The best gigs and albums to look forward to in 2022 – The Irish Times

Ireland's lineup of gigs and album releases for 2022 looks to rejuvenate the industry and music fans across the country Gigs in January 2022

Gilla BandJanuary 14th/21st/29th, Whelans, DublinOne word: earplugs.

TradfestJanuary 26th-30th, various venues in DublinTop-notch folk/roots/trad fare here, folks. Acts performing include Fairport Convention, Kate Rusby, Peggy Seeger, Martin and Eliza Carthy, and The Lost Brothers.

Soda BlondeFebruary 5th-18th, various venuesQuality Irish band playing in Dublin, Listowel, Limerick, Belfast, Galway.

Eddi ReaderFebruary 10th-26thComprehensive nationwide tour by acclaimed Scottish singer/songwriter.

Mary BlackFebruary 18th, INEC, Killarney, Co Kerry; February 19th, Theatre Royal, Waterford; February 24th, Opera House, Cork; February 25th, Lime Tree Theatre, LimerickEnduring Irish performer embarks on a rare mini-tour.

Denise ChailaFebruary 25th, 3Olympia Theatre, DublinThe hottest Irish act right now deservedly ups the game with her biggest show to date.

DaveMarch 3rd, 3Arena, DublinMuch praised UK rapper delivers tracks from his two albums, 2019s Psychodrama and 2021s Were All Alone in This Together.

CMATMarch 9th, Cyprus Avenue, Cork; March 10th, Dolans, Limerick; March 11th, The Academy, Dublin; March 12th, Limelight 2, BelfastMuch anticipated live shows from the uber-smart Irish singer and songwriter, who will be performing songs from her debut album, If My Wife New Id be Dead.

Country To CountryMarch 11th-13th, 3Arena, DublinUS country big names come out to play. Acts include Luke Combs, Darius Rucker, and Miranda Lambert.

Randy NewmanMarch 15th, Vicar Street, DublinSatiric, cynical, smart-arse and witty a songwriters songwriter comes to town.

Fatboy SlimMarch 16th, 3Arena, Dublin; March 18th, SSE Arena, BelfastConfident club-friendly crowd-pleaser on a St Patricks two-day bender.

The Mary WallopersMarch 17th, Vicar Street, Dublin (also April 17th)Dundalks The Mary Wallopers on St Patricks Day? Perfect.

SigridMarch 18th, 3Arena, DublinThe Norwegian pop singer loves Ireland, and Ireland loves her right back. Simple as.

The StavesMarch 23rd, Dolans, Limerick; March 24th, Helix, Dublin; March 25th, Empire, Belfast; March 26th, Black Box, Galway; March 28th, Cyprus Avenue, CorkUK folk/pop sibling group finally return to Ireland for a brief if decent-sized tour.

Sam FenderMarch 24th, 3Arena, DublinUK singer with muscular hints of Springsteen and old-school rock/pop.

Counting CrowsMarch 27th, 3Arena, DublinAdam Duritz returns to the fray with his immensely popular band.

James ArthurMarch 28th, Ulster Hall, Belfast; March 29th, 3Olympia Theatre, DublinOne of X Factors more credible alumni.

Bitch FalconApril 1st, Whelans, DublinFarewell to this Irish band, whose final gig this is.

Gavin JamesApril 2nd-29th, various venuesNationwide tour throughout April for one of Irelands most confessional songwriters. Commencing April 2nd/3rd, Opera House, Cork, and concluding April 29th, Lake Land Session, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Royal BloodApril 5th, 3Arena, DublinHeavy-duty twosome here to make some noise.

War On DrugsApril 14th, 3Arena, DublinUS musician Adam Granduciel performs songs from his 2021 album, I Dont Live Here Anymore.

ProtomartyrApril 22nd, Button Factory, DublinUS post-punk band for fans of The Fall, Pere Ubu, and Wire.

Ed SheeranApril 24th, Croke Park, Dublin; April 28th/29th, Pirc U Chaoimh, CorkOne of the most popular music acts in the world, right here, right now.

Shawn MendesMay 1st, 3Arena, DublinCanadian mega pop star brings his Wonder: the World Tour to Dublin.

Ed SheeranMay 5th/6th, Thomond Park, Limerick; May 12th/13th, Boucher Road Playing Fields, BelfastHere we go again.

ToolMay 6th, 3Arena, DublinUS metal band you need to experience. Enough said.

Richard HawleyMay 8th, 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin; May 10th, Dolans Warehouse, Limerick; May 11th, Opera House, Cork; May 13th, Black Box, Galway; May 14th, St Canices Cathedral, KilkennyUK crooner par excellence always welcome in these parts.

WarpaintMay 15th, National Stadium, DublinIndie rock all the way from Los Angeles. How cool is this? Very.

Lindsey BuckinghamMay 17th, The Helix DublinEx-Fleetwood Mac songwriter/guitarist delivers solo and choice Mac tunes.

My Chemical RomanceMay 24th/25th, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, DublinGerard Way and friends return. Skeleton costume attire is optional.

Bryan AdamsMay 29th, SSE Arena, Belfast; May 30th, 3Arena, DublinYoure gonna run to him, arent you?

IdlesMay 29th, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, DublinBlistering UK band reschedule their January shows (x3) at Vicar Street to this open-air venue. Damn theyre good, but we know which venue wed have preferred to see them in.

Simply RedJune 1st, Live At The Marquee, Cork; June 2nd, Live At Botanic Gardens, BelfastSoul/funk/pop as presented by Mick Hucknall.

