District’s January Gig Guide: Dijon, SPRINTS, Tradfest & More
Happy 2026 from all of us at District. It’s time for the longest month in the history if months. But to beat those January blues, here are some lovely gigs worth leaving the house for. Mark them in your calendars. You won’t regret it.
The Next Big Thing Festival
Venue: Workman’s Club
Doors: 19:30
The second annual ‘The Next Big Thing’ festival live at The Workman’s Club from Tuesday 23rd to Friday 27th of January 2023, with 32 musical artists performing across two stages over four days, the festival aims to highlight some of the best independent Irish acts.
Tickets available here.
Dijon
Venue: 3Olympia
Doors: 19:00
Following the release of his sophomore album Baby, Dijon has announced a show in Dublin’s 3Olympia. The album was made at home, mostly in isolation with his new family. This influenced the themes of the fatherhood, marking a new era for the alt R&B neo-soul artist.
Tickets available here.
TradFest Dublin
Venue: Various
Doors: Various
Ireland’s largest traditional & folk music festival. Experience the very best of live music in the heart of Dublin. The niche music festival that began in 2005 proves there’s no sign of stopping, as people trail across the world to attend year in and year out.
Tickets available here.
SPRINTS
Venue: Whelan’s
Doors: 19:00
What a year for this band. To kick off their US tour for 2026, the band will be performing in Dublin’s iconic Whelan’s main room. This show is presented by Omen Magazine for War Child UK.
Tickets available here.
Annie-Dog
Venue: Upstairs At Whelan’s
Doors: 20:00
It’s Ireland’s answer to indie-electro-pop-dnb fusion. Dublin’s Annie-Dog got her name from a Smashing Pumpkins song. Since her debut single ‘Pressures of the Heart’, the artist has been consistently performing at festivals in Ireland and beyond. This is the perfect was to brighten up your January.
Tickets available here.
Brigit Festival
Venue: Workman’s
Doors:
The next Brigit’s weekend is going to be a special one. We have teamed up with Dublin City Council to host two intimate shows as part of Brigit: Dublin City Celebrating Women 2026, taking place on Friday, January 30 to Monday, February 2 will be set against the beautiful backdrop of the Abbey Presbyterian Church on Parnell Square. Headliners include Gemma Dunleavy and Muireann Bradley. Get your tickets before they’re gone.
Tickets available here.
