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
Eoin Anthony Ryan
Eoin Anthony Ryan
Eoin Ryan Anthony is a singer songwriter from Tipperary. ERA is on the road playing songs from his new EP and many more sonic adventures.
Accompanied by the sweet tones of Upperchurch musician Ella Marie Stapleton.
Doors 8:00pm
Show 9:00pm
Tickets €13.85 here
The Dublin Jazz Co-op
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents: Daniel Torres Quartet
From Málaga, Spain, we are delighted to welcome Daniel Torres, a renowned international jazz saxophonist.
From Málaga, Spain, we are delighted to welcome Daniel Torres, a renowned international jazz saxophonist. Daniel studied at prestigious institutions such as the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, SUNY Purchase in New York, and Humber College in Toronto.
Throughout his career, he has performed at international venues such as Bimhuis (Amsterdam), Four Seasons (Toronto), Bucharest Jazz Festival (Romania), and Jazz Open (Stuttgart, Germany) (Festival that featured artists such as Sting, Lenny Kravitz, Al Di Meola or Herbie Hancock).
As a bandleader, he has recorded three albums —First Statement, Tenorism, and Stepping Out of Reality— and has collaborated with many of the world’s leading jazz musicians, bringing his music to audiences around the globe. Some of the people he has collaborated with are Peter Bernstein, Dado Moroni, Joe Farnsworth or David Kikoski).
The Backroom
doors at 3:00PM, music at 3:30PM
Sabbages' Nollaig Rituals
Sabbages are a cabbage-clad trad-fusion band that play arrangements of ancient traditional tunes smashed with heavy grunge, mathrock, theatrical elements and original compositions.
Join them as they launch their third single, ________, an upbeat belter with a trance-like whistle lines, ripping guitar solos and dreamy melancholic lyrics i nGaeilge beagáinín bhriste. Join their druid cult and be transported to a universe where cabbages are revered.
To celebrate its release, they’re taking the stage in the Cobblestone and
for a launch show that promises big energy, dark edges, and a few surprises.
€15 on the door
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
We’re All Together - Christmas Gig
We’re All Together - Christmas Gig with Special Guests
Aoife and Kev are throwing their annual Christmas gig party, with guests from the greater Dublin area musician community and beyond!
Doors 8:00pm
Show 8:30pm
Tickets €10 at the door
Writers in the Round-Dublin-Pop Up
Writers in the Round — Vincent Cross (USA), Tom Portman(IRE), and Kate Dineen (IRE) .
Writers in the Round brings together three acclaimed songwriters — Vincent Cross (USA), Tom Portman(IRE), and Kate Dineen)IRE) — for an intimate evening of songs and stories at The Cobblestone Backroom, Dublin, on Sunday, December 28th.
Blending folk, Americana, and contemporary Irish songwriting, this special showcase invites audiences into the creative heart of each artist, where melody meets meaning. Expect a night of lyrical depth, musical craftsmanship, and shared inspiration — a true celebration of Ireland’s vibrant songwriting tradition.
Ticket €11.70 Here
Jackofthearts presents a night of outsider music
Jackofthearts presents a night of outsider music
A showcase featuring upcoming and exciting musicians from Dublin, Ireland and beyond.
Tradfest: Colm Broderick
Tradfest: Colm Broderick
Colm Broderick immersed in traditional Irish music from a young age, learning from local musicians in his native Carlow, with him going onto claim multiple All-Ireland titles in uilleann piping, and becoming one of the most skilled pipers of his generation.
As well as being a respected teacher, he has performed worldwide, as he continues to build a legacy grounded in authenticity, skill, and a powerful sense of cultural continuity.
Colm stands today not only as one of Ireland’s leading pipers, but also as a vital link between past masters and future players.
Tradfest: Ellen O'Brien
Tradfest: Ellen O'Brien
Ellen O’Brien’s style of music is eclectic, encompassing traditional, classical and contemporary genres, with her playing from a very young age in her native Cavan.
Whether it’s on the flute, whistle or piano, you’ll hear her playing anything from Matt Molloy and Debussy to The Cure. She has won several awards over her years of performing, with her most recent win at the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Flute competition in Wexford.
Ellen is also a member of the National Folk Orchestra of Ireland, and says her musical influences include Leitrim flute players Dave Sheridan and James McGovern.
