We made it. Now that January is officially over, it’s time to dust off the cobwebs and charge full speed ahead into 2025. And what a better way to do it than with a lineup of unreal gigs throughout February. With so many incredible shows to choose from, then there’s no excuse. Get those calendars filled, lads!
Venue: Workman’s Cellar
Doors: 20:00
One half of cult rap duo, Armand Hammer and an underground hip hop fan favourite, Elucid, will be landing in The Workman’s Cellar at the start of the month. Type of bars you gotta read twice to fully ingest, this one is for those with their ear to the ground.
Tickets are available here.
Venue: The 3Olympia
Doors: 19:30
Since dropping his album ‘Burn The Right Things Down’ on October 18, 2024, Maverick Sabre has been making waves with intimate pop-up gigs across the UK and Ireland, building the anticipation for his upcoming UK and EU tour. Having collaborated with the likes of Jorja Smith and Shy FX, he’s also been teaming up with rising Irish band Bricknasty, both of whom share a label home at FAMM. Bricknasty will be on support duty for what promises to be a soulful, electrifying night. If you were lucky enough to catch Maverick’s stunning performance at Other Voices last year, you already know you’re in for something special. If you missed that, now is your chance.
Tickets are available here.
Venue: The Complex
Doors: 22:00
Some of our favourite Irish electronic artists all under one roof, what’s not to love? Sloucho, Rhoshi, Vaticanjail, Spooklet, Rory Sweeney and Brawni back to back, providing a smorgasbord of synths, distortion and baselines. Attendance is essential for the fans of the weird and wonderful.
Tickets are available here.
Venue: The 3Olympia
Doors: 19:00
Expect biig energy for this one. Cork-born, London-based artist Biig Piig is set to light up the stage of The 3Olympia this February 17 – her biggest Irish show to date. Biig Piig has been gradually dropping singles from her upcoming, highly anticipated album 11:11, which comes out February 7, 2025. She will be taking her ethereal, genre-blending sound on the road, stopping off in Belfast, Glasgow, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Paris and more. This is a rare chance to catch this incredible artist on the rise – don’t miss out.
Tickets are available here.
Venue: The National Stadium
Doors: 19:00
Transport yourself to the swankiest natural wine bar in town with Berlioz performing in The National Stadium. A laid back sound which seems to have taken the public sphere by storm, there’s just something so alluring about a nonchalant sax and a subtle drum pattern.
Tickets are available here.
Venue: The 3Olympia
Doors: 19:00
Thee Sacred Souls have been thee moment since their TikTok hit ‘Can I Call You Rose’ put them on the map. If you like old-school soul, but with a modern twist, the San Diego trio delivers pure heartfelt grooves. After a packed gig at The Academy last year, they’re back for more. So if you missed them the first time, this is your second chance – and trust us, you don’t want to miss it again.
Tickets are available here.
Venue: Various
Doors: Various
Dublin’s Borderline festival, presented by Singular Artists, is back and bigger than ever. In just its second year, the festival has expanded from 16 to 25 artists, earning a Time Out Magazine ‘Best Things To Do In The World’ nod in its debut year. Taking over three rooms in the Workman’s Club, as well as various venues around Dublin, the festival will feature daytime industry panels, on Saturday, February 21st, and late-night line-ups on both Friday and Saturday. Expect performances from Honeyglaze, Adore, Opus Kink, Being Dead and so many more. If discovering fresh talent is your thing, this is the place to be.
Tickets are available here.
Venue: The 3Olympia
Doors: 19:00
If you think you can match her freak, head to Tinashe in the 3Olympia on Tuesday February 25. The American R&B star has collaborated with Charli XCX on ‘BRAT’, with Chance The Rapper, Chlöe, A$AP Rocky, Britney Spears, Travis Scott, Kaytranada and so many more. The virality of her track ‘Nasty’ in 2024 is only a snapshot into the longevity of her decade-long career. With a fanbase of over 13 million social media followers, and an extensive discography, this final show of her ‘Match My Freak Tour/ is tipped to be a hot one.
Tickets are available here.
Venue: The Button Factory
Doors: 19:00
One of the founding fathers of avant garde rap, Mike’s quality just will not quit. Album after album he seemingly builds on his pedigree, most recently dropping his newest project “Showbiz!” last week. Nobody can make a beat that sounds like elevator music so captivating.
Tickets are available here.