venue: Vicar Street, Dublin

Jimeoin

Written by Eamon Donovan on December 4, 2024.

Jimeoin’s cheeky no-gimmicks sense of humour, superb material and broad appeal keeps audiences in stitches across the globe. The press call him the master of microscopically and sublimely observed human behaviour and rave that he’s still very much at the very top of the stand-up comedy game – and we definitely agree! You might be one of the hundreds of millions of fans who have viewed his online comedy clips, or perhaps you’ve seen his laugh-out-loud TV appearances on ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ or ‘Conan O’Brien’… but NOTHING beats seeing this Irish...

Al Porter “Algorithm”

Written by Eamon Donovan on December 4, 2024.

Why does Instagram think he needs to get assessed? Can you learn to love renting in a house share? Can his parents deal with empty nest syndrome? Why is his brother the golden child? And much more! One of few Irish comics ever nominated for a Perrier Award (like Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran before him) Al’s 2023/24 show “Now” was critically acclaimed with reviews like, “Gloriously upbeat! No self pity… Irrepressible stand up storytelling (Chortle ★★★★) and ★★★★ “Dazzling…Brilliant and very funny” (The Scotsman) AL PORTER’s ALGORITHM is trying to find a formula for living in a world on...

RIOT

Written by Eamon Donovan on December 4, 2024.

Aiken Promotions Presents RIOT Vicar St 17 – 20 July 2025 Tickets on Sale Now The show that stole the hearts and blew the minds of a nation is back. THISISPOPBABY’s all-star squad is reforming for four glittering nights on 17-20 July in Vicar Street, Dublin. Join Emmet Kirwan, Panti Bliss, Up & Over It, Lords of Strut and The Sirens, along with a surprise special guest each show, as they meet at the barricades once again. Do not miss the legend that is RIOT. “A wild night of entertainment that will make you want to change the world” The Age, Melbourne

Mario

Written by Eamon Donovan on December 3, 2024.

A dominant 2000s run, which began after the church-bred singer was signed by Clive Davis to J Records during his teenage years, included Top 5 hit “Just A Friend,” and “Let Me Love You,” the generation-defining serenade that spent nine weeks at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning the singer widespread acclaim. Mario’s subsequent album, Turning Point, generated a ‘Best Contemporary R&B Album’ GRAMMY nomination as well as two Billboard Awards, and is part of a robust catalog that includes four debuts inside the Top 5 of Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, beginning with his...

Emma Doran “Dilemma!”

Written by Eamon Donovan on November 28, 2024.

Is it better to be a 40-year-old grandmother or a 40-year-old new Mum. These are the dilemmas facing Emma Doran aged 39 and 7/8’s, even though the most obvious outcome is neither. If turning 40 is the start of something new, what is it the end of? … ah here, where’s me vape? Emma Doran is one of the most exciting stand-ups to emerge from these shores in years. She’s crammed so much into the last 20 years of her life that she is now officially the voice of 3 generations. “You’d be Mad to Miss Her” – Evening Standard. “Pleasing Streak of Wickedness” – The Guardian.

Harry Hill “New Bits & Greatest Hits”

Written by Eamon Donovan on November 26, 2024.

Aiken Promotions Presents Harry Hill “New Bits & Greatest Hits” Vicar St 19th September 2025 Tickets on sale now! The Badger Parade is back on! Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption! Marvel! As I offer new insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb and the origins of Tirimisu! Guffaw with delight! As I delve into my back catalogue using my patented ‘Old Bit Randomiser’ for old favourites like...

BIIRD

Written by Eamon Donovan on November 26, 2024.

Venue Upgrade – Vicar Street BIIRD is a brand new Irish trad supergroup made up of 11 of Ireland’s finest musicians, singers, lilters and lunatics. Bursting onto the scene Paddys Day 2024 at Trafalgar Sq, London, BIIRD made their debut to 10k people and caused an immediate fandom-frenzy, going on to sell out their 3 headline shows and packing out the big tent at ATN in August. Coming together over the years through their shared love for trad and subsequently becoming best mates, these 11 talented women bring a truly unique collective energy to the stage that will have you dancing...

Killian Sundermann “This Boy Is Cracking Up”

Written by Eamon Donovan on November 22, 2024.

Aiken Promotions Presents Killian Sundermann “This Boy Is Cracking Up” Vicar St 30th May 2025 Tickets on sale now! Killian Sundermann always wanted to be a rock star, but barring a few heartfelt renditions of Bohemian Rhapsody whilst in the shower, things aren’t going to plan. Join one of Ireland’s most exciting new comedians) for a night of stand up, sketch and song as he brings his sold-out Dublin Fringe show, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Irish Times around the country on his first national tour. As seen on RTÉ, Virgin Media, The Young Hot Guys Podcast, and by his over half a million followers online

Mogwai

Written by Eamon Donovan on November 19, 2024.

Aiken Promotions Present Mogwai Vicar St 26th July ~ Extra Date Added 27th July 2025 ~ Sold Out Tickets for 26th July On-Sale Now Mogwai formed in 1995 in Glasgow. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Dominic Aitchison (bass guitar) and Martin Bulloch (drums). Since 1997, the band have released ten studio albums, with their most recent, 2021’s As The Love Continues, being a commercial and critical success, reaching number 1 on the Official UK Album Charts, amassing a Mercury Prize nomination and winning the Scottish...

Bonnie Raitt

Written by Eamon Donovan on November 11, 2024.

Bonnie Raitt is coming back to celebrate! In 2023, just months after winning three GRAMMY Awards, including Song of the Year for “Just Like That,” Raitt embarked on a successful tour of England, Scotland and Ireland which included a sellout Show at Vicar St in Dublin. Now in 2025, Raitt will return to UK and Ireland just months after being celebrated for her lifetime of artistic achievements at the 47th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC this December. Raitt is eager to return to these shores and perform songs from across her catalog, coming back to Vicar St in Dublin for 2 nights and...

The Horne Section’s Hit Show

Written by Eamon Donovan on November 7, 2024.

Aiken Promotions Presents The Horne Section Vicar St. 23 November 2025 Tickets on sale now! THE HORNE SECTION’S HIT SHOW They have two series of their own Channel 4 TV show, an iTunes-chart-topping podcast and now they’re tuning up their instruments once more to tour the country: it’s the Horne Section’s Hit Show! “Britain’s Funniest Band” (The Guardian) have made appearances on The Last Leg (Channel 4), Peter Crouch’s Year-Late Euros (BBC One), they are Dictionary Corner regulars on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the only band to ever host  Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Separately,...