Doors 12.30pm
Show 1.00pm
Tradfest: Fionnathan & Friends
Fionnathan & Friends
Fionn Crombie Angus is a left-handed fiddle player, filmmaker and visual artist, who through his work alongside his father Jonathan, works towards a world where music is accessible to all. Fionnanthan & Friends at the historic Cobblestone Pub, curated by Fionn, brings together musicians from Ireland and Scotland for a fully inclusive event.
The TradFest Ambassador will be joined on stage by sisters Ester and Iseabail Strachan. Together they’re set to produce a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and inclusivity, with the artists making huge strides in steps in dissipating the stigma that surrounds intellectual disabilities.
Doors 7.30
Tradfest: Aoibhe Kettle
Aoibhe Kettle
Aoibhe Kettle is an accomplished harper and fiddle player from County Laois, who has a number of All-Ireland accolades to her name, namely, first prize in the Senior Harp Slow Airs at The All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann 2024. She’s currently in her third year of undergraduate study at The Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick and comes from a very musical family. Aoibhe regularly performs with her brother Naoise, who plays the fiddle, and her sister Nell, who plays the harp, with performances at notable venues like Farmleigh House in Dublin, and Barryscourt Castle in Cork.
Doors 1pm
Tradfest: Fionnathan
Fionnathan - Night 2
Fionn Crombie Angus is a left-handed fiddle player, filmmaker and visual artist, who through his work alongside his father Jonathan, works towards a world where music is accessible to all. Fionnanthan & Friends at the historic Cobblestone Pub, curated by Fionn, brings together musicians from Ireland and Scotland for a fully inclusive event.
The TradFest Ambassador will be joined on stage by the Magnus Turpie Combo. Together they’re set to produce a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and inclusivity, with the artists making huge strides in steps in dissipating the stigma that surrounds intellectual disabilities.
Doors 7.30
Tradfest: Louise Mulcahy: Celebration Of Women In Uilleann Piping
Louise Mulcahy: Celebration Of Women In Uilleann Piping
Join internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning uilleann piper Louise Mulcahy for a celebration of Women in Piping. Alongside her incredible musicianship, Louise’s groundbreaking research work on women in uilleann piping has received worldwide critical acclaim.
Louise Mulcahy: Celebration of Women in Uilleann Piping traces the story of women in piping dating from the 19th century to the present day. As one of the finest musicians of her generation, The Irish Times once wrote Louise’s “repertoire is as broad, welcoming and discerning as her instrumental virtuosity.”
Doors 1pm
Cobbleprov
Cobbleprov
The present and future of Irish Improv performing at one of Dublin's most famous pubs.
@CobbleProv on Instagram
Doors 7.15
Show 7.30
MindTravels - The Unrepeatable Day
MindTravels - The Unrepeatable Day
Reflections & Attentions: Performance Poetry accompanied by improvised piano
Nathan O'Regan
Nathan O'Regan
Born in Cork to a musical family, O’Regan signed to a major label when he was just 16 years old after his band won a radio competition. “I was absolutely terrible to begin with, to be honest,” he recalls now. “I definitely appreciated those early experiences of working with professional songwriters.” Yet, as is shamefully too often the case with major labels, O’Regan’s career was put on hold; his debut project stalled, and he was eventually dropped after four years.
So Nathan upped sticks and moved to Belfast, where he began making a name for himself on the local live circuit. “There was always a gig on, and it was a good way to make money, while also cutting my teeth with live performances,” he explains. “I feel like a lot of musicians might hold back, waiting for the right kind of venue or something, but I really just wanted to play anywhere that’d have me.” He was inspired by how many like-minded, talented artists he came across: “Belfast definitely punches above its weight,” he says, “there are so many world-class players.”
Last year O’Regan signed to the Belfast-based independent label Zenith Cafe. “It feels like a momentous thing. I’ve been working towards this for almost half my life. It feels like an introduction of sorts, or starting from the very beginning.”
His early signing was “an amazing experience creatively”, he says, but also “a bit of a learning curve – it made me realise that a lot of people in this industry have no idea what they’re doing.”
He’s considerably more at home on Zenith Cafe: “It’s very DIY, we’re all working together, and they’re just really generous and supportive – everyone’s very passionate about music”.
Nathan’s Olive Branch Tour kicks off in late September and will cover UK & Ireland.
