Staff WriterWant to know what’s on nearest to you in Electronic music shows this weekend? We have you covered with our weekly Weekend Guide.
We’ve compiled a list of shows on around the country this weekend, have a look through the exciting weekend schedule to see what suits you best.
Friday 16th
[Dublin] Constellations €5 Bargain Bucket: DJ Sonia O’Sullivan at Wigwam
DJ Sonia O’Sullivan or more recently known as just SONIA headlines Wigwam basement with the Constellations collective. Constellations have been bringing over top quality international acts throughout this year and they’ve now switched it up, bringing a cheaper night with local headliners. If you want fast paced techno with a hearty side of hard house, then don’t miss this one.
[Dublin] Tea Party & Friends at Tengu
Tea Party are back after a short absence over the summer. They host a free party in Tengu while bringing along some locals to provide the soundtrack for the night. One of the best reputations in Dublin for a fun filled party, catching a Tea Party show is a must if you haven’t done so already.
[Waterford] ReTech Present: Tommy Holohan & Cailín at Factory
ReTech Waterford bring down Tommy Holohan and Waterford native, Cailín for an exciting show this Friday night. The talented artists are both coming fresh from their Boiler Room debuts this summer along with recent gigs in Europe; the two impressive artists that will be certainly bringing their A game this weekend in Waterford’s Factory club.
[Belfast] OCD 90’s Acid House Rave at The Art Department
OCD bring a 90’s inspired Acid House Rave to The Art Department this Friday night. The lineup includes the finest locals and closing out the night is Gleave Dobbin who has a rich history with playing old school warehouse raves over the years in Belfast city.
[Belfast] SHINE present Nina Kravis at Custom House Square
The Shine Belfast crew take to Custom House Square to bring a headline show from Nina Kravis along with a stellar support lineup of Charlotte De Witte, Mella Dee and Imogen. This huge lineup makes up the day time schedule for SHINE this weekend with a equally huge lineup for the after party.
[Belfast] CHSq Afterparty with FJAAK at The Telegraph Building
If Nina Kravis, Charlotte De Witte and Mella Dee weren’t enough, Shine host techno’s infamous duo, FJAAK for an after party in The Telegraph Building. On support is Rebuke, Schmutz, Dahryl and KRiK. A stellar lineup throughout the day from SHINE providing a very good day of music for anyone wanting one.
Saturday 17th
[Offaly] YURT City – Charleville House, Tullamore
YURT City returns after its success in District 8 last year but taking place at a new location this year in The Peoples Castle, Tullamore. The line up includes the best in the house music business, with Dan Shake, DJ Boring, Boots & Kats, O’Flynn, Harrison BDP and many more making up the impressive line up.
[Dublin] Obscure Present: Holly Lester at Tengu
Armagh born artist, Holly Lester is headlining Tengu this Saturday with Kaycee, Shone Brophy and Shannen Blessing on support for the night. Residencies in Chibuku in Liverpool and Warehouse Project in Manchester prove the experience of the rising artist, If you want some Chicago house and break beat, be sure to catch this one.
[Secret Location] Solas Festival
Darren Emerson, Pete Heller, Sunil Sharpe and much more make up the line up for the charity Solas Festival. Taking place in a secret location 30 minutes from Dublin, a brilliant lineup and partnered with Pieta House, this festival a very desirable one for anyone looking this weekend.
[Dublin] Bubblegum at Luckys
The unique and talented collective, Bubblegum bring their contagious energy filled party to Luckys this Saturday. From Afro-beat to Italo Disco these guys have it covered. Get to this for a guaranteed night of fun.
[Dublin] Mother DJs Present: Love Sensation Afterparty at Button Factory
Mother DJs are back in Dublin, this time for a Love Sensation after party in Button Factory. Long time established artist always know how best to throw a party and that won’t change for this one.
[Galway] VSN Present: RAVE THE PLANET! – Electric Galway
VSN continue their very successful party series, this time with a line-up of head man, Shampain followed by Aoife O Neil and Hannah Hession. The RAVE THE PLANET name is twinned with the name of VSN’s recent and very successful Eco-friendly t-shirt campaign. Get to the Factory in Electric for this hefty night.
[Galway] Leftfield DJ Set – Monroes
UK legends, Leftfield travel to Monroes in Galway for what will definitely be a set not to miss. Locals Tripdisco are on support for the night for the last in a series of summer time parties held in the venue the last three months.
[Cork] Jame Behan at Dali Cork
One of the most influential characters in the Cork electronic music scene over the years, Jamie Behan is back in Dali Cork for a night of finely selected and fast paced techno. Make sure to catch this one if you’re in Cork.