The Cobblestone Backroom is more than just a music venue…
it’s the heart of the Cobblestone community.
You can take a dance class, play in a beginner session, or practice your cúpla focal…and of course see some of the best Irish & international musicians around.
Upcoming events.
Check out all the concerts, events, and classes right here. The schedule is updated weekly.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Danika Rozhanica
Danika Rozhanica @The Cobblestones
Danika is an indie folk artist from the Pacific Northwest in the US, on tour for the first time in Ireland with her partner Benny Gilbert. Their music is as multifaceted as a crystal, where everyone can find their own reflection.
Danika is sharing the stage with award winning songwriter, Patrick Stefan, an indie folk artist with an effortlessly beautiful repertoire of music,and Dublin resident, Ladyfern, whose etherial sounds are shocking and inspiring everyone who hears.
This night will be like a dip in a magical river in a forest glen, filled with faeries and bards and cowboys who've met God on the open road.
https://www.instagram.com/visions_of_a_morningstar?igsh=MW4ydHZyZnhyajlqMQ==
Doors: 6 pm
Gig: 7 pm
Ticket 10 here
Matt McGinn
Matt McGinn live at the Cobblestone
A singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Co. Down, McGinn crafts songs that are a personal representation of his life experience. A former coal man, he found himself somewhat out of his water studying music at Queen's University in Belfast.
His third album 'Lessons of War' propelled him to prominence with his song ‘Bubblegum’, co-written with Mick Flannery, that echoed the Troubles in which he grew up, while his 2020 duet with Aoife Scott ‘Time Well Spent’ became one of the biggest Irish folk songs of the year. He has since released several successful singles and albums, earning praise from critics and fellow musicians alike, and his upcoming work features songs co-written by Paul Brady, Foy Vance to name a few.
For the rest of this year Matt will be hitting the road with legendary songwriter Paul Brady, who duets on and co-wrote Matt's 2025 single, 'Analog Man in a Digital World'
Doors: 19.30
Gig: 20:00
Ticket €15 + fees here
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Seasons (S2,E7)
Seasons (S2,E7)
A lovely blend of Singer songwriter, Rock and more from 4 class artists/Bands
Line up TBA
https://www.instagram.com/seasons_event_irl?igsh=MWYyYmx3dG1hdnM0bA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Ticket at the door
Pablo Carrascal
Pablo Carrascal
‘Year of the Snake’ album release gig
Pablo Carrascal will play with acoustic guitar the songs of his new album ‘Year of the Snake’
https://open.spotify.com/album/4jLHduBeOuWWzIPcxjEYVE?si=xDZWMdwMRpa4vwZqWfEoHw
Ticket at the door
Alltacht
Alltacht - Album Launch
Enjoy a night of celebration with Alltacht, launching their debut album in the Cobblestone Pub, Dublin!
Alltacht is an Irish traditional music band consisting of current and former students of the Irish World Academy: Jamie Troy (bodhrán), Sarah Fox (fiddle), Ciarán O’Connell (button accordion), and Liam Broderick (guitar and vocals). Formed in October 2024, the band made an immediate impact, winning the prestigious and highly sought-after Molloy Award at Birmingham Trad Fest on their very first appearance as a band. Since then, they have performed at festivals and venues across Ireland, including the Blás Summer School, Forest Fest, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, and Dolans.
The name Alltacht is an Irish word that translates as “wildness,” “amazement,” and “astonishment” — qualities that are reflected in their music. Blending traditional and contemporary influences, the group combines songs and tunes with modern styles of accompaniment and arrangement. Drawing inspiration from their local musical traditions while incorporating contemporary compositions, Alltacht has developed a diverse repertoire and a distinctive sound shaped by both rhythmic and harmonic influences from past tutors and mentors. Their arrangements place a strong emphasis on both accompaniment and melody, capturing the energy and drive of the youthful band.
The band is delighted to release its debut album and proud of the journey they have shared since forming. As the music reflects both their identity and development as a group, they chose to self-title the album ALLTACHT.
“There are clear reference points on the recording to past and present masters – hints of Altan, Séamus Begley and groups such as Pólca 4 and The Olllam – showing that the band has built their creative practice on solid foundations and a healthy respect for the various elements of the tradition” Dr Conor Caldwell, Course Director, MA in Irish Traditional Music Performance in the Irish World Academy, UL.
