The Irish Times

15 of the best rock and pop concerts and festivals in Ireland this week

Roseanne Cash, Caribou, Indiependence, Castlepalooza among the highlights

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 05:00

The best music festivals and outdoor gigs in Ireland in 2018

From It Takes a Village in April, to Electric Picnic in September, via The Rolling Stones

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 05:00

Old friends Franz Ferdinand, The Revs, and Paul Weller: the best rock and pop gigs this week

Iron & Wine in for Valentine’s night, Jake Bugg sells out, and Wild Beasts bid farewell

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 03:00

Rock & Pop – Saturday, November 4th – Friday, November 10th

Kiasmos – electronic music that ducks and weaves between hard-hitting beats and subtle, signature whirls

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 05:00

Jake Bugg channels Glen Campbell and Lorde is rhymin’ Simon

Songs of the week: a Paul Simon hit version, and a Hozier pick from Wyvern Lingo

Fri Aug 18 2017 - 07:12

Ellie Goulding and Disclosure added to Glastonbury line-up

ZZ Top among newly confirmed acts for festival headlined by Adele, Coldplay and Muse

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 15:21

Autumn/winter gig alert: it’s showtime!

The days are getting shorter – but that’s good news because the nights are longer. Between now and C****tmas, there are hundreds of bands heading your way – and our gig guide will help you plan your rest-of-the-year partying

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 00:00

Sheffield's Arctic Monkeys get Dublin crowd a hollerin’

Travel problems persist for some of 32,000 Marlay Park punters

Sun Jul 13 2014 - 12:18

Arctic Monkeys and One Direction clean up at Brits

Kate Moss picks up award on behalf of David Bowie, who urges Scotland to stay in UK

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 13:32

That’s entertainment: our bumper TV, film and music roundup

Brian Boyd and Emma Somers root through a bumper crop of TV, film and music to find gift ideas for the loved one who thinks they’ve seen it all

Thu Nov 21 2013 - 01:00

Irish band Villagers face tough competition for Mercury Prize

Laura Mvula favourite among 12 finalists including Bowie and Arctic Monkeys

Wed Oct 30 2013 - 09:34

Irish band Villagers get second Mercury nomination

Stiff competition for overall prize from nominees David Bowie and Arctic Monkeys

Wed Sept 11 2013 - 19:20

Going out: Something for the weekend

Mayo vs Tyrone, Belsonic festival continues - and how many Charlie Chaplins fit in Waterville?

Fri Aug 23 2013 - 07:43