A tribute to the Bee Gees through a fantastic live concert, featuring their incredible songs, from over four decades, from the 60s to the 90s. With musical authenticity, and in particular the accurate recreation of the vocal talents and harmonies of the Bee Gees, this show gives the audience the experience of being at a

Traditional Russian tunes, popular classical pieces, themes from movies and musicals, as well as singalong favourites. Following their hugely successful debut Irish tour Violin maestro Vladimir is once again delighted to share the stage with his equally gifted younger brother Anton. Two Brothers celebrates popular classical music by the great composers - where Vladimir and

What will undoubtedly be the concerts of the year, You Raise Me Up - The Songs and Stories of Brendan Graham, Starring Brendan, Eimear Quinn (The Voice) , Cathy Jordan (Dervish), Fergal Murray, renowned musical arranger and pianist, and very special guests, The Newbridge College Choir and Musicians, in The St Eustace's Dominican Chapel, Newbridge

After 7 previous concerts here in the Riverbank Arts Centre, the FUREYS return for another great night of Music, song and stories on Friday 27th November. Hear them sing their timeless classics including ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare

Back by popular demand! It’s always party time when ABBA are in town, but when it’s The Christmas Show, then that’s a real excuse for a party! It’s exactly 40 years since ABBA burst on to the world stage with their Eurovision hit; “Waterloo”, so come celebrate with us now as this happy, sing-a-long tribute,

Cork born Mick is one of Irelands foremost singer songwriters. This a rare opportunity to see Mick in an intimate venue. “Mick is a songwriter of the first order … His voice is pained, gravelly, and powerful. Recorded or live, it carries through and stops you in your tracks.” Urban Folk, New York

Direct from playing Dean Martin in the West End hit 'The Rat Pack', Emmerdale star Liam O'Brien presents his tribute to the Yuletide swing season with his original show "Crooning at Christmas". Now in its 11th year, this Irish tour is packed full of seasonal hits like White Christmas, I've Got My Love To Keep

Once again, the ladies of Highly Strung bring their distinctive blend of voice, flute, violin and harp to the Riverbank Theatre for a night of Christmas classics. The four friends have a quirky perspective on favourites from Bach to Buble and are much in demand for weddings and concerts. For many people, this magical evening

Trad fans, it doesn’t get much better than this: Liam Ó Maonlaí, one of Ireland’s most charismatic musicians, sharing a stage with legendary fiddle player Kevin Burke and virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Tim Edey. Described as one of Ireland’s best sean nós singers, Liam Ó Maonlaí has always remained faithful to his traditional roots despite global success

- Songs of Jazz and Blues Legend, Billie Holiday Edel Meade is one of Ireland’s most popular young jazz singers. What sets her apart is not just her stunning voice, but the quality of her emotional delivery and the way she connects to her listeners. Following a string of sell-out concerts all over the country,

Dublin born singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Chris Kavanagh was raised on Irish music. He was singing Irish folk songs from 3 years, teaching himself to play the piano by ear aged five, and since then has taught himself to play the guitar and the 5 string banjo. Over the past fourteen years he has captivated audiences

**Just announced** - Moya will be joined by reknowned Irish harper Cormac de Barra for Saturday evening's intimate concert.  When Bono stated recently, "I think she has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced", he was heralding what many people know already about The Voice of Clannad, Moya Brennan. She sings

This musical journey will take you from Eastern Europe with Brahms's famous Hungarian dances, to New-York with eternal love from West-Side Story. We will pass through Russia where we will discover passion with Rachmaninoff and infinite steppes with Borodine. En route, we will also visit the imaginary world of fairy tales. A unique and exciting

Three of UK & Europe's most highly regarded Tribute acts to Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers & Neil Diamond, join forces with the exceptionally popular Conspiracy band. Audiences will be toe-tapping, singing along, and dancing in the isles to many of the classic hits the artists are known for. These performers are the closest tributes to

The concert is one of five that will be held in each of Co. Kildare's Municipal Districts to commemorate the 1916 Rising through the poetry, prose and song. Some of the songs included are Danny Boy, The Foggy Dew, The Minstrel Boy and The Soldier's Song. Other songs featured will be The Old Bog Road

Kildare native Jack Lukeman is one of Ireland’s most respected and best loved performers. Described as ‘a mixture of all the great voices of the 20th century ’ (The Guardian), few can match his award-winning powerhouse vocals and inventive live shows. He has been busy touring The USA amd Europe last year and was delighted

Irish soprano, Celine Byrne, made her operatic début as Mimi, in Scottish Opera’s 2010 production of La Bohéme and since then has performed extensively throughout Europe as well as in the US, China, Russia and Mexico . An Evening with Celine Byrne is a chance to hear Celine sing popular arias from the world of

Legendary Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player Don Baker has teamed up with emerging unique vocalist & songwriter, Clara Rose to create an unforgettable show featuring their own music and collaborations from their new album. The man affectionately known as ‘The Don’ became a professional musician in 1973. His expressive skills on the harmonica

Two giants of the Irish trad scene, Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny are uniting for an evening of great music, a mixture of traditional songs, and originals composed by Andy.   Between them, Irvine and Lunny have been at the helm of legendary bands like Sweeney’s Men, Planxty, The Bothy Band and Mozaik. Their unique

