Live music in Dublin — where do locals go?

Standouts right now: Trinity College & Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Dublin and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

Is this Dublin live music list updated?

Yes — we rotate picks as new spots open and old ones fade, and seasonal entries shift with the calendar. Last refreshed within the past few weeks.

Anything else worth doing in Dublin this weekend?

Plenty — our weekend concierge cross-references food, live music, weather and the rest of Dublin's open venues to build a full 2-day plan around any of these picks.

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Top spots in Dublin

Trinity College & Book of Kells
Culture
City Centre
The Long Room is the prettiest library you'll ever cry in.
Guinness Storehouse
Culture
The Liberties
Rooftop Gravity Bar pint at the end — yes, it tastes different.
Temple Bar
Nightlife
Temple Bar
Touristy, sure — but go for the trad sessions at Cobblestone in Smithfield instead.
The Long Hall
Nightlife
South William
Victorian pub, perfect pint of plain, no TVs.

Live & on stage

Longitude Festival
Marlay Park · Jul · Hip-hop / Pop
Forbidden Fruit
Royal Hospital Kilmainham · Jun · Electronic
Whelan's
Wexford Street · Year-round · Indie / Singer-songwriter

Frequently asked

Standouts right now: Trinity College & Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Dublin and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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Top spots in Dublin

Trinity College & Book of Kells

Guinness Storehouse

Temple Bar

The Long Hall

Live & on stage

Longitude Festival

Forbidden Fruit

Whelan's

Frequently asked

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