“Each member of the group steps up to take the lead at various points, demonstrating both individual talent and wealth of instrumentation played by the group. When you then realise that this is a new, young and exciting group and this is their first foray into recording, the future looks very bright for Alltacht”. Deirdre Scanlan, Traditional singer, tutor in the Irish World Academy, UL and lead singer with Solas (1999-2007)
Ticket at the door
Paul Spring, Aidan Duffy & Alannah Thornburgh
Paul Spring, Aidan Duffy & Alannah Thornburgh
Paul Spring is a songwriter and guitarist based in New York City. This will be his third gig at the cobblestone, and serve as album release show for his new album Barnstorm which was recorded in Oranmore, Galway. Between 2023’s Always Almost Home “meshing 90s pop and Bach” (MPR) and the “hidden pop gem” (Irish Times) of 2022ʼs Thunderhead, Spring has experimented with minimal electronic production and folk. Aquarium Drunkard called his album, 2024’s River Flows Two Ways, “a singular fresh offering as well as a catalogue introduction of sorts.” It accompanied a canoe tour down the Hudson River. In 2024 and 2025 he recorded Kind of Heaven and Dumb and Free with drummer and co-producer Jon Nellen. In the summer of 2025, Paul put out an album of original music entirely in Classical Latin entitled Vita Brevis. He has also appeared as a session guitarist and co-writer on Blackthought and El Michels Affair’s Glorious Game, and his guitar playing was sampled on releases by Kenny Beats, Vic Mensa, Sofia Valdez, and Kirby.
Aidan Duffy is a 27-year-old songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer originally from County Meath, now based in Galway. While his work spans a variety of styles, his primary influence remains folk song and Irish traditional music, which underpin his approach to melody and storytelling.
As a solo artist, Aidan has independently released and produced two albums and three EPs, taking full creative control at every stage — from songwriting and production to mixing and touring. As well as drawing massively from the well of folk song, Aidan takes huge inspiration from numerous contemporary artists such as Villagers, Jessica Pratt and David Gray.
His most recent album, Part II, is a deeply personal record written during a period of significant upheaval. Created across 2024 and 2025, the album draws on the end of a long-term relationship, a move west to Galway, and the gradual loss of his father to dementia. While rooted in grief and self-reflection, Part II balances emotional honesty with moments of warmth and forward motion, embracing space through understated arrangements, sensitive guitar work and subtle use of synths, strings and rhythm.
Raised as the youngest of ten home-educated siblings in a creative and highly alternative household, Aidan developed an instinct for emotional nuance and narrative songwriting early on. He currently lives in Oranmore, Co. Galway, where he spends most of his time producing records.
http://www.paulspringmusic.com
Tickets : HERE
Rhythm in Motion
Rhythm in Motion: Discover the music, rhythms and traditions behind Bulgarian folk dances with regions information and including live gaida accompaniment.
What happens when rhythm is not something you simply count, but something you move through?
Join Slavi Begov for an informal, active and interactive introduction to the fascinating world of Bulgarian folk dance and music. Whether you are a musician, an experienced folk dancer, or simply curious about Bulgarian traditions, this evening offers an opportunity to explore the close relationship between rhythm, melody and movement—and to experience some of the distinctive qualities of Bulgarian horo for yourself.
No previous knowledge of Bulgarian dance is required. But if you already have experience with folk music or dance, come ready to listen more closely, feel the rhythms differently, and discover some of the ideas behind Bulgarian horo.
Doors: 19:00
Gig: 19:30
Ticket 15 here
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Sesssion
The Session - Dublin
The Session is not your typical Open Mic Night and Jam - we put original music first. Every show starts with an opening act - an emerging local artist who presents their music to our crowd. Then we kick off our Open Mic lineup to give everyone their moment and finish things off with a jam together, usually with everyone up on stage. We are building a community where musicians young and old can come together, share their talent and
https://www.instagram.com/thesessionroma/
Doors: 19:00
Gig: 20:00
Ticket €8 / €5 Students here
CobbleProv: Improv at The Cobblestone Pub
CobbleProv: Improv at The Cobblestone Pub
The present and future of Irish Improv performing at one of Dublin's most famous pubs.
Ticket : Here
Tokoshe
Tokoloshe
Tokoloshe will be playing a show in The Cobblestone Backroom with special guests The Dead Weeds and The Dead Relatives
Tokoloshe have grown from a solo endeavour to a four piece band and are celebrating the release of their first collection of songs as a group with a live show in The Cobblestone.
https://www.instagram.com/tokoloshe_music?igsh=MXA1ZGUwdDdlYzZqMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Ticket : Here
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents: Toshín
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents: Toshín
Toshín - voice
Toshín is a Nigerian-born, Irish-raised performer celebrated for her powerhouse vocals, magnetic stage presence, and emotionally charged live shows. Blending soul, R&B, Afro-pop, and theatrical storytelling, she creates immersive performances that are both deeply personal and joyfully uplifting.
A standout on Ireland's live music scene, Toshín has performed at major festivals including Electric Picnic and All Together Now, and has shared the stage with acclaimed artists such as Macy Gray, Gregory Porter, Madness, and Tank and the Bangas.
This autumn, Toshín will release her new EP, GAP, before embarking on an international tour, marking an exciting new chapter in her career. With every performance, she continues to establish herself as one of the most exciting emerging voices in contemporary soul, R&B, and Afro-pop.
doors 3:00pm, music 3:30pm
Ticket : Here
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Session Dublin - Open Mic Night and Jam
The Session Dublin - Open Mic Night and Jam
Opening Act each week
The Session is not your average open mic night, we put original music first - kicking off every show with an artist spotlight before opening up our stage to evertibe and finishing the night with a jam all together.
https://www.instagram.com/thesessionroma/
Doors: 19:00
Gig: 20:00
Ticket €4 (2 for 1) here
Heron Red
Heron Red
Heron Red is a musical project born from the creative spark between two artists, Molly Buchan and Callum Wall.
