Dublin What’s On Oct 2017-Mar 2018

Open House Conferences Theatre Festival World Cup 2018 Qualifier HIGHLIGHTS John Bishop Neil Diamond n Bram Stoker Festival – October 2017 Inspired by the heritage of Dublin-born Gothic author Bram Stoker Bram and his notorious novel Dracula, Dublin city will get gloriously Metropolis gothic this October Bank Holiday weekend. StokerFestival n The Jonathan Swift Festival – November 2017 Festival Samhain Festival The life and work of one of ’s most popular authors will be celebrated at The Jonathan Swift Festival. Listen to ballads from 300 years ago, take walking tours around Swift’s Dublin, or maybe The Killers Queen SSE Airtricity watch a theatrical performance or enjoy dinner in the beautiful surrounds of St Patrick’s Cathedral. Dublin Marathon NYF Dublin n NYF Dublin – Dec/Jan 2018 Thousands gather together in the heart of the Dublin as the city comes alive for fun filled New Year's festivities. Micky Flanagan MISS SAIGON n TradFest – January 2018 Tradfest is a highlight on the Dublin events calendar which Dublin Gallery Weekend celebrates Irish traditional music with a jam packed programme of Dublin folk and trad events. n St. Patrick’s Festival – March 2018 International Short Film & Music Festival St Patrick's Festival, Ireland's national celebration of identity, arts and culture, will showcase the very best of Irish and international DUBLIN BOWIE FESTIVAL ...and talent and entertainment with a whole host of fun festivities. everything Dublin! What’s On

Concerts October The Stunning Bluesfest: Nile Rodgers Steely Dan 6th October with Chic and Chaka Khan 28th & 30th October Hear some of your all-time favourite 25th October Concert goers will revisit the Steely Dan’s stunners like Half Past Two, Romeo’s On Fans will groove the night away in Nile musical heyday as they press rewind at Fire and Everything That Rises in their full Rodgers’ company at the as he’s the 3Arena, which will be full of diehard glory at the Olympia Theatre. backed by Chic and accompanied by fans waiting to holler along to Reelin’ In legend Chaka Khan. The Years. Neil Diamond 10th October The Waterboys Daryl Hall and John Oates Neil Diamond is an all-American gem 26th October 29th October known for his catchy rock hits, and he’s See the whole of the moon as The Daryl Hall and John Oates have been coming to Dublin’s 3Arena this October. Waterboys take to the stage at the 3Arena churning out funky pop since their early for this roof-raising gig. days in Philly and now they’re coming Zara Larsson to Dublin to perform them at Ireland’s 16th October Alison Moyet premier gig venue, the 3Arena. Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson 28th October comes to Dublin’s historic Olympia Alison Moyet will perform from her Foy Vance Theatre. varied back catalogue, which includes 31st October jazz numbers alongside the eighties pop Award-winning singer-songwriter Foy she made her name with, at the Olympia Vance brings his very special headline solo Theatre. tour to Dublin’s historic Olympia Theatre. Festivals & Events The annual Book Festival returns World Cup 2018 to South Dublin this October with more Jon Richardson Qualifier: Republic of of the best national and international 25th & 26th October This Lancaster performer set comedy fans contemporary writing that is of particular Ireland V Moldova and critics buzzing after his debut solo significance to the Irish literary landscape. 6th October show about his Obsessive Compulsive Martin O’Neill’s team were unbeaten for Personality Disorder. the first half of this campaign and now Dara O’Briain: our Boys in Green need to work harder than ever to secure Ireland’s place at the Voice of Reason Bram Stoker Festival 2018 World Cup in Russia. 11th October – 11th November 27th-30th October Dara O’Briain, the Irish comic who has Inspired by the heritage of Dublin-born superstar status at home and abroad, is Gothic author Bram Stoker and his John Bishop: Winging It coming back to Dublin’s legendary Vicar notorious novel Dracula, Dublin city will 6th-8th October Street to perform his new show, Voice of get gloriously gothic this October. John Bishop will smash it, stadium style, Reason. in Dublin’s 3Arena, when he fills it with his unmistakable brand of laugh out loud comedy. Metropolis Festival Open House Dublin 28th & 29th October 13th-15th October Metropolis presents a whopper line-up Miss Saigon Open House is the perfect opportunity once again at the RDS. Fans of music 6th October - 18th November for the curious to indulge and look around with an alternative edge, will love this city Puccini's Madame Butterfly was the the architecturally daring homes of others, festival. inspiration for one of Broadway's longest- as well as public and private spaces that running productions, Miss Saigon, and aren’t available for the public to see. now it comes to Dublin’s Bord Gáis Samhain Festival Energy Theatre. 28th & 29th October The Impractical Jokers , The Strypes, and more bands 15th October and DJs will play this inaugural festival to Dublin International The Comedy Central stars of Impractical celebrate Halloween out at Weston Airport. Short Film and Music Jokers come to Dublin for a brand new live show with a special blend of comedy, Festival hi-jinks and never-seen-before videos. SSE Airtricity Dublin 6th-8th October Marathon Indie film and music buffs can't wait for 29th October the Dublin International Short Film and Micky Flanagan The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon takes Music Festival. 19th & 20th October over the city with its start and finish lines Belly laughs await fans at the 3Arena, as situated in the heart of Dublin City. This Micky Flanagan makes his eagerly awaited single lap will feature world class athletes Red Line Book Festival return to Dublin. 11th-15th October battling it out for the fastest time. Conferences Motivational Interviewing Eurospine - Spine Society of Consortium of European Network of Trainers Annual Europe Meeting 2017 Social Science Data Archive - Forum 2017 9th-14th October Strengthening and widening 1st-7th October Citywest Hotel and Golf Resort (CESSDA SaW) Conference Grand Hotel / 300 delegates 3000 delegates 19th-20th October Gresham Hotel / 80 delegates Blockchain for Finance Meeting of the West Conference, Dublin European Fish Technologists 5th Genetic Genealogy 2nd-4th October Association 2017 Ireland Conference 2017 Aviva Stadium / 120 delegates 9th-12th October 20th-22nd October Aviva Stadium / 100 delegates RDS - The Royal Dublin Society Operation OPSON Joint 50 delegates Europol - Interpol Meeting TEPSO NATO Autumn Meeting 2nd-5th October 9th-14th October 70th International Air Safety Dublin Castle / 180 delegates Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Summit (IASS) 40 delegates 23rd-26th October 4th International Conference Clayton Hotel Burlington Road on Youth Mental Health Global Outlook for 400 delegates 4th-8th October Aquacultural Leadership GOAL Clayton Hotel / 900 delegates 11th-15th October MIDAS Conference Dublin 2017 Croke Park Conference Centre 23rd-28th October EU Commission Joint 450 delegates Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge EU Food Fraud and 120 delegates Administrative Assistance MediaEval and Cooperation Network 15th-18th October Annual Scientific Meeting of Trinity College Dublin / 80 delegates Conferences (DCB) the International Spinal Cord Society 4th-6th October Dept. of Foreign Affairs Dublin Castle / 120 delegates 24th-29th October Missile Technology Control Citywest Hotel and Golf Resort RCPsych Intellectual Regime (MTCR) 1000 delegates Disability Faculty 2017 16th-20th October Guinness Storehouse / 250 delegates 5th-6th October The European Cyber Threat Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Summit 2017 120 delegates 82nd ABC Annual 24th-25th October International Conference Dublin City University / 50 delegates International Association of 2017 Legal Protection Insurance 17th-22th October European Congress (RIAD) Royal Marine Hotel / 275 delegates on Violence in Clinical 5th-7th October Psychiatry Clontarf Castle Hotel / 150 delegates One Zero Conference 2017 26th-31st October 17th-18th October Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood International Conference on Croke Park Conference Centre 450 delegates 500 delegates Food Authenticity UPRISE Festival 2017 5th-8th October Meeting of the European Dublin Castle / 300 delegates 26th-27th October General Practice Research RDS - The Royal Dublin Society High Performance Network EGPRN 2017 2400 delegates Conference 19th-23rd October Croke Park Conference Centre 6th-9th October Scrum Alliance 2017 100 delegates National Indoor Arena 27th October - 1st November Citywest Hotel and Golf Resort 100 delegates General Assembly of the 550 delegates European 22Q Conference European Anti Poverty 7th-9th October Network -EAPN 2017 Trinity College Dublin 19th-21st October 300 delegates F2 Centre / 130 delegates Dublinconventionbureau.com for further information What’s On

Concerts November Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! runner-up Little Mix James Arthur Joel Dommett treats comedy fans to his 6th November 21st November unique blend of cheeky gags and astute Little Mix are living their glory days and From your living room telly to the 3Arena observations. they are celebrating with this gig in ... X-Factor alumnus James Arthur marks a Dublin at the 3Arena. career on the upswing at this triumphant return to the stage Queen 25th November Steps Expect to hear songs that will highlight 13th November Queens of the Stone Age the 40th anniversary of Queen’s biggest- Still sugary and fun, concert goers will have 24th November selling studio album to date, News of the a great time at the 3Arena as playground Performing some of their hottest hits at World from 1977, which yielded the immortal dance routines to Tragedy and 5, 6, 7, 8 are the 3Arena, the mosh pit will be melting anthems We Will Rock You and We Are the resurrected with the crowd of nostalgic as crowds enjoy tunes like Sick, Sick, Sick, Champions. Steps fans. Auto Pilot and recent track The Way You Used to Do. 28th November 15th November Simon Amstell: Catch one of the UK’s most promising Music fans will get the full Depeche Mode What Is This? young bands Wolf Alice as they bring their musical history tour at the 3Arena as 24th November acclaimed blend of grunge-folk and pop this iconic band stalks the stage playing Former Popworld and Never Mind the sensibility to Dublin. generation-defining music. Buzzcocks host Simon Amstell waxes lyrical on life, love and more for his fifth The Killers stand-up tour. 28th November 16th November Stadium-fillers Kasabian are back in Dublin The atmosphere will be electric at the Joel Dommett to rock out for their dedicated fans, who 3Arena when Brandon Flowers and the 25th November will be gathered in anticipation at the rest of the band take to the stage. Professional practical joker and I’m a 3Arena. Festivals & Events Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo Sunset Boulevard Guinness Series 2017: 3rd November - 7th January 21st – 25th November Ireland v Argentina Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo promises to See the silver screen on the stage at 25th November be an truly unforgettable experience. the Bord Gaís Energy Theatre. Norma For the final game of the thrilling 2017 Follow the enchanted trail where you will Desmond is ready for her close-up, Mr Guinness Series, Ireland set their sights on discover the dazzling array of beautifully DeMille. Argentina in what is guaranteed to be a crafted giant silk lanterns, be wowed by memorable match. the Chinese performers while enjoying Rich Hall’s Hoedown Chinese food, warm drinks and crafts at the marketplace. 23rd November The Jonathan Swift Former Saturday Night Live player Rich Festival Hall brings his darkly comic cowboy Guinness Series 2017: act to Dublin’s Olympia for a night of 23rd-26th November Ireland v South Africa barnstorming belly laughs. The life and work of one of Ireland’s most popular authors will be celebrated at The 11th November Jonathan Swift Festival. Listen to ballads South Africa’s rugby team, otherwise Christmas on the Square: from 300 years ago, take walking tours known as the Springboks, are a daunting Séamus and Manus McGuire around Swift’s Dublin, or maybe watch a presence on the rugby pitch. Watch them 25th November theatrical performance or enjoy dinner face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium…it’s in the beautiful surrounds of St Patrick’s going to be a nerve-wracking game. Merrion Square is a regal Georgian gem in the heart of Dublin. Explore one of its Cathedral. fine buildings as the square celebrates Guinness Series 2017: Christmas with this concert at number 73 Dublin Gallery Weekend Ireland v Fiji featuring traditional fiddlers, Séamus and 23rd-26th November 18th November Manus McGuire. This November 40 galleries across Dublin Fiji will challenge Ireland at the Aviva will host over 60 events over one great Stadium as part of the Autumn weekend for visitors to discover stunning Internationals Series. It’s going to be a art right across the city. brilliant game. Conferences British Society of Breast One New Man European Federation of Radiology Annual Scientific 10th-12th November Tourist Guides Association Meeting 2017 City North Hotel Convention 2017 5th-8th November 53 delegates 14th-19th November Croke Park Conference Centre Camden Court Hotel 350 delegates Global Forum on Human 250 delegates Resources for Health European Coworking 13th-16th November IDC Meeting Conference 2017 RDS - The Royal Dublin Society 16th-17th November 8th-10th November 600 delegates Powerscourt Hotel Resort Spa Croke Park Conference Centre 150 delegates 400 delegates European Share Point Conference 2017 Technology and Mental The 1st International 13th-16th November Health Conference Conference on Falls, Frailty Convention Centre Dublin 16th November and Bone Health 1200 delegates National Gallery of Ireland 9th-12th November 100 delegates Chartered Accountants Ireland European Aviation 350 delegates Conference MARS Conference 13th-16th November 16th-18th November RCPsych Rehab & Social Dublin City University City North Hotel Faculty Conference 2017 150 delegates 280 delegates 9th-11th November Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin 100 delegates

