Upcoming Dublin live events 2025 easy access from The Hendrick Smithfield
Located just a 20-minute Luas ride from 3Arena and within reach of Croke Park, Aviva Stadium, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Marlay Park, and Collins Barracks, The Hendrick Smithfield is your creative hub for Dublin’s biggest concerts and events.
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Biffy Clyro, SOFT PLAY & The Armed – 10 January
Scottish alt-rock giants with high-energy support acts.
Emmylou Harris – 18 January
Country-folk legend with a career of timeless songwriting.
Ewan McVicar – 30 & 31 January
Scottish DJ known for big-room house anthems.
James Arthur – 1 February
Pop singer with huge radio hits and a powerhouse voice.
Jason Derulo – 9 February
US hitmaker blending pop, R&B and dance.
Motionless in White, Make Them Suffer & Dayseeker – 10 February
Metalcore heavyweights with a stacked supporting lineup.
Deftones – 16 February
Cult alt-metal band known for atmospheric, heavy live shows.
Alter Bridge – 28 February
Hard-rock favourites with massive guitar-driven anthems.
Dave – 2 March
Mercury Prize winning UK rapper with razor-sharp lyricism.
Tyler Childers – 3 March
Modern Americana favourite with a raw country edge.
RAYE (Absolutely!) + Amma – 4 & 5 March
Breakout British star with soulful pop and huge vocals.
Laufey (+ Alice Phoebe Lou) – 6 March
Jazz-pop sensation loved for soft vocals and orchestral sound.
MGK (+ Julia Wolf) – 12 March
Genre-blending star mixing rap, pop and alt-rock.
David Byrne – 13 March
Talking Heads frontman known for creative, theatrical live shows.
Sombr – 16 March
Emerging artist bringing atmospheric indie and alt-pop.
Giveon (+ Sasha Keable & Baby Rose) – 17 March
Velvety-voiced R&B singer with soulful support acts.
Kesha – 21 March
Pop icon with a high-energy, feel-good set.
Renée Rapp (Absolutely!) – 22 March
Fast-rising pop artist with a Broadway background.
Jeff Dunham – 24 March
Comedy legend known for his global arena tours.
5 Seconds of Summer – 27 March
Australian pop-rock band with a huge worldwide fanbase.
Tash Sultana (+ South Summit & Jeremy Loops) – 28 March
Multi-instrumentalist known for looping, soulful indie sets.
Josh Groban – 29 March
Operatic pop favourite with a huge vocal range.
Gorillaz – 1 & 2 April
Genre-blending virtual band with iconic visuals and hits.
André Rieu – 10 April
World-famous violinist delivering joyful classical concerts.
Rick Astley (+ Gabrielle) – 14 April
Pop legend with feel-good nostalgia and serious vocal chops.
YUNGBLUD (+ The Warning) – 15 April
Alt-rock disruptor bringing high-energy chaos.
The Prodigy – 28 April
Electronic pioneers known for explosive live shows.
Carl Cox – 28 April
Techno legend and global DJ powerhouse.
Big Thief (+ Laraaji) – 29 April
Critically acclaimed indie band with warm, intimate sounds.
Louis Tomlinson (+ Pale Waves) – 30 April
Former One Direction member with a guitar-driven solo sound.
Queen Orchestral – 2 May
A symphonic celebration of Queen’s biggest hits.
Conan Gray (+ Esha Tewari) – 5 May
Pop storyteller with a huge Gen-Z following.
Alex Warren – 6 & 7 May
YouTuber-turned-singer with emotional pop ballads.
Tame Impala – 13 May
Psychedelic rock project known for hypnotic visuals.
Richard Ashcroft – 16 May
The Verve frontman bringing Britpop classics.
Doja Cat – 19 May
Rap-pop superstar with huge hits and bold stage presence.
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra (+ BK Jackson) – 8 June
Big-band legend bringing upbeat R&B and boogie-woogie.
Westlife (Multiple Dates) – 10–25 September
Irish pop icons with decades of chart-topping hits.
The World of Hans Zimmer – 4 October
Epic symphonic concert of film score classics.
Brandi Carlile – 15 October
Beloved Americana and folk-rock vocalist.
Interpol & Bloc Party – 30 November
Two iconic indie-rock bands sharing one massive show.
Croke Park (~25 min by bus/Luas) from The Hendrick Smithfield
The Weeknd – 22 & 23 August
Global R&B and pop superstar on a massive stadium run.
Bon Jovi – 30 August
Rock icons known for sing-along anthems.
Royal Hospital Kilmainham (~10 min by bus/Luas) from The Hendrick Smithfield
The season of concerts is over at the RHK! Next year’s programme of events hasn’t been published yet!
Collins Barracks Museum (~5 min by Walk) from The Hendrick Smithfield
Cultural heart of the city, just minutes from The Hendrick. This incredible venue has no more concerts planned for 2025!
Mac DeMarco – 29 August
Indie favourite known for laid-back, off-beat live shows.
Phoenix Park (~15 min by Walk) from The Hendrick Smithfield
One of the largest enclosed parks in any European capital, Phoenix Park is home to Dublin Zoo, historic monuments, and vast green spaces perfect for a pre-show stroll or a morning reset. It’s just a 15-minute walk from The Hendrick.
Aviva Stadium (~30 min by bus from The Hendrick Smithfield)
Catch international football and unforgettable performances at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
EPCR Investec Champions Cup: Leinster v Stade Rochelais – 10 January 2026
Top-tier European rugby.
URC: Leinster v Edinburgh – 31 January 2026
High-intensity league rugby.
Six Nations: Ireland v Italy – 14 February 2026
The start of Ireland’s home Six Nations block.
Six Nations: Ireland v Wales – 6 March 2026
A classic rivalry match.
Six Nations: Ireland v Scotland – 14 March 2026
Another big Six Nations clash.
Metallica: M72 World Tour (Night 1 & 2) – 19 & 21 June 2026
One of the biggest metal bands on earth, two nights.
Take That: The Circus Live – 4 July 2026
UK pop legends returning with a stadium show.
Dermot Kennedy – 11 & 12 July 2026
Irish star blending folk, pop and powerful vocals.
Why The Hendrick Smithfield?
Located just a 20-minute Luas ride from 3Arena and a short hop to Dublin’s major venues, The Hendrick Smithfield is your perfect gig base. We blend comfort and creativity think King Koil beds, air conditioning, Ritual hotel amenities, lightning-fast Wi-Fi, and GROHE Power & Soul showers.
Each room also includes a Chrome Cast-enabled TV, tea and coffee facilities, laptop-sized safes, and 24/7 easy self check-in kiosks for a seamless stay. The hotel features secured key card access for peace of mind, and a bold, street art-inspired design throughout.
Whether you’re heading to a concert or just soaking in the city’s creative pulse, enjoy craft cocktails, local bites, and the kind of social buzz that only The Hendrick delivers.
Enjoy early check and explore what Dublin city has to offer during the day, when you come back, tuck into 2 cocktails in the Bar before hitting Dublin’s nightlife and don’t worry about checking out, we’ve extended it to 2pm for you! The Stay and Play Package is one not to miss…
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