With a sound that fuses vibes from The Waterboys, Dolly Parton, and The Mamas & Papas, Heron Red is a dynamic folk duo with a full-band sound. The band blends traditional Irish music with Americana, country, and Traditional folk. The duo crafts music that ranges from stripped-back storytelling, echoing the poetic depth of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, to the soaring, full-bodied energy of The Waterboys and Planxty.
In 2025, the band played over 50 shows in renowned venues and festivals across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, from the intimate charm of De Barra’s in Clonakilty to the high ceilings of Cork City Hall, All Together Now in Waterford, Victorious festival in Portsmouth, Galway Folk Festival, and the influential Output Festival in Belfast.
This past year, Heron Red's momentum has continued to grow, with over 5.5 million views on their TikTok page in just a few months. Recent highlights include being selected to play for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on their 2025 annual global exhibition in Ireland, supporting Irish legends like Bell X1 and Damien Dempsey after the release of their self-titled debut EP, recorded by Daniel de Burca, who previously recorded 2026's 'Irish Song of the Year' (Amble - Schoolyard Days).
This four-song EP was a great success for the band, amassing over 70,000 streams to date. In December 2025, the band were asked to feature and perform on Netflix's new show, Grown Ups. Written by Irish novelist, Marian Keyes, this show is set to air in autumn 2026.
Heron Red's plans to progress in 2026 and 2027 are through continuing to tour Europe and the UK, focusing more on showcase gigs, festivals, and major support slots. The band spent some time in the studio in December of 2025, recording three new tracks for release in 2026. The band is set to record their first album live in studio this summer in County Kerry with de Burca.
Ticket €17.40 HERE
Angie McLaughlin and Blue Lilac
Angie McLaughlin and Blue Lilac
Angie McLaughlin and Blue Lilac perform original and cover songs inspired by Folk, Country, Blues and Ballads.
https://www.instagram.com/angmclaugh70?igsh=NG1wdXZ4YmVheGVt
https://www.instagram.com/bluelilacmusic?igsh=MXE5dDlpa3VvZ2s0bg==
The Night Before Larry Was Stretched
The Night Before Larry Got Stretched is a traditional singing session run by a collective of young singers with an emphasis on encouraging singers of all ages to come together to share songs.
This session runs monthly on the first Sunday of every month. Please check here for details.
Doors 8pm
Free entry
Singers and listeners welcome.
Session with the Pipers
Session with the Pipers
Na Píobairí Uilleann are delighted to present ‘Session with the Pipers’ in The Cobblestone on Tuesday 6th October at 9:30pm, doors open at 9pm
Lineup to be announced soon. All welcome!
Admission is €15 (concession rate €10). Please note that the Cobblestone is an Over 18s Only Venue.
Seating is not allocated and is available on a first come first served basis.
Supported by the Arts Council
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Sesssion
The Session - Dublin
The Session is not your typical Open Mic Night and Jam - we put original music first. Every show starts with an opening act - an emerging local artist who presents their music to our crowd. Then we kick off our Open Mic lineup to give everyone their moment and finish things off with a jam together, usually with everyone up on stage. We are building a community where musicians young and old can come together, share their talent and
https://www.instagram.com/thesessionroma/
Doors: 19:00
Gig: 20:00
Ticket €8 / €5 Students here
ALLIED IRISH BANDITS The Key of Sea. EP Launch
ALLIED IRISH BANDITS The Key of Sea. EP Launch
Allied Irish Bandits. The salty dogs of the Dublin trad scene. If you listen carefully you can hear the sound of the sea speckled in the notes and melodies. But it's not only the shanties and ballads of old that lep forth and soak the ears. It's the modern original songs that stand out and give homage to our fishing and maritime traditions. Indeed their debut release does exactly that. The Key of Sea Ep is out now on the high seas! Come join us at the Cobblestone on October 9 to celebrate!
https://www.instagram.com/allied_irish_bandits?igsh=MWFzamxieDg5c2Mwag==
https://www.facebook.com/share/1D5t5D9GVq/
https://www.instagram.com/allied_irish_bandits?igsh=MWFzamxieDg5c2Mwag==
https://www.facebook.com/share/1D5t5D9GVq/
https://drive.google.com/open?id=11SNaARjKto6RsTGU9p0Z3D91nheRcBPH
Ticket €15 here
Limbo Days - How to Get Up & Fly Tour
Limbo Days - How to Get Up & Fly Tour
Limbo Days is the soul-infused project of Manchester-based artist Elliot Gaspar - blending indie, jazz and soul with touches of classic songwriting inspired by the 60s and 70s.
This Dublin headline date forms part of the UK & EU “How to Get Up & Fly” tour, bringing the debut album to life with a full band.
