10 Concerts & Shows in Temple Bar That You Shouldn't Miss

The Comedy Kitchen has the best Stand Up Comedy, every second Wednesday and its located at Crowbar, Temple Bar Dublin Ireland.

Dublin's newest oldest theatre. Enjoys contemporary takes on the classic and the excitement of the emerging artist. Smock Alley was the first Theatre Royal built in Dublin. John Ogilby opened it in 1662 as part of the Restoration of the British monarchy and King Charles II in 1660, along with the London’s Drury Lane (1662) and the Lincoln’s Inn Fields (1661). It was the first custom-built theatre in the city and still remains in substantially the same form, making it one of the most important sites in European theatre history. For more than a century, Smock Alley put Irish theatre on the European map, acting as the very core of an Ireland striving to find its own voice. If we are to ask historically what makes theatre such an important part of culture today, we would need to go back more than two centuries before the founding of The Abbey Theatre, to the Smock Alley Theatre of the 17th century.

Due to COVID-19 Battle of the Axe is closed until we get the all clear from the World Health Organisation. Stand-up comedy, singer/ songwriters & open mic are premier features of the Battle of the Axe show on Tuesday nights while Thursday night features some of the best stand-up comedy, improv and sketch performances to be seen in Dublin city. Established in 1996 the Battle of the Axe presents an eclectic mix of new and established talent. The gig is one of Ireland’s longest established clubs and continues to feature impromptu guest performances from established luminaries from the International and Irish Comedy Circuit. If your idea of a good night out is to experience the perfect pint in a quintessentially intimate Dublin pub while being entertained by some of the best new and established talent the Nation has to offer drop in to Battle of the Axe at The Ha’Penny Bridge Inn on Tuesday or Thursday nights!

Comedy Gold is a hidden gem in the city centre and the most exciting comedy club in Dublin. We have a different and diverse line up of stand up comedians to entertain you each Friday. Join us for a warm welcome and one of the best nights out you can have in Ireland! This is a perfect night out for couples, colleagues, friends, or individuals! It has become part of the fabric of the Dublin nightlife and can be enjoyed in any weather.

Every Wednesday and Sunday night we bring the best professional comedians in Ireland to our lovely venue above the Ha’penny Bridge Inn, in the heart of Dublin’s famous Temple bar.

A venue packed full of surprises, tucked away in the historic cobbled streets of Temple Bar. Visit the place that helped to shape and to launch the careers of many Irish artists including: Gabriel Byrne, Neil Jordan, Liam Neeson, Jim & Peter Sheridan, and U2.With two theatres and a gallery Project Arts Centre offers a huge variety of events. The gallery exhibitions are free and tickets to performance range from €0-€25.

Much loved old theatre, highly respected by locals and visitors alike. Always busy, showing a variety of plays, musicals, pantomime, comedy as well as numerous gigs by Irish and International rock and pop artists.

Free stand up comedy show with Irish and international acts, every Thursday and Sunday night, from 9pm till 11pm, upstairs at the Bad Ass Cafe, Temple Bar Square.