GUNS N’ ROSES - ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 03-02-2012
Guns N' Roses have confirmed a concert date at The O2, Dublin on Thursday 17th May, 2012. Tickets priced from €64.50 including booking fee have just gone on sale.
DUE TO DEMAND THE HAPPY MONDAYS HAVE ANNOUNCED A SECOND OLYMPIA THEATRE SHOW
News last updated: 03-02-2012
Due to demand for fans to see The Happy Mondays live in concert this summer, the band have now added a second night and will perform at the Olympia Theatre on May 14th and 15th.
THE HUMAN BODY EXHIBITION NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THE AMBASSADOR THEATRE
News last updated: 02-02-2012
The Human Body Exhibition—an all new exhibition featuring more than 200 full and partial real human body specimens, makes its world debut at The Ambassador Theatre next Thursday 2nd February.
DEAF HAVANA ANNOUNCE AN ACADEMY 2 HEADLINER
News last updated: 30-01-2012
UK rock hero’s Deaf Havana have just announced details of an exclusive headline performance at The Academy 2, Dublin on Sunday April 15th 2012.
TRIBES CONFIRM DUBLIN ACADEMY 2 SHOW ON MAY TOUR
News last updated: 30-01-2012
Having recently released their debut album Baby, Tribes have announced a Dublin stop over on their latest tour which will see the Camden four-piece play The Academy 2 on May 4th.
FOX AVENUE ANNOUNCE ACADEMY HEADLINER WITH GUESTS JODY HAS A HITLIST
News last updated: 30-01-2012
Dublin trio Fox Avenue have confirmed a headline matinee Academy date on Saturday February 18th. Guests are Jody Has A Hitlist.
KORN CONFIRM DOWNLINK & J DEVIL AS SUPPORT FOR DUBLIN AND BELFAST SHOWS
News last updated: 27-01-2012
Korn have just confirmed Belfast and Dublin concert dates. The band will play The Mandela Hall Belfast on Saturday 31st March and
The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Sunday 1st April, 2012.
THE DOORS ALIVE RETURN TO THE ACADEMY ON FRIDAY 9th MARCH 2012
News last updated: 26-01-2012
Following a sold out show last summer to celebrate Jim Morrison’s 40th Anniversary, The Doors Alive will return to The Academy, for a very special midnight show on Friday 9th March 2012. Tickets €15.00 including booking fee are on sale now.
AZEALIA BANKS ANNOUNCES DEMS AS SUPPORT FOR SOLD OUT WHELANS SHOW
News last updated: 26-01-2012
Rising hip hop star Azealia Banks hits Ireland next month for a debut headline show at Whelan’s on February 6th.
SEA OF BEES LIVE AT THE ACADEMY 2
News last updated: 26-01-2012
Sea of Bees, the alias of Californian singer-songwriter Julie Ann Baenziger, has announced a live show at Dublin’s Academy 2 on Saturday 14 April. Tickets €14.50 inclusive of booking fee are on sale now from Ticketmaster outlets and online from www.ticketmaster.ie
BRAND SPANKING NEW RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS MUSIC VIDEO!
News last updated: 26-01-2012
Look Around is the third single from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album, I'm with You, and you can watch the video below.
KATHERINE JENKINS IN CONCERT WITH ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 25-01-2012
Katherine Jenkins has confirmed two Irish dates in December 2012. The Welsh mezzo soprano star will perform in concert with orchestra and choir on Saturday 15th December at The O2, Dublin and Sunday 16th December at The Odyssey Arena, Belfast.
GRAINNE SEOIGE IN CONVERSATION WITH LORNA BYRNE IN AID OF CHILDLINE
News last updated: 25-01-2012
Internationally bestselling author Lorna Byrne, whose books have been translated into 25 languages and read by more than a million people worldwide will be interviewed by TV presenter Gráinne Seoige at a special event at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin on Sunday 26th February in aid of Childline.
THE MINUTES ANNOUNCE LEADERS OF MEN AND FOX JAW BOUNTY HUNTERS AS SUPPORT FOR ACADEMY DATE!
News last updated: 24-01-2012
The Minutes have just put down a summer of gigging that would fit handsomely into any good rock and roll archive.
BLINK 182 ANNOUNCE SPECIAL GUESTS ALL AMERICAN REJECTS AND FOUR YEAR STRONG FOR DUBLIN AND BELFAST SHOWS THIS JUNE
News last updated: 24-01-2012
Blink-182 make a triumphant return to Ireland this Summer for dates in Dublin and Belfast on their first arena tour in almost 8 years.
RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY PRESENTS: JUST BLAZE - SAT 3RD MARCH
News last updated: 23-01-2012
Red Bull Music Academy presents Just Blaze live at the Academy (Green Room) on Saturday 3rd March.
