WHAT'S ON AT THE CIVIC
August 2025
Dear Zoo – Live on Stage
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTRod Campbell is the master of interactive storytelling and an expert in early learning for pre-schoolers. As a trusted household name, his books have stood…
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Elvis 90th Birthday Tour – with Kevin Doyle
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTThe King is Dead…..Long Live the King In honor of what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday, Platinumevents are thrilled to present a series…
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Naoimh Penston – No Fury Album Tour
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTFollowing a 20 year hiatus from the live music scene, Naoimh Penston, a beloved voice with Irish Musical Theatre audiences, is back with a bang…
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Open Rehearsal | Who Calls the Wind, Silvers the Wave and Lulls the Man Child to Sleep
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTAn evocative meditation on memory and time, told through Mnemosyne (the mother of memory), her daughter Terpsichore and her daughters, the Sirens. A play for…
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The Night Belongs to Us Aug 2025
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTThe Night Belongs To Us returns with a series of live performance events in venues throughout the county, featuring talented young musicians, DJs, dancers, and…
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Sister Sheds Live & Deadly
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTSister Sheds Live Fundraiser: A Night of Comedy, Music & Unforgettable Chats! Get ready for a night of laughs Sister Sheds. Sherin & Rachel 2…
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Bada Boom by Niall Austin
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTA storm rages outside. Inside, a retired hitman recounts his past to a curious writer. But his memories don’t stay still – they sing, scream and…
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George Murphy and The Rising Sons
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTGeorge Murphy and The Rising Sons are back! As part of their ‘Something Out Of Nothing Tour’. After a hugely successful year for George and…
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Route 66 Summer Concert
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTRoute 66 Big Band are delighted to bring their Live in Concert Show back to the Civic Theatre this August. This show, which features numbers…
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The Civic Comedy Club – August
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTA monthly comedy club where we bring you the best comedians from the Irish comedy circuit. It’s a mix of seasoned professionals and new up…
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Africa Meets Brasil
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTAfrica Meets Brasil is a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural traditions of African and Afro-Brazilian communities in Ireland. Taking place at the Civic Theatre…
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Synapses
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTA NEW play about love, memory and the romance of parenting. Synapses is a fast-paced comedy drama where two young parents try to mine the…
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Birds by Kundle Cru – as part of Dublin Fringe Festival 2025
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENT5 person international dance and circus troupe Kundle Cru, led by choreographer Matt Szczerek take a bird’s-eye view of modern day life in their latest…
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Reverb Presented by Luail as part of Dublin Fringe Festival
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTMovement and melody collide in an electrifying celebration of legacy, live music, and movement by choreographer Sarah Golding with music by multi-instrumentalist Lisa Canny. This…
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Bernard O’Shea Desperate House Husband
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENT“Bernard O’Shea, the ‘Desperate House Husband,’ invites you on a hilarious escapade into the stay-at-home parenting world. Brace yourself for comical tales of domestic appliances…
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Eddi Reader and Alan Kelly Gang
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTScotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame teams up with Ireland’s own piano accordion maestro, Alan Kelly and his gang…
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Cautionary Tales presented by Opera Collective Ireland
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTBased on Hilaire Belloc’s classic poems, this fast-paced and clever production brings the antics of Rebecca, Jim, Henry, and Matilda hilariously to life. Their mischief…
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Dame Stuffy & Band ‘An Evening of Laughter & Song’
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTDame Stuffy is back and bolder than ever! Fresh from her dazzling debut at the iconic Ambassador Theatre, the Queen of Ballymun returns to the…
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We’ll Meet Again: the Vera Lynn Story
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTBack by popular demand, We’ll Meet Again: The Vera Lynn Story is a dramatic retelling of Vera’s life and times and gives the audience an…
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The Quiet Man as Part of Dublin Theatre Festival
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTWorld Premiere as Part of Dublin Theatre Festival A wild, heartfelt new stage adaptation inspired by the story that sparked the film classic. Flying cows.…
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Strange But True Crime
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTA brand new show presented by the creator of “Psychology of Serial Killers” ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees. Strange, but TRUE CRIME explores the world’s most…
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Nature Boy: A journey of birdsong & belonging
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTHow do we protect something we do not love or understand? Ornithologist Seán Ronayne from Cobh, Co. Cork is on a mission to record the…
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Something About George – The George Harrison Story 2025
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTSomething About George – The George Harrison Story, the musical biopic tribute about the so-called “quiet” Beatle is back following a hugely successful 2024 UK…
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Grace Petrie – This is no Time to Panic !
