The National Concert Hall
19th – 21st July 2024
MusicTown returns to the essence of collaboration for this year's programme, making its home in the National Concert Hall for three days from 19th – 21st July. Curated by Leagues O’Toole & David Connaughton they describe the programme as a radio dial of everything that is interesting about Irish music in this moment, as some of the most vital artists of this diverse and multi-cultural landscape fulfill new dreams within collaborative conversations.
Within this programme there is pop bands, experimental vocalists, contemporary classical virtuosos, avant-garde songwriters, new folk traditionalists, electronic meddlers, joyous Middle Eastern party music, and a full symphony orchestra.
An initiative of Dublin City Council, MusicTown 2024 is produced by Foggy Notions with support from the National Concert Hall.
For a further insight into the collaborative ethos behind this year’s festival, Crash Ensemble member Kate Ellis recently spoke with The Goo regarding the exciting and one off performances Crash Ensemble will be doing with some of the most exciting artists in the country in Rachael Lavelle, Mohammad Syfkhan, Elaine Howley and E the Artist. Each event promises to be remarkable and will showcase the breadth of creativity and imagination possible in contemporary Irish Music.
Tickets on sale now from nch.ie
Truly, MusicTown is always an occasion to celebrate
Everything needs to keep moving forward, finding new limits, routes and avenues
Join us for an exhibition walkthrough of Snáithe with artist Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh and curator Margarita Cappock
23 Meán Fómhair 2025
Dublin City Council’s Creative Hubs Programme, an initiative of Dublin City Arts Office and Libraries, co-ordinated by The Ark, invites proposals from experienced producing companies – organisations, venues or festivals - to work with us in partnership to produce and present new theatre or dance performance work for children (2 to 12 yrs) in Dublin City’s Creative Hub Libraries during 2026
23 Meán Fómhair 2025
Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that applications for the 2026 Arts Grants and Awards are now open.
19 Meán Fómhair 2025
Join us this Friday from 6–9pm for an evening of art, play, and conversation.
Our current exhibiting artist, Aaron Sunderland Carey, presents his solo show:
Nach Cuma? Who Cares? The exhibition will remain open late for the evening.
At 7pm, Aaron will host a special game of Jenga with discussion prompts, joined by artists and researchers John Bissett, Thais Muniz, and NAMACO (Han Hogan and Donal Fullam). Together, they’ll explore themes from Aaron’s work—class, race, and housing inviting the audience to listen, reflect, and take part in the conversation.
Come for the games, stay for the chats.
16 Meán Fómhair 2025
