Ireland Music Week 2025 – Dublin’s Biggest New Music Gathering

Dublin will be buzzing from October 1st – 3rd as Ireland Music Week 2025 takes over the city with three days of live showcases, industry talks, and plenty of chances to discover the next big act.

Set up by First Music Contact, with support from Culture Ireland and The Arts Council, the festival has become a launchpad for some of Ireland’s most exciting names. This year’s sponsors include Warner Music Ireland, Sony Music Ireland, Claddagh Records, IMRO, RAAP, Anthem Vinyl, and Minding Creative Minds – a backing lineup almost as stacked as the artists themselves.

Where it’s Happening

The action is spread across some of Dublin’s favourite live venues:

• The Grand Social

• Workman’s Club

• The Button Factory

• Wigwam

• Curveball

  
  
  
  

For the first time, daytime showcases will take place across Thursday and Friday afternoons at The Grand Social, giving fans two opportunities to catch rising acts in a more intimate setting.

Meanwhile, Lost Lane becomes the festival’s “industry hub,” hosting panels and workshops on everything from AI in music to planning your first tour.

Who’s Playing

This year’s lineup brings together 50 emerging Irish artists alongside a handful of special guests from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Names already catching our eye include:

• Florence Road – Upcoming Indie band.

• Lord Ormond – dramatic and impossible to ignore.

• Emma Noodles – playful, unpredictable, and building a serious following.

• Thanks Mom & The Fynches – fresh voices in Ireland’s independent scene.

• Little Known – Cork’s own, guitar-led trio we’ve featured here before.

  
  

And that’s not even scratching the surface, with names like Babyrat, God Knows, Zoé Basha, April, and Martello also on the bill, you’re guaranteed to stumble across something special.

Why You Should Go

Ireland Music Week isn’t just another festival. It’s where the future of Irish music reveals itself.

If you’re serious about music discovery, this is the week to clear your calendar.

Tickets are still available on Eventbrite.

An Seomra Ceol will be in attendance at Ireland Music Week 2025, bringing you highlights, must-see moments, and new artists to add straight to your playlists.