Featured Events in Dublin in January, 2025 (June Updated)

Experience the magic of South Indian visuals at Ireland's first South Indian Visuals Night in Dublin 1. Taking place at The Sound House on 28 Eden Quay, this one-of-a-kind event will transport you to a world of vibrant colors and captivating imagery. Join us on January 24th and 25th, 2025, for an unforgettable journey through South Indian culture. Tickets are available for just €9.55, offering you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of South Indian art and visuals. Don't miss out on this exclusive experience that promises to be a feast for the senses.

The Holiday World Show Dublin provides the attendees with the information regarding holiday destinations, wedding destinations, travel related services, honeymoon holiday services The Holiday World Show Dublin provides the attendees with the information regarding holiday destinations, wedding destinations, travel related services, honeymoon holiday services and a lot more. International exhibitors from many countries will present an attractive tourist destinations in the most beautiful resorts in the world. Information Source: Business Exhibitions Limited | expotobi

Tommie Potts: The Fireman Fiddler of The Coombe is a musical character study on the life and work of Tommie Potts (1912-1988); Ireland’s most visionary traditional fiddler and a fire fighter with the Dublin Fire Brigade. Described by Martin Hayes as “the John Coltrane of Irish Music”, Potts’ came to cult prominence in the 1970s for his unrivalled avant-garde settings of Irish dance tunes as well as his notoriously reclusive personality, shying away from public performance and the music industry at large. Weaving a tapestry of archival footage, never-before-seen recordings of Potts, and musical performances from leading contemporary fiddlers Aoife Ní Bhriain and Liam O’Connor, the film offers a three-dimensional portrait of the enigmatic Dubliner; his music, his mercurial personality, and his many years of service as a Dublin fireman, including his involvement in one of the most traumatic events in the Brigade’s history. Dir. Macdara Yeates - 67 minutes Information Source: Tallaght Library | eventbrite

SATURDAY 25TH JANUARY Doors 7pm / Show at 7:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, the Craic Den will deliver you the gift of festive laughs all evening long. Karl Spain Karl Spain has long been established as one of Ireland’s most popular comedians, from his own tours and touring with others, and has appeared at festivals all over the world. Karl has worked with some of the world’s greatest comedians ( his peers ahem, cough). Karl has spent most of 2022 touring with Kevin Bridges because Kevin finds him very funny – or because Kevin uses Karl to remind him to keep the weight off. Hopefully the former. Karl has written for lots of comedians over the last decade or so, so you have been laughing at his jokes even when you didn’t realise it. But he has kept all the best jokes for himself. “His quick wit will leave you gasping” – Evening Standard “A delight to be in the same room” – Independent “Karl is criminally underrated” – The Irish Times “The audience were in the palm of his hand” – Metro “See him now before he gets too big” – Three Weeks “Achingly funny” – The Sunday Times Colum McDonnell Colum McDonnell is a comedian and actor best known for his television appearances and writing credits on the IFTA nominated satirical RTE sketch show ‘Irish Pictorial Weekly’. He currently stars in the RTE comedy show ‘Bridget and Eamon’ as Eamon’s hapless friend ‘Fierce Handy Frank’. Colum has been described as having ‘The intelligence of Arsene Wenger, the looks of Che Guevara and the accent of Jim Corr’. ‘A born storyteller, he really lights up the stage’ The Scotsman ‘Irish Pictorial Weekly is splutter-your-tea-across-the-room hilarious’ The Irish Times Fiona Frawley A fast rising talent on the Irish comedy scene, Fiona uses quick wit, dry humour and the appropriate amount of cringe to give the people what they want - jokes that make them feel better about their own awkward existence. Fiona can regularly be found on Ireland's most iconic comedy stages including at Vicar Street where she recently supported Tommy Tiernan, Iain Stirling & Joanne McNally, and Cherry Comedy where she is a resident MC. She has performed at the country’s top festivals including Electric Picnic and the Vodafone Comedy Festival, and also beat the gong at the famous Comedy Store in London. The excitement around Frawley continues to grow! HotPress You’re so relatable! A girl in the front row of a gig one time David Tsonos If you want serious comedy, David Tsonos is not your man. With his friendly and confident persona, he intrigues everyone with his combination of banter and impulsive comments. His comedy stems from being the youngest of five boys, babysitting… his nephews and his cat. David started off in Canada and, since making the UK his home, he has performed in over 15 countries. He has appeared at numerous fringe festivals in the UK including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bath and Hastings and has performed overseas gigs in Bucharest, Budapest, Malta, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Prague, Berlin, Guernsey, Oslo, Luxembourg, Belgium and now lucky for us he's back in Ireland this week! WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (7:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

Welcome to the Rathdown Student Showcase Concert! Join us on Sun Jan 26 2025 at Monkstown Parish Church for an afternoon of music performed by our young musicians. Featuring both Rathdown Junior and Senior Choirs as well as soloists from the Senior School. Come along and celebrate the talents and commitment of our young students. This is sure to be a joyous celebration Information Source: Music in Monkstown | eventbrite

