Christ, it’s only 11 months until Christmas. Where did that month go eh?

Well, we don’t know about you, but we spent most of the month at gigs and we highly recommend it!

Here’s our selection of the best gigs for the week ahead in Dublin. Thursday, as they say, is a screamer.

Monday 28

Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers

Slacker indie rapper Hobo Johnson brings his nerdlicious brand of alternative brand of hip hop to Vicar Street. Tickets €23.95.

Tuesday 29

Hayley Kiyoko

International pop-star, Hayley Kiyoko brings her debut album ‘Expectations’ to the Olympia for two night. Tickets €26.93.

Wednesday 30

Rosie Carney

https://youtu.be/FVjhyillppc

Rosie Carney plays the first ever gig in the new intimate venue in The Grand Social. €13.54.

Thursday 31

Public Service Broadcasting

Public Service Broadcasting bring their found sound take on dance music to the Olympia Theatre €32.76.

Tears For Fears

80s legends Tears For Fears bring the hits and new material to the 3Arene. Tickets €68.15.

Charlie Winston

Charlie Winston will look to build upon his European success when his British and Irish tour hits The Grand Social. Tickets €13.50.

Moon Looks On

Moon Looks on, Pine The Pilcrow and Hatchlings will deliver an evening of folk goodness in Whelan’s. Tickets €10.00.

Black Midi

https://youtu.be/WHhh5BuSK-M

London’s Black Midi are the most hyped band in the UK right now, rumour has it they’ve just signed for Rough Trade too. One for fans of The Fontaines.  Tickets €12.05.

Friday 1

Malcolm Middleton

Former Arab Strap alumnus Malcolm Middleton hits the comeback trail in The Grand Social. Tickets €15.62.

Saturday 2

Daniel John Paxton

Ex Buffalo Sun head honcho Daniel John Paxton brings his solo material to Whelan’s for an intimate performance upstairs. Tickets €5.00

Nicki Bluhm

Ex Gamblers member and Ryan Adams collaborator Nicki Bluhm brings her debut solo material to The Grand Social. Tickets €15.10.