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Concerts December The Undertones Harry Potter & the André Rieu 2nd December Chamber of Secrets 8th & 9th December Derry’s inimitable punk pioneers The 6th December Hear the phenomenal sound of Undertones will take to the stage at Harry Potter and the Chamber of André Rieu at the 3Arena, where The Academy this December. For a Secrets is the second in JK Rowling’s he will be performing alongside his taste of angst, rebellious love and blockbuster series and now, it is being 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra. mayhem, you can't miss it. screened on a huge scale at the 3Arena, with the score performed live by an The High Kings Robert Plant orchestra conducted by Justin Freer. 10th December 3rd December Experience The High Kings’ unique Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Russell Watson brand of high octane balladry and and acclaimed solo artist Robert 4th December folk as they kick off their mammoth Plant returns to Dublin to perform Russell Watson is one of the best- 10th Anniversary World Tour at his latest release Carry Fire with a selling classical pop crossover artists Dublin’s . little help from backing band The ever to grace the stage at the Bord Sensational Shape Shifters. Gáis Energy Theatre. Be there as he Celine Byrne performs from his new album, Songs Christmas Gala DreamWorks Animation for the Heart. 15th December in Concert Celine Byrne will sing her heart out 4th December Gavin James at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu 6th & 7th December December, so if you love opera and Panda and many more popular Two-time Choice Music Prize winner classical music you really must be DreamWorks animations are beamed Gavin James continues his meteoric there to watch. on to the big screen and brought to rise to success with two nights of life by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. acoustic tunes from recent album Bitter Pill.

Festivals & Events Jimmy Carr The Nutcracker is performed live by a 66 piece orchestra and 24 voice choir at this 1st-3rd December 9th December special event for fans of game music. For an evening of raw wit and Festive favourite The Nutcracker serious laughs, Jimmy Carr takes springs to life on the National to the Olympia Theatre on 1st Concert Hall stage with an energetic NYF Dublin December 2017. performance by WhistleBlast Quartet 31st December 2017- using well-known classical music like 1st January 2018 Santa Dash the Sleeping Beauty Waltz. Thousands gather together in the heart of the Dublin as the city 3rd December comes alive for fun filled New Year's This dash will fill competitors with The Legend of Zelda: festivities. Christmas spirit as they soak in the Symphony of the atmosphere while walking or jogging Goddesses 5 or 10 kilometres with friends and 11th December family, all in the name of Christmas. The bombastic soundtrack of popular video game the Legend of Zelda

Conferences 27th Annual Meeting of the Sustainable Capital 2017 Network for CNS- 2017 12th-15th December 6th-12th December Dublin Castle Grand Hotel 350 delegates 90 delegates Concerts January David Keenan Britpop to ever hit the airwaves Erasure when the band stops by Dublin 6th January 29th - 31st January to bring their Best Of tour to the Playing the main stage at Whelan's is All Erasure wants is a little respect, Olympia. a dream come true for David Keenan. so be ready to give it to them at the Feel the magic when you watch his Olympia Theatre. debut headliner at the iconic venue. Martin Hayes NCH Residency: Brooklyn Rider 18-20th January 24th January Can you believe it's already been Watch two musical powerhouses ten years since The Kooks formed? share a stage at the National Concert Celebrate a decade of the catchiest Hall.

Festivals & Events Dublin Bowie Festival Beautiful - The Carole Temple Bar Tradfest 5th-10th January King Musical 2018 Previously the festival featured an 9th – 20th January 24th-28th January Ashes to Ashes cabaret, drag queen You will enjoy the music-fuelled Tradfest is a highlight on the Dublin Veda's Lashes to Lashes, and in drama of Carole King’s life at the events calendar which celebrates 2018 you Bowie fans can expect a Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Sit back Irish traditional music with a jam cacophony of events screaming for and immerse yourself in the love packed programme of folk and trad attention across the city. songs of yesteryear… events.

Conferences ESSMA Summit 2018 Motorsport Safety 16th-19th January Conference 2018 Aviva Stadium 26th-28th January 300 delegates Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood 150 delegates

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ConcertsFebruary Galantis 8th-10th February 19th February 26th February Following the release of their new Internationally acclaimed and Las Vegas rockers and Grammy album Freedom Child, Irish fan- Grammy-nominated Swedish Award winners Imagine Dragons will favourites The Script are set to play production duo, Galantis, announce play the 3Arena as part of their world three dates in their hometown at they will return to Dublin to play a tour promoting their third studio Dublin’s 3Arena. live show at The Olympia Theatre. album, Evolve. This follows the news of their highly Paul Weller anticipated new album, The Aviary. 13th February It may be 40 years since the release of In The City, Paul Weller's landmark album and the mod rock record that helped put the Jam on the map, but this gig isn't about looking in the rear-view mirror.

Festivals & Events Dublin Racing Festival Macbeth The Bootleg Beatles at Leopardstown 20th-24th February and UCD Symphony 3rd & 4th February Enjoy a fresh perspective on Orchestra Enjoy two exhilarating days of Shakespeare's witching, warring 25th February the finest jumps racing with the drama at the Bord Gáis Energy Beatlemania will return to the best sporting talent from Ireland Theatre. Bord Gáis Energy Theatre with a and Britain, fighting it out for two vengeance thanks to the Bootleg massive titles: The Unibet Irish Gold Katherine Ryan Beatles and the UCD Symphony Cup and The BHP Insurance Irish 24th February Orchestra. Champion Hurdle. Celebrate the Canadian comic Katherine Ryan is brilliance of jumps racing and join one of the fiercest women on the the very best Dublin has to offer, at comedy scene right now. Giggle at one, famous venue. her wit as she performs her new show, Glitter Room at the Olympia Theatre.

Conferences 23rd International Symposium on Infections in the Critically Ill Patient and Sepsis Symposium. 15th-16th February University College Dublin 240 delegates ConcertsMarch Fast Love – A Tribute Steven Wilson Paloma Faith to 19th March 24th March 3rd March Dystopian romance and alienation British singer-songwriter and BRIT Relive the passion, the flare and penetrate this artist’s work. It’s richly Award winner Paloma Faith will the unique sensitivity of George textured, emotive material that could play the 3Arena after her eagerly Michael in this incredible concert really make your heart shatter into anticipated new album The Architect, sensation. Listen to all your favourite a million pieces. Experience Steven her first in more than three years. songs from Wham! classics to Faith, Wilson’s expansive expressions of Known for her eccentric style Paloma Careless Whisper, Freedom and dark romance at the Olympia Theatre. will enchant you with a collection of many more at the Olympia Theatre. pop, soul and jazz, it promises to be a Jason Derulo fabulous music experience. 22nd March 16th March Global superstar Jason Derulo is Belle & Sebastian Welsh rock band and Brit pop bigger than ever before and he is 26th & 27th March survivors, Stereophonics, are set returning to the 3Arena with all of Scottish Indie Pop legends Belle & for a major UK and Ireland arena his smash hit singles…sing along to Sebastian wowed us in the Iveagh tour following the much-anticipated ‘Marry Me’, ‘Want to Want Me’ and Gardens over the summer, now they release of their album Scream Above many more throughout the evening. plan to return to Vicar Street in March The Sounds, with concluding shows which means that a new album might in Dublin’s 3Arena. be in sight. Keep your eyes peeled.

Festivals & Events Legally Blonde – Helix in DCU is every ballet fan’s St Patrick's Festival dream. Bear witness to the perfect The Musical marriage of a dramatic musical score 2018 5th – 10th March and heart wrenching story as the 16th-19th March If you think pink, you should also be drama unfolds live onstage right St Patrick's Festival, Ireland's national thinking about checking out Legally before your eyes. celebration of identity, arts and Blonde - The Musical at the Bord culture, will showcase the very best Gáis Energy Theatre. Tommy Fleming of Irish and international talent and entertainment with a whole host of 11th March fun festivities. Royal Moscow Ballet If you love the songs and stories presents Romeo & Juliet of Ireland, you simply must watch 10th March Tommy perform at the Bord Gáis This exhilarating production at the Energy Theatre.

Conferences ECOBIO Challenges in TAtechEurope 2018 2018 Security Printers Building a Sustainable 15th-1th March Conference Biobased Economy All Hallows College 20th-25th March 4th-7th March 150 delegates Convention Centre Dublin RDS - The Royal Dublin Society 800 delegates 400 delegates

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