Welcome to the UCD School of Music Open Evening. Join us at our campus for an exciting evening with live music, and insights into our programmes. If you're a prospective student and curious about what we have to offer, this evening is the perfect opportunity to explore the school and meet our faculty. We look forward to seeing you there! Event Schedule 18:30: Welcome and introduction to the programme 18:45: Taster Lecture, a sample lecture on an engaging topic from undergraduate degree 19:00: Open rehearsals, an opportunity to see some of our performing groups in action, including UCD Symphony Orchestra and UCD Gamelan Ensemble 19:30: Refreshments and chance to meet our faculty and current students This is a free event, simply register to attend. Information Source: UCD School of Music | eventbrite

Laughter Lines Dublin creates quick-witted sketches, scenes, and songs based on whatever suggestions are thrown at them by the audience to create a show that's fast, feel-good, and always unpredictably funny. In addition to their monthly residency in The Duke, Laughter Lines regularly performs in other venues around the city. Information Source: eventbrite

First one of the year, on the 29th of January which will feel like the 45th of January. John Colleary is our first act on the bill and the first choice for many people's gigs. The comedian's comedian. He's brilliant. Find out more about what Colm is up to here: Instagram Twitter Website and Sign up to my newsletter. Information Source: Colm O'Regan | eventbrite

Hello to my sexy hexy’s, hot hags, beautiful battleaxes.Comedy for Witches is a night with the stars and some comedians too. Join your host Anna Clifford and two of the best circuit comedians right now for a night of astrology, blaming the moon, magical storytelling and plenty of audience interaction.We say the word Witch with a pinch of salt, eye of newt and hair of an ex! It’s for ANYONE who resonates to something more powerful beyond us like the moon or the icloud! Come with your star signs and leave with laugh lines Doors 7pm Show 7.30pm Host Irish comedian Anna Clifford is a natural entertainer with a strong stage presence and jokes to match. She has had audiences across the globe laughing with her unbelievable stories and clever observations on millennial life. Anna kicked off her comedy career while living in Vancouver, Canada since then she has been standing out against the best in the Irish and UK comedy circuit. She is also spirtual, gin being her first preference! Credits include RTE, BBC, MTV, LadBIble, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Electric Picnic and more. Her debut comedy special ‘I SEE DEADLY PEOPLE’ is available to watch on YouTube. Please note this show will be filmed for social media use. no refunds. Follow us online @comedyforwitches @annacliffcomedy @institches @institchescomedyclub See you Hags there x Information Source: Anna Clifford | eventbrite

This event is open to everyone, bring a loved one, a friend or come alone. N o experience is needed and in under two hours you will create a painting of your very own Mexican Sugar Skull. What you get with your ticket? ☀ 1 x Canvas to keep ☀ All the painting materials necessary 🎨 ☀ Instructor to help guide you ☀ Patterns and designs to inspire you ☀ Custom playlist with feel good tunes ☀ Win prizes! FAQ: I'M NO GOOD AT ART AND HAVEN'T PAINTED SINCE SCHOOL? Drink & Draw is a super fun event designed so you can have a good time, we aren't about perfection we want you to relax and create. We have instructors who will help guide you to creating your own masterpiece. It doesn't matter if you can't paint this about relaxing. WHAT IF I GET PAINT ON MY CLOTHES? We use non-toxic paint that can be machine washed. Information Source: Alternative Dublin | eventbrite

FRIDAY 31st JANUARY Doors 9pm / Show at 9:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, the Craic Den will deliver you the gift of festive laughs all evening long. Shane Daniel Byrne Shane Daniel Byrne is a writer, actor, MC, and award-winning stand-up comedian. His debut show, But He’s Gay, sold out at both Edinburgh and Dublin Fringe Festivals in 2023, with extra shows added due to demand. In 2024, he embarks on his first national tour, including two nights at Vicar Street. Shane headlines top comedy clubs across Ireland and has supported Tony Cantwell, Emma Doran, Kiri Pritchard-McClean, and David O’Doherty. He's appeared at major festivals like The Cat Laughs, Vodafone Comedy Festival, and Electric Picnic. On TV, Shane was a surprise guest on LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland (Prime Video) and hosted Love Bites (RTÉ). He's a regular on The Six O'Clock Show (Virgin Media) and has contributed to Ireland AM. As an MC, Shane has hosted Dublin Pride and various events for Yelp.ie, Bulmers Light, and more. Breda Hegarty Breda Hegarty is a comedian & actor. She’s featured in the TV comedy series Bridget & Eamon, Irish film The Closing and legendary Irish soap opera Ros na Rún. Kevin Gildea Kevin Gildea is a comedian, writer, award winning playwright, interviewer, Irish Times book reviewer and potential novelist. Kevin has gigged all over Britain and Ireland and the rest of the known world – from Singapore to Sligo. He’s headlined gigs in Johannesburg and Cape Town and regularly plays all the major comedy festivals in Ireland – The Electric Picnic, ATN, The Vodafone Comedy Festival in the Iveagh Gardens, The Galway Comedy Festival, Kilkenomics As a TV art’s reporter he has interviewed – amongst others – Terry Gilliam, Will Self, Eddie Izzard, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. ‘Highly original and Explosively funny’ The Sunday Times He’s one of the most daring and committed comedians at work right now. Brave, unafraid and compelling…..and very, very funny.’ Tommy Tiernan ‘Comedy on another level.’ The Irish Times WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (9:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite