Irish - Shows & Events
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The Academic
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Irish chart-toppers The Academic grew up just outside the small rural Irish town of Mullingar, about an hour west of Dublin and set in the heart of Ireland's midlands. Meeting in school, the quartet became firm friends through their shared ...Obskür
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 13 February 2026
Obskur are a House music duo consisting of two young lads, lorcan McCarthy and Fausto, hailing from Dublin, Ireland who are quickly starting to make a name for themselves since starting back in May 2019, having already played some sick sho...Mike Rice
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 18 February 2026
There's a cruelty to Mike Rice, a wickedness. In his latest show, Cruel Little Man, the Irish stand-up talks about doing psychedelics with his brother, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage Dog named Nino, and many other such rotten advent...Nathan Carter
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 22 February 2026
Quickly becoming one of the UK's most prolific touring artists, wowing crowds with his sensational live show, Liverpudlian Irish country pop star Nathan Carter returns. One of the UK's most exciting live performers, his energetic showmanshi...Lisa O'Neill
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Tuesday 3 March 2026
A raconteur in the truest sense of the word, acclaimed Irish songwriter Lisa O'Neill is a five time BBC Folk Award nominee and her album Heard a Long Gone Song was named The Guardian's 2019 Folk Album of the Year. Her adaptation of Bob Dyl...Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 5 March 2026
Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. This specially adapted theatre production will include many of their greatest hits, the catalogue includes a record breaking 1...U2 by U2UK
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 6 March 2026
Over their 20 year history, it's easy to see why U2UK are Europe's Premiere U2 Tribute show, winning the hearts of U2 fans all over by performing in Europe and beyond, including U2's after show party....The Dublin Legends (The Dubliners)
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Monday 9 March 2026
Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012 and John Sheahan's' decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would end and The Dublin Legends were born. The Dublin Legends - Sean Cannon, P...CMAT
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 11 - Thursday 12 March 2026
CMAT is the stage name of Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, the North Dublin-born global country-pop star who after relocating to Manchester aged 17 and forming the band Bad Sea, returned home to live with her grandparents before settling down in ...The Fureys
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 12 March 2026
Legends of Irish music & song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs 'I will love you', 'When you were sweet 16', 'The Green fields of France', 'The old man', 'Red rose cafe', 'From Clare to here', 'Her father didn't like me anyway', '...Daoirí Farrell
The Met, Bury
Thursday 12 March 2026
Daoiri (pronounced 'Derry') Farrell has been described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. Described by The Weekend Australian as "The finest Irish male f...Stiff Little Fingers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
During the first wave of U.K. punk rock, plenty of bands sang about a world full of violence and chaos, but Stiff Little Fingers didn't have to imagine a dystopian world - formed in Belfast in 1977 at the height of "The Troubles," police br...Eden
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
Acclaimed Dublin vocalist/producer/multi-instrumentalist/model Jonathon Ng (a.k.a. EDEN) formerly operated as The Eden Project, which typically featured more conventional styles of electronic dance music such as dubstep and drum and bass. U...Parcel O'Rogues
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 13 March 2026
Music and mayhem from the seven piece Irish/Celtic rock band from Oldham. ...Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 15 March 2026
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish...
