Music
11 Apr 23

Vicar Street: One of Dublin's most beloved venues – which has hosted an eclectic array of top-notch acts

Soda Blonde at Vicar Street, Dublin. Friday 9th of December 2022. Copyright Miguel Ruiz.

Ireland has long enjoyed a special relationship with live music. That's why, as part of a special feature, we're celebrating the venues that provide a crucial platform for Irish and international acts to share their music with gig-goers right across the country. Next up, we're heading to Dublin 8...

VICAR STREET
58-59 Thomas St,
Dublin 8
Tel: (01) 775 5800
vicarstreet.com

Among Dublin’s most beloved venues, over the years Vicar Street has hosted an eclectic array of top-notch acts, including Kendrick Lamar, Slash, Gilla Band, Slint, Sonic Youth, John Carpenter and many more. As lauded as ever – it was recently shortlisted for IMRO’s Live Music Venue of the Year Awards in the Dublin category – Vicar Street is also a hugely popular comedy venue.

Tamino at Vicar Street. March 5th 2023. Copyright Miguel Ruiz.

Capacity: 1,500 (standing), 1,050 (seated)

Recent gigs: Lucinda Williams, The Murder Capital, Mick Flannery, Ye Vagabonds

Upcoming gigs: Cormac Begley (April 23), Yard Act (April 26), Elderbrook (May 9), Mango x Mathman (May 20), Lankum (May 29-31), Bonnie Raitt (June 1), Lizzy McAlpine (June 2), Goo Goo Dolls (June 13), Steve Earle (June 29), Sylvan Esso (July 4), The Swell Season (July 13 & 14)

Read our full Venues Feature here.