Want to know who’s playing in Dublin? We’ve put together a schedule of the city’s top rock concerts and music festivals so you can plan ahead.
Our Dublin concerts calendar is organized by month, making it easy for you to access both international and local shows happening in the city.
After choosing which concert to attend, take advantage of the opportunity to plan your musical journey or outing with the Travel 2 Concert Dublin Rock Guide. It includes record and instrument stores, comprehensive info on concert venues, significant places in the history of rock and heavy metal, and even rock bars.
UPCOMING ROCK CONCERTS IN DUBLIN
JUNE 2025
Psychedelic Furs – The Academy Dublin – June 20
Iron Maiden and Halestorm – Malahide Castle & Gardens – June 25
Gang of Four – Button Factory – June 26 and 27
Great Gable – The Academy Dublin – June 29
Alanis Morissette – Malahide Castle & Gardens – June 29
JULY 2025
Riot – Vicar Street – July 17, 18, 19 and 20
BASED Music Festival – Button Factory – July 20
Mogwai – Vicar Street – July 26 and 27
Yngwie Malmsteen – Button Factory – July 31
AUGUST 2025
I Am Morbid – The Academy Dublin – August 5
Mutantes – Button Factory – August 6
thrown – The Academy Dublin – August 11
Stiff Little Fingers – The Academy Dublin – August 15
Oasis – Croke Park – August 16 and 17
Melvins – Vicar Street – August 18
Mannequin Pussy – Button Factory – August 19
The Chats – The Academy Dublin – August 19 and 20
Adebisi Shank – Button Factory – August 22 and 23
The Lemonheads – The Academy Dublin – August 24
SEPTEMBER 2025
Blondshell – Button Factory – September 2
Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners – The Academy Dublin – September 2
The Redneck Manifesto – Button Factory – September 6
BaianaSystem – Button Factory – September 9
Florence Black – The Academy Dublin – September 12
The Stunning – 3Olympia Theatre – September 13
Black Country, New Road – 3Olympia Theatre – September 15 and 16
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – Button Factory – September 16
Turnover – The Academy Dublin – September 16
The Beths – Button Factory – September 17 and 18
Pierce The Veil – 3Arena – September 20
Nekrogoblikon – The Academy Dublin – September 24
OCTOBER 2025
HamsandwicH – Vicar Street – October 3
Refused – 3Olympia Theatre – October 5
Blood Incantation – The Academy Dublin – October 7
Deacon Blue – 3Arena – October 8
Testament & Obituary – 3Olympia Theatre – October 9
Thy Art Is Murder – The Academy Dublin – October 10
Nova Twins – Button Factory – October 14
Spacey Jane – 3Olympia Theatre – October 15
Dubioza Kolektiv – Button Factory – October 16
Chewie – The Academy Dublin – October 17
Primordial – The Academy Dublin – October 18
Busted and McFly – 3Arena – October 20 and 26
Counting Crows – 3Arena – October 21
Disturbed, and Megadeth – 3Arena – October 22
Cast – 3Olympia Theatre – October 29
NOVEMBER 2025
Manga – Button Factory – November 4
Saxon – 3Olympia Theatre – November 5
Lord of the Lost – The Academy Dublin – November 5
PorkPie – Button Factory – November 8
Flipturn – Button Factory – November 11
Offspring and Simple Plan – 3Arena – November 12
Drowning Pool – The Academy Dublin – November 13
The Fray – 3Olympia Theatre – November 22
My Bloody Valentine – 3Arena – November 22
Wheatus – The Academy Dublin – November 22
Adore – Button Factory – November 29
DECEMBER
Bez obmežen – Button Factory – December 4
Starsailor – The Academy Dublin – December 4
Everything Everything – 3Olympia Theatre – December 8
The Wombats – 3Olympia Theatre – December 9
Wolf Alice – 3Arena – December 10
Orange Goblin – Button Factory – December 11
Inspiral Carpets – The Academy Dublin – December 16
The Blades – The Academy Dublin – December 18
JANUARY 2026
White Lies – The Academy Dublin – January 24
Jinjer – 3Olympia Theatre – January 26
FEBRUARY 2026
Motionless in White – 3Arena – February 10
Learn more about the venues
Curious about the concert venues, tips for picking the best seat, or nearby hotels to stay at on show day? Check out our special pages:
Dublin’s Rock Route, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland, boasts an exciting music scene, evident in the legendary venues where both local and international bands have made history. The Irish capital is home to bands and artists like U2, Sinead O’Connor, Thin Lizzy, and The Script. Music in Dublin is a passionate journey.
In addition to the concert you’re planning to attend, if you have a few extra days in Dublin, consider taking a rock tour of the city. The 3Olympia Theatre is one of the historic venues, perfect for more intimate shows. If you prefer a bar with live music, it’s worth checking out Whelan’s, housed in a building that dates back to the 17th century.
A tour of the historic Windmill Lane Recording Studios to learn more about U2 and a visit to the statue of the beloved Phil Lynott from Thin Lizzy should also be on your musical itinerary.
Vinyl lovers can visit Tower Records, a well-known store famous for its selection of records.
To plan your rock-inspired trip to Dublin (or other cities and countries around the world), check out all the guides we’ve already published here at Travel 2 Concert!
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