Doors: 18:30
Gig: 19:00
Ticket TBC but between 8 and 12£ here
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Sesssion
The Session - Dublin
The Session is not your typical Open Mic Night and Jam - we put original music first. Every show starts with an opening act - an emerging local artist who presents their music to our crowd. Then we kick off our Open Mic lineup to give everyone their moment and finish things off with a jam together, usually with everyone up on stage. We are building a community where musicians young and old can come together, share their talent and
https://www.instagram.com/thesessionroma/
Doors: 19:00
Gig: 20:00
Ticket €8 / €5 Students here
Paro Pablo : “Drunk On A Tuesday EP” release party
Paro Pablo : “Drunk On A Tuesday EP” release party
Paro Pablo celebrates the release of his new EP “Drunk On A Tuesday” with a live intimate show at The Cobblestone.
Paro Pablo is a multi genre blending artist from Finglas in Dublin. He has been a staple in the Irish music scene for well over a decade. A force to be reckoned with within the Irish hip hop community. His introspective lyricism & witty stage presence is not for the faint hearted. Whether it's spoken word stories, vibey garage tunes or up tempo drum & bass, Paro has it all with a discography spanning over 50 songs. This show is a captivating journey of life, an emotional rollercoaster through rhyme with untouchable flows & catchy sing along hooks.
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 16th at 19:30 and get ready to experience the energy and talent of Paro Pablo live on stage at The Cobblestones.
This is an opportunity you don't want to miss!
Join him as he runs through his new project "Drunk On A Tuesday". This will be a first opportunity to hear the EP in its entirety in a limited capacity. A night that promises to be epic, where you will feel the energy pulsating through the crowd. As a fan of his music it is vital we give him the support he deserves after years of blood,sweat & tears. What are you waiting for, Go get your tickets now !
Doors: 19:30
Gig: 20:00
Ticket here
The Turfmen LIVE at The Cobblestone
The Turfmen LIVE at The Cobblestone
The Turfmen play live in The Cobblestone with support acts The Porter Boys Social Club and The Gladstone Band
Get ready for an unforgettable night with The Turfmen, Porter Boys Social Club and The Gladstone Band hitting the stage live at The Cobblestone! Join us in person to catch their amazing tunes and great vibes. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to their sound, this is one show you don't want to miss!
Doors: 20:00
Gig: 20:00
Tickets here
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Sesssion
The Session - Dublin
The Session is not your typical Open Mic Night and Jam - we put original music first. Every show starts with an opening act - an emerging local artist who presents their music to our crowd. Then we kick off our Open Mic lineup to give everyone their moment and finish things off with a jam together, usually with everyone up on stage. We are building a community where musicians young and old can come together, share their talent and
https://www.instagram.com/thesessionroma/
Doors: 19:00
Gig: 20:00
Ticket €8 / €5 Students here
Dan Stephens
Dan Stephens
A lot of Laughter can be expected. The show will be just over 1.5 hours long.
It's a Stand up Comedy show by Award winning Comedian Dan Stephens. Since winning Ireland's Next Top Comic in 2024 he has gone on to become a regular in the Laughter Lounge, The International Comedy Club and all Dublin clubs. Aswell as performing his show across Florida.
He has just completed a full run with this show at Edinburgh Fringe. He is also the man behind podcast "The Dan Stephens Show"
Doors: 19:30
Gig: 20:30
Ticket Link coming soon
Balaclavas Session
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Sesssion
The Session - Dublin
The Session is not your typical Open Mic Night and Jam - we put original music first. Every show starts with an opening act - an emerging local artist who presents their music to our crowd. Then we kick off our Open Mic lineup to give everyone their moment and finish things off with a jam together, usually with everyone up on stage. We are building a community where musicians young and old can come together, share their talent and
https://www.instagram.com/thesessionroma/
Doors: 19:00
Gig: 20:00
Ticket €8 / €5 Students here
Herb Dee and the Six Seven Argument
Herb Dee and the Six Seven Argument
Herb and the Six Seven Argument will light up the night before Halloween
A slice of Herb's extensive back catalogue only this time with the Six Seven Argument of Craig Lynch and Luke Rogers.
Herb's video channel is here if you need to catch up in an audio visual way but this is the first outing for this band. As such we hope to film the gig in full for public delectation.