LOSTPROPHETS ANNOUNCE APRIL TOUR KICKING OFF AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 23-01-2012
To mark the release of their fifth studio album Weapons due out this Spring, Lostprophets have announced an extensive tour kicking off at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on April 15th.
BRIAN KENNEDY CONFIRMS DUBLIN CONCERT DATES
News last updated: 23-01-2012
Tickets On Sale This Friday
POP DUO ROXETTE CONFIRM DUBLIN CONCERT - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 23-01-2012
2011 was amazing year for Roxette with a fantastic world tour and the great success of the new album, Charm School.
LAMB OF GOD ANNOUNCES DATE FOR DUBLIN - ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 20-01-2012
American groove metal behemoths LAMB OF GOD return to Dublin’s The Academy on Wednesday June 13th, following a blistering sellout performance at the venue in 2009.
THE BLACKOUT REPLACE SUM 41 ON KERRANG! RELENTLESS ENERGY TOUR
News last updated: 20-01-2012
Kerrang! regret to announce that Sum 41 have been forced to pull out of the upcoming Kerrang! Tour Sponsored By Relentless Energy Drink and will be replaced by The Blackout. The rest of the line-up remains unaffected.
RYAN ADAMS CONFIRMS EXCLUSIVE IRISH SOLO DATES - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 20-01-2012
Following two superb shows in Ireland last summer Ryan Adams has announced two intimate fully seated solo acoustic shows in Dublin and Belfast this April.
DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY’S ROCKIN’ ROAD SHOW TAKES AUDIENCES ON HILARIOUS, HIGH-ENERGY ADVENTURE WITH FAVORITE DISNEY CHARACTERS
News last updated: 20-01-2012
All-New, Live Stage Production Produced by Feld Entertainment Stars Mickey Mouse and Friends in Original Storyline with Contemporary Twist
COMEDY IS ROCK N ROLL! THE 123FOURS JOIN THE SAW DOCTORS AT THE OLYMPIA
News last updated: 19-01-2012
The 123Fours is a punk rock band from Ireland. It features three comedians Colin Murphy (guitar), John Colleary (guitar and vocals) and Dermot Whelan (drums) and comedy promoter and ex-Moondog, Jackie Hamilton (bass and vocals). Comedian, Colin Murphy, got an electric guitar for his 40th birthday. Like all sensible men in the throes of a midlife crisis, he said a sentence much feared by wives all over the world: “I should form a band!” That he did.
THE DAMNED TO PLAY THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 18-01-2012
Tickets for The Damned at The Academy are on sale Friday January 20th @ 9am priced at €25.00 including booking fee.
SIMPLE MINDS 5X5 TOUR LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 18-01-2012
Simple Minds are pleased to announce a very rare and exciting opportunity to see them perform material from their first five albums The Olympia Theatre on March 4th.
BEN HOWARD‘S ACADEMY DATE IS NOW SOLD OUT!
News last updated: 18-01-2012
Singer songwriter Ben Howard’s headline performance at The Academy, Dublin on Friday March 2nd 2012 is now sold out!
YELAWOLF ANNOUNCED FOR THE ACADEMY THIS MAY
News last updated: 18-01-2012
After his first Irish show in November 2011 (a support slot to Wiz Khalifa in a sold out Olympia), Yelawolf now announces an over 14s headliner in the Academy on Saturday 5th May
WE CUT CORNERS TO SUPPORT THE MACCABEES AT THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 17-01-2012
The Maccabees will play The Academy on Saturday, 3rd March with support from Irish band We Cut Corners. Tickets €25.00 including booking fee are sale now. The band released their highly anticipated third studio album 'Given To The Wild' earlier this month on Fiction Records.
THE CIVIL WARS CONFIRM MATTHEW AND THE ATLAS AS SPECIAL GUESTS FOR ACADEMY DATE
News last updated: 16-01-2012
Matthew and the Atlas have been confirmed as special guests to the Grammy nominated Civil Wars at The Academy on March 14th.
BRETON ANNOUNCE ACADEMY 2 HEADLINER
News last updated: 16-01-2012
Breton have just announced details of a headline performance at The Academy 2 on March 27th 2012
SOUND OF GUNS ANNOUNCE ACADEMY 2 HEADLINE SHOW
News last updated: 13-01-2012
Sound of Guns have announced a Dublin headline show on their forthcoming Spring tour. The Liverpool alt. rock band will play at The Academy 2 on March 14th.
TWIN ATLANTIC ANNOUNCE FOUR DATE IRISH TOUR
News last updated: 12-01-2012
With their new album just released Twin Atlantic have announced a four date Irish tour this April. Tickets for the Glaswegian rockers tour are on sale tomorrow, Friday 13th January from Ticketmaster outlets and online from www.ticketmaster.ie
PETER HOOK & THE LIGHT LIVE AT THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 11-01-2012
Peter Hook & The Light will return to The Academy on Friday 8th June 2012.