Cobbleprov
Cobbleprov
The present and future of Irish Improv performing at one of Dublin's most famous pubs.
@CobbleProv on Instagram
Doors 7.15
Show 7.30
Brooke Sharkey + Aksel Undset + Christophe Capewell
Brooke Sharkey + Aksel Undset + Christophe Capewell
Christophe Capewell + Brooke Sharkey + Isak's Island
Join us as three songwriters and composers come together to immerse you in their music and cross collaborate; where songs and poems in English and French dance with and alongside Norwegian landscapes and twinkling piano compositions, standing each alone and accompanying each others voices:
Brooke Sharkey (website)
English/French indie minimal folk, inspired by landscapes and dream images
“… a stunning new song .. a celebration of the quiet and the gentle, of kindness and friendship.
Hannah Peel, BBC radio 3, UK
Christophe Capewell (https://christophecapewell.com/)
“shimmering violins and twinkling piano” – Sinéad Gleeson, Irish Times
Isak's Island (video)
Isak's Island is the artist-project of songwriter and guitarist Aksel Undset which can be described as intimate and nourishing soundscapes that frame evocative and poetic songs
The Invites Ensemble - under the direction of Wouter Vandenabeele
The Invites Ensemble - under the direction of Wouter Vandenabeele
The ensemble is formed by the course participants of ‘The Invites Ensemble course’. A music workshop organised by Roots in Tune, a non-profit organisation aiming to connect people from different cultures through music and the arts.
Under their program ‘The Invites’, Roots in Tune wishes to encourage members of the community to invite an artist from their culture or country of origin to Ireland and organise an event with them.
The ‘invité’ in this case is Wouter Vandenabeele, a Belgian violinist and composer from Ghent. He is invited by Els Lemahieu, a Belgian musician who has been living in Ireland since 2015.
The ensemble workshop with Wouter takes place in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow, from April 8th till April 13th 2026. Approximately 25 musicians from Belgium and Ireland are invited to join and form the Ensemble during the project. The project will include a day with Irish guest tutors Bríd Harper and Joe McKenna who will teach some Irish tunes that will be integrated in the repertoire and arranged by Wouter for the ensemble.
Wouter is known in Belgium and abroad for his wonderful artistic work and projects such as, Hyraeth, Fiddlers on the move and the folk/worldmusic bands ‘Olla Vogala’, ‘Ambrozijn’, 'Tamala' and ‘The Ghent folk Violin project’. He is experienced at leading and composing for large folk and world music ensembles and participated as an artistic mentor on several ‘Ethno’ projects around the world. Wouter’s first steps into the world of Folk and traditional music was through his love for Irish music, over the past decade he discovered and mastered many other music styles from around the world which will be reflected in the the repertoire of ensemble.
The ensemble will start of the evening with their concert and will continue with an informal jam session open to everyone who wishes to join the fun.
https://www.rootsintune.ie/programs/the-invites/2026-wouter-vandenabeele-ensemble-workshop
Mr. Irish Bastard's Two Night Stand - Two Nights Live at The Cobblestone
Mr. Irish Bastard's Two Night Stand - Two Nights Live at The Cobblestone
Mr. Irish Bastard is one of the most formidable and recognised bands amongst the celtic punk genre around the world today. Staying true to the name, the band was formed by purebred Irish Bastard, Chris Lennon in Münster, Germany after a night on the lash with fellow drunkard and deviant, Jan Strecker. Armed with an acoustic guitar and a banjo, the duo quickly recruited a motley crew of likeminded Irish (and German) hooligans and set off to conquer the world, one Irish pub at a time.
Four months, roughly three hundred pork pies, ninety packs of cigarettes, fifty seven litres of Jameson, and 3 concussions later, the band emerged from the studio with their first attempt “St. Mary’s School of Drinking”. Seven songs about everything from drinking, to… erm… drinking.
… And the rest, is history.
History they will never remember, unfortunately, because, well… alcohol. Which makes it kinda hard to write a band biography, but according to Google, Mr. Irish Bastard has shared the stage with bands of high ilk, such as The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, The Levellers and Flogging Molly (to name a few), and performed at some of the most prestigious festivals in Europe such as Wacken, Rock Harz and Open Flair.
A quick Google image search also shows members of the band in various degrees of inebriation on stage in China, Japan and what appears to be Ukraine.
