Film Premiers, Oasis Tribute & Jason Byrne

Greetings from The Bay Window

The end of February is still strong for the social calendar. Whether you're plotting a night at the theatre, chasing a solid tribute act, browsing a photography exhibition, or just looking for something to drag the kids to on a rainy Saturday, this edition has you covered. We’ve got film screenings and folk concerts, community hedge planting and watercolour nights. As always the area is giving you plenty of reasons to get out of the house.

Here's what's in store this week:

⚫️ Live music, tribute acts & theatre across Dún Laoghaire

⚫️ Film premieres, photography exhibitions & coastal walking routes

⚫️ Family events, kids' books tea parties & cookery courses

Let's dive in 👇

Eddi Reader Tuesday, 25 February Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire

The beloved Scots singer-songwriter - best known for "Perfect" - returns to the Pavilion for what has become a near-annual pilgrimage for her loyal Irish following. Her voice is one of those rare things: completely unaffected by time. If you haven't caught her live before, this is the one to fix that. Book tickets

Roll With It - The Ultimate Oasis Experience Saturday, 28 February The Venue at Walters, Dún Laoghaire

The Gallagher brothers may still be mid-reunion drama, but the Oasis sing-alongs are happening right here in Dún Laoghaire this weekend. Roll With It bring the full live experience - expect Champagne Supernova, Wonderwall, and a room that absolutely knows every word - with support from The Animal Gang. Get tickets

Jason Byrne: Head in the Clouds Thursday, 5 March Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire

Ireland's self-proclaimed "King of Chaos" is back on the road with a new show that promises fluffy mayhem and audience chaos in equal measure. If you've seen Jason Byrne live before, you know what you're in for - if you haven't, prepare to lose a night to helpless laughter. Book tickets

Absolute Eagles - A Tribute to The Eagles Friday, 27 February The Purty Kitchen, Dún Laoghaire

Hotel California, Take It Easy, Desperado - all the ones you know. Absolute Eagles deliver a faithful night of the band's classics in one of the county's most reliably good live venues. Great if you want the songs without the stadium prices. Check listings

Jerry Fish Saturday, 28 February The Purty Kitchen, Dún Laoghaire

Jerry Fish is one of Irish music's great originals - theatrical, charismatic, and impossible to categorise. His live shows tend to lean into the spectacle, so expect something a bit more colourful than your average Saturday night gig. Check listings

Reeling in the Showband Years Sunday, 1 March Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire

Ronan Collins hosts a nostalgic trip back to Ireland's showband era, complete with star guests and a setlist that'll have the parents (and grandparents) in their element. The kind of show where it's basically compulsory to hum along. Book tickets

Vice Pizza and Wings - Now Open in Dundrum Ongoing Dundrum Shopping Centre

Vice Pizza and Wings has landed in Dundrum Shopping Centre - their third Dublin branch. It's straightforward, good-quality pizza and wings in the kind of spot that fills a gap in the Dundrum dining scene nicely. Worth a visit if you're in the area. More info

Discover Irish Kids Books Tea Party Saturday, 28 February, 13:00 Level 4, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire

Top children's authors and illustrators gather at the LexIcon for a proper tea party built around Irish kids' books. A lovely, relaxed afternoon for young readers - and a good introduction to Irish writing for children. All ages welcome. More info

Baby and Toddler Group at Ballyogan Library Sunday, 1 March Ballyogan Library

A weekly storytime and activity session for babies and toddlers at Ballyogan Library. Free, local, and a reliable one for parents of small people who need something to do on a Sunday morning. More info

FREE Colour Analysis Sessions at Slowstreet Sunday, 1 March Slowstreet, Blackrock

Colour consultant Terri Cooper is in-store at Slowstreet running free colour analysis sessions - the kind that tell you what palette actually suits your skin tone rather than what you think you should be wearing. Free, practical, and probably worth more than a half-hour of your Sunday.