THE FELICE BROTHERS SUPPORT ANNOUNCED
News last updated: 10-01-2012
The Felice Brothers have announced a new support for their gig at The Academy. Craig Finn from The Hold Steady will replace AA Bondy as support on the night.
ARCHITECTS ANNOUNCE AN ACADEMY HEADLINER
News last updated: 10-01-2012
Hard rock hero’s Architects have just announced an exclusive headline performance at the Academy, Dublin on Friday April 6th 2012.
BRAND NEW OLYMPIA THEATRE WEBSITE
News last updated: 09-01-2012
The Olympia Theatre have just launched a brand new website - make sure you check it out to keep up to date with everything happening in the Olympia Theatre!
DEADMAU5 DUBLIN DATE IS SOLD OUT
News last updated: 09-01-2012
Following his acclaimed sell-out show at The O2 in December 2010, deadmau5 is set to return to Dublin and Belfast.
SBTRKT RETURNS!
News last updated: 09-01-2012
Following the phenomenal demand for tickets for his Heineken Green Spheres appearance in 2011, SBTRKT returns to Dublin.
THE RIPTIDE MOVEMENT LIVE AT THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 09-01-2012
To celebrate the release of their new album 'Keep on keepin' on’, Dublin swamp rockers The Riptide Movement have announced two headline shows at The Academy on Saturday, 21st April 2012. Doors open for a matinee show at 2pm and the evening show at 7pm.Tickets €10.00 are on sale now.
BLACK VEIL BRIDES FIRST EVER IRISH SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT
News last updated: 09-01-2012
Black Veil Brides, have announced their first ever Irish date, in March 2012. Special guests will be D.R.U.G.S.
MICHAEL KIWANUKA TOPS BBC SOUND OF 2012 POLL
News last updated: 06-01-2012
See this extraordinary singer live at The Sugar Club on February 11th.
JASON DERULO FORCED TO CANCEL SOLD OUT TOUR DUE TO INJURY
News last updated: 06-01-2012
January 6, 2012 — Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Jason Derulo suffered an injury to his neck on Tuesday, January 3rd, and has been forced to cancel all touring and promotional activities including his forthcoming sold out Irish dates at The O2, Dublin on March 5th and Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on the 6th.
STEVE AOKI ANNOUNCES DUBLIN SHOW AT THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 05-01-2012
Steve Aoki announces Dublin Show at The Academy 31st March. Tickets from €29.00 on sale Friday 13th January at 9am
CHRISTINA PERRI' S OLYMPIA THEATRE DATE IS NOW SOLD OUT!
News last updated: 05-01-2012
Christina Perri's Irish debut at The Olympia Theatre on 22nd January is now sold out.
DUE TO INCREDIBLE PUBLIC DEMAND MARY BYRNE AND PHIL COULTER HAVE ADDED EXTRA DATES AT THE OLYMPIA IN MAY
News last updated: 05-01-2012
Due to incredible public demand, Mary Byrne and Phil Coulter with his All Star Band have added an additional 5 nights at The Olympia Theatre in May. Tickets on sale now
ONLY LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS REMAIN FOR IL DIVO’S ONE NIGHT ONLY SHOW AT THE O2 DUBLIN
News last updated: 05-01-2012
They’ve captured the hearts of millions! Now Il Divo are coming to Dublin, for one night only on April 5th at The O2 Dublin
BOYCE AVENUE LIVE IN IRELAND THIS JUNE
News last updated: 04-01-2012
With a triumphant end to 2011 following another round of sold out shows in both Dublin and Belfast as part of a huge European tour plus a performance as part of the MTV EMAs alongside Red Hot Chilli Peppers Boyce Avenue have announced their return with three summer shows in June. The band have also included a very special season ticket for the ultimate Boyce Avenue planning to attend both Dublin shows.
DOG IS DEAD ANNOUNCE ACADEMY 2 HEADLINER
News last updated: 03-01-2012
One of the UKs indie band hopes of 2012, dog is dead are bringing their energetic live show to Dublin on March 9th when they will play The Academy 2.
LIGHTS LIVE AT THE ACADEMY 2 THIS FEBRUARY
News last updated: 03-01-2012
Canadian electro pop sensation Lights has announced that she will play her first Irish headline date at The Academy 2, Dublin on February 13th. Tickets priced from €15.00 including booking fee are on sale now from Ticketmaster outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.ie
THE STONE ROSES PHOENIX PARK SHOW - SOLD OUT
News last updated: 23-12-2011
In October, The Stone Roses officially announced their reunion at a press conference in London. The legendary four-piece will play at Dublin’s Phoenix Park on Thursday 5th July as part of their extensive reunion tour. Tickets are sold out.
