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Beat the January blues in 2020!
Don't let the festivities end at Christmas! If your looking for things to do this January we've got you covered. Here are some fantastic events to help you beat those January blues.
The Sound Of Music – Bord Gais Energy Theatre
10 January – 02 February 2020
You’ve most probably already watched the critically acclaimed film over the Christmas period, so why not keep that festive spirit(and the hills) alive with The Sound Of Music live at the BGET. The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed on stage, including ‘Edelweiss’, ‘My Favorite Things’, ‘Do-Re-Mi’, ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’, and of course, the title song – ‘The Sound of Music.
Wage War – The Academy Green Room
11 January 2020
Get ready to Wage War against those January blues as the American metalcore band stop off at Dublin’s Academy Green Room as part of their ‘Pressure’ UK/Euro tour. Australian metal group Thornhill will lend support on the night.
Leinster v Lyon – RDS Arena
12 January 2020
Let the blues of Leinster tackle those January blues and join them as they look to continue their unbeaten streak against French outfit Lyon in this Heineken Champions Cup clash at the RDS Arena.
The Arenacross Tour – SSE Arena
17 – 18 January 2020
Race away the seasonal sadness with The Arenacross Tour. Following a record year, Europe’s leading action show Arenacross, returns in 2020! Enjoy seat-grabbing entertainment from some of the world’s best indoor motocross racers and freestyle MX stars from across the globe. Expect hours of non-stop, high-octane action with the finest MX and freestyle MX athletes in the world.
Aslan- The Hub at Cillin Hill
18 January 2020
Fan favourites Aslan are sure to give those blues a well needed kick in Kilkenny as they perform Songs such as ‘Rainman’, ‘Where’s The Sun’, ‘Games’, ‘Sweet Time’, ‘Goodbye Charlie Moonhead’ and of course ‘Crazy World’.
Munster v Ospreys – Thomond Park Stadium
19 January 2020
Give those spirits a lift in Limerick and catch this Champions Cup tie at Thomond Park as second placed Munster continue their quest for qualification against Ospreys who currently sit at the bottom of the group.
Sing-A-Long-A The Greatest Showman – Olympia Theatre
19 January 2020
Sing away those sorrows as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible! The first rule of Sing-a-long-a is THERE ARE NO RULES! Fancy dress and audience participation is strongly encouraged.
Dirtbirds – Vicar Street
24 January & 6 February
Give yourself some self help and light up your January with laughter by joining Irish Comedy duo Sue Collins and Sinead Culbert better known as Dirtbirds at Dublin’s Vicar Street.
The Lieutenant Of Inishmore – Gaiety Theatre
27 January – 14 March 2020
Although the panto will conclude at the Gaiety this January, Martin Mcdonagh’s The Lieutenant Of Inishmore ensures that there will be no shortage of drama in the months to follow. Directed by Andrew Flynn, this exciting new production of The Lieutenant of Inishmore will run from the 27 January – 14 March. Andrew Flynn is renowned for his productions of McDonagh’s work which include ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’, ‘The Pillowman’ and ‘A Skull in Connemara’, which received 3 nominations in The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards.
Strictly Come Dancing – 3Arena & SSE Arena
28, 29 & 30 January 2020
Prepare to waltz away that Winter gloom, because Strictly Come Dancing – The Live Tour is back for 2020. Strictly favourite and 2018 TV show winner Stacey Dooley is returning to host the tour for the first time. Stacey will be joined on stage by a selection of celebrities and professional dancers in Dublin & Belfast.