Hike on Ticknock - Fairy Castle Circle Self-guided Ticknock, Dublin Mountains

A popular walking route in the Dublin Mountains just above the county, taking in the Fairy Castle summit with good views across the city and bay on a clear day. A solid choice if you want a proper walk without leaving the greater DLR area. Route details

Cabinteely Community Hedge Planting Day Saturday, 28 February Cabinteely Park, Glen Drive Entrance

A community morning out at Cabinteely Park, planting hedgerows to enhance local biodiversity. Good for getting outdoors, meeting neighbours, and doing something useful with a Saturday morning. No specialist knowledge required - just a willingness to dig. More info

Blue Ireland Public Meeting: Safeguarding Seas and Shores Tuesday, 3 March Dún Laoghaire

Blue Ireland host a public meeting on coastal and marine protection, with keynote speaker Prof Iris Möller and other experts. For anyone with an interest in the sea, the shoreline, or the long-term health of the coastline on our doorstep. Full details

Sallynoggin Saunas - 45-Minute Sessions Sallynoggin Saunas

If February is doing a number on your head, a 45-minute sauna session at Sallynoggin is a fairly solid reset. Book ahead - these spots fill up. Book here

AIB Press Photographer of the Year 2026 Exhibition From Tuesday, 24 February - Ongoing dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire

The annual showcase of Ireland's best press photography is on display at the LexIcon. These are the images that defined the year - news, sport, community, portrait - all gathered in one place. Free to visit, and worth taking your time with. More info.

DIFF 2026: Rose of Nevada Today, Tuesday 24 February Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire

Part of the Dublin International Film Festival lineup at the Pavilion, this surreal Icelandic drama follows a fishing boat that mysteriously returns 30 years after disappearing. One of the more unusual offerings in this year's festival programme. Book tickets

Kings and Queens of the Road - Ríthe agus Banríonacha an Bhóthair From Tuesday, 24 February - Ongoing dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire

A new exhibition celebrating the history of Irish roads and the characters who travelled them. The bilingual title gives you a sense of the cultural angle - this is less about tarmac and more about the lives and communities that formed around Irish road culture. Free entry. Browse listings

Frank Miller: Irish Times Press Photography Talk Thursday, 26 February Dún Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club

Irish Times photographer Frank Miller gives an insight into his career and some of the stories behind the images. For anyone with an interest in journalism, photography or just a good speaker - this looks like a proper evening out. Event details

Follow Your Dream - New Work by Bennie Reilly Opening Monday, 2 March Gallery, Level 3, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire

Paintings and mixed media sculptures inspired by nature from artist Bennie Reilly. The work draws on the natural landscape for its imagery, with a warmth and optimism that suits the spring setting. Browse listings

Palestine 36 Monday, 2 March Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire

An ambitious documentary film tracing the origins of the Arab Revolt of 1936 against British rule in Palestine. Serious, historically rich, and timely - this is the kind of film that tends to stay with you. Book tickets

Dublin Book Festival Spring Series - Rory Carroll in Conversation Sunday, 1 March dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire

Journalist Rory Carroll discusses his book "A Rebel and a Traitor" as part of the Dublin Book Festival's spring programme. Carroll spent years covering Ireland and Latin America for the Guardian, so expect an author who can actually talk. Browse listings

The Love Hungry Farmer Tuesday, 3 March Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire

Seamus O'Rourke's comedy about rural longing and the search for love in the Irish countryside has been touring to full houses. Warm, funny, and very Irish in the best possible sense - the kind of show that reminds you theatre should also be an absolute pleasure. Book tickets

Calendar Girls Tuesday, 3 March (running from) dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum

The stage adaptation of the true story of a group of Yorkshire Women's Institute members who posed for a famously unconventional calendar to raise money for leukaemia research. Funny, moving, and reliably crowd-pleasing - Calendar Girls has earned its reputation. Check listings

Watercolour Workshop at Board and Brewed Every Wednesday - Ongoing Board And Brewed

A weekly watercolour illustration workshop with a rotating theme - this month it's ocean scenes: waves, whales, the lot. A cosy Wednesday evening of learning technique and making something to bring home. More info.

ArtNet dlr - Cultural Events Roundup Ongoing Various venues, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

ArtNet dlr is the county council's arts network, and they maintain a running programme of exhibitions, performances and cultural events across the area. Worth bookmarking their website for anything not captured in this edition. Full details

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