KEYWEST LAUNCH DEBUT ALBUM WITH ACADEMY HEADLINER THIS FEBRUARY
News last updated: 23-12-2011
One to watch for 2012, Dublin based Rock/Pop act , Keywest return to play a headline show at The Academy on Saturday, February 25th to coincide with the release of their highly anticipated debut album “The Message”.
THE BEAT ANNOUNCE ACADEMY DATE
News last updated: 22-12-2011
Formed in the working class suburbs of industrial Birmingham in England in 1978,The Beat arose at a time of high unemployment and social upheaval.
RYAN SHERIDAN ANNOUNCES BIGGEST DUBLIN SHOW TO DATE
News last updated: 21-12-2011
Expect fireworks at The Olympia on 20th April 2012
MELANIE C ANNOUNCES OLYMPIA THEATRE SHOW
News last updated: 21-12-2011
Northern Star Melanie C will return to headline at The Olympia Theatre on Monday, 5th March 2012. Tickets priced from €21.90 including booking fee are on sale from Friday 23rd December 2011.
JERRY SEINFELD PRODUCTION FRONT SEATS TO BE RELEASED TODAY AT 4PM
News last updated: 19-12-2011
A number of production hold front seats for Jerry Seinfeld’s O2 Dublin date will be released today, Monday 19th December at 4pm.
PHANTOM LIMB ANNOUNCE UPSTAIRS AT WHELANS SHOW
News last updated: 19-12-2011
Phantom Limb have announced their return with a show Upstairs at Whelan’s on Thursday 8th March 2012. Tickets priced €11.00 including booking fee are on sale now.
DRAKE TO KICK OFF THE CLUB PARADISE EUROPEAN TOUR AT THE O2 DUBLIN - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 19-12-2011
Tickets for the O2 Dublin on Saturday 24 March are on sale now.
LANDMARK PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE GAIETY THEATRE AND MCD PRESENT GREENER
News last updated: 16-12-2011
A winning lottery ticket. A big temptation. A wheelie bin, and a
missing cat.
CASHIER NO.9 CONFIRMED AS SPECIAL GUESTS OF NOEL GALLAGHERS HIGH FLYING BIRDS in BELFAST AND DUBLIN
News last updated: 16-12-2011
Cashier No.9 have just been confirmed as special guests of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds on 16 February at Belfast ‘s Odyssey Arena and 17 February at The O2, Dublin.
BIG COUNTRY TO PLAY CLASSIC DEBUT ALBUM FOR 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
News last updated: 15-12-2011
Big Country have announced a show at The Olympia Theatre on Friday 13th April 2012
THE LEMONHEADS TO PERFORM IT’S A SHAME ABOUT RAY AT THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 15-12-2011
The Lemonheads will treat Irish fans to a live airing of their hit 1992 album It’s A Shame About Ray when they perform it in it’s entirety at The Academy on April 17th. The band will also play Galway’s Roisin Dubh the night before on the 16th.
SLEIGH BELLS LIVE AT THE ACADEMY, MONDAY 27 FEBRUARY
News last updated: 15-12-2011
Sleigh Bells make a return to Dublin in the new year for a date at The Academy on February 27th.
THE MAGNETIC FIELDS ANNOUNCE OLYMPIA THEATRE DATE
News last updated: 14-12-2011
The Magnetic Fields return with a brand new album ‘Love at the Botton of the Sea’ and a date at The Olympia Theatre on Saturday, 28th April 2012.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS – LIVE IN CONCERT
News last updated: 14-12-2011
MCD is pleased to announce that Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will play The O2, Dublin on 7th June, 2012.
WU LYF AKA WORLD UNITE LUCIFER YOUTH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE WHELANS DATE
News last updated: 14-12-2011
Tickets from €16.55 On Sale Friday 16th December 9am
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW ADD MIDNIGHT CONCERT TO SOLD OUT RUN AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 13-12-2011
The Australian Pink Floyd Show have added a midnight show at The Olympia Theatre date due to demand for tickets. Their two existing dates are now sold out.
THE RUBBERBANDITS RELEASE SERIOUS ABOUT MEN AND ANNOUNCE ACADEMY DATE
News last updated: 13-12-2011
With their debut album "Serious About Men" on track to be the biggest Irish release this Christmas and new single “Spoiling Ivan” clocking up the views, the Rubberbandits have just announced a trio of live shows in Dublin, London and New York in the first week of March 2012.
DAPPY FORCED TO RESCHEDULE ACADEMY GIG TO MAY 2012
News last updated: 13-12-2011
Due to recording commitments, Dappy has been forced to reschedule his upcoming Academy date. The N-Dubz frontman will now play May 15th 2012 at the same venue. All tickets purchased will be fully valid for rescheduled date. Full refunds are available at point of purchase.
