Draiocht Blanchardstown

23/06/2026

Almost Sold Out 🚨 𝗔𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗢'𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗻 | 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳

📅 Wednesday 14 October 2026, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets €30
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium

Book your tickets here: https://www.draiocht.ie/whats-on/ardal-o-hanlon-not-himself-2026
Link in bio ⬆️ Or call our Box Office: 01 885 2622

Oh, it’s all there! All the trademarks are in evidence in Ardal’s latest show. Beautifully crafted stand-up comedy? Yes. Celebrated use of language? Tick. Lateral thinking, surreal flourishes, sharp observations? Of course. As for the occasional profundity? Maybe.

Despite his best attempts over many decades to put the world to rights, it is still a colossal mess. And so, Ardal has no choice but to go out on the road again. Like the good comedy doctor he is, he fearlessly diagnoses the various pathologies and neuroses that are currently ravaging humanity. Disclaimer: No solutions provided.

After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious background. And thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason. Is everything a big lie? With no major trauma of his own to draw on for material, apart from the drag of getting older, he also turns his gaze outwards at the joys and follies of contemporary life. Towel Animals? A.I.? Chair Yoga? Cauliflower as a main course? Yes. Yes. Yes. And Yes.

No current idiocy is left unexamined. With a highly developed sense of the ridiculous, and proper comedy bones, NOT HIMSELF, is a testament to the healing power of humour.
And the joy of jokes.

Ardal is not only an acclaimed stand-up comedian who has performed world-wide. He will be familiar to many from his appearances in TV shows such as Taskmaster and Would I Lie To You?, leading roles in Death In Paradise, Fr Ted, and My Hero as well as cameos in Derry Girls, The Woman In The Wall, Return To Paradise and Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. He will soon be seen in the new Netflix series, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast. His second novel A Plot to Die For? will be released in 2026.

Important Information
Duration 2 hrs (inc interval)
Age guideline: 14+ Adult Content Strong Language

Ardal O'Hanlon

22/06/2026

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19/06/2026

They're Back this November... 🌟

𝗔𝗕𝗕𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿
📅 Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 November 2025, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets €32 / €30 conc
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium

Book your tickets here: https://www.draiocht.ie/whats-on/abba-forever-2026
Link in bio ⬆️ Or call our Box Office: 01 885 2622

It’s always party time when ABBA are about, but when it’s the Winter Show, then that’s a real excuse for a party! This happy sing-a-long tribute celebrates with a loud and proud fanfare!

The show blends ABBA’s greatest hits with seasonal flourishes, adding up to a joyful, high-energy evening of music and nostalgia. Led by virtuoso musician Dennis Scally - former musical director for The Supremes - the band features exceptional vocalists and together they recreate the sound and spirit of ABBA with stunning precision.

With great costumes, vocals and terrific audiovisuals, this show brings you back in time to seminal ABBA moments!

So, Mamma Mia, here we go again! My My How can we resist you!

Starring Dennis Scally (as Benny), Steve Barry (as Bjorn), Rachel Prescott (as Agnetha) and Gemma Bolton (as Frida).
Production Manager: Ollie Carroll

Swarbrigg Promotions

18/06/2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling tonight 🎸

𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄
📅 Thursday 18 June 2026, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets €30
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium

Book your tickets here: https://www.draiocht.ie/whats-on/derek-ryan-the-songwriter-show
Link in bio ⬆️ Or call our Box Office: 01 885 2622

Experience an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling with Derek Ryan as he reflects on the stories and moments that inspired some of his most popular songs.

Joined by acclaimed musicians Ray McLoughlin and Kane O’Rourke, Derek leads audiences on an emotional journey through his rich and celebrated catalogue. As one of Ireland’s most prolific singer-songwriters, he offers a rare and personal performance in this stripped-back acoustic show.

Important Information
Duration 1 hr 50 mins (with interval)

Derek Ryan Music

17/06/2026

Taking to the stage this evening... 🌟

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 | 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿
📅 Wednesday 17 June 2026, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets €30
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium

Book your tickets here: https://www.draiocht.ie/whats-on/cash-returns-2026
Link in bio ⬆️ Or call our Box Office: 01 885 2622

The Man in Black is back!

Join us in celebrating the iconic music of Johnny & June featuring Europe's premier Johnny Cash - JP Mac - and - Karen Lyttle - as the ever sassy and fantastic June Carter and their amazing cast of musicians along with their very own 'Carter Sisters' on backing vocals.

