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Bonnie Prince Billy Stands centre of a film image, he is wearing a long denim coat with the hood up, he is staring towards the camera intently with his hands in his pockets Music, Folk Fest

Bonnie “Prince” Billy

Fri 11 & Sat 12 Sep, 8pm

Dún Laoghaire Folk Fest

The Louisville, Kentucky native returns to Irish shores, performing his first concerts in Dún Laoghaire since 2014 in celebration of the release of his latest album We Are Together Again.

A black-and-white portrait of Andy Irvine who has a beard and tousled hair, smiling gently while holding a guitar close to his face. Music, Matinée, Folk Fest

Andy Irvine

Sat 12 Sep, 2pm

Dún Laoghaire Folk Fest

Celebrated for his time in Sweeney’s Men, Planxty and many more, Irvine is joined by emerging indie singer-songwriter Roisín Gowen and Dutch-British folk artist Tessa Rose Jackson.

Black-and-white photograph of a person performing on stage, shown in close-up profile while holding a handheld microphone near the mouth. The person has curly hair and facial hair and wears a dark, buttoned shirt with an open collar. The microphone cable runs downward out of frame. Soft stage lighting illuminates the face and upper body, while the background fades into deep shadow, emphasizing the performer and the microphone in the foreground. Music, Folk Fest

Destroyer (solo)

Sun 13 Sep, 8pm

Dún Laoghaire Folk Fest

A rare solo performance from Vancouver’s Dan Bejar, who started the indie project in the mid-90s which now boasts 14 albums. He is joined by Cork drummer-turned-artist Art Lorigan.

A woman with long wavy blonde hair stands in a sunlit garden, looking toward a large historic mansion framed by trees. Theatre, Music, Opera, Matinée

Mansfield Park

Fri 25 - Sun 27 Sep

Opera Collective Ireland

Jane Austen’s novel as you have not seen it before: reimagined for today’s audiences with music by Ivor Novello winner Jonathan Dove and libretto by Alasdair Middleton.

Bright green background with a bold, abstract black shape resembling a stylised theatre building or classical pediment at centre. In the top right corner, the text ‘dtf Dublin Theatre Festival’ appears in black Theatre

REFUGE by Deirdre Kinahan

Wed 30 Sep - Sun 11 Oct

Fishamble & Staatstheater Mainz

Acclaimed director Jim Culleton leads this Irish/German co-production with an international cast that includes Mary Murray and Aidan Kelly, with music by Steve Wickham.

The masked pianist stands in the centre of the image, against a dark, purple and misty background. The large horned mask covers his face somewhat, but is also translucent to see his face at the same time, but neither the face or mask is clear Music

Lambert

Tue 13 Oct, 9pm

The genre-blending, Berlin-based pianist marks the release of his new album, offering a rare opportunity to witness the masked performer’s unique blend of piano and production in concert.

Irish writer Nuala O’Faoláin is pictured, the image is black and white, she looks toward the camera against a bright orange matte background. She is wearing a polo neck and holds a smile. Theatre

NUALA by Hugo Hamilton

Wed 14 - Sun 18 Oct

Decadent Theatre

This new play is an uplifting and heartbreaking account of Irish writer Nuala O’Faoláin’s trip to Berlin in the month before she passed away from cancer.

Shawn Colvin, a woman with short blonde hair, resting her crossed hands near her face, wearing a dark green fur wrap and showing a tattoo on her wrist against a pale background. Music

Shawn Colvin

Tue 20 & Wed 21 Oct, 8pm

30 Years of A Few Small Repairs

The Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter celebrates three decades of her classic album with a rare UK and Ireland tour, reaffirming her vital musical voice.

Bill Laurance sat on stage at a grand piano with moody red/purple lights, and slight haze Music

Bill Laurance

Thu 22 Oct, 8pm

Music Network

Experience the electrifying sound world of the Snarky Puppy founder and pianist whose blend of jazz, classical, electronica and groove has earned him five Grammys.

A man with short dark hair leans his arms on an acoustic guitar, posing in a warmly lit room with a stone wall behind him. Music

Daoirí Farrell Trio

Tue 27 Oct, 8pm

A product of Dublin’s famous club An Góilin Traditional Singers, the award-winning singer and bouzouki player is joined by his trio for an intimate concert.

Martin Taylor, an older man in a dark suit and patterned tie, holding a guitar against a blue background. Music

Martin Taylor

Wed 28 Oct, 8pm

The virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns with a brand-new solo show celebrating the golden age of jazz through fresh and evocative arrangements of classic tunes from the Great American Songbook.

A portrait of David, he sits wearing a suit, he is smiling towards the camera Talks

Dr David Coleman

Thu 29 Oct, 8pm

Ready for Anything

In this talk, David shares practical ways to foster independence and create a secure, supportive home, with strategies to help children stay emotionally resilient.

Poster for the Solve-Along - a cartoon Jessica Fletcher, holds up a magnifying glass, surrounded by a stylised rotary phone, blank notebook, binoculars, and a typewriter Cinema, Comedy, Matinée

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

Sat 31 Oct, 2.30pm & 8pm (Halloween)

The cult hit event returns to Dún Laoghaire for Halloween with the spooky episode “A Witch’s Curse”. Join superfan Tim Benzie and superslueth Jessica Fletcher for a unique and hilarious interactive screening featuring games, prizes and audience participation.

Kristin Hersh stands centre shot, she is against a grey background, she is standing toward the camera smiling, she is holding her guitar which is hanging off her shoulder. Music

Kristin Hersh

Sun 1 Nov, 7.30pm

The acclaimed alternative rock songwriter and frontwoman of Throwing Muses and 50FOOTWAVE, who has built a prolific career with over 20 solo and band releases, comes to Dún Laoghaire with a new solo album.

Jay Sefton lays back sideways on a wooden chair, with his left arm outstretched. An image of the Pieta is projected behind him, and you can see that Jay is holding the same pose as Jesus Theatre

Unreconciled

Tue 3 Nov, 8pm

“Powerful, affecting” - BBC

This true story of an adolescent cast as Jesus in a school play directed by an abusive priest is a poignant and at times humorous exploration of family, place, and the meaning of reconciliation.

Claire Martin, A smiling blonde woman in a bright pink patterned blouse, leans on a vintage-style speaker against a deep red background. Music

Claire Martin & Jim Mullen Group

Wed 4 Nov, 8pm

“Our finest jazz singer” - The Times

A intimate night of Great American Song book classics and beyond with the recipient of eight British Jazz Awards, her longtime collaborator, and an all-star band.

Studio shot of Quilty (four Swedish men holding string instruments) standing behind a crouching Andy Irvine, who is hugging a bouzouki to his chest. Music

Andy Irvine & Quilty

Thu 5 Nov, 8pm

The renowned Swedish band have joined forces once again with the legendary musician to form an Irish-Swedish collaboration, playing top Irish music and song with a hint of Swedish traditional music.