Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the only Dublin performance of one of the world’s most influential groups The Beatles, four days of music, plays, walks and talks are planned from Thursday 7th November through to Sunday 10th November across six city centre venues.
Get Back – The Story of the Beatles is back in town and you can catch O Emperor, The iKonics, The Ghandis, Vyvienne Long all performing never before seen covers of Beatles songs, John Lennon’s original Quarrymen are involved as are some of the best tribute bands… Revolver (Scotland), Johnny and the Moondogs (England), The Beatelles (England) and the Choking Smokers (France).
Tickets for individual events range between €5 and €20 available from www.entertainment.ie/
Thursday 7 November
MUSIC
Opening Chords
Featuring the cast of the hit show Get Back – The Story of The Beatles performing the original set of songs played by The Beatles in Dublin; and Vyvienne Long and Jonathan Ward performing evocative Beatle covers.
6.00pm-8.00pm | The Ballroom, Gresham Hotel, O’Connell Street | €15 www.entertainment.ie/
The Beatles at the Oval
On 7 November 1963 John Lennon and Ringo Starr enjoyed a quick pint in The Oval. 50 years later, enjoy a line-up of live Beatles music from some of the best musicians around.
9.30pm-Til late | The Oval, Middle Abbey Street | Free
WALK
Walk The Beatles
Taking in the city-centre venues visited by The Beatles on 7 November 1963, guide Terry Saunders will share the stories of that culture-shifting night. Includes live music by top performers in three venues.
Weather dependent. Limited availability. Register in advance by emailing dublinbeatlesfestival@gmail.
8.15pm-9.15pm | Depart Gresham Hotel, O’Connell Street | Free
Friday 8 November
MUSIC
Fab Friday
Contemporary and tribute bands, DJs, art and memorabilia across four areas. Two live stages. Music includes: Revolver (Scotland), The Beatelles (England), Beatles for Sale (Ireland), The Gandhis (Ireland), The iKonics (Ireland), The Newspaper Taximen, and The Rockets (Ireland). DJs: Jacqui Carroll (Ready, Steady, Go) and ShotGun! Art: Graphite Beatles artist Georgina Flood (Ireland) creating a new Beatles portrait live. Memorabilia: Beatles Days (England).
7.00pm-2.30am | The Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street | €20 | www.entertainment.ie/
MARKET
Beatles Fair
Vinyl, CD, DVD and Memorabilia Fair –browse, buy, sell and exchange. With ‘pop-up’ live music performances. In association with Irish Records Fairs.
5.00pm-9.00pm | Filmbase, Curved Street | Free to Dublin Beatles Festival ticket holders
Saturday 9 November
MUSIC
Sadie Saturday
Contemporary and tribute bands, DJs, art and memorabilia across four areas. Two live stages. Music includes: John Lennon’s Original Quarrymen (England), The Choking Smokers (France),Johnny and the Moondogs (England), O Emperor (Ireland) and The Louisiana 6 (Ireland). DJs: Rob Smith (Hot Press) and ShotGun! Art: Graphite Beatles artist Georgina Flood (Ireland) creating a new Beatles portrait live. Memorabilia: Beatles Days (England).
7.00pm-2.30am | The Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street | €20 | www.entertainment.ie/
THEATRE
The Beatle Plays | Lennon v McCartney and John Lennon’s Last Day by Stephen Kennedy
Lennon v McCartney: Take your side. Who is greater – John Lennon or Paul McCartney? This short play definitively sorts out the old argument once and for all. Well … sort of. Performed by James Murphy and Jonathan Judge.
John Lennon’s Last Day: A powerful docu-theatre piece featuring Seamus Brennan as the Narrator with projections and rare audio clips for an immersive journey through the strange and tragic events of John Lennon’s last day.
12.30pm-1.30pm | Twisted Pepper, Middle Abbey Street | €10 | www.entertainment.ie/
WALK
Walk The Beatles
Taking in the city-centre venues visited by The Beatles on 7 November 1963, guide Terry Saunders will share the stories of that culture-shifting night.
