Whelan's of Wexford Street, in the heart of Dublin City, is recognised by many as Dublin's original live music venue. The building has a rich tapestry of history, and can trace it's origins back to the 17th century.
Over the years many famous names and faces have performed on its stage, often inspired by memorable and still talked about shows. Indeed, it was a Saturday afternoon in Whelan's in September 2004, that a 13 year old Ed Sheeran claims sparked his 'musical epiphany'. As Irish legend Damien Rice took to the stage, Sheeran says he knew then he had to be a musician. Whelan’s brings out the best in performers, whether they are a young band in their early days, or a more seasoned and celebrated act.
The versatility and warmth of Whelan’s as a venue also means it is the location for more than just rock and folk shows, with many other clients using its facilities for a wide variety of events.
- Playlunch
AutumnPlaylunch MCD proudly presents Playlunch, no playing Whelan's main venue due to demand on Monday 21 September 2026.
- Sinéad Walsh: Bye Bye Baby
AutumnSinéad Walsh: Bye Bye Baby One of Irish comedy’s rising stars, Sinéad Walsh, returns to Whelan's, Dublin with their hit show, “Bye Bye Baby”.
- An Bóthar Abhaile
AutumnAn Bóthar Abhaile Experience an unforgettable evening of poetry and music coming together in harmony at Little Whelan's, Dublin on Thursday 24 September 2026.
- A.S. Fanning
AutumnA.S. Fanning A.S. Fanning is an Irish songwriter whose music fuses the introspection of indie folk with the expansive weight of alternative rock and psychedelic music.
- Curiosity Shop
AutumnCuriosity Shop Curiosity Shop is a five piece alt-folk band, each from a different corner of Scotland. In contrast with their rainy, dark and rural upbringings, their music is bright and full of life.
- Tom Robinson with Adam Phillips
AutumnTom Robinson with Adam Phillips An evening of tall tales and top tunes from a half century spent on the wilder fringes of the Music Industry from Tom Robinson at Whelan's, Dublin on Sunday 27 September 2026.
- Ciarán Wynne Band
AutumnCiarán Wynne Band Ciarán Wynne is a singer songwriter from Kildare Town and for the past two decades or so has been travelling living and playing all over Europe and North America always writing and recording along the way.
- Dave Elliott: Obsessed
AutumnDave Elliott: Obsessed Northern Ireland’s favourite sly guy Dave Elliott is back on the road with a brand new stand-up show: OBSESSED.
