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International comedy star David Strassman is Dublin bound for 5 nights at The Olympia Theatre with his hilarious new show, CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR! He will be appearing here from Tuesday 11th to Saturday 15 September, and tickets priced from EUR28 including booking fee go on sale on next Thursday 2nd March at 9am via Ticketmaster Ireland...


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Check out David Strassman and his renegade puppets. Hilarious new video,

New Zealand artist Bic Runga returns to The Olympia Theatre for an intimate seated performance on Tuesday 17th April! Bic last played here in 2006 and we can promise she's worth seeing.... Tickets on sale tomorrow Thursday 23rd February at 9am from Ticketmaster Ireland priced from EUR22.90 including booking fee.


Bic Runga - Hello Hello
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Music video by Bic Runga performing Hello Hello. (C) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment New Zealand Limited

Berlin musician, producer and actor Paul Kalkbrenner hits The Olympia on Thursday 24th May! There's alot of hype already about this show, expecting a sell out.... Tickets on sale tomorrow Wednesday 22nd February at 9am from Ticketmaster Ireland priced from EUR25.50 including booking fee.


Train - Paul Kalkbrenner
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VIDEO containg Material from PAUL KALKBRENNER or BERLIN CALLING Film More info about the Film BERLIN CALLING With: Paul Kalkbrenner, Rita Lengyel, Corinna Ha...

A great review of last night's Rodrigo y Gabriela show in The Olympia by James Hendicott Writing of State Magazine!


Rodrigo Y Gabriela & Wallis Bird - Dublin
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You rarely come across a character as charmingly happy-go-lucky as Wallis Bird. Having risen from de facto headliner of many an open mic session at The Mezz,

Ha ha, loving this fan video & song! That tune will be in our heads for the rest of the day....


Jedward - Song - Together We Are
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John and Edward explain how to tell them apart. Original song.

Lots of people have been asking us this over the last couple of months, and we are delighted to confirm that yes, Planet Jedward will be starring in the 2012/2013 Spotlight Olympia Panto!! JEDWARD & THE MAGIC LAMP will run in The Olympia Theatre from Wednesday 19th December 2012 to Sunday 6th January 2013, 2 shows a day, no show on 24th & 25th December. Jedward will once again be joined by the wonderful Linda Martin, the outrageous Alan Kavanagh and a hundred strong cast. Script by Fiona Looney. Tickets priced from EUR25 including booking fee go on sale this Thursday 23rd February at 9am from Ticketmaster Ireland!

Rodrigo y Gabriela - Photography by Peter Neill @ Shoot The Sound
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We've got the SOLD OUT show by Rodrigo y Gabriela happening this Sunday 19th February! We are big fans.... Approximate stage times as follows: doors open 7pm, support from WALLIS BIRD Official Page at 8pm, with Rod & Gab due on stage about 9pm. Have a great weekend everyone!


Rodrigo Y Gabriela - Tamacun
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Live Performance by Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero

Last chance to vote for The Olympia Theatre for the IMRO Ireland Live Music Venue of the Year Awards 2011! Voting closes this Sunday 19th February... Winners announced at their award ceremony on Tuesday 28th February, the glad rags will be on just in case. We're up against some fab Dublin venues but nothing wrong with a little friendly competition eh?! Vote for us if you think we deserve it! x


IMRO Live Music Venue of The Year Award 2011 Survey
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Ross Noble plays The Olympia Theatre on Friday 28th September as part of his Mindblender tour! Please note, his date has been moved from Saturday 29th September, original tickets are still valid. If the new date does not suit then go to point of purchase regarding a refund. Tickets now on sale from Ticketmaster Ireland priced from EUR30 including booking fee....


Ross Noble at Olympia Theatre Dublin on Friday 28th September 2012, tickets from 30 to 33.50 euros.
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Buy tickets for Ross Noble at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Friday 28th September 2012, tickets from 30 to 33.50 euros.. ROI call 0818 719 330. UK call 0844 847 2455.

Breakfast with Hector on RTÉ 2FM's Elvis Extravaganza will take place in The Olympia Theatre on Friday 9th March! Guests lined up to perform include Ryan Sheridan Music, Bressie, The Walls & Hector's house band on the night will be The Elvis Spectacular starring European Elvis Champ, Ciaran Houlihan. Each of the singers/bands will perform an Elvis song plus a couple of their own at the event. Tickets are being given away free on Hector's RTE 2FM breakfast show and on the RTÉ 2fm Facebook page. No tickets going onsale, over 18's competition winners only!


