Literary, Talks
Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn
Wed 18 Jun, 8pm
The multi-million copy bestselling author sits down with her great friend and podcast collaborator for an intimate, entertaining, fun and thought-provoking evening.
Literary, Talks
Comedy
Gearóid Farrelly
Thu 19 Jun, 8pm
Gearóid Rage
The stand-up comedian and Fascinated podcast host is back with a hilarious new stand-up show touching on the many, many, many things that make his blood boil.
Theatre
Paddy: The Life & Times of Paddy Armstrong
Fri 20 - Fri 27 June
by Mary-Elaine Tynan, Don Wycherley & Niamh Gleeson
Back by popular demand - Don Wycherley plays Paddy Armstrong in this one-man play inspired by Armstrong’s memoir Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
When Autumn Falls
Mon 23 Jun, 5pm & 8pm
★★★★ The Guardian
Writer-director François Ozon demonstrates his versatility by following up his recent comedy caper The Crime Is Mine (shown as part of Pavilion Theatre’s Monday Night Cinema Winter 2024 Season) with this emotional, intimate drama, which is an elegant and playfully deceptive work, exploring themes of family, human connection, guilt and grief, whilst keeping audiences on their toes!
Music
Peggy Seeger
Sat 28 Jun, 8pm
The grande dame of American and British Folk music embarks on her last ever concert tour alongside her sons, Neill and Calum MacColl, in celebration of her 90th Birthday in June 2025.
Music, Opera
Music, Magic & Mischief
Sun 29 Jun, 4pm
Irish National Opera
A whistle-stop tour through the gamut of emotions opera has to offer. Featuring members of the Irish National Opera Studio this is a chance to see some of Ireland’s most promising operatic talents of the future.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
On Falling
Mon 30 Jun, 5pm & 8pm
★★★★★ The Irish Times
Writer/director Laura Carreira’s powerful meditation on contemporary loneliness is an empathetic social realist snapshot that offers a window into the financial precariousness of the gig economy, delivered with a lightness of touch that stresses the importance of everyday connection.
Cinema, Event Cinema
A Streetcar Named Desire
Wed 2 Jul, 7pm
★★★★★ The Guardian
From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014. Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece.
Music
Lisa O’Neill
Fri 4 - Sun 6 Jul, 8pm
Three-Night Residency
Following her stunning sold-out shows at Dublin’s National Concert Hall and London’s Barbican, Lisa O’Neill comes to Dún Laoghaire for a three-night residency.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
Julie Keeps Quiet
Mon 7 Jul, 5pm & 8pm
★★★★ The Guardian
With his debut film, director Leonardo van Dijl delivers an excellently crafted psychological drama in Julie Keeps Quiet, which follows the point of view of a young athlete in crisis.
Cinema, Event Cinema
No Other Land
Thu 10 Jul, 8pm
Best Documentary Feature, Oscars 2025
Co-created by a Palestinian-Israeli collective, this powerful film is an act of creative resistance to Apartheid made during a time of crisis. It follows lifelong Palestinian activist Basel Adra as he witnesses the destruction of his community in Masafer Yatta.
Family
The Koala Who Could
Fri 11 - Sun 13 Jul
THE PERFECT SUMMER TREAT
Based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance, join Kevin and his friends in an Australian Outback adventure as they learn that “life can be great when you try something new!”
Cinema, Event Cinema
Michelangelo: Love & Death
Fri 11 Jul, 8pm
Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday, through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made.
Cinema, Event Cinema
Dr. Strangelove
Sat 12 Jul, 7.30pm
National Theatre Live: Encore
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece.
Cinema, Monday Night Cinema
The Salt Path
Mon 14 Jul, 5pm & 8pm
Adapted from the 2018 memoir by Raynor Winn, The Salt Path is a strikingly cinematic tale of a couple braving the elements, delving deep into the themes of love, resilience, and the fundamental essence of what constitutes a home, especially when confronted by the unpredictable and often harsh realities of life.
Theatre
Krapp’s Last Tape by Samuel Beckett
Tue 22 - Fri 25 Jul
Landmark Productions
Following a hugely successful Australian run at the Adelaide Festival and two sell-out runs in Ireland in 2024, Stephen Rea returns to Dublin in Samuel Beckett’s solo masterpiece, directed by Vicky Featherstone.
Theatre, Dance
DANCEHALL BLUES
Thu 31 Jul - Sat 2 Aug
CoisCéim Dance Theatre
Ireland’s dance theatre vanguards are back with the critically acclaimed, sell-out hit of Dublin Fringe 2024! David Bolger’s duet grooves between hope and the dystopia of an angry world. Bold, gripping, unmissable.
Family
Dear Zoo Live!
Fri 29 - Sun 31 Aug
THE CLASSIC BOOK LIVE ON STAGE
The timeless children’s classic by Rod Campbell arrives on stage to delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.
Talks
Seán Ronayne: Nature Boy
Mon 1 & Tue 2 Sep, 8pm
Biography of the Year, An Post Irish Book Awards 2024
In this sound-packed, illustrative talk, the Cork ornithologist will bring you on a beautiful journey through Irish birds, sharing their sounds, stories and struggles.
Comedy
Jarlath Regan
Wed 11 - Fri 12 Sep
In Bits
The brand new stand-up show from the man behind some of the most hilarious viral stand-up comedy clips is finally here.