SUmmer
The nights are getting longer and a summer of live entertainment is just around the corner.
No matter what your summer plans may be, we have the perfect events to add that extra sparkle to an unforgettable time of the year. You’ll want to tell everyone about it!
Fun in the suN
We’ve got all the access to the hottest festivals, outdoor gigs, open-air shows and sports events.
FESTIVALS
Huge headliners, household names and rising stars
outdoor GIGS
Great shows in the great outdoors
concert series
Extraordinary events all in one place
SUMMER SPORTS
It’s the summer of sport
beat the heat
You won’t have to go outside to enjoy yourself this summer with a whole host of fantastic theatre, comedy, music and family events happening.
ARTS & THEATRE
Cool yourself down with these curtain-raisers
13 Tongues brings to life Artistic Director CHENG Tsung-lung’s cherished childhood memories of the sights, sounds and vitality of Taipei’s historic Bangka district. Cheng’s inspiration stems from his mother’s tales of “Thirteen Tongues,” the renowned 1960s street artist and storyteller, who masterfully conjured up Bangka’s many characters in his vivid performances.
2:22 is written by award-winning writer Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, and is directed by Matthew Dunster and Isabel Marr; it’s an adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear…
Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice are back to bring you more fun, more dance, more song, and even more entertainment.
Bluey’s Big Play, a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA & Emmy® award-winning children’s television series produced by Ludo Studio which airs on Disney+ and CBeebies, will hit the road in December this year and tour the UK and Ireland until Summer 2024.
Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure—and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde. Fearless, shameless, and alluring, this award-winning production has garnered a mass following, much like the infamous pair themselves, and now they are set to take Dublin by storm.
Experience this joyous story and soaring music as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever. The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many real characters caught at the start of the moment that changed the course of history and whose stories became a tru (…)
With Countess Luann’s Musical Director, Brian Nash, and her Director, Richard Jay-Alexander, she is putting together an all-new “killer” show, bringing her even closer to the audience and doing music she’s been dreaming about performing, all wrapped in a sexy concept and pulling out all the stops.
Head from the aisle to the Isles in the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical featuring the soundtrack of a generation with music from pop royalty including Kylie Minogue (I Should Be So Lucky), Rick Astley (Never Gonna Give You Up), Jason Donovan (Especially for You), Bananarama (Love In The First Degree) and so many more, all woven into this original story.
Quite simply, it’s the story of Judi Dench’s life! A life that began in Dublin. Dame Judi joins her friend Gyles on a roller-coaster trip down memory lane as together they explore the legendary actress’s extraordinary life, from her childhood in York in the 1930s to her latest Oscar nomination in 2022. You can expect moments from Shakespeare and anecdotes galore – stories, sonnets and surprises – in what promises to be a two-hour pa (…)
Irish National Opera’s new production stars sopranos Amanda Woodbury and Maire Flavin as Violetta, the young woman who defies convention for the sake of true love.
“Mary Byrne – Check Me Out” is a deeply moving and intensely honest portrayal of Mary’s life. From her humble beginnings at the checkout counter to her unforgettable journey on X Factor, Mary takes the audience on a nostalgic ride filled with laughter, music, and heartfelt moments.
Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day.
Once upon a time in the late ’80s, Vivian met Edward and her life changed forever. Be swept up in their romance in this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages – and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way – in a sensational show that took London’s West End by storm, guaranteed to lift your spirits and light up your heart.
This is Riverdance completely reimagined! A powerful and stirring reinvention of the global phenomenon, celebrated for its Grammy Award-winning score and the extraordinary energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.
As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst!
Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz. Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See the Wizard – with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice – this spectacular production will be a magical experience for all the family.
Obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, Arthur Kipps engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.
Watch What Crappens is a comedy podcast that focuses on the ridiculous world of Bravo TV. Hosted by Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam, Crappens has become a fixture atop Apple Podcasts’ TV & Film Charts, indexing as the #1 show amongst women across all podcast categories. Screen Rant has called Crappens a “a go-to for reality TV followers” and Buzzfeed says Crappens is “one of the most influential Housewives podcasts.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
SUMMER LAUGHS
Make it a side-splitting summer
Watch What Crappens is a comedy podcast that focuses on the ridiculous world of Bravo TV. Hosted by Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam, Crappens has become a fixture atop Apple Podcasts’ TV & Film Charts, indexing as the #1 show amongst women across all podcast categories. Screen Rant has called Crappens a “a go-to for reality TV followers” and Buzzfeed says Crappens is “one of the most influential Housewives podcasts.
FAMILY FUN
Out of the sun for some family fun
Bluey’s Big Play, a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the BAFTA & Emmy® award-winning children’s television series produced by Ludo Studio which airs on Disney+ and CBeebies, will hit the road in December this year and tour the UK and Ireland until Summer 2024.
Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party- it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day.
Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz. Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See the Wizard – with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice – this spectacular production will be a magical experience for all the family.
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