This is all very well and good, but there’s no point dwelling on the past when it comes to Mr. Irish Bastard as - like a fine prison-cell-toilet-moonshine-gin - despite being formed from filth, continues to get easier to digest, more tolerable to consume and harder to refuse as the years go by. Bad metaphors aside, the band only continues to grow with every release. Now on their 7th studio album “Battle Songs of the Damned”, the choruses are only getting catchier, the shows are only getting bigger and the reputation of being one of the hardest working and prestigious celtic punk bands in the world, only gets stronger.
Armed with almost 20 years worth of drunken anthems and nursery rhymes on crack, Mr. Irish Bastard are hurdling towards 2025 with tour plans for everywhere from London to Leipzig in support of “Battle Songs of the Damned”.
Ceoil for Deema: A Gaza Fundraiser
Ceoil for Deema: A Gaza Fundraiser
Join us on the night of Thursday December 11th for a night of music to raise funds for Deema and her family in Gaza - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-deema-and-her-family-escape-gaza - @helpdeema_andherfamily
Come to enjoy a great lineup and give much needed support to a family that have survived the genocide and hope to rebuild their lives. Music on the night will come from Throwing Shapes, Madra Salach, GEIS and Dunny. Gráinnemir Abualrob will perform a spoken word piece. Merchandise will be available in support of The Freedom Theatre based in Jenin refugee camp, and Stay Human, a collective providing educational assistance and essential supplies to people in Gaza. There will also be a raffle on the night for some wonderful prizes. All proceeds from the show tickets and the raffle will go to Deema and her family, with money spent on merch going to the respective organisations.
Doors @ 7pm. Show starts @ 8pm.
Deema is an amazing woman from Khan Younis who saw her family home and her university destroyed in the first days of the genocide. Since then she has been displaced many times. She has seen her grandfather and half sister killed. Another of her sisters gave birth to a child in the midst of the violence; providing food for the baby has been a constant struggle. Deema's fortitude and strength is remarkable. Throughout the choas she has helped to provide for her six siblings and her parents. She continues to study for English exams in the hope of being accepted to a UK or Irish university. She has not given up hope. With the current tenuous ceasfire there is a fragile possibility that she and her family can begin to rebuild their lives. We ask you to join them in hope and solidarity on the 11th of December.
Throwing Shapes: From the minds of Méabh McKenna, Ross Chaney, and WRWTFWW mainstay Gareth Quinn Redmond comes the self-titled debut of Throwing Shapes — a hypnotic, texturally rich exploration in sound. Led by the striking timbre of the Irish wire strung harp, the album weaves intricate instrumental tapestries with ambitious electronic synthesis and arrangements. @throwingshapes__
Madra Salach are a six piece folk band from Dublin. Originally meeting whilst playing various outfits on the city’s indie scene, their shared love of the Irish traditional canon brought them together. Taking inspiration from the growing experimental folk scene in Ireland, Madra Salach began focusing on original writing and composition, utilising electronic equipment. These songs, while strikingly modern thematically, are written with a voice that could have emerged at any point throughout the last century, and sit proudlyalongside a thoughtfully curated collection of folk standards.
GEIS originates from the Irish for spell, taboo or blessing. Within mythology geis or geasa have an essential function within narrative: commonly spoken by women of power or the othered/queered body, these words activate motion and initiate purpose within the temporality of the story. They are intentional motivational frameworks for events that unfold. GEIS present improvised soundmaking woven by Eleanor Myler, Elaine Malone, and Méabh McKenna, all who attend the space, and the environment in which the event occurs.
