Ireland Music Week

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MusicDublin
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsIts dual structure, a genuine international
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Ireland Music Week in Dublin

Ireland Music Week, running each autumn in Dublin since 2003, combines an artist-facing industry conference with a live showcase across venues including The Grand Social and The Workman's Club, giving dozens of emerging Irish acts direct access to international labels, agents and bookers. An international industry conference for agents, labels and bookers runs alongside a public live showcase across Dublin venues each autumn, giving dozens of emerging Irish acts direct industry access.

Ireland Music Week combines an artist-facing conference with a live showcase, running each autumn in Dublin since 2003 and giving new Irish music acts direct access to international industry figures rather than only a public gig audience.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its dual structure, a genuine international industry conference for agents, labels and bookers running alongside a public showcase of dozens of Irish acts, gives emerging artists a rare combination of audience exposure and direct industry access within a single Dublin week

02

The mystery stays covered

Combining a genuine international industry conference with a public showcase of dozens of acts gives emerging Irish artists a rare combination of audience exposure and direct label or booking agent access within a single event week

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Combining a public music showcase with an international industry conference in the same event week has been Ireland Music Week's consistent format since its 2003 founding

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Casual, no dress code for showcase gigs.

Safety

At Ireland Music Week, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For Ireland Music Week, stay near the part of Dublin you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map53.33 N, 6.25 WOpen in Google Maps

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Nearest airportDUB — Dublin
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaFor Ireland Music Week, stay near the part of Dublin you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dublin via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dublin, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, no dress code for showcase gigs.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Ireland and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Ireland Music Week?

Ireland Music Week is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ireland Music Week take place?

The festival is listed in Dublin, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLirelandmusicweek.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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