Whelan's

PIERCE TURNER plus support _ Main Venue _ Pierce Turner hits the Tables again with A Whelan’s Special on Sunday 25th June. “Turner breaks down the barrier between audience and performer and really gives himself in a way that makes him naked” Irish Times “The grand and refreshing Irish contemporary music found on Turner’s new album (Love can’t […]

Whelanslive.com presents THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL – PLAY THE FRONT BAR – 10:30pm – FREE ENTRY Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, […]

Whelanslive.com presents SONG CYCLE w/ TBC plus special guests – WHELAN’S BAR – 8:30pm – FREE ENTRY Well into it’s third year, Whelans Singer songwriter night ‘Song Cycle’ continues to offer a platform for local and non local acts to experiment, sing and share in the friendly informal setting of Whelan’s front window.

CHERRY COMEDY Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.

Live from the Window CALL THE DANCERS Ronan Ó Snodaigh, Eoin Dillon & friends. 7-9pm (until 27th Jun) – FREE – WHELAN’S BAR –  “Whelans First Ever Regular Trad Session” Believe it or not Whelan’s has never hosted a regular trad session. No one knows quite why but what we do know is what we want ‘Call […]

THE RETURN OF COMEDY ROAST BATTLE w/ RYAN CULLEN & JIM ELLIOT ^ Upstairs ^ DUBLIN – 22 May 2017: Ryan Cullen and Jim Elliott present: the return of Roast Battle Dublin! Ireland’s finest comedians square off one-on-one and they won’t be pulling their punches!

Aiken Promotions presents SAD 13 plus support RUTH _ Main Venue _ Tickets priced €15 are on sale now through www.ticketmaster.ie & usual outlets nationwide. Speedy Ortiz front lady Sadie Dupuis has announced a headline date for Dublin’s Whelans this June

SOMA #009 featuring YOUNG EARTH plus SOMA Resident DJs ^ Upstairs ^ SOMA #009 IS COMING. SOMA #008 was absolutely killer, The Revellions brought some serious vibes to the SOMA stage. This month we’re delighted to have Young Earth on board, who will be bringing the party vibes.

PENROSE plus support THE VALVES ^ Upstairs ^  Having spent the last year realeasing 2 singles all with glowing reviews and national airplay, supporting there hereos Aslan in Vicar Street doing 2 tours in the UK one of which they were invited by non other than Alan Mc Gee (Creation Records)

BRIAN DOWNEY’S ALIVE & DANGEROUS plus support: Jimmy The Weed _ Main Venue _ Featuring: Brian Grace: Lead guitar/backing vocals. Brian is a well known musician in Ireland and has a career spanning almost 30 years. He started playing with the legendary Brush Shiels (Skid Row) in the ’80’s, moving on to play and record worldwide […]