Dunny is the solo project of Donnacha O’Malley, one of the founding members of Dublin-based experimental band, Meltybrains?. He crafts vocal-driven compositions that blend experimental song structures with a rich tapestry of psychedelic sounds and influences. His debut album Schtum came out in November 2024. https://musicfromdunny.bandcamp.com/ - @dunnysmusic
Gráinnemir, is a Dublin-based Palestinian artist whose work spans acting, writing and facilitation. Through physical theatre and storytelling, they explore Palestinian identity through a queer lens, creating work that is intimate, expressive and rooted in resilience.Their performances weave movement, voice and narrative to hold space for connection, memory and resistance. Since moving to Ireland, Gráinnemir has continued to develop their work collaborating with Sorcha Fox—whom they met at TFT. Together, they focus on using cultural resistance through using performance as a means to confront and challenge oppression in all its forms. Gráinnemir’s recent achievements include co-curating Belonging, an event for the St. Patrick’s Festival in collaboration with Aoife Hammond for GOAL Ireland; playing the lead role in Prisoners of the Occupation at Smock Alley Theatre; and were part of Return to Palestine play. which received a five-star review from The Guardian at the PalArts Festival in London. Grainnemir is a member of the Freedom Theatre and a co-founder of the @friendsofthefreedomtheatre.ie check them out! Merchandise in support of The Freedom Theatre will be available on the night. You can also support their crowdfunder - https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/friendsofthefreedomtheatreie
The Stay Human project emerged in Summer 2024 as a grassroots mutual aid initiative spanning Europe, Egypt, and Palestine. What began as emergency crowdfunding for food, water, and essential supplies for families in Jabalia, Northern Gaza, quickly evolved into something more powerful: education as a form of hope. When schools couldn't reopen for a new academic year, our Palestinian team members took action. They transformed part of a damaged building into a classroom, recruited teachers, and gathered educational supplies. By September 2024, the Stay Human school was born—offering Arabic, English, and Mathematics to 120 children in the community, around 30 of whom have been orphaned due to Israel's relentless attacks and blockade.We believe in community-led solutions built on solidarity, not charity. Our mission is three-fold: (1) Sustain our current school by continuing to fund our rented building and support our three dedicated teachers until formal education resumes in Gaza. (2) Expand our vision to create a flexible school camp with tent classrooms for different age groups, engaging 10 teachers and providing education to 180 students. (3) Provide essential humanitarian support by distributing food, water, baby supplies, and addressing sanitation needs based on community priorities and changing circumstances. Beyond academic learning, these spaces provide a psychologically supportive environment where children can rebuild friendships, play, and heal. https://www.stayhumancollective.com/ - @stayhuman_collective
Thank you for your support!
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 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.
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AAI: Annual Pub Quiz
AAI: Annual Pub Quiz
Come join us at our annual AAI Table Quiz Fundraiser! We are excited to host this year’s event with promise of pints and prizes, and an opportunity to show off your inner pedant. Take the competition to the dance floor afterwards with tunes rolling on into the wee hours.
Broadford
Broadford are a Dublin-based band blending Irish post-punk and melodic indie rock. Their songs are rooted in friendship, driven by feeling, and shaped by the world around them. With a sound that moves from raw energy to quiet reflection, Broadford make music that comes from the heart, and stays with you.
Doors 7pm
Show 8pm
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 Dublin Jazz Co-op presents Andre Antunes
Andre Antunes - Drums Orlando Molina - Guitar Peter Erdai - Bass
Doors at 3:00 pm, music at 3:30 pm
Step into a world where music knows no boundaries and every note tells a story. This dynamic jazz ensemble is more than just a band; they are a journey through cultures and sounds, united by a profound love for jazz and the art of improvisation.
Following extensive research by Andre into the fusion of Brazilian and African music, this talented ensemble has crafted a unique sound that highlights their individual strengths while celebrating their collective harmony. Featuring the percussive brilliance of drummer Andre Antunes, the soulful strumming of Orlando Molina on guitar, the resonant depth of Peter Erdai on bass, this group creates a musical tapestry that is both sophisticated and accessible. Their performances are a mesmerizing blend of diverse musical influences, seamlessly woven together with the spontaneity that only true improvisational music can offer.Join us and experience a live performance that transcends the ordinary, where the passion for jazz comes alive in every beat, chord, and melody.
Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or a curious newcomer, this band will leave you spellbound and longing for more. Dive into the rich, vibrant world of contemporary jazz and let the music take you on a captivating journey.
Acid folk mutual aid fundraiser
Fundraiser for mutual aid
three acts - trad, folk, acid folk
Cobbleprov
Cobbleprov
The present and future of Irish Improv performing at one of Dublin's most famous pubs.
@CobbleProv on Instagram
Eventbrite Ticket Link 10 Euro
Doors 7.15
Show 7.30
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
Dublin Across the Atlantic Launch: Andrew Caden & Conor McDonagh
Dublin Across the Atlantic Launch: Andrew Caden & Conor McDonagh
Andrew Caden (fiddle) and Conor McDonagh (flute) are two of the most promising young traditional musicians in Ireland today. Their debut album - Across the Atlantic - was produced by John Carty and released by Racket Records in June 2025. They are excited to be playing in the Cobblestone Backroom to celebrate the launch of their new recording.
