November Gig Guide: Lorde, My Bloody Valentine, Bob Vylan, Wet Leg & More
Words: Rachel Hannon
Cliffords
Venue: The Academy
Doors: 19:00
It’s been a busy and exciting few months for fast-rising Cork indie-rock group Cliffords who dropped their second EP, ‘Salt of the Lee’ just before tearing up Glasto. This gig will be a gritty, melodic snapshot of a band on the rise. Their infectious energy is hard to deny.
Tickets here.
The Last Dinner Party
Venue: 3Arena
Doors: 18:30
They’ve gone from breakout darlings to art-pop icons over the last couple of years. Expect drama, decadence, and a live show filled with theatrics. If The Last Dinner Party was a month, it’d be November.
Tickets here.
Mac DeMarco
Venue: National Stadium
Doors: 20:00
The Canadian artist’s distinctive songwriting style mirror his off-kilter charm and laid-back look on life. There will be dead-pan humour and sing alongs. So bring your cigarettes and your emotions.
Tickets here.
SPRINTS
Venue: Vicar Street
Doors: 20:00
Their new album ‘All That Is Over’ hits hard. It’s raw, post-punk, power. And they will be taking it to the stage for their biggest home headline yet. This is going to be really special.
Tickets here.
ØXN with Rich(ard) Dawson
Venue: National Concert Hall
Doors: 20:00
This is a one-off double bill at NCH of folk innovators and friends ØXN and Richard Dawson. What began as a side project duo between Radie Peat & Katie Kim in 2018, blossomed into a full-on sonic tapestry with the addition of Myler & Murphy during lockdown. And now they’re sharing the stage with English experimental folk writer Richard Dawson. What a combo.
Tickets here.
Lorde
Venue: RDS Simmonscourt
Doors: 18:30
It’s so confusing sometimes, having this many deadly gigs to choose from. But Lorde is unmissable. The Grammy-winning artist and cultural force is joined by Nilüfer Yanya’s soulful grit and Jim-E Stack’s alt-pop polish on the 22nd. Expect a balance of intimate moments full blown euphoria.
Tickets here.
My Bloody Valentine
Venue: 3Arena
Doors: 18:30
The Irish legends of shoegaze return this month. This is their first headline show in Ireland since 1992. There will be hazy nostalgia, warped guitars, and lots of 80s and 90s alt veterans.
Tickets here.
Aminé
Venue: 3Olympia Theatre
Doors: 19:00
The collaboration king is coming to Dublin. He’s worked with everyone from Kaytranada to Waxahatchee. But it’s his own stuff that sets him apart from others. The Portland rapper returned to his solo work this year, and now he’s ready to take it on the road.
Tickets here.
Wet Leg
Venue: 3Olympia Theatre
Doors: 19:00
The Isle of Wight band are bringing their toungue in cheek indie anthems back to Dublin. After a knock out performance at All Together Now this year, their going to keep the momentum going.
Tickets here.
Bob Vylan
Venue: Vicar Street
Doors: 19:00
They’re one of the UK’s most vital acts right now. They have political fire, punk fury, and always have the crowd in the palm of their hand.
Tickets here.
KhakiKid
Venue: 3Olympia Theatre
Doors: 19:00
Are you ready for his biggest headline show yet? KhakiKid’s music blends witty lyricism, compelling storytelling, and visuals to match. Expect crowd surfs, chaos, and charisma like no other.
Tickets here.
Daniel Avery
Venue: Opium
Doors: 19:30
The man has just released one of our favourite albums of the year, fusing experimental electronica with new-age shoe gaze. If ‘Tremor‘ is anything to go by, this gem of a gig will transcend you. Just to put it lightly.
Tickets here.
Florence Road
Venue: The Academy
Doors: 19:00
What a way to close the month. Florence Road, fresh off support slots with Olivia Rodrigo, Wolf Alice, and sombr, and Royel Otis, are stepping into the spotlight. The Wicklow band are bringing their cinematic indie to the stage.
Tickets here.
