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.
- Quentine Cooper & Floriane Blancke
Quentine Cooper & Floriane Blancke Quentin Cooper and Floriane Blancke’s music is a sound made from harp, guitars, piano and singing that experiments with their French and Peruvian roots.
- TwoShoes
TwoShoes TwoShoes is a Dublin based artist blending the melodic edge of Midwest emo with an Irish voice, playing Upstairs at Whelan's on Wednesday 21 January 2026.
- Grant-Lee Phillips
Grant-Lee Phillips Singular Artists proudly presents Grant-Lee Phillips live at Whelan's, Dublin on Wednesday 21 January 2026.
- Mark Kermode presents The Gang of Three
Mark Kermode presents The Gang of Three Film critic, broadcaster, and musician Mark Kermode is stepping out of the cinema and back into the noise.
- Melanie Horsnell
Melanie Horsnell Join Little Whelan’s to experience one of the finest singer/songwriters and voices Australia has produced, Melanie Horsnell this January.
- Anthony Gomes
Anthony Gomes With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st century crossroads of his own.
- Telly Club
Telly Club Telly Club launch their debut E.P. ‘We Didn’t Mean to Go To Sea’, live at Whelan’s on Saturday 24th January 2026.
- John R Miller
John R Miller MCD proudly presents John R Miller Upstairs at Whelan's on Sunday 25 January 2026. John R Miller is a true hyphenate artist: singer-songwriter-picker.