NICOLE SCHERZINGER ADDS ANGEL AND MINDLESS BEHAVIOUR AS SUPPORT FOR IRISH DATES
News last updated: 12-12-2011
Nicole Scherzinger has added Mindless Behaviour and Angel as special guests for her intimate Irish dates in February. The ex-Pussycat Dolls frontwoman turned solo superstar and American X Factor judge, plays The Waterfront Hall, Belfast on 15th February and The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 16th February.
MRS BROWN RIDES AGAIN - DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND FINAL TWO SHOWS ADDED
News last updated: 12-12-2011
A BRAND NEW SHOW returning to the Odyssey Arena next year - Mrs Brown Rides Again.
HEY ROSETTA CONFIRM SUGAR CLUB SHOW
News last updated: 12-12-2011
Hey Rosetta! have announced they are to play a highly anticipated Irish date at The Sugar Club in Dublin on Thursday 12 April.
THE SUBWAYS CONFIRM DATE AT THE ACADEMY, DUBLIN
News last updated: 12-12-2011
Entering the new year armed with a sold out UK tour, several sold out European live sorties and numerous festival appearances, two UK radio hits and a third album ‘Money And Celebrity’ under their collective arm, The Subways have confirmed a Spring tour kicking off with dates in Belfast and Dublin.
INTRODUCING... TYLER WARD - LIVE AT THE ACADEMY 2
News last updated: 12-12-2011
Following some hugely successful guest appearances in Dublin with Boyce Avenue, one of the brightest young stars to emerge from the U.S., Tyler Ward makes his Irish headline debut on February 27th at The Academy 2.
THE HORRORS ANNOUNCE AN ACADEMY DATE
News last updated: 12-12-2011
UK indie legends The Horrors have just announced details of an exclusive headline performance at The Academy, Dublin on Saturday May 12th 2012.
FIONN REGAN ANNOUNCES OLYMPIA THEATRE DATE
News last updated: 12-12-2011
Following his hugely successful sold-out performances at The Pepper Canister Church, Irish troubadour Fionn Regan has just announced details of an intimate fully-seated show at The Olympia Theatre on Saturday April 14th 2012
DRY THE RIVER ANNOUNCE WHELANS DATE
News last updated: 09-12-2011
Dry the River have announced a headline show at Whelan’s on Wednesday, 25th April 2012. Tickets €12.00 including booking fee are on sale now.
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA ANNOUNCE OLYMPIA DATE WITH FULL CUBAN BAND: TICKETS ON-SALE NOW!
News last updated: 08-12-2011
Mexican guitarists bring their new Cuban band for a special show in February
ROSS NOBLE OPENS MINDBLENDER TOUR IN DUBLIN
News last updated: 08-12-2011
Award winning Geordie stand up Ross Noble returns to Dublin to kick off his Mindblender tour on Friday 28th September at the Olympia Theatre.
ROCK LEGENDS UFO CONFIRM DATE AT THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 07-12-2011
Rock legends UFO have confirmed a show at The Academy, on Tuesday 20th March 2012. Tickets €26.50 including booking fee are sale now from all the usual Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.ie.
INTRODUCING GABRIELLE APLIN LIVE AT THE ACADEMY 2
News last updated: 05-12-2011
Gabrielle Aplin, the teenage singing sensation, will play her first Irish headline date with an all ages show at The Academy 2 on Friday 30 March.
ANDREA BOCELLI IN CONCERT WITH ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR NOVEMBER 2012 - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 02-12-2011
Andrea Bocelli has announced two Irish concerts to take place in November 2012. The world’s most popular tenor will perform with orchestra and choir at The O2 Dublin on 6th November and The Odyssey Arena, Belfast on 8th November.
LIANNE LA HAVAS ANNOUNCES FIRST EVER IRISH SHOW AT THE SUGAR CLUB
News last updated: 01-12-2011
British soul sensation Lianne La Havas will play her first Irish headline date at The Sugar Club on Saturday 10th March.
PROPAGANDA / TODAY FM VS PHANTOM 105.2 DJ BATTLE / 5 EURO BEFORE 12
News last updated: 30-11-2011
This Weekend Propaganda Dublin we have the DJ Battle of the Century! Today FM take on reigning Champions Phantom 105.2 in an indie show down of the year!
DEATHSTARS ADDED AS SPECIAL GUEST TO RAMMSTEIN AT THE O2
News last updated: 30-11-2011
Deathstars added as special guests of Rammstein
NERO THE SECOND REALITY TOUR - LIVE AT THE ACADEMY DUBLIN
News last updated: 29-11-2011
Nero have confirmed a date at The Academy Dublin on 21 March, 2012. Tickets will go on sale this Friday 02 December at 9.00am.
