Dublin's Music Venues

Dublin is a vibrant city with plenty of shows, concerts and events taking place throughout the year. There is a wide range of venues across the city, all easily accessible from Maldron Hotel Kevin Street. Make a night of your next visit to one of these amazing venues and book a stay here at Maldron Hotel Kevin Street.

Vicar Street

Vicar St opened in 1998 and is a popular venue for gigs of all kinds with a capacity of 1500 standing. Vicar St has won the Irish Music Venue of The Year award four times in the past ten years. Located a short ten-minute walk from Maldron Hotel Kevin Street making the hotel the ideal location for anyone attending a gig there.

Vaults Live

Vaults Live is located just 10 minute walk from Maldron Hotel Kevin Street in Dublin’s Liberties.
This attraction is like no other experience in Dublin, six great stories are told and you will find yourself right in the middle of all the action. The best part about this interactive theatre experience is that you will witness history being brought extraordinarily to life before your very eyes.

The journey will take you through stunning 360 degree sets, lavish costumes and special effects – all designed for you to lose yourself in the life and times of the characters.
This brand new attraction is highly rated on Trip Advisor and a fun way to find out about the history of Dublin!

Olympia Theatre

The Olympia Theatre first opened its doors in 1879 as “Dan Lowrey’s Star of Erin Music Hall” over the years it has had various names and various owners before finally becoming The Olympia Theatre we know it as today in 1923. The venue plays host to gigs, plays and pantomimes of all genres and holds a capacity of over 1200. Located less than a 15-minute walk from Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, making the hotel the perfect choice if you are attending a show at The Olympia Theatre

National Concert Hall

The National Concert Hall is Ireland’s premier orchestral hall which hosts over 1000 events each year. The National Concert Hall is home to some of Ireland’s best-known choirs and orchestras such as the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir Ireland, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Music Network and Music Generation. Located a 17-minute stroll from Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, making the hotel the ideal choice for anyone attending an event in The National Concert Hall.

Whelans

Whelan’s opened its doors in 1989 and has since become the go to place for Irish Music lovers. The venue hosts gigs of all kinds as well as a variety of themed nights. Whelan’s is located a short 8-minute walk from Maldron Hotel Kevin Street and is a venue not to be missed by visitors to Dublin.

The Gaiety Theatre

The Gaiety Theatre opened its doors in 1871 and was then known as The Grand Old Lady of South King Street. For almost 150 years the theatre has been home to high quality entertainment and continues to do so with a variety of entertainment being showcased here. The Gaiety Theatre is a 12-minute stroll from Maldron Hotel Kevin Street, making the hotel the perfect choice for visitors attending an event at the venue.

Smock Alley Theatre

Possibly Dublin’s most diverse theatre showcasing events of all kinds from opera, puppet shows to themed nights. The theatre originally opened its doors in 1622. The theatre fell on hard times and closed its doors to the public in 1787. Over the years the site was used as a warehouse as well as a church, becoming one of Dublin’s most popular Catholic Churches for ringing the first Catholic bell in Ireland in 300 years. In 2012, 350 years after it was first built the 17th century building re-emerge as the Smock Alley Theatre retuning to the buildings original roots. Located just 12-minutes’ walk from Maldron Hotel Kevin Street.