. Mary Poppins, Romeo & Juliet: you can see the great classics here. With its modern architecture and cutting-edge programming, it would be a shame not to check out the program before boarding the plane.

Designed by Charles J. Phipps, the architecturally stunning Gaiety Theatre has a seating capacity of approximately 2,000. It opened to the public in 1871. Since the late 19th century, it has been a theatre for the general public, with a programme of mainly dramatic plays, musicals and operas. The theatre also hosted the famous Eurovision Song Contest in 1971. It was the Monegasque singer Séverine who won. France, represented by Serge Lama, finished in 10th place.

Located in the grounds of Dublin City University, this multi-purpose cultural venue founded in 1996 by President Mary McAleese does not fail to live up to its reputation and always offers quality theater. There is an eclectic program of plays, musicals, concerts, exhibitions, conferences and even ice shows... With themes for all audiences and/or avant-garde and performances by artists in residence. There is also the possibility to have a drink in the campus café.

This cinema was built as part of the redevelopment of the Smithfield district. It screens mainstream films, but also devotes its programming to Irish and international independent cinema. Short films are also shown. An ideal place to spend a few hours in comfortable armchairs, eating salted popcorn, leaning against the bar while watching a new film that has just been released in cinemas, whether blockbuster or art house. Lovers of architecture will appreciate the building as a whole.