And if you're looking for the written word, head on over to https://flashliterature.com/
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Marisa Anderson
Enthusiastic Eunuch Presents
Marisa Anderson
performing
The Anthology Of UnAmerican Folk Music
The Cobblestone
Saturday 12th September
Doors 8pm
Tickets €23 via https://billetto.ie/e/marisa-anderson-presents-the-anthology-of-unamerican-folk-music-tickets-1867771
About This Performance
Marisa will be touring her new album, called Volume 1. The record will be released May 2026 on Thrill Jockey as part of a larger multi-year release project connected to her ongoing work curation of what she calls the Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music. This curated collection draws from nearly one thousand songs sourced from the private record collection of Harry Smith, where she is focusing on music from regions where the United States has engaged in conflict since 1970, including Southeast Asia, the former USSR, and the Arabic and Islamic world. Very relevant at the moment! Marisa was awarded a residency through the Tulsa Artist Fellowship granting her access to an archive (of more than 1,200 records) from Smith’s personal collection, now owned by the University of Oklahoma and housed at the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa. During the nine-day residency, Marisa focused on collecting recordings from countries connected to U.S. conflicts during her lifetime starting in 1970 - the year she was born. The record features deeply personal interpretations—composed, transcribed, and arranged—of music spanning from Afghanistan to Vietnam, via Yemen, Cambodia, Turkmenistan, and Pakistan. She will be performing this material live for the first time, alongside selections from her earlier catalog and new, unreleased work
About Marisa Anderson
Marisa Anderson channels the history of the guitar and stretches the boundaries of tradition. Her playing is fluid, emotional, and masterful, featuring compositions and improvisations that re-imagine the landscape of American music. The New Yorker calls Anderson ‘one of the most distinctive guitar players of her generation’, and NPR refers to her as among ‘this era’s most powerful players’. Her music has been featured in Rolling Stone, NPR, The New York Times, Pitchfork, the BBC and The Wire. Festival appearances include Big Ears, Pitchfork Midwinter, Le Guess Who and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Anderson is the recipient of the 2025 Spark Award for Oregon Artists presented by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation.
In addition to her solo work, Anderson is sought after as a collaborator and composer. Swallowtail, her second record in duo with drummer Jim White was released May 2024 on Thrill Jockey Records. 2024 also saw the release of the feature film score ‘ A Perfect Day For Caribou’, as well as appearances on records by Charlie Parr, Myriam Gendron and Big|Brave. In addition to multiple solo releases, past projects include 2021’s Lost Futures with guitarist William Tyler, and contributions to recordings by Matmos, Tara Jane O’Neil, Beth Ditto, Sharon Van Etten and Circuit Des Yeux, among others.
Classically trained, Anderson honed her skills playing in country, jazz and circus bands. Her current work is focused on a mid-20th century archive of recorded music from the Islamic world, Southeast Asia and the Soviet Union.
The Rowan Leslie Trio presents The Rad Trad Tour 2026
The Rowan Leslie Trio presents The Rad Trad Tour 2026
Rowan Leslie is an Irish fiddle player and composer from rural County Antrim.
His trio of fiddle, accordion (Paddy Callaghan), and guitar (Graeme Armstrong) play tunes from across Ireland blended with self-penned material, producing music that is driving, innovative and evocative.
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
The Irish from Brittany
The Irish from Brittany
The Irish Migration to Brittany is a major historical phenomenon that has largely been forgotten, even though its legacy can still be found today in many Breton family names.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, tens of thousands of Irish people fled English persecution and settled in Brittany. In this immersive performance, four musicians retrace that remarkable story, imagining the meeting of two musical traditions as the reflection of an encounter between the Irish and Breton peoples. The Irish of Brittany follows both historical and creative threads, bringing traditional songs, tunes, and dances from Brittany and Ireland into dialogue—and at times blending them into something entirely new. The result is a captivating journey of stories, anecdotes, and music that is both joyful and deeply moving.
Véronique Bourjot – Vocals
Brewen Favrau – Flutes, Uilleann Pipes, Breton Bagpipes (Biniou)
Soazig Hamelin – Violin
Kevin Le Pennec – Lever Harp
Whilst studying the works of historians Éamon Ó Ciosáin, Alain Le Noac’h and Patricia Dagier, we discovered that tens of thousands of Irish people emigrated to Brittany during the 17th and 18th centuries, fleeing persecution by the English. Some settled in towns such as Lannion, Quimper and Nantes, whilst others settled in the countryside, particularly in central Brittany.
After two or three generations, these Irish people became integrated into the Breton population, with their surnames being Frenchified or Bretonised! This mass arrival of Irish people has been documented in the civil registers of the time, but has been overlooked in contemporary accounts of Breton and French history.
This past naturally resonated with us, given our musical background rooted in Breton and Irish music. We offer a fresh interpretation of these historical events, using music and the common threads between the two musical traditions as our guiding thread.
Our project centres on Breton songs and melodies.
Learn more about the performers here.
Doors: 19:00
Gig: 19:30
Ticket €20 HERE
The Night Before Larry Was Stretched
The Night Before Larry Got Stretched is a traditional singing session run by a collective of young singers with an emphasis on encouraging singers of all ages to come together to share songs.
This session runs monthly on the first Sunday of every month. Please check here for details.
Doors 8pm
Free entry
Singers and listeners welcome.
Bí Liom Bí: Muireann Ní Shé, Becky Ní Éallaithe, Aisling Lyons
Bí Liom Bí: Muireann Ní Shé, Becky Ní Éallaithe, Aisling Lyons
Bí Liom Bí is a performance of sean-nós song, traditional music and dance by three young women working at the forefront of Irish traditional practice. Drawing on an oral tradition that long predates the written word, the programme centres on songs and tunes passed down aurally through generations — melodies and verses that carry the stories and emotions of people in particular times and places.
The traditions of Cork, Connemara, and Clare are brought together by uilleann piper and singer Muireann Ní Shé, sean-nós dancer, singer and concertina player Becky Ní Éallaithe, and harper, concertina player and composer Aisling Lyons. Their approach treats this repertoire as living material: shaped by dialogue, collaboration, and their own experiences as young women engaging with inherited forms in a modern world.