WE HAVE BAND ANNOUNCE ACADEMY 2 DATE
News last updated: 29-11-2011
**Tickets €13.00 inclusive of booking fee are on sale this Wednesday**
GROUPLOVE ANNOUNCE AN ACADEMY PERFORMANCE
News last updated: 29-11-2011
Californian indie-rockers Grouplove have just announced an exclusive performance at the Academy, Dublin on February 22nd 2012.
THE ALL STAR WARS - ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 29-11-2011
The All Star Wars - the new GAA comedy which has been taking audiences by storm since it first premiered at Cork Opera House last April, will arrive at the Olympia Theatre - Dublin in February 2012 for one week only!
SIMIAN MOBILE DISCO CONFIRM RARE DUBLIN APPEARANCE
News last updated: 29-11-2011
Simian Mobile Disco have just confirmed a rare Dublin appearance. They will play a DJ Set at The Academy, Dublin on St. Patrick’s Eve, Friday 16 March.
THE ANSWER ANNOUNCE A WHELAN’S SHOW! SPECIAL GUESTS: THE UNION!
News last updated: 28-11-2011
Irish hard-rock hero’s The Answer have just announced details of an exclusive headline performance with special guests The Union at Whelan’s on Friday March 2nd 2012.
MAVERICK SABRE ANNOUNCES DUBLIN DATE AT THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 28-11-2011
Due to the phenomenal success of his recent sold out Dublin concert, London born and Irish raised Maverick Sabre has just announced a new Irish date at The Academy on 29th February.
ALAN CLARK, PHIL PALMER & CHRIS WHITE OF DIRE STRAITS ANNOUNCE RETURN TO OLYMPIA THEATRE WITH THE STRAITS - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 28-11-2011
Following a sold out October date, The Straits have announced a return to The Olympia Theatre on 6th March 2012.
PROFESSOR GREEN CONFIRMS OLYMPIA THEATRE CONCERT DATE
News last updated: 25-11-2011
Following his acclaimed sell-out show at Dublin's Academy over the October Bank Holiday, Hackney boy Professor Green has just announced his biggest Irish concert to date.
KEVIN BRIDGES ANNOUNCES BRAND NEW SHOW FOR THE O2 DUBLIN - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 25-11-2011
Kevin Bridges will be returning to road in the Autumn of 2012 with a brand new show called 'The Story Continues...' which will include an O2 Dublin date on 2nd October.
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS STARRING LIAM NEESON IN 3D HOLOGRAPHY TO INVADE DUBLIN'S 02 ARENA IN NOVEMBER 2012 - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 25-11-2011
One of the most successful stage shows of recent times, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds, returns to UK and Irish Arenas with a new star and another technological leap forward.
MCD IS PROUD TO PRESENT MAN 1, BANK 0 - THE HIT COMEDY SHOW THAT SOLD OUT 32 NIGHTS ON BROADWAY!
News last updated: 23-11-2011
Man 1, Bank 0 is Patrick Combs’ amazing-but-true story of how he deposited a $95,093.35 junk-mail cheque into his own bank account and about what happens after his bank clears it.
CHARLENE SORAIA ANNOUNCES A SUGAR CLUB PERFORMANCE
News last updated: 21-11-2011
London based singer songwriter Charlene Soraia has just announced details of an exclusive headline performance at The Sugar Club, Dublin on Sunday April 29th 2012
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE 'CEREMONIALS' IRISH AND UK TOUR - MARCH 2012
News last updated: 20-11-2011
The recently released second album from Florence + the Machine has been an unquestionably massive success around the globe. ‘Ceremonials’ has shipped over 1 million units in just over 2 weeks since its release and hit the top of the UK charts and the Billboard Top 10 in its first week.
RICH HALL’S CONTINENTAL DRIFTERS ON BBC4 TONIGHT WEDNESDAY 16th NOVEMBER - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 18-11-2011
US comedian Rich Hall has confirmed an Olympia Theatre show on Thursday 17th May. His travel documentary TV Show Rich Hall’s Continental Drifters is screened tonight on BBC4 at 9pm.
THE OVERTONES CONFIRM IRISH TOUR FOR NOVEMBER 2012 - ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 18-11-2011
Following their recent sold out Irish tour, The Overtones have confirmed Irish dates for November 2012.
JON RICHARDSON AND SPECIAL GUEST SEANN WALSH CONFIRM OLYMPIA THEATRE DATE - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 18-11-2011
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, team captain on '8 Out Of 10 Cats', regular Have I Got News For You panellist, star of Live At The Apollo and new team member on the second series of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week, Jon Richardson is to bring his live show It’s Not Me, It’s You to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on Saturday 31st March.