Conor is from Killavil, Co. Sligo while Andrew comes from Bethesda, Maryland USA. Despite geological separation, they both share similar influences from around Conor's locality making this recording a representation of Sligo traditional music from both sides of the Atlantic. Their album was described by Mick O'Connor as "not only matching but truly carrying forward the legacy of the old masters," saying that Andrew and Conor both "deserve great credit for seeking out archival recordings and lesser-known versions of tunes."
They are both excited to be playing in the Cobblestone Backroom to celebrate the launch of their new CD!
Doors 5.30
Show 6.00
Ceolta- Féile IMRAM 2025
Ceolta- Féile IMRAM 2025
An evening of live music and poetry in the Irish language. More info to follow.
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
Antoni O’Breskey with Paahto Cummins, Ross Chaney & Consuelo Nerea
Antoni O’Breskey with Paahto Cummins, Ross Chaney & Consuelo Nerea
Nomadic Piano Project
“Mesmerising. O’Breskey takes a few prisoners in his search for the sublime. “
THE IRISH TIMES
“Trailblazing… the category of ‘World Music’ did not exist when Antoni O’ began his musical journey. “
NPR
"It’s musicians like these that are at the forefront of reshaping the sound world of Irish music"
KLOF MAG
“His music is without frontiers.”
HOT PRESS
"He brings all eras and cultures together in one musical space.”
THE IRISH ECHO
Antoni O’Breskey, an Italian-born composer and pianist of Argentine heritage who has made Ireland his home, has spent five decades pushing the boundaries of music.
A trailblazing artist, he is widely acclaimed for pioneering piano improvisation within Irish traditional music and flamenco, blending these with jazz, blues, and classical influences to forge a uniquely expressive and genre-defying sound.
For this performance, O’Breskey is joined by an exciting new quartet featuring leading figures in Ireland’s contemporary Trad and Folk scene: Paahto Cummins (Skipper’s Alley/Ispíní na hÉireann) on banjo, mandolin, tin whistle, Consuelo Nerea (Varo/Landless) on vocals, fiddle, bodhrán and Ross Chaney (Throwing Shapes/John Francis Flynn/Seamas Hyland) on synthesizers and drums.
Together, they will premiere new material from O’Breskey’s forthcoming 2026 album, alongside reimagined versions of the landmark compositions that have defined his groundbreaking career.
Tickets €15 - available on Eventbrite and door:
Andrea Palandri: An Veidhlín Muimhneach CD Launch
An Veidhlín Muimhneach CD Launch (2025). Andrea Palandri (fiddle) & Ruairí McGorman (greek bouzouki) + special guests!
The Rattling Ark
The Rattling Ark
Alt Folk Band featuring Kevin Murphy and Lizzi Murtough on Cellos, Thomas Haugh on Zithers and Percussion and Consuelo Breschi
Admission €15
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 Arbour Hillbillies
A night of Bluegrass Music with Dublin based 4 piece The Arbour Hillbillies
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 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.
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 Irish from Brittany - A story of a migration
The Irish from Brittany
The Irish from Brittany is an artistic creation around Irish and Breton music which seeks to shed light on a lesser-known aspect of our history (Breton history), that is the immigration of tens of thousands of Irish people here over more than a century right up the 1800s. While researching the works of historians who have studied Irish immigration, the musicians found that hundreds of families had Irish surnames without knowing it. These names were Bretonised. “Súilleabháin” became “Soulevan”. These traces can also be found in the architecture and certain traditions. This Irish presence is attested to in the civil registers at that period.
"With the Irish of Brittany, we imagined what the meeting of both cultures might have been like, while still taking a certain amount of liberty. To do this, we composed songs and tunes and delved into traditional sources. We wanted to create an immersive experience using quotes taken from archives but also using soundscapes.” It is a very rich creation and an ambitious music encounter in four languages, Breton, Irish Gaelic, French and English. You will hear instruments that are emblematic of Irish music, and which have become firmly established alongside our own traditional music instruments.
"With this creation, we are giving the spectator an insight into an area of our own history that fascinates us as musicians.”