Door time : 7:30PM
Tickets: here
The Collaboration Showcase 2026
The Collaboration Showcase 2026
Collaborations Concert 2026
Friday 4th September 7:30pm Cobblestone, Smithfield €15 + Booking Fee
Keith McLoughlin
Rohan Healy
Al Quiff
Grace Day
Jim Loughran
James Daly
Rusalka
Deidre Mc Gerty
June
Cristina Movileanu
Tickets available here
The Dublin Jazz Co-op
Dublin Jazz Co-Op
Orlando Molina Presents: Antes, Siempre at The Cobblestone - Back Room with vocalists Alicia Garcia, Edi Nunes, Gustavo Ecclesia.
On 3 September at 7:30 pm, guitarist, arranger and composer Orlando Molina brings the music of his new album Antes, Siempre to The Cobblestone - Back Room, Dublin, for an intimate evening where Latin American song meets contemporary jazz.
The concert follows the recognition of Molina’s previous release, Autorretrato en Tres Colores, as Best Jazz Album in Ireland 2025 by the Dublin Jazz Co-op and general audience.
Doors : 7:30PM
Tickets : Here
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Naniken
Naniken
Naniken are a four-piece traditional Irish folk group, that perform a unique blend of lesser-known traditional songs that audiences may not often hear, mixed with some lively trad tunes and popular folk ballads, creating an intimate and authentic musical experience.
https://www.instagram.com/naniken_music?igsh=MTIxYXR2cHBjdG1obA==
Tickets : Here
Session with the Pipers
Session with the Pipers
Na Píobairí Uilleann are delighted to present ‘Session with the Pipers’ in The Cobblestone on Tuesday 1st September at 9:30pm, doors open at 9pm with performances from Cormac Cannon (uilleann pipes), Breda Keville (Fiddle), Jillian O’Malley (Flute), Iarla Ó Muirthile (Songs). All welcome!
Admission is €15 (concession rate €10). Please note that the Cobblestone is an Over 18s Only Venue.
Seating is not allocated and is available on a first come first served basis.
Supported by the Arts Council
PINOY ARTIST RECREATION ENTHUSIAST Acoustic Night
PINOY ARTIST RECREATION ENTHUSIAST Acoustic Night
Acoustic Night: “Kantahan and Inuman Session”
Nothing too fancy—just a simple night of jamming, kantahan, good company, and a few drinks, in a Filipino way. It’s a chance to sit back, sing along, share a drink, and enjoy some acoustic music with friends, bringing that familiar Filipino spirit of getting together, making music, and having a good time.
Join them on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 7:30 PM for a relaxed evening of music, laughter, and inuman. No big production, no pressure—just people getting together, playing some tunes, singing a few songs, and enjoying the night the Filipino way. “
Tickets : Here
Kirsteen Harvey
Kirsteen Harvey
Kirsteen Harvey is a Glasgow-based independent singer-songwriter bringing her first run of intimate headline shows to Ireland. Raised in a family of traditional musicians, she blends contemporary songwriting with strong Scottish folk influences, creating a distinctive and heartfelt sound.
Her music has gained support from BBC Radio Scotland, The SSE Hydro and The Scottish Sun, while her growing online presence has connected with a global audience and industry tastemakers. She has performed across the UK, including a sold-out headline show at Celtic Connections, and has supported artists such as Skerryvore, Nathan Evans, Beluga Lagoon, Trail West, Aimee Carty, Calum Bowie and Rose Betts, among many more.
Her debut EP Unpredictable, recorded at Chem19 Recording Studios, was released in 2023, followed by the fan-led Scottish project Wee Tunes from Home, which has surpassed 1.5 million streams. Her latest EP Senses was released in 2025, marking the next step in her fast-growing career.
Inni-K Live at The Cobblestone
Inni-K Live at The Cobblestone
Inni-K (Eithne Ní Chatháin) is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter whose music draws from her extensive background in sean-nós and traditional Irish music, even as she ventures into new musical territories.
Known for her powerful live performances and singular creative vision, Inni-K continues to evolve with each release. Her fourth studio album ‘Still A Day’ — a fully original collection and her most creatively expansive work to date was released September 2025.
“Inni-K’s deeply meditative, often Cagean, record is dreamier and more wide-ranging than 2022’s sean-nós-inspired Iníon.“Still a Day is folk, certainly, but also ambient, jazz, art-song – a tactile, deeply sensitive album at the threshold of meaning and sound. Out of rupture, she's made something luminous; it is an album to unsettle, console, and finally, affirm” - The Line of Best Fit.
“One of Ireland’s most exciting artists” The Irish Times
“One of the most acclaimed voices in the extraordinary revival of traditional andfolk music we have witnessed in recent years.” RTÉ Radio 1, Arena
Her acclaimed 2022 album Iníon — a contemporary sean-nós album— was lauded by Folk Radio UK as “an album of tremendous understatement, power and beauty,” and described by The Irish Times as “a sparkling collection of songs that shimmer in the heat of Inni-K’s warm, unforced voice.” It was named a Top of the World release by Songlines Magazine and received two RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Award nominations: Best Folk Album and Best Traditional Folk Track for “Éamonn an Chnoic.”
