2025 is already shaping up to be a great one for gigs, with a number of massive international and Irish acts already announcing a series of events. Oliver Carroll from the Big Breakfast Blaa looks at his Top 10 gigs in 2025.
From Oasis to local favourites Spraoi and All Together Now it will be a jam-packed concert season with something for everyone.
Oasis
The boys are back, for now anyways!!!!! Oasis came together in Manchester, UK, in 1991. The original members included Liam Gallagher as Oasis' lead singer, his brother Noel Gallagher on guitar, Paul Arthurs (aka Bonehead) on guitar, Paul McGuigan (aka Guigsy) on bass, and Tony McCarroll on drums.
Where: Croke Park, Dublin.
When: August 16 & 17, 2025. (Sold out)
Spraoi
Spraoi International Street Arts Festival transforms Ireland’s Oldest City into a giant stage where artists from around the world perform for free. Add Spraoi Festival 2025 to your diary now, let family and friends know too.
Where: Waterford.
When: August 1,2 & 3rd
The Script
The Script, a firm favourite in Ireland and around the world but do you know where they got their name??????
Apparently, everyone was always talking about film scripts, and the pair would often joke and say: "What's the script?" instead of: "What's up?"
Where: Thomond Park Stadium Limerick.
When: July 12th
The Waterboys
Over seventy musicians have performed live as a Waterboy. Some have spent only a short time with the band, contributing to a single tour or album, while others have been long-term members with significant contributions. Mike Scott has been the band's lead vocalist, motivating force, and principal songwriter throughout the group's history. Always a great show.
Where: Live At The Marquee Cork.
When: July 10th
All Together Now
All Together Now will return to the stunning Curraghmore Estate for the festival's sixth chapter over the August Bank Holiday Weekend,
Where: Curraghmore House, Portlaw Waterford.
When: July 31st August 3rd
Pitbull
Pitbull (also known as Mr. 305 and Mr. Worldwide), is bringing his Party After Dark tour to Dublin.
According to a biography the rapper had a reason for wanting to be known after a particular breed of dog.
“(Pitbulls) bite to lock,” the book quotes him as saying. “The dog is too stupid to lose. And they’re outlawed in Dade County (Florida). They’re basically everything that I am. It’s been a constant fight.”
He told CNN that he admires the tenacity of the breed.
Where: Dublin 3Arena.
When: Feb 19th
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Nadine Morissette was born in Ottawa, Canada, on June 1st 1974. Alanis' Greek name is a feminine version of her father's name, Alan.
Where: Malahide Castle, Dublin.
When: June 29th
The Saw Doctors
Tuam's answer to the Beatles have achieved 18 top 30 singles and 3 number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1990 and holds the record for the country's all-time biggest-selling single.
Where: Virgin Media Park, Cork.
When: June 14th
Lionel Richie
Great entertainer and a true survivor like his grandmother who was diagnosed with breast cancer in her eighties, but survived and went on to live to 103!!!!
Where: 3Arena, Dublin & SSE Arena, Belfast.
When: May 31 & June 1, 2025.
Justin Timberlake
Did you know Justin started his singing career as a country singer, in fact sang at the Grand Ole Opry when he was only ten years old.
Where: Malahide Castle, Dublin.
When: June 28th