BARNEY & FRIENDS - LITTLE BIG CLUB SET TO RETURN TO IRELAND NEXT SUMMER - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 18-11-2011
Following its sell out run at The Olympia last August, the 90-minute musical stage show event The Little Big Club - Live in Concert returns to Dublin on Thursday 28th June for seven fabulous family performances packed with audience participation, high-energy dancing and all your favourite songs.
JEDWARD JOIN WESTLIFE AND THEIR VERY SPECIAL GUESTS THE WANTED FOR THEIR CROKE PARK SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA
News last updated: 17-11-2011
Tickets for the 22nd of June On Sale This Friday 18th November 8am!
THE LAST WALTZ LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 16-11-2011
A collective of some of Dublin's most legendary musicians under the name "The Group", who are mostly members of the Butler family, set about the task of recreating the two hour live show in honor of the original concert.
YOUNG GUNS ANNOUNCE THE BARE BONES CLUB TOUR FOR FEBRUARY 2012
News last updated: 16-11-2011
Young Guns will play the Academy 2 on Friday, 17th February 2012. Presale tickets are exclusively from www.weareyoungguns.com along with their brand new album ‘Bones’ from 17th November. General admission tickets go on sale from www.ticketmaster.ie from Friday 25th November
ODD FUTURE WOLF GANG KILL THEM ALL LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 15-11-2011
After a sold out show at The Academy, ODD FUTURE return to Dublin to play the Olympia Theatre on Monday 2nd, April 2012. Tickets priced €23.50 (standing and seated, inclusive of booking fee) are on sale from 9am this Friday 18th November from Ticketmaster outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.ie
MICHAEL McINTYRE ADDS TWO EXTRA O2 DATES DUE TO DEMAND - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 15-11-2011
Michael McIntyre’s two Dublin dates at The O2, Dublin Friday 16 and Saturday 17 November, 2012 are now sold out.
THE WANTED DUBLIN DATE IS NOW SOLD OUT!
News last updated: 14-11-2011
Following the amazing success of Cheerios Childline concert selling out, The Wanted have announced details of their first Irish headline dates
HERMIONE HENNESSY ADDED TO A WOMAN'S HEART ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 09-11-2011
Hermione Hennessy is the latest addition to the Woman’s Heart line up for The Olympia Theatre Anniversary show.
MARK LANEGAN BACK WITH NEW ALBUM AND DUBLIN SHOW NEXT SPRING
News last updated: 08-11-2011
Mark Lanegan Band have included an Academy date on March 7th as part of their European Tour next year. Tickets €21 including booking fee go on sale this Friday 11th November at 9am.
HAM SANDWICH ANNOUNCE AN ACADEMY HEADLINER!
News last updated: 07-11-2011
Irish indie hero’s Ham Sandwich have just announced details of an exclusive headline performance at The Academy, Dublin on Saturday February 18th
MATT CARDLE ANNOUNCES DOUBLE OLYMPIA SHOW - NOW PLAYING 19TH AND 20TH MARCH
News last updated: 04-11-2011
MCD are proud to announce that X-Factor 2010 winner Matt Cardle has confirmed that he is set to play a second Irish show at the Olympia Theatre on March 20th. Tickets from €29.90 are on sale now and available from www.ticketmaster.ie
BIPOLAR EMPIRE ANNOUNCE DUBLIN HEADLINER
News last updated: 03-11-2011
Following their sold out show on September, Bipolar Empire play Whelan’s on Saturday 18th February. Guests to be announced. The band are currently in South America playing shows and recording a video for their new single ‘Why So Sad’ which is set for release later this year.
THE OLYMPIA THEATRE WINS 98FM DUBLIN INTIMATE LIVE VENUE OF THE YEAR AWARD
News last updated: 01-11-2011
We are delighted The Olympia Theatre won the 98FM Dublin Intimate Live Venue Of The Year Award at the Dublin Living Awards
PROTEST THE HERO HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED TO PLAY WHELAN’S
News last updated: 25-10-2011
Protest the Hero have been announced to play Whelan’s, Tuesday 6th March 2012.
KATHLEEN EDWARDS CONFIRMS ACADEMY 2 SHOW NEXT FEBRUARY
News last updated: 19-10-2011
Canadian singer-song writer Kathleen Edwards has been announced to play the Academy 2 for a very special show on Thursday, 23rd February 2012. Tickets €13 including booking fee are on sale Friday 21st October.
YOU ME AT SIX LIVE IN IRELAND THIS MARCH
News last updated: 19-10-2011
You Me At Six have announced two Irish dates on their forthcoming 2012 Spring tour. The Surrey rock band will play the following dates in March
WALLIS BIRD ANNOUNCES TOUR OF IRELAND
News last updated: 11-10-2011
Wallis Bird has announced a return to Ireland with her band for an Irish Tour next March.