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Only 3 weeks away!! Details on how to win tickets tomorrow on @[183036655043191:274:RTÉ 2fm] just after 8am!!! This is an OVER 18's Event!

Oh lordy we're excited about the beautiful Nicole Scherzinger performing on our stage tomorrow evening!! This show is now completely sold out, all VIP packages with meet & greet are also gone. For those of you lucky ticketholders, rough times are as follows: doors open 7pm, DJ Frank Jez on until MINDLESS BEHAVIOR hit the stage at 8pm approximately. We expect Nicole & her gang on at 9pm...


Nicole Scherzinger - Try With Me
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Music video by Nicole Scherzinger performing Try With Me. (C) 2011 Interscope Records. UK fans download the single from 30th Oct at http://bit.ly/tCHPT5 or p...

Roy C H U B B Y Brown has confirmed his return to The Olympia Theatre on Friday 19th October 2012! Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain's most outrageous comedian, bar none... Tickets on sale tomorrow at 9am from Ticketmaster Ireland priced from EUR30 including booking fee.


Roy Chubby Brown at Olympia Theatre Dublin on Friday 19th October 2012, tickets from 30 to 35.50 eur
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Buy tickets for Roy Chubby Brown at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Friday 19th October 2012, tickets from 30 to 35.50 euros.. ROI call 0818 719 330. UK call 0844 847 2455.

Details of the 4th annual Inspirations gig in aid of Barretstown have just been announced! The show will take place at The Olympia on Friday 30th March. This year the show honours some of the great Irish acts. Confirmed performers include Sinead O'Connor, An Emotional Fish, Something Happens, The 4 of Us, Republic of Loose, Engine Alley, Lir & Ham Sandwich. More special guests will be announced over the next few weeks. Tickets on sale now from Ticketmaster Ireland priced at EUR25 including booking fee. All proceeds go to the much deserved childrens charity...


Inspirations In Aid of Barretstown at Olympia Theatre Dublin on Friday 30th March 2012, tickets 25 e
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Buy tickets for Inspirations In Aid of Barretstown at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Friday 30th March 2012, tickets 25 euros.. ROI call 0818 719 330. UK call 0844 847 2455.

Gearing up for Melissa Etheridge tonight at The Olympia! Pretty much all seats are now sold out but there are some standing tickets left to buy now from Ticketmaster Ireland or the Olympia Box Office tonight priced EUR44.05.... Please note, there is no support band, An Evening With Melissa Etheridge starts at 8.45pm sharp!


Weakness In Me - Melissa Etheridge
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Weakness In Me (LIVE)

Due to phenomenal demand for tickets for their Olympia show on Tuesday 10th July, Lady Antebellum have announced a second date on Wednesday 11th July! Tickets available now on Ticketmaster Ireland, priced from EUR36.50... People coming to Dublin from far & wide for this one! Aw this is a nice romantic video for the week that's in it....


Lady Antebellum - Just A Kiss
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Watch the official music video for "Just A Kiss," the lead single off Lady Antebellum's upcoming album. OWN THE NIGHT, the third studio album from Lady A, wi...

Olympia patrons looking for good restaurants close to the theatre will be interested in our Recommended Restaurants link below! Check out Facebook pages for Brasserie Sixty6, The Italian Corner Restaurant, Temple Bar, Bull and Castle, FXB Grill Temple Bar, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, Montys of Kathmandu Authentic Nepalese Restaurant, KOH Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, SABA & Salamanca Tapas Bar and Restaurant....


Recommended Restaurants - Olympia Theatre
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We've just seen Erasure's video for Be With You includes footage taken at their Olympia Theatre shows last year! See if you can spot yourself....


ERASURE - Be With You [Montage Video]
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'Be With You' is the second single to be taken from Erasure's brand new album 'Tomorrow's World' and will be released as a seven-track CD and download on Nov...

Our competition for tickets to see The All Star Wars is now closed! The lucky winners should have received an email from us with details of tonight's show... Thanks for all the feedback from those who have seen it & loved it, we have to agree with you, its gas! Check out this interview on Entertainment.ie with the cast & writer. Four more performances left between tonight and Sunday, grab your tickets now from Ticketmaster Ireland, priced at EUR30 including booking fee.


The All Star Wars | Interview, Entertainment.ie
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For those of you with Ipads, we'd highly recommend Peter Neill - Music Photographer's new iBook Shooting Sound. Some incredible photos in there, including some taken at The Olympia! Free now on iTunes/iBooks at the link below...


iTunes - Books - Shooting Sound by Peter Neill
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Get a free sample or buy Shooting Sound by Peter Neill on the iTunes Store. You can read this book with iBooks on your iPad.