Lisa Hannigan With special guests Ye Vagabonds Singer, songwriter, and musician, Lisa Hannigan makes a welcome return to Riverbank Arts Centre as part of her national tour. Previewing songs from her forthcoming third studio album, to be released later this year, the tour will see Lisa play a mix of unique and intimate venues across

THE 4 OF US bring their critically acclaimed acoustic show to Riverbank Arts Centre showcasing songs from their forthcoming new album (Sept 2015), as well as songs from their extensive back catalogue. From their first anthem MARY - still a radio favourite, through to the UK-charting SHE HITS ME, to SUNLIGHT - the band has

Declan O’Rourke has achieved critical acclaim for his songwriting, singing and performance. Jon Pareles of The New York Times said there was virtuosity in his guitar playing, with ‘intricately contrapuntal picking and meticulous dynamics,’ and that his calling was as a balladeer. Paul Weller said of O’Rourke’s song ‘Galileo’ that it’s possibly the greatest song

The Alan Kelly Gang, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary trad acts, team up with Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress, Eddi Reader, of Fairground Attraction fame and Trashcan Sinatra’s guitarist and songwriter, John Douglas. The result is sheer musical synergy in its most natural form. Brimming with powerful instrumentals, alluring songs and buoyant harmonies this

After a hugely successful Ireland tour in 2013 and again in 2015, Christine Bovill returns for a third time with her award winning show. No glamour. No gimmicks. No pretence. Nothing but a voice, singing of life’s triumphs and tragedies. Who was Edith Piaf? And how did she come to represent the spirit of Paris

For two decades Hot Club of Cowtown have been setting stages ablaze with their intoxicating blend of jaw-dropping virtuosity and down-home melodies, weaving together country, ragtime, big band jazz and blues to awesome effect. Based in Austin, Texas, the globetrotting trio are long-serving musical ambassadors for the US State department, bringing a barrel of joy

Cathy Davey returns to the business of music. “The Pattern” is her first solo release since the No.1 album “The Nameless”. The Pattern is a catchy danceable tune in which Cathy has moved on musically, you may hear echoes of Goldfrapp or even Roisin Murphy in the mix. It’s hard to decipher influences in Cathy's

Martin Hayes is regarded as one of the most extraordinary talents to emerge in the world of Irish traditional music. His unique sound, his mastery of the fiddle and his acknowledgement of the past and his shaping of the future of the music, combine to create an astonishing and formidable artistic intelligence. His latest performing

Children of the Revolution is presented as part of Kildare County Council’s 1916 Commemorative Programme. This concert features performers whose relatives played a role in the Easter Rising. Performers include brothers Eoin (uileann pipes), Noel (concertina) and Dermot Kenny (accordion), mandolin player Frank Cullen and original songs written to commemorate the 1916 Rising from Fergus

Vladimir & Anton, the Slovakian violin virtuosos, make a welcome return to Riverbank Arts Centre as part of their national tour to celebrate the launch of  their new album. The brothers have been busy touring the UK as special guests of superstar diva soprano Katherine Jenkins, and have also played a special concert at the

One of Ireland’s most beloved singer-songwriters, Christie Hennessy delighted audiences at home and abroad until his tragic and untimely death in 2007. In this all-new show, celebrated entertainer Aonghus McAnally brings the Hennessy songbook to life with his uncanny recreation of his close friend Christie’s voice and guitar playing. Featuring all his best loved hits

The pair recently performed together as part of Ó Raghallaigh’s residency in the stunning Kevin Barry room at the National Concert Hall. They share a common interest in the traditional music of both Kerry and Clare, and both have an approach to music that revels in repetition and a deep meditative engagement with each tune.

LITTLE GREEN CARS make a welcome return to Riverbank Arts Centre as part of a small UK and Ireland tour to celebrate their extraordinary new album, Ephemera. Now all in their early 20s, Little Green Cars are both a different band and the same five friends who met every Sunday aged 15 in singer Stevie

Direct from playing Dean Martin in the West End hit 'The Rat Pack', Emmerdale star Liam O'Brien presents his tribute to the Yuletide swing season with his original show "Crooning at Christmas". Now in its 11th year, this Irish tour is packed full of seasonal hits like White Christmas, I've Got My Love To Keep

Highly Strung is what happens when four women with an assortment of instruments, personalities and musical backgrounds get together to play music. For those yet to experience a Highly Strung evening, the group is an acoustic blend of flute (Jeanette Behan); violin (Lisa Lazenby); mezzo-soprano (Angela O’Toole) and harp (Mary Keenan). The journey that began

Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam Ó Maonlaí and concertina player Cormac Begley will embark on a 4-date tour this January 2017. The duo have been working together on various projects since they first met at Celtfest Cuba in 2010. Cormac Begley hails from a well-known musical family on the Dingle Peninsula. He is the founder of

Embark on an odyssey of love, loss and wonder as four incredibly talented and creative folk musicians shape songs from ages past into something fresh, dynamic – and irresistible. When it comes to moulding traditional sounds into contemporary songs, few match the inventiveness and heart-rending emotion of Orkney-born singer Kris Drever. Freewheeling guitarist with award-winning avant-folk

Jack L celbrates the launch of his new album, Magic Days, with a welcome return to Newbridge. Jack promises to deliver a spectacular event with some great new characters to introduce you to, including The King Of Soho and many more intriguing creations from his vivid imagination! 2016 was a busy year for Jack, having