Trailer: https://youtube.com/watch?v=St5uySSJgmY
Moving on live : https://youtube.com/watch?v=xCovPYHXfgI
France 3 Tv in breton language : https://youtube.com/watch?v=pEGtJwwA2vA
TICKETS HERE
Doors: 7:15pm
Show: 7:30pm
The Dublin Jazz Co-op
The Dublin Jazz Co-op Presents: Yesterdays
Yesterdays – Dorota Konchevska & Myles Drennan
The duo for this performance is vocalist/sound artist Dorota Konchevska and pianist Myles Drennan. Long-time collaborators, they have built a musical dialogue and friendship shaped by philosophy and play. Together, they honor the jazz lineage while not being stuck up their own arrangements.
Yesterdays begins in the intimate world of jazz standards and gradually unfolds into new soundscapes. What starts as a traditional duo transforms throughout the set - electronics seep in, poetry speaks through the music, and field recordings of nature mingle with improvisation. The result is order and play, silence … wonder and nice release.
Dorota Konczewska – Voice, Electronics, Sound ArtA vocalist, and audiovisual artist based in Ireland, Her distinct sound blends atmospheres, beats, and traditional instrumentation with fearless experimentation. She has collaborated internationally with musicians, dancers, and filmmakers, with works commissioned.
Myles Drennan – PianoA celebrated presence on Ireland’s jazz scene, Myles Drennan comes from a distinguished musical family and was mentored by the legendary Louis Stewart. Known for his lyrical, expressive playing, he has led his own trio and performed with leading ensembles including the John Moriarty / Myles Drennan Quartet, bringing depth to every performance.
Doors 3:00pm
Show 3:30pm
Tickets from €8 here
Shane Hennessy
Shane Hennessy
Shane Hennessy is a virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist, singer/songwriter, and composer. With an upbringing in the world of Irish traditional music, Shane has been captivating audiences globally for the past few years, with sell-out solo tours in Europe and North America under his belt, as well as regular appearances at major international music festivals.
He has released four albums of original music, and his most recent studio album ‘Rain Dance’ was hailed as “a triumphant reaffirmation of his virtuosity and compositional excellence” by Irish Music Magazine. Shane has collaborated with Tommy Emmanuel, worked with Grammy-winner Bill Whelan, and made his début on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee in March 2023.
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:00pm
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 Empty Pockets
The Empty Pockets
Join us for a night of live music with The Empty Pockets at The Cobblestone Backroom - don't miss out!
Light flickers in even the darkest of spaces and smallest cracks. Similarly, The Empty Pockets ignite a bright flame of their own by harnessing a joyful friction between Americana, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll spiked with roots soul. The Chicago quartet—Josh Solomon [guitar, vocals], Erika Brett [keyboards, vocals], Nate Bellon [bass, vocals], and Adam Balasco [drums]—lean on an unspoken, yet airtight musical dialogue honed by countless miles on the road, performances alongside the likes of Kenny Loggins, a procession of fan favorite releases (including two #1 Billboard Blues Albums), and a wealth of memories together.
Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
Tickets €20 here
Tickets at the door €25
Emer Dunne Trio
Emer Dunne Trio
Emer Dunne Trio presents ‘Folk Threads’
‘An entertainer through and through’ - Hot Press
This October, we welcome folk singer, Emer Dunne, and her superbly talented musicians on guitar and fiddle as they present ‘Folk Threads’, celebrating well known and loved folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America. Sing along with ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ and ‘Sweet Sixteen’ alongside contemporary surprises and some original numbers! Emer came to prominence on the folk scene after featuring on the RTE Television’s ‘Today’ show, and following the release of her no 1 folk album, ‘Hourglass’ produced by Bill Shanley (Mary Black, Paul Brady and Gilbert O Sullivan).
With three number one’s in the Official Irish Charts, Emer has headlined her own theatre tours, graced various festival stages and she has also toured with folk legends, The Fureys, before joining The High Kings in Australia. Emer is a versatile performer and has an entertaining nature on stage. Sit back, relax, sing along and experience the magic of ‘Folk Threads’, a night of music not to be missed!
‘I’m very excited about this next artist, her voice is incredible’ - BBC Radio Wales
Social Media Handles
@emerdunnesinger - on instagram, tiktok and youtube
@emerdunnesingerofficial - Facebook
Doors 7.00pm
Show starts 7.30pm
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