Her earlier albums, The Hare & the Line (2019) and The King Has Two Horse’s Ears (2015), established her as one of the most distinctive voices in Irish songwriting — blending evocative lyrics, ethereal vocals, deft musicianship, and a unique approach to composition.
Inni-K has brought her spellbinding performances to audiences around the world, performing at venues such as Irish Arts Center (New York), Centre Culturel Irlandais (Paris), Symphony Hall (Birmingham), Cork Opera House, and the National Concert Hall (Dublin). She has also toured globally with Sadler’s Wells and Michael Keegan-Dolan’s acclaimed dance-theatre show Rian, and shared the stage with artists as varied as Toumani Diabaté, Efterklang, Lisa O’Neill, Hothouse Flowers, Sam Amidon, Martin Hayes, and Jeff Ballard.
In 2025, Inni-K served as Traditional Artist in Residence at University College Cork (UCC), reflecting her deep connection to Ireland’s living musical traditions.
https://www.instagram.com/innikmusic
https://www.facebook.com/innikmusic/
https://www.youtube.com/@innikofficial
Doors: 19:30
Gig: 20:00
Ticket €20 here
Seasons
A high energy dance/hiphop show with 4 seriously talented singers & rappers performing alongside DJ F.M.F.Beats.
Tamara Salmon, Demlot, WhatsupGav and Grahamo!
Tickets coming soon!
Niamh Keane
Album Launch
Niamh Keane, folk singer-songwriter, classical and Irish trad violinist, guitarist & pianist, celebrates the launch of her debut album 'A Stretch of Light' with an intimate live full band show in the acclaimed halls of the Cobblestone on Saturday the 22nd of August. It's set to be a fantastic night with original folk music accompanied by guitars, piano and live strings. Recently awarded funding towards the purchase of a new violin by the Music Network Capital Scheme, Keane is an esteemed musician at the beginning of an exciting musical & creative career with the release of her new album. The lead single 'Mornings Past' was featured on BBC Introducing and Radio Nova alongside KCLR FM & Shannonside FM by Charlie McGettigan. Her most recent notable live gigs include opening slots for the legendary John Spillane and folk artist Dani Larkin as well as a mini tour across the country with stops in Tipperary, Tullamore and more to be announced. Join the band to celebrate the release of independent original music from Dublin.
“What a great song! Love the chord sequences and the sentiment”
Charlie McGettigan about ‘Mornings Past’
“Imprints is a gossamer ode to unconditional love that, across two contrasting chord progressions, gently pivots between a sense of darkness and release” The Thin Air Magazine
Doors: 8pm
Gig: 8.30pm
Ticket €20 here
Macadam
Macadam
Macadam is Laois/Dublin based, up-and-coming three piece band. They bring together acoustic guitar, electric guitar and drums to play a mix of well known rock, indie and folk covers as well as original tunes. Joining them on the night is support act “Miss”.
Doors: 5:30
Gig: 6:00
Ticket €3 here
Aja Nisenson, Bryan Murphy, Declan O'Brien
Aja Nisenson, Bryan Murphy, Declan O'Brien
AJA NISENSON, LA based singer-songwriter, making her Irish headline debut at the Cobblestone. Supported by Bryan Murphy and Declan O'Brien.
Aja is currently recording her first album of original songs - a mix of hyphenated genre music including folk, alt-country and jazz. She has performed her one-woman shows across the US, and has held fellowships at MacDowell, Eugene O’Neill Cabaret Conference, The Marble House Project, Jazz in July Amherst, and the Vermont Jazz Center.
Bryan Murphy is a Dublin-based guitarist who went looking for a singer and accidentally became a songwriter.
Influenced by writers such as John Prine, Randy Newman and Courtney Barnett, alongside long-standing obsessions with The Beatles and Radiohead, Bryan’s songs try to say more with less, using humour, observation and the occasional fancy chord.
Bryan Murphy
Bryan Murphy is a Dublin-based guitarist who went looking for a singer and accidentally became a songwriter.
Influenced by writers such as John Prine, Randy Newman and Courtney Barnett, alongside long-standing obsessions with The Beatles and Radiohead, Bryan’s songs try to say more with less, using humour, observation and the occasional fancy chord.
Over the past three years, he has written and performed more than 60 original songs across the Dublin open mic circuit and is now shaping this material into a debut album.
Declan O'Brien
Declan writes songs and enjoys performing them. He has played and written songs for Yo Adrian and Jambo Jambo, toured with US singer Marc Delgado, is a regular at the Howth trad collective and has co-written and performed in the sell out traditional music play Last Call.
Doors: 19:00
Gig: 08:15
Ticket 15 here
Vernon Papers
Vernon Papers
Vernon Papers
The music is called Vernon Papers, from American singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Drew Shanefield. He brings his indie folk catalog of music to the Backroom at the Cobblestone Pub on Sunday, August 16. This collection of songs, encompasses much of Drew’s musical output from the last few years.