Weather dependent. Limited availability – register in advance by emailing dublinbeatlesfestival@gmail.
1.00pm-2.00pm | Depart the Oval, Middle Abbey Street | Free
TALKS
Talk The Beatles | John Lennon’s Original Quarrymen in conversation with Tony Clayton-Lea (Irish Times)
John Lennon’s first band formed in Liverpool in 1956-57, which evolved into The Beatles in 1960. Hear about those heady days and ask your own questions.
2.00pm-3.00pm | The O’Sullivan Suite, Gresham Hotel, O’Connell Street | €5 | www.entertainment.ie/
Talk The Beatles | Beatles Author Colm Keane in conversation with Tom Dunne (Newstalk)
Colm Keane’s book The Beatles: Irish Concerts is considered the ‘bible’ of The Beatles concerts and encounters in Ireland in 1963. Ticket price includes a copy of The Beatles: Irish Concerts.
3.30pm-4.30pm | The O’Sullivan Suite, Gresham Hotel, O’Connell Street | €8 | www.entertainment.ie/
MARKETS
Beatles Fair
Vinyl, CD, DVD and Memorabilia Fair –browse, buy, sell and exchange. Free valuations with Beatles Days. Live music performances. In association with Irish Records Fairs.
10.30am-6.00pm | Filmbase, Curved Street | Free to Dublin Beatles Festival ticket holders
Ha’penny Flea Market – 1960s Extravaganza
Beatles Days, Vintage Men and Women’s Clothes, Contemporary Crafts, Books, Vinyl Records, Vintage and Handmade Jewellery, Vintage Hair Styles, Art, and Photography. Free valuations of your vinyl, CDs and Beatles memorabilia. Live Beatles music performances.
12.00pm-6.00pm | Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street | Free
Sunday 10 November
MUSIC
Get Back: The Story of The Beatles
Charting the most important moments in the Beatles’ career to show how their music often followed the personal journey of the band, Get Back: The Story of The Beatles sets out to put you in the crucial moments in the Beatles’ musical journey. In association with the Dublin Beatles Festival.
7.30pm | Olympia Theatre, Dame Street | €25 | www.getbackshow.com
Strawberry Sunday
Featuring international festival favourites Revolver (Scotland) and Johnny and the Moondogs (England), don’t miss this rousing Festival finale!
8.00pm-11.30pm | The Workman’s Club, Wellington Quay | €12 | www.entertainment.ie/
THEATRE
The Beatle Plays | Lennon v McCartney and John Lennon’s Last Day by Stephen Kennedy
Lennon v McCartney: Take your side. Who is greater – John Lennon or Paul McCartney? This short play definitively sorts out the old argument once and for all. Well … sort of. Performed by James Murphy and Jonathan Judge.
John Lennon’s Last Day: A powerful docu-theatre piece featuring Seamus Brennan as the Narrator with projections and rare audio clips for an immersive journey through the strange and tragic events of John Lennon’s last day.
12.30pm-1.30pm | Twisted Pepper, Middle Abbey Street | €10 | www.entertainment.ie/
QUIZ
The Ultimate Beatles Quiz
Funny, entertaining and baffling questions compiled by our resident Beatlemaniac, devised to appeal to Beatle beginners, radio-sing-alongers, and dedicated diehards for perfect Sunday afternoon entertainment.
2.15pm-5.00pm | The Workman’s Club, Wellington Quay | €40 for team of 4 | www.entertainment.ie/
MARKET
Beatles Fair
Vinyl, CD, DVD and Memorabilia Fair –browse, buy, sell and exchange. Free valuations with Beatles Days. Live music performances. In association with Irish Records Fairs.
10.30am-6.00pm | Filmbase, Curved Street | Free to Dublin Beatles Festival ticket holders