The Dublin Legends (The Dubliners)
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Monday 16 March 2026
Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012 and John Sheahan's' decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would end and The Dublin Legends were born. The Dublin Legends - Sean Cannon, P...McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle. Name a more iconic trio... I'll wait. First jamming together as teenagers, a quarter century later these Celtic folk heroes are still combining forces to share music with the world. Combinin...The Dubliners Encore - The Official Stage Show
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
The Dubliners Encore is the Official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time. Produced by The Dubliners' John Sheahan; renowned fiddle player and legendary Irish icon, this new show packs 50 years of songs, stories, and cr...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 10 April 2026
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world reno...Aisling Bea
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 12 April 2026
BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning Irish stand-up Aisling Bea is finally hitting the road. With tales of travel, home, immigration, history, sex, babies, music, lovers and enemies. She will even answer your big life questions. It's not...The High Kings
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 15 April 2026
The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland's Folk Heritage, have spent 15 years at the top of their game, selling out venues around the world to an ever-growing army of loyal fans. Widely regarded as the standard-bearer for their genre, they...Emma Doran
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 18 April 2026
Smash hit Irish comedian, best-selling author, podcast host and viral online star Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new stand-up show Emmaculate across the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. There's no such thing as a perfec...Imelda May
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Sunday 19 April 2026
Exploring blues, soul, gospel, folk, rock, acoustic, cinematic drama and explosive balladry, globally revered Irish superstar singer and songwriter Imelda May brims with sensuality, emotional intelligence, spirituality and intuition. Del...One Night In Dublin
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 22 April 2026
The Wild Murphys invite you to Murphy's Pub for one glorious night of high-energy Irish music and more than a little bit of Irish craic. The multi-award-winning Irish band The Wild Murphys features the very best Irish musicians playing a th...Chalk
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
Described by Rolling Stone as "Belfast experimentalists making 'trauma techno'", Chalk draw from both post-punk and techno to make their intriguing, metallic racket. The Northern Irish trio, Ross Cullen, Benedict Goddard - who both worked ...The Scratch
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Dublin's The Scratch were born from a shared love of metal and traditional Irish music and have moulded triumphant melodies with the groove and intensity of metal. Their debut album released in 2020 reached #9 in the Irish Album Charts, #2 ...Florence Road
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
Florence Road are a four-piece from Wicklow, Ireland. Made up of childhood friends Lily Aron (Vocals), Emma Brandon (Guitar), Ailbhe Barry (Bass) and Hannah Kelly (Drums), the band spent their teens perfecting their craft in Aron's garden ...Glen Hansard
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Irish singer-songwriter and musician, Glen Hansard is known for his dynamic live shows. Since 1990, he has been the frontman of the Irish rock band The Frames. His 2015 second solo album "Didn't He Ramble" was nominated for the Grammy Award...Kingfishr
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...Kingfishr
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...
Skinner
Rat & Pigeon, Manchester
Thursday 4 June 2026
Skinner is a musician based in Dublin who writes, records and produces songs about growing up and overcoming a dirt-flecked 21st century existence. The DNA of no wave and post-punk acts like The B52s, James Chance and the Contortions and ES...I'm Grand Mam
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 18 June 2026
I'm Grand Mam is the wildly popular Irish comedy duo made up of best friends Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby. What began as two Cork lads chatting, grew into a cult-favourite podcast and live act loved for its warmth, wit, and razor-sharp ...Joanne McNally
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Friday 26 June 2026
After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Irish comedian Joanne McNally returns with her hotly anticipated new stand-up show Pinotphile. Hailed by Variety as One to Watch, McNally has been keeping herself busy by r...Lord of the Dance
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...Jarlath Regan
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 4 July 2026
Gas Man is the brand new standup show from "Yer Man" off Instagram. Ireland's favourite comedian/Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan returns to the stage with a brand new show for 2026. The world knows and loves him for his hilarious daily clip...Dave Finnegan's Commitments
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 11 July 2026
Direct from the hit Hollywood film "The Commitments", the man who has fronted the touring band for the last ten years and who played Mickah Wallace in the legendary movie, is here with his sensational show and his own 8-piece band behind hi...Rhythm of the Dance
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 17 July 2026
Rhythm of the Dance has brought audiences around the world to their feet for over two decades and is returning with a brand new production. Rooted in Ireland's rich culture and heritage, Rhythm of the Dance takes a different perspective on ...U2 by U2UK
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 9 October 2026
Over their 20 year history, it's easy to see why U2UK are Europe's Premiere U2 Tribute show, winning the hearts of U2 fans all over by performing in Europe and beyond, including U2's after show party....Mary Coughlan
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Since she rose to international fame in 1985 with her seminal Irish jazz album Tired and Emotional, Mary Coughlan has been one wild Irish girl determined to live a life less ordinary. A prolific artist by anyone's standards, Coughlan is ce...The Shamrocks
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour. After wowing audiences across the globe - from the Sydney Opera ...Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 13 November 2026
Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. This specially adapted theatre production will include many of their greatest hits, the catalogue includes a record breaking 1...The Tumbling Paddies
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Famous for their hit "The Way I Am", The Tumbling Paddies are one of Ireland's most popular music acts. Their exuberant, energy-filled live shows see them perform a mix of original folk songs and classic Irish hits. ...Keywest
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Known as Ireland Biggest and most popular independent artist, Keywest are a chart topping street Band from Dublin. Their 1st debut album went triple platinum, their 2nd album went #1 (even knocking Ed Sheeran off the top spot). They have ...
