Pups In The Park @ Marlay Park April 22nd & 23rd
Pups in the Park is Ireland’s ultimate dog-friendly festival, taking place in Marlay Park, Dublin this weekend. Anticipated to draw a crowd of over 12,000 dog enthusiasts and their furry friends, the event boasts an exciting lineup of activities and attractions to keep everyone entertained. This year’s event in Dublin will introduce some fresh offerings, including ‘Dancing Dogs’ hosted by renowned Crufts personality Anne Shuker, in addition to popular attractions from previous years like the Puppy Play Pen, the Leader Bark Park, the Hay Bale Race, and the Pet insurance.ie Obedience Ring.
Tickets are available here.
Badly Drawn Boy @ The National Stadium April 20th
Damon Gough, the Mercury Music Award-winning musician who performs under the moniker Badly Drawn Boy, will play Dublin’s National Stadium as part of his “25 Years of Badly Drawn Boy” tour. This eagerly anticipated show will feature a selection of his most celebrated tracks and fan favourites from throughout his career and will mark his first performance in Ireland in half a decade.
Badly Drawn Boy’s repertoire encompasses an array of sounds and styles, ranging from the Mercury Prize-winning debut The Hour of Bewilderbeast to the captivating soundtrack About a Boy, the grandiose Born in the UK, and his latest album Banana Skin Shoes, which garnered widespread critical acclaim upon its release in 2020. With such a vast selection of songs at his disposal, the possibilities are endless.
Tickets are available here.
Jinx Lennon @ The Workman’s Cellar April 22nd
The punk-folk troubadour and accomplished tunesmith from Dundalk, Jinx Lennon, is set to grace the stage at the Workman’s Cellar this Saturday. Armed with his signature acoustic guitar, bass drum, and beat machine, Jinx will perform tracks from his latest release, “Walk Lightly When the Jug is Full,” which is being released on his own label, Septic Tiger. The gig promises to be an unmissable event, with Dublin’s very own psychedelic garage folk group, Deadlians, also appearing on the bill.
Tickets are available here.
Mullingar Wild Beer Festival @ Smiddy’s Bar Mullingar April 22nd
The Mullingar Wild Beer Festival is Ireland’s first Beer festival solely dedicated to spontaneous fermentation, wild yeast, blending, and the art of patience. The festival will feature an impressive selection of beers from both the UK and Ireland, including some rare and previously untapped brews. Smiddy’s Bar in Mullingar is set to host this one-day event, which promises to be an unforgettable experience for all beer enthusiasts.
Tickets are available here.
Just Mustard Live 360 Audio & Visual Show @ The Button Factory April 21st
Just Mustard will be making a return to the Button Factory, this time for an exclusive and immersive 360-degree audio and visual performance. As a band renowned for their unparalleled live shows that offer a complete sensory experience, this performance promises to take things to the next level. The show will feature a quadraphonic sound that will envelop the audience from all angles of the venue, creating an all-encompassing sonic experience.
Tickets are available here.
Record Store Day 2023 With Soft Boy Records @ Hen’s Teeth April 22nd
For Record Store Day this year, the Hifi space in Hen’s Teeth will be given over to the Soft Boy crew to celebrate the five-year anniversary of Kojaque’s ‘Deli Daydreams’. Throughout the day, limited records, merch, and music can be expected along with the possibility of a special Soft Boy x Hen’s Teeth tee.
This year marks the 5th anniversary of ‘Deli Daydreams’, Kojaque’s debut release, which received critical acclaim and a nomination for a Choice Music Prize. This album is a conceptual project that follows the life of a deli worker for a week and has contributed to the emergence of a new sound and identity in Irish hip-hop.
There is no need for tickets to attend this event, but it is advised to arrive early as the capacity will be limited and a full house is expected.