2017 will see some amazing live acts and events come to Ireland, some of them for the first time and some returning after many years.
With a wide range of events on offer, we've come up with a handy list of some of the must-have tickets for 2017. Take a look and to be in with the chance of winning a €50 gift voucher for Ticketmaster, let us know who you're looking forward to see in 2017 in the comments below!
- Comedy
The SSE Arena, Belfast - Monday 20 February 2017
3Arena, Dublin - Tuesday 21 February 2017 & Wednesday 22 February 2017
Multi award-winning stand-up comic Jack Whitehall is back on tour fresh from hosting the Royal Variety Performance and starring in Bad Education and A League Of Their Own.
The SSE Arena. Belfast – Wednesday 04 October & Thursday 05 October.
3Arena, Dublin – Friday 06 October & Saturday 07 October
Dates countrywide during September
Comedy superstar John Bishop has announced his long awaited return to stand-up comedy, with his brand new live show, Winging It.
SSE Arena, Belfast - Saturday 11 February & Sunday 12 February
3Arena, Dublin – Friday 17 February & Saturday 18 February
Hailed as the UK’s most influential comedian of all time, voted best comedian of all time by the UK’s Channel 4, and included as one of the Huffington Post’s favourite UK comedians. Billy Connolly is a stand-up comedian, actor, musician, TV presenter and artist.
- Music
RDS Arena, Dublin – Wednesday 21 June
Justin Bieber brings his Purpose World Tour to RDS Arena, Dublin with special guest Halsey.
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Bundoran Beach, Donegal – Friday 23 June – Sunday 25 June.
Sea Sessions is one of Ireland’s most highly respected small festivals and is widely recognised as being the country’s premier music, camping and surfing lifestyle event.
Live At The Marquee, Cork – Friday 30 June
Royal Hospital Kilmainham – Saturday 1 July
The Coronas are an Irish rock band that originated in Dublin. They have released four studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts (2007), Tony Was an Ex-Con (2009), Closer to You (2011) & The Long Way (2014).
The SSE Arena, Belfast – Monday 13 March
3Arena, Dublin – Tuesday 14 March
The X Factor will embark on an arena tour as the Final Eight take to the road on The X Factor Live Tour 2017, it was revealed live on the ITV show.
HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE - IN CONCERT
3Arena, Dublin – Tuesday 23 May
The Harry Potter film series is one of those once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomenons that continues to delight millions of fans around the world. Audiences will now be able to relive the magic of the first film in high-definition on a giant screen while hearing the RTE Concert Orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score.
Olympia Theatre – Monday 08 May
Ulster Hall Belfast – Tuesday 09 May
Tom Chaplin is an English singer – songwriter, musician and composer, best known for being the lead vocalist of British alternative rock band Keane.
Olympia Theatre – Sunday 09 April
Amy Macdonald announces her first UK & Ireland tour in 4 years. Amy has released 3 albums and sold over 5 million records worldwide - including 1.5 million in the UK.
- Sport
Aviva Stadium – Saturday 27 May
Guinness Pro 12 Rugby Final will see the two titans of the league battle it out for the winners title.
3Arena, Dublin – Friday 05 May
The SSE Arena, Belfast – Saturday 06 May
See Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and many more battle it out in the ring for WWE Live.
- Arts & Theatre
EVITA
Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin – Tuesday 06 June to Saturday 17 June
With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, and featuring some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre, including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase in Another Hall, this smash hit show truly promises to be the theatrical event of the year.
Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin Wednesday 04 October – Saturday 18 November
Winner of a record-breaking nine Whatsonstage Awards 2015 including Best Show, this is an epic love story of a girl orphaned by war, who falls in love with an American GI.
3Arena, Dublin – Thursday 14 December – Saturday 16 December
The SSE Arena, Belfast – Thursday 07 December – Saturday 09 December
Recently voted as the Best British Sitcom of the 21st century by the Radio Times, Mrs. Brown’s Boys will make a triumphant return to the stage in 2017.
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