Late March and early April 2026 bring a standout mix of Dublin theatre, live music, jazz nights, film events, and contemporary ballet — plus a special jazz detour to Straffan, Co. Kildare. Below is your curated guide to events available via TakeYourSeats.ie.
Tip: Many runs are short and some nights sell quickly — book early where you can.
🎭 Glass Mask Theatre
GMT Jazz Club — Spring Sessions
19 March 2026, 7:00pm (Sold Out)
A boutique-theatre jazz experience with a warm, speakeasy vibe and a nod to 1970s New York. Doors 6pm, music from 7pm. Next sessions (16 April, 30 April, 7 May, 31 May) are already announced.
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GMT Selection Box Nights — Late March 2026 (Two late-night shows planned)
A two-part late-night “selection box” series of surprise acts and genres — comedy, music, cabaret — in a cosy after-hours setting. (very limited capacity.)
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🎭 The New Theatre
Connolly Books Film Club: HERE AND THERE AND BACK
19 March 2026, 7:15pm
A one-night screening of three interconnected short films repurposing footage of Palestinian liberation movements in the early 1970s.
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The Perfect Vehicle
24–28 March 2026 (Evenings; Sat matinee)
A high-energy stage adaptation inspired by Melissa Holbrook Pierson’s memoir — celebrating motorcycle culture and spotlighting the often-untold history of women riders.
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Connemarvellous
8–10 April 2026, 7:30pm
A fast-paced bilingual comedy (English agus Gaeilge) about a teenager’s first Gaeltacht trip — sharp, chaotic, and coming-of-age hilarious.
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🎭 Viking Theatre
Toilet Talk
8–12 March 2026, 8:00pm
A stand-up comedy showcase celebrating the funniest and most honest “ladies’ loo” conversations, hosted by Claire Roche with a lineup of Irish female comedians.
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The Kiss
30 March – 11 April 2026, 8:00pm (Mon–Sat)
A one-man drama by Jimmy Murphy about an ordinary life shattered by a single tragic act of violence.
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🎶 Barista Bike Café
Jazz Evening — The Tenters (Swing & Gypsy Jazz)
20 March 2026, 7:00pm
A Kildare Jazz Festival session featuring The Tenters with swing and gypsy jazz energy, plus tapas and a drink included.
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🎭 O’Reilly Theatre
Ballet Ireland: Bold Moves—Dare to Dream
10–18 April 2026, 7:30pm
Ballet Ireland returns with a contemporary triple-bill featuring two Arthur Pita works and a world premiere by Ruaidhrí Maguire.
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The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore
3 April 2026
A symphonic tribute to Howard Shore’s Lord of the Rings score — performed by Mystery Ensemble at the O’Reilly Theatre.
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Upcoming Events at a Glance (March–April 2026)
8–12 March: Toilet Talk — Viking Theatre (Comedy)
19 March: GMT Jazz Club — Glass Mask Theatre (Music) — Info
19 March: Connolly Books Film Club: HERE AND THERE AND BACK — The New Theatre (Film) — Tickets
20 March: Jazz Evening — The Tenters — Barista Bike Café (Music)
24–28 March: The Perfect Vehicle — The New Theatre (Theatre) — Info
30 Mar – 11 Apr: The Kiss — Viking Theatre (Theatre)
3 April: The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore — O’Reilly Theatre (Music)
8–10 April: Connemarvellous — The New Theatre (Theatre)
10–18 April: Bold Moves—Dare to Dream — O’Reilly Theatre (Dance) — Info