Experience this high octane performance that will take you through the years, picking out all the best songs from Johnny & June's back catalogue of iconic hits including, 'Jackson', 'Ring Of Fire', 'Hurt', ‘Ghost Riders In The Sky’, among many more!

Hotter than a pepper sprout this much revered show will take you right back to the magic of the Grand Ole Opry and the fever pitch atmosphere of the mess halls at Folsom Prison and San Quentin.’

Important Information
Duration 2 hours 30 min (Inc interval)

Cash Returns Show

16/06/2026

Looking forward to welcoming this show back to our Main Stage in October!

The Piano Man - Elton John & Billy Joel Live Tribute

16/06/2026

Coming to Draíocht soon... 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲 🎂
📅 Wednesday 24 June 2026, 7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets €7.50 adults / €6 conc
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium
Language: In Arabic with English subtitles

Book your tickets here: https://www.draiocht.ie/whats-on/the-presidents-cake
Link in bio ⬆️ Or call our Box Office: 01 885 2622

1990s. International sanctions against Iraq have resulted in soaring prices, food shortages and hardship for most citizens. Despite this, President Saddam Hussein declares that every Iraqi must mark his birthday with a cake.

Despite her efforts to avoid getting picked, 9-year-old Lamia is selected in a lottery at school for the “honour” of making the cake. The young girl must now use her wits and imagination to gather ingredients and prepare the mandatory cake and must travel to the city to source the precious ingredients.

Written & Directed by: Hasan Hadi
Starring: Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Waheeda Thabet, and Sajad Mohamad Qasem

Enjoy Draíocht's 4K HD Surround Sound Cinema Experience

15/06/2026

What's On 📢 June

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 | 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿
📅 Wednesday 17 June 2026, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets €30
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium

𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄
📅 Thursday 18 June 2026, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets €30
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium

𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗱𝘆𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
📅 Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun 2026, 2pm & 7pm
🎟️ Tickets €22
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲 🎂
📅 Wednesday 24 June 2026, 7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets €7.50 adults / €6 conc
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium
Language: In Arabic with English subtitles

𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 🎶
📅 Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 June 2026, 10.30am / 11.45am / 1pm
🎟️ Tickets €10 per baby (+1 adult) | €15 per baby (+2 adults)
📍 Draíocht Studio

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 & 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿
📅 Friday 26 June 2026, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets €30
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium

Book your tickets here: https://www.draiocht.ie/whats-on
Link in bio ⬆️ Or call our Box Office: 01 885 2622

12/06/2026

Taking to the stage tonight for a Sold Out Show...

𝗔𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 - 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗺
📅 Friday 12 June 2026, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets €26
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium

Al Porter is back with his new show Algorithm where his unique brand of exciting, energetic and fun loving comedy meets his most relatable stories ever!

Why does Instagram think he needs to get assessed?
Can you learn to love renting in a house share?
Can his parents deal with empty nest syndrome?
Why is his brother the golden child?
And so much more!

Al’s brand new show Algorithm packs out the laughs with his unique brand of exciting, energetic and fun loving comedy!

Book now for a side splitting show from one of Ireland’s very few Perrier Award nominated comics! Al Porter

Important Information
Duration 2 hrs (inc interval)
Age guideline: 16+ Adult Content Strong Language

11/06/2026

We're delighted to welcome 𝗩𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘃 𝗨𝗽 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 to Draíocht this evening for a sold our performance 🎻

📅 Thursrday 11 June 2026, 8pm
🎟️ Tickets €35 / €32 conc
📍 Draíocht Main Auditorium

Book your tickets here: https://draiocht.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173658079
Link in bio ⬆️ Or call our Box Office: 01 885 2622

Following last year’s sold-out performance, internationally acclaimed violinist Vladimir Jablokov returns to Draíocht for one night only.

Once a street busker who chose to step away from the predetermined path, he fought his way to major stages, including headlining Dublin’s 3Arena for three consecutive years.

For this year’s concert, Vladimir will be joined by his sister, pianist Olga Jablokov. The programme features favourites such as Flight of the Bumblebee, Libertango, Danny Boy, My Way, and The Last Rose of Summer, alongside stories that reveal another side to the artist audiences have come to love.

An exhilarating and heartfelt night of music not to be missed.

Important Information
Duration 1 hr 50 (including interval)

Vladimir Jablokov