In the studio, Drew plays every instrument and sings every vocal track. On stage, the Vernon Papers experience is largely a solo one. An acoustic guitar and a notebook full of musings. The sound at times can be raw and from the depths, and at other times vulnerable and thoughtful. Always from the heart and the gut.
Instagram @vernonpapers
Facebook @VernonPapers
Doors: 18:30
Gig: 19:00
Ticket here
Bluegrass - Whiskey Mash Band
Bluegrass - Whiskey Mash Band
High velocity bluegrass ground out of Kansas City, MO. The new-found ensemble thrives on improvisation and genre-bending around core bluegrass instrumentation: guitar, mandolin, ( upright bass and fiddle. At a live performance, expect to see them effortlessly step in and out of a mix of Americana, country, traditional, R&B, blues and psychedelic music. The group draws on their collective musical inspirations and aspirations to put together an energizing unique and fun performance fit to turn any occasion into a once-in-a-lifetime party.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6E1v284ZmIWJXKQ7mqcamG?si=775bZvFbTtOlSCKCmbO3CA
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063543911232
https://www.instagram.com/whiskeymashbluegrass/
Doors: 19:00
Gig: 20:00
Ticket 15.0 here
Grace Broadhead & Jason Turk
Grace Broadhead & Jason Turk
Following multiple tours across the United States, Nashville-based fiddler and vocalist Grace Broadhead and Cork musician Jason Turk come together for their first Irish tour.
Grace, winner of the inaugural "Fiddler of London Diaspora Award" will also represent the American Midwest at this summer’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
Jason is an award-winning Irish composer and performer whose groundbreaking work with the ROLI Seaboard has featured the Irish school music syllabus.
Together they have a fresh, energetic and fun approach to Irish traditional music, combining masterful fiddle playing, piano, vocals and live electronics.
Here's a video from their EP filmed in Nashville: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsIdMdJ-S9Y
http://www.instagram.com/jason.turk.music
http://www.instagram.com/graceandjasonmusic
http://www.instagram.com/gracebroadheadmusic
http://www.youtube.com/@JasonTurkMusic
Ticket at the door
Single Release - C A U A N
Single Release - C A U A N
https://www.instagram.com/zitolocco?igsh=MW91bnloY2Z5d3hmNw%3D%3D
Ticket at the door
Cara Coyle & band
Cara Coyle & band
Cara Coyle will be joined by her incredible band for a night of sharing her emotive, ethereal & expansive music with you all.
Cara Coyle, a songwriter from Donegal, is joined by a band of musicians who hail from Dublin's jazz, improvised and experimental music scenes.
Expect to be captured by Cara's storytelling and be drawn into her world where she explores themes of love, loss, fear and hope.
Cara Coyle & band
Cara Coyle & band
Cara Coyle will be joined by her incredible band for a night of sharing her emotive, ethereal & expansive music with you all.
Cara Coyle, a songwriter from Donegal, is joined by a band of musicians who hail from Dublin's jazz, improvised and experimental music scenes.
Expect to be captured by Cara's storytelling and be drawn into her world where she explores themes of love, loss, fear and hope.
https://www.instagram.com/cara_coyle_/
Doors: 19:30
Gig: 20:00
Ticket 15/10 (concession) here
Balaclavas Session - ZOOM
A traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava 😁
First Wednesday of each month the lesson is taught by ZOOM
More info here
€5
Session with the Pipers
Session with the Pipers
Monthly piping session in the Backroom (https://pipers.ie/venue/cobblestone/).
Ticket at the door
The Sternwheelers
The Sternwheelers
Trad crossover folk band from Nashville, TN.
When you blend Irish traditional music and American roots music, you get the Sternwheelers. Born out of the Irish session community in Nashville, the Sternwheelers offer original songs, and fresh arrangements of songs and tunes from both musical traditions. They're songwriters, folk singers, and tune junkies.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zGJlRAoUyN10ZoPBqK_0C6pfFFgA75EX
Doors: 19:30
Gig: 20:30
Ticket 10.0 here
CobbleProv: Improv at The Cobblestone Pub
CobbleProv: Improv at The Cobblestone Pub
The present and future of Irish Improv performing at one of Dublin's most famous pubs.
Doors: 19:15
Gig: 19:30
Ticket 8 Euro here
The Balaclavas
A Cobblestone institution for over 20 years, the Balaclava session is a traditional Irish music class & session mainly for adult beginners/returners, particularly those who wouldn't normally play in public unless perhaps wearing a balaclava.
The welcoming and fun environment is for everyone learning or getting back into Irish trad music. It’s informal, supportive, and fun.
the Balaclavas is led by amazing musician & teacher Jacqui Martin
it takes place every Wednesday 7:30pm-9:30pm in the Cobblestone Backroom (first Wednesday is taught by Zoom )
the first hour of class is a lesson and the second hour of class is a “half-speed” session
drop in only & class is €5
more information on their website
