Live Music in Dublin

With a host of awards under its belt, The Grand Social has got live music in Dublin down. Dedicated to bringing you the best and the brightest talent, the bar has a hot line-up throughout the week. When you're not listening to the hottest new thing, head up to the roof terrace for a drink or check out the weekly quiz.

Set in Temple Street, The Button Factory puts on live music five nights of the week, whether that be an EP release or a rock band trying out their electric guitar. 

One of Dublin's rowdier spots, The Workmans Club has hosted some huge names, including the likes of Cillian Murphy on the DJ decks, and Kodaline strumming away. When it's not cranking out live music, the bar is keeping you entertained with poetry readings, comedy and much more.

An iconic spot for a pint in the city, the original Porterhouse also likes to keep it lively with traditional music over the weekends. Head to this Temple Bar joint as they serve craft beer, Irish ale, and lively tunes to see you into the wee hours.

A real Dublin live music experience, Kehoes Pub is keeping things low key with ale, trad music and original decor. Stop by on a Tuesday for acoustic tunes, perfect for a date night snuggled up in one of their wooden clad booths.

A spot that never seems to sleep, Bad Bobs has live music every single day. Check out the multi-storey venue for local acts, which over the weekend are followed by DJs and saxophonists.

If you're more about the fiddle than EDM, The Temple Bar is the place for you. A stalwart on Dublin's live music scene, this pub hosts a live band every darn night and has even been named 'traditional Irish music pub of the year' 10 years in a row.

If you're looking for some international talent or the latest superstar, you can start at The Academy. The Middle Abbey Street plot puts on regular gigs, with past acts ranging from cult favourites Bowling For Soup through to Indie kids You Me At Six.