MELISSA ETHERIDGE BRING THE FEARLESS LOVE TOUR TO THE OLYMPIA THEATRE ON FEBRUARY 14
News last updated: 10-10-2011
One of the greatest all-time female rock icons Melissa Etheridge brings her Fearless Love tour to Dublin for one night only on February 14th for an intimate date at The Olympia Theatre.
BAND OF SKULLS ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF IRISH HEADLINE DATE ON NEW TOUR
News last updated: 04-10-2011
Band of Skulls have announced details of an Irish and U.K. tour in February / March 2012. This follows their forthcoming show at London’s Heaven on 20th October. The Heaven show sold-out within minutes of going on sale in July.
DON WILLIAMS TO TOUR IRELAND NEXT APRIL - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 30-09-2011
American country legend Don Williams has confirmed an Irish tour to take place next April. The Country Music Hall of Fame inductee who has amassed 17 number one hits throughout his career will play Kilkenny, Castlebar, Belfast and Dublin.
HYRO DA HERO POSTPONES NOVEMBER TOUR
News last updated: 22-09-2011
Hyro Da Hero’s forthcoming Ireland and UK tour has been postponed including his November 11th headliner at Dublin’s Academy 2.
CAMILLE O'SULLIVAN ANNOUNCES OLYMPIA THEATRE DATE - ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 16-09-2011
Internationally acclaimed, award-winning singer Camille O’Sullivan has confirmed a live show at The Olympia Theatre on Saturday 25th February 2012.
PEPPA PIG’S TREASURE HUNT LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE DUBLIN
News last updated: 24-08-2011
Her first stage tour, Peppa Pig’s Party, was one of the top-selling children’s theatre shows in 2010 and 2011.
Now hot on its heels comes a second stage production, Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt. This brand new show will following the sell-out success of last year’s seasonal run there.
DIVERSITY – LIVE 2012 TOUR - O2 DUBLIN & ODYSSEY BELFAST SHOWS CONFIRMED
News last updated: 12-08-2011
After the success of two sell-out tours, Diversity have announced their biggest UK and Irish tour to date with a brand new show for 2012.
SEPULTURA DUBLIN DATE TO BE RESCHEDULED
News last updated: 28-06-2011
Sepultura's June 30th show at The Academy is to be rescheduled to later in the year due to Andreas Kisser temporarily joining Anthrax as guitarist for the Big 4 shows.
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENT 'ALEGRIA' - ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 27-06-2011
Cirque du Soleil, the multi-faceted international creative force, is excited to announce that the company is limbering up to debut it’s critically-acclaimed production Alegria in The O2, Dublin for the very first time in April 2012.
CHRIS REA ANNOUNCES 2012 IRISH DATES
News last updated: 23-06-2011
Following his sell-out UK & European tour in 2010 and 2009’s UK Top Ten album Still So Far To Go - The Best Of Chris Rea, one of the UK’s foremost singers and songwriters is set to return to Ireland and the UK in 2012 for a full tour.
OPERATIONAL CHANGES AT SLANE CONCERT SITE WILL ENSURE AN IMPROVED CONCERT EXPERIENCE FOR ALL FANS
News last updated: 27-05-2011
Please note: There is no access for cars or taxis for drops off and pick ups on the Donore Rd approaching Slane, Or on the N2 South approaching Slane.
PETER KAY PERFORMS 6TH AND FINAL SHOW AT THE 02 IN AID OF IRISH AUTISM ACTION
News last updated: 04-05-2011
Peter Kay performs 6th and final show at The 02 in aid of Irish Autism Action
LENNY HENRY BELFAST AND DUBLIN DATES TO BE RESCHEDULED
News last updated: 15-02-2011
Lenny Henry's upcoming Belfast and Dublin dates have been postponed. The Waterfront Hall and Olympia Theatre shows will be rescheduled, but at this time we are not in a position to confirm new dates and therefore wish to advise that full refunds should be issued to ticket holders. Full refunds are now available from point of purchase.
CITYWEST TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
News last updated: 13-12-2010
CITYWEST TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
VOTE PHILO - THE GREATEST IRISHMAN EVER!
News last updated: 31-03-2010
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the death of Phil Lynott it's only fitting that he should be voted the Greatest Irishman ever.
CAMILLA KERSLAKE’S RULE THE WORLD FAST BECOMING INTERNET SENSATION
News last updated: 29-09-2009
29/9/09 – Camilla Kerslake’s take on Take That’s Rule The World is fast becoming a You Tube hit!
MCD GUESTLIST CHARITY DONATIONS
News last updated: 15-09-2009
Guests donate 2,178.50 euro for Hospice.