An evening with Johnny Logan, a festival of crisps, clothes swaps and more — there’s *so* much happening across the country this weekend.
The Big Grill
Until 25 August, Herbert Park, Dublin, more info here
Europe’s biggest BBQ and food festival returns to Dublin, bringing the very best Irish and international chefs, restaurants and barbecue experts together to celebrate and explore the delicious challenges, skilful techniques, and pure magic of cooking over live fire.
Another Love Story
23-25 August, Killyon Manor, Meath, more info here
Another Love Story is a bespoke festival weekend of music, art, conversation, food and fun nestled amongst the graceful charm of the 18th Century home, Killyon Manor. This year’s line-up includes Sampa the Great, Modeselektor, Jape, David Kitt, Qbanaa, and many more. Having grown from previous years, there is now a grand total of eight little worlds for you to experience, so get ready to enter a whole new realm.
Eatyard Crisp Festival 2024
23-25 August, The Bernard Shaw, Dublin, more info here
Yes, a festival of crisps… I can’t quite imagine anything better. The Eatyard Crisp Festival returns to The Bernard Shaw this weekend for a celebration of our nation’s favourite food. There’ll be blind tastings, crisp and pint deals, Tayto sambo-making challenges, competitions, live entertainment, and more.
Wider Than Pictures’ Summer Series
23-27 August, National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, more info here
Fast becoming a staple of summer in Dublin, Wider Than Pictures brings a diverse roster of world-class live acts to the National Museum of Ireland, curated by the folks at Singular Artists. The 2024 edition features James Blunt, Gossip, The The, Deacon Blue, and James.
A tribute to Jeff Buckley’s Grace
23 August, Whelan’s, Dublin, more info here
To mark the 30th anniversary of Jeff Buckley’s seminal debut album, Turning Pirate & Hibernacle are presenting a special tribute show, playing the record live from start to finish with the help of some incredible singers, including Ailbhe Reddy, Faye O’Rourke of Soda Bonde, Rhob Cunningham and Diane Anglim.
Johnny Logan
24 August, Vicar Street, Dublin, more info here
A man with a career spanning four decades, 40 singles, and 19 albums, Johnny Logan asks the burning questions: What’s another year? Logan became the first Eurovision contestant to win the competition twice, with ‘Hold Me Now’ becoming the third most popular Eurovision entry of all time back in 2005.
Clothes Swap at the Rediscovery Centre
24 August, The Boilerhouse, Dublin, more info here
The Rediscovery Centre is inviting the sustainably minded to bring along up to four pieces of clean adult clothing (in good repair), and swap it for a voucher for two to four pieces! Promoting a circular economy and allowing you to upgrade your wardrobe with preloved clothing without costing an arm and a leg, you might just find your new favourite piece of clothing, and make some friends in the process.
Qween – The Definitive Tribute To Queen and Freddie Mercury
24 August, Cyprus Avenue, Cork, more info here
Qween has gone to extreme lengths to capture the magic of Queen, acquiring everything from a tailored lemon leather Freddie jacket (á la Queen’s legendary Slane Castle show in 1986) to guitar equipment from Brian May’s former technician Pete Cornish. “We’ve put everything into making this show as close to seeing Queen as you can get,” the band’s lead vocalist, Brian Keville, assures us.
Revival Night Market
Until 29 August, Temple Bar Square, more info here
With live music and an array of stalls from creative makers, designers and collectors, this vibrant gathering showcases a dynamic community of independent traders who bring a unique flair to Dublin’s outdoor market scene.
Wicked
Until September 14, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin, more info here
Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s 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.
Riverdance
All month, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, more info here
Riverdance returns with 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. Composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerising soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs.
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