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTPRESENTED AS PART OF RED LINE BOOK FESTIVAL 2025 Like protest songs? Neither does Grace Petrie – and she’s been singing them for 15 politically…
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Beatles Complete – A Tribute To The Fab Four
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTDIRECT FROM THE WORLD FAMOUS CAVERN CLUB, LIVERPOOL Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of…
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Little Red and The Big Bad Wolf #CivicSpooktakular
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENT🌲✨ Little Red and the Big Bad Wolf – A Wild Twist on a Classic Tale! 🐺👒 Get ready for an action-packed adventure the whole…
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The Ghost Story Gathering
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTWelcome to a very special storytelling event for lovers of the supernatural. Over one otherworldly evening, three writers and two performers will present brand new…
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Emma Doran – Emmaculate
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTSmash hit Irish comedian, best-selling author, podcast host and viral online star Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new stand-up show Emmaculate…
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The Civic Comedy Club November
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTA monthly comedy club where we bring you the best comedians from the Irish comedy circuit. It’s a mix of seasoned professionals and new up…
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Raise Your Voice- Elaine Gallagher and Dramatic Action
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTJoin Us for an afternoon of musical theatre and drama featuring the students of Train with Elaine and Dramatic Action Stage School. Presented By: Train…
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Tom Cole Jr – Songs That Shaped The World
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTFollowing his previous jam packed successful shows at The Civic ‘The Songs That Shaped The World’ Sunshine radio’s Tom Cole Jr is back with us…
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The Fureys – Farewell Tour
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTLegends of Irish music and song, The FUREYS renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields…
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It’s Wine O’Clock with Norma Sheahan
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTIt’s Wine o’ Clock with Norma Sheahan ……… or whatever drink tickles your bits til Friday, be it troubles on bubbles, frisky on whiskey, or…
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Dog’s Life – audio theatre in the dark
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTA stormy night. The flick of cards. Three gather to share terrifying tales from their past, but a fourth stranger has the darkest secret of…
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A Modest Proposal
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTJohnny is excited. He’s cracked a big problem and now he wants to tell us about it. He and his high-powered agency team have come…
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Chris Kent “Offline”
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTChris Kent Offline Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand new show ‘Offline’. He tries to give up the internet and navigate life without…
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Made In Jersey – The Hits Of Frankie Valli & The Jersey Boys
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTIn the world of tribute bands, few acts can capture the magic of the original quite like our tribute band dedicated to the legendary Frankie…
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NEWvember Festival 2025
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTThe NEWvember Festival returns to The Civic, a fast-moving week of rehearsed readings of the most exciting new plays by Irish writers, plus post-show Q&As…
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The Addams Family HXT Musical Society
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENT“The Addams Family” musical follows the iconic ghoulish family as they navigate a world of change. When Wednesday, the morbid daughter, falls in love with…
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Joe Wells: Daddy Autism
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTJoe and his wife are having a baby. He’s autistic so statistically it’s quite likely the baby will be too. In this new show, critically…
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Joe the Magician
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTIt’s Joe the Magician from RTÉjr! And he’s bringing his spectacular children’s comedy magic and illusion show back to the Civic Theatre for an afternoon…
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Des Bishop Lately
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTDes Bishop is back with his new show Lately. The world has changed, Ireland has changed and Des’s life has changed…A LOT. Lately is an…
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PHIL COULTER TRANQUILITY BY CANDLELIGHT
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTThe release, in 1983, of the album CLASSIC TRANQUILITY was a milestone in Irish music and in the career of its creator PHIL COULTER. Over…
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Tony Christie- Farewell To Amarillo
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTGet ready for an intimate evening drenched in timeless hits, captivating stories and the kind of showmanship that only Tony Christie can deliver. This special…
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Ham Sandwiches and Discipline
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTNAF Dance invites you to an exciting new dance piece that welcomes a whole new audience to the theatre. From mammies’ sideline screaming, batty umpires,…
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Dublin Gospel Choir 30 Year Anniversary Concert
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTAs part of their nationwide 30-year anniversary celebration, Dublin Gospel Choir is set to bring their signature soul-stirring harmonies and uplifting energy to The Civic…
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Ireland’s Call by John Connors
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTIreland’s Call is a raw and gripping one-man show written and performed by John Connors. It tells the powerful story of a young working-class man…
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Essentially Cher- The Ultimate Tribute 2025
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTJoin us at The Civic for the phenomenal live act Essentially Cher. This incredible live experience is fronted by the amazingly talented Trisha. Essentially Cher…
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80s Icons Show
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENT80s Icons Show Ireland’s only touring 80s show paying tribute to the musical icons of the greatest decade ever, the 1980’s. Relive the magic of…
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A Merry Bublé Christmas
REMIND ME ABOUT THIS EVENTChart topper, multi award-winning, and modern-day musical icon, Michael Bublé has become synonymous with the gorgeous season of Christmas. His unforgettable, sassy and velvety reworkings…
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