September brings a packed month of live events to TakeYourSeats.ie venues across Dublin, Monkstown, Wexford and Kilkenny. From Philip Ridley's dark modern classic at The Teachers Club to candlelit film music in historic churches, John B Keane's comic storytelling at the Viking Theatre and two big literary nights at the O'Reilly Theatre, here's everything you can book right now for September 2026.
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The Teachers Club, Dublin · 1–5 September (run continues from 27 August) · 7:30pm nightly (doors 7pm) · 1hr 30min
Judder Theatre Co. presents Philip Ridley's award-winning dark, unsettling and darkly comic modern classic. In a claustrophobic flat, two isolated siblings have hidden themselves from the outside world for years — until their fragile existence is shattered by the arrival of two mysterious strangers. Tickets from €20.00.
GMT Jazz Club
Glass Mask Theatre @ Best Seller Cafe, Dawson Street, Dublin · Thursdays 3 & 17 September · 7pm (doors 6pm) · 2hr 30min
Step into a transformed Glass Mask Theatre for a decadent night of live jazz. With a nod to New York of the 1970s, GMT welcomes you to sit back and enjoy a glorious playlist of live jazz in an elegant boutique theatre — seating is unassigned and a table is included with your ticket, with optional pre-show food and drink service. Tickets from €35.00.
Eason Presents an Evening with Kyla Cobbler — SOLD OUT
O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · Friday 4 September · 7pm (doors 6:15pm) · 1hr 30min
Eason presents Kyla Cobbler in conversation about her hilarious and honest memoir Happy, Thank You. More, Please — from questionable dating decisions to finally discovering she had the power to create her own happiness. Each ticket includes a signed copy of the book. This event is sold out, but you can join the waiting list via the booking page.
The Music of The Lord of The Rings
O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · Saturday 5 September · 6:30pm (doors 6pm) · 1hr
The Mystery Ensemble pay tribute to Howard Shore and the music of The Lord of the Rings, joined on this occasion by soprano Megan Ruby Walsh. Presented by Red Events & Distribution Ltd. Tickets from €20.00 (reserved seating).
Eason Presents an Evening with Rebecca F. Kuang — SOLD OUT
O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin · Monday 14 September · 7pm (doors 6:30pm)
Yellowface novelist and bestselling sensation Rebecca F. Kuang celebrates the publication of her new book Taipei Story, a coming-of-age story exploring identity, language, grief and family history during a Taiwanese summer. Ticket types were €29.99 (entry + a signed copy of Taipei Story) and €15.99 (entry only). After the talk, Rebecca will sign and/or personalise one copy per reader. This event is sold out.
The Music of Harry Potter by Mystery Ensemble
Monkstown Church, Monkstown · Friday 25 September · 9pm (doors 8:30pm) · 1hr
Red Events & Distribution present the Mystery Ensemble performing The Music of Harry Potter in the atmospheric surrounds of Monkstown Church. Seating is unreserved — arrive early to get the best seats. Tickets from €35.00.
Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams — Wexford
St. Iberius Church, Wexford · Saturday 26 September · 7pm (doors 6:30pm) · 1hr
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble perform magical music from his anime, including Joe Hisaishi's renowned works from My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Laputa: Castle in the Sky. Tickets from €35.00.
Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams — Kilkenny
St Canice's Church, Kilkenny · Sunday 27 September · 7pm (doors 6:30pm) · 1hr
The same enchanting programme comes to St Canice's Church, Kilkenny: music from Hayao Miyazaki's beloved films performed by Mystery Ensemble, with works by ingenious composer Joe Hisaishi and others inspired by Miyazaki's artworks, transporting the audience into the world of famous anime stories. Tickets from €35.00.
The Love Hungry Farmer
Viking Theatre, Dublin · 28–30 September (run continues to 10 October, no Sunday performances) · 8pm nightly (doors 7:45pm) · 1hr
City Theatre Dublin presents John B Keane's The Love Hungry Farmer, starring Seamus O'Rourke and directed by Michael Scott. John Bosco McLaine is a man who has never lain down with a woman but has had romantic blood pulsing through his veins all his life — an uproarious evening of laughter, love, hope and desire. Note: 28 September is already sold out, and no latecomers are admitted. Tickets from €25.00.
