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Events to beat the end of summer blues

It's time to put the tents away and get yourself back into those venues.

Summer might be coming to an end but the amazing acts and exciting events just keep on rolling in. This September and beyond is jam-packed with gigs, shows and sporting events that will help bring some sunshine back into your life. With all of that being said here are our pick of the events to beat the end of summer blues.

Mamma Mia!

Is there a better way to beat those end of summer blues than taking a trip to a Greek Island whilst ABBA’s greatest hits are being sung at you? Probably not! The ultimate feelgood musical, MAMMA MIA! runs at 3Arena, Dublin from 25 – 29 September 2024.

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Northern Ireland – UEFA Nations League

Michael O’Neill’s Green and White army have a bumper schedule ahead with a triple-header of games at NFS at Windsor Park. First up are Bulgaria on 15 October and Belarus on 15 November 2024.

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Jonas Brothers (THIS EVENT HAS ENDED)

If you’re a ‘sucker’ for siblings singing in harmony then you’re in luck! Nick, Joe & Kevin bring the Five Albums. One Night tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 9 September and Belfast’s SSE Arena on 10 September 2024.

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Republic Of Ireland – UEFA Nations League

The boys in green will look to pick up their first home win under Heimir Hallgrímsson when they entertain a Finnish side who were also beaten by England & Greece in the latest international break. The clash takes place at Aviva Stadium on 14 November 2024.

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Wicked

One of the most popular musicals of all time is currently casting it’s spell in Dublin but not for much longer! The award-winning production flies away from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on 14 September 2024.

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Kyla Cobbler

Cork comic, Kyla Cobbler continues a meteoric rise with a new Irish tour. “Gone Rogue” pitstops in various venues all across the country this September and October.

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Melanie Martinez

A shape-shifting artist that refuses to be boxed in, acclaimed singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez brings the wonderful spectacle of the Trilogy Tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on 18 September 2024.

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RTÉ Concert Orchestra performs Leonard Cohen

11 years after the late Leonard Cohen made his final Irish appearance at Dublin’s 3Arena, the acclaimed RTÉ Concert Orchestra ensemble will take to the very same stage to pay tribute to the great man. Mick Flannery, Suzanne Savage, Phelim Drew and Jess Kav have all been confirmed as special guests on 21 September 2024.

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Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular

A classic tale with an unforgettable score and an all-star cast, Cameron’s Mackintosh’s production of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR opens it’s world tour at Belfast’s SSE Arena on 19 September and will run until 28 September 2024.

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10cc

Popular music mainstays 10cc are showing no sign of slowing down and are all set for a double-header of shows at Dublin’s Vicar Steet on 24 & 25 September 2024.

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Awful Auntie

Another one of David Walliams’ madcap tales is swapping the page for the stage. Following their acclaimed productions of Gangsta Granny, Billionaire Boy and Demon Dentist, Birmingham Stage Company bring Awful Auntie to Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre from 12 – 15 September 2024.

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Keith Barry

Ireland’s premier illusionist is back again to astonish, amaze and astound onlookers across the nation. Keith Barry brings the Mind Games Tour to Kerry, Louth and Galway in September before shows in Mayo, Wexford and Limerick in October.

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Brad Williams

Once dubbed by Robin Williams as “Prozac with a head”, Brad Williams will bring his high energy stand-up show to Ireland for the first time at Dublin’s Vicar Street on 15 September 2024.

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Walsh v Runowski

Undefeated Cork native, ‘King’ Callum Walsh makes his Irish debut at Dublin’s 3Arena when he faces the rough-and-ready Przemyslaw Runowskion on 20 September 2024. Walsh will look to keep hold of the WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight title.

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Haven’t found anything to tickle your fancy? Check out our Last Chance Guide to snag tickets for a show before it leaves town.