Billie EilishJune 3rd, SSE Arena, Belfast; June 4th/5th, 3Arena, DublinWelcome home, Billie Eilish OConnell.

Forbidden FruitJune 4th/5th, The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, DublinFrom Bicep to Hot Chip, and Gemma Dunleavy to Lorde happy 10th anniversary to this excellent city-centre festival.

Noel Gallaghers High Flying BirdsJune 5th, Fairview Park, DublinMeat? Check. Two veg? Check. Thick gravy? Check.

Public Image LtdJune 9th, National Stadium, DublinJohn Lydon and co still a unique presence after all these years.

Peggy Seeger and Calum MacCollJune 9th, Pavilion Theatre, Dn Laoghaire, Co DublinThe folk dynasty continues.

Jimmy WebbJune 10th, Pavilion Theatre, Dn Laoghaire, Co DublinPop classicist for some, there is no better.

The ScriptJune 14th/15th, 3Arena, DublinIrish favourites here to heat up the summer.

Sea SessionsJune 17th-19th, Bundoran, Co DonegalActs featured across this much-loved festival include Kodaline, Basement Jaxx, Tinie, All Tvvins, David Keenan, and Malaki.

Greta Van FleetJune 23rd, Fairview Park, DublinIf straight-up rock music is your bag, then grab this one.

The EaglesJune 24th, Aviva Stadium, DublinUS stalwarts taking it to the limit again as they celebrate their 50th birthday.

Years & YearsJune 24th, National Museum Of Ireland, Collins Barracks, DublinFronted by Olly Alexander, Years & Years headline the Mother Pride Opening Party.

St VincentJune 26th, Fairview Park, DublinSmart, stylish, and a quality US songwriter/musician.

FoalsJune 27th, Fairview Park, DublinTextured UK rock band hit tender and terrifying marks.

Red Hot Chili PeppersJune 29th, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, DublinAnyone for a vigorous bout of Rathfarnication?

Olivia RodrigoJune 29th, Live At The Marquee; June 30th, Fairview Park, DublinUS singer and songwriter du jour brings her debut album, Sour, to Ireland.

WestlifeJuly 8th, Aviva Stadium, DublinAnd theyre off!

VillagersJuly 14th, Iveagh Gardens, DublinA home from home for one of Irelands most considered songwriters.

All Together NowJuly 29th-31st, Curraghmore Estate, Co WaterfordConfirmed acts so far include Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Underworld, Sinad OConnor. Many more TBA.

AslanSeptember 17th, 3Arena, DublinResilient Dublin band celebrate 40 years on the go.

Swedish House MafiaOctober 6th, 3Arena, DublinElectro/EDM outfit taking care of dance/house business.

Don McLeanOctober 7th, 3Arena, DublinUS songwriter celebrates the 50th anniversary of his classic song, American Pie.

PavementNovember 10th/11th, Vicar Street, DublinUS band more than a cult, less than stadium fillers. Do we love them? Yes, we do.

The CureDecember 1st, 3Arena, Dublin; December 2nd, SSE Arena, BelfastClass legacy band perform songs from their 40-odd year career.

Years and Years: Night Call

Elvis Costello: The Boy Named IFCat Power: CoversLyndsey Lawlor: Dearest Philistine

Janis Ian: The Light at the End of the LineSilverbacks: Archive MaterialYard Act: The Overload

Eels: Extreme WitchcraftMaverick Sabre: Dont Forget to Look UpAndy White: This Garden is Only TemporaryMichelle Daly: January Skies

Mitski: Laurel HellWhozyerman: BlinkDivine Comedy: Charmed Life: the Best of DCCate Le Bon: Pompeii

Alt-J: The DreamEddie Vedder: EarthlingLaurie Shaw: The Great SouthernTelefs: a hAon

Hurray for the Riff Raff: Life on EarthBeach House: Once Twice Melody

Johnny Marr: Fever Dreams Pts 1-4Soft Cell: *Happiness Not IncludedTears for Fears: The Tipping PointCMAT: If My Wife New Id be DeadSpiritualised: Everything Was Beautiful

Stereophonics: Oochya!Dolly Parton: Run, Rose, Run

The Boo Radleys: Keep on with FallingBryan Adams: So Happy it Hurts

Charli XCX: CrashFeeder: TorpedoTrack Dogs: Where to Now?

Placebo: Never Let me GoBon Iver: Bon Iver 10th Anniversary

Mic Christopher: Live At the Lobby (Live At the Lobby)

Jack White: Fear of the DawnLets Eat Grandma: Two RibbonsWet Leg: Wet Leg

HamsandwicH: title tbc

The Waterboys: All Souls Hill

Naimee Coleman: The EdgesNeil Dexter: Ill be Ready

The Feeling: Loss. Hope. Love.Rosa Nutty: World Still BlueDora Gola: Dance with Danger

Craig David: 22Wallis Bird: title tbc

Liam Gallagher: Cmon You Know

The Orwells: The World is a Circus Created for the Young/debut

Robocobra Quartet: Living Isnt Easy

Col Patterson: Dare you Come to Mind

Post Punk Podge: title tbcSomebodys Child: title tbc

Jack White: Entering Heaven Alive

Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold, Corner Boy, Counter Intelligence, Ghost, Dora Gola, David Hope, Laura Elizabeth Hughes, Interpol, Keeley, Jesy Nelson, Loah, Machine Gun Kelly, Tol Makay, Laura Mulcahy, Lorraine Nash, New Pagans, Ken ODuffy, Molly OMahony, Ozzy Osbourne, Rammstein, Ailbhe Reddy, Clare Sands, Selk, Spiritualised, Ye Vagabonds, Zaska.

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