2010
March 15 (8pm) Back Door Sessions, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Featuring Colly & Drowning Dice (Belgium) and others. www.facebook.com/chazbar
March 15 "Irish" Elvis, Seamus Kehoe and others, The Back Door, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford.
March 16 (3.30-5pm) Seachtain na Gaeilge - Lá na Páistí, FDYS, Francis St, Wexford
March 16 TR Dallas plus Theresa & The Stars, Temple Bar, Rathangan, Duncormick, Co Wexford. In aid of Irish Guide Dogs Assoc.
March 16 The Jam Tarts, Crown Bar, Monck St, Wexford
March 16 Seamrog, Ashdown Park Hotel (bar), Gorey, Co Wexford.
March 16 Comedian Keith Barry and a host of djs, belly-dancers and giant puppets converge on the new Xchange Nightclub, White's Hotel, North Main St, Wexford.
March 17 St. Patrick's Day (1pm) Two Time Polka, Centenary Stores, Charlotte St., Wexford. No cc.
March 17 (3pm) Ger Busher, Maldron Hotel (bar), Barntown Roundabout, Wexford
March 17 (4pm) Alvin Kenny, Ashdown Park Hotel (bar), Gorey, Co Wexford.
March 17 (6-8pm) Shindig and (9pm) Shadow Aspect, Scaville Lodge, Duncormick, Co Wexford.
March 17 (7pm) Seamus Kehoe and (9pm) Borderline, Temple Bar, Rathangan, Duncormick, Co Wexford.
March 17 (7.30pm) The Waxies, South51, South Main St, Wexford
March 17 Tommy Rennick and friends, The Coach Inn, Cleariestown, Co Wexford. Cancer Society fundraiser.
March 18 Gilbert O'Sullivan, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. €38.50. Tel 053 9122144.
The nostalgia market strikes back with a vengeance! While Waterford-born Raymond Edward O'Sullivan is promoting his new album everyone will want to hear the oldies such as Alone Again (Naturally), Clair, Get Down, Nothing Rhymed.
March 18 Cabaret night with band Smooth As Silk, South51, South Main St, Wexford (dinner served).
March 19,20 (8pm) Gift Grub (comedy), Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144.
It bet Mario Rosenstock never thought he would end up with this kind of success. Expect both shows to sell out.
March 19 (8.30pm) Cáca Milis Cabaret - The Viper Ball, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. €8. Tel 053 9123764.
March 19 (10pm) Borderline, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford.
You've all heard of "cougar woman", that experienced older yet good lookin' dame swooping in on younger fresh-blooded males. Now get ready for "cobra woman" - all-hissin', all-spittin' and lightnin' fast. The Viper Ball is sending out an urgent call for snake-charmers this Friday!
March 19 Slim Sheedy, Metro17, The Quays, Wexford.
March 20-27 New Ross Drama Festival, St. Michael's Theatre, New Ross, Co Wexford. Tel 051 421255.
March 20 (2.30pm) Pianist Paul James in concert, Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford. He will also be exhibiting his art. There is an admission charge to both the concert and the exhibition.
March 20 (10pm) Brendan Grant, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford
March 21 FASHION EXCHANGE, Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Swap till you drop and reinvent your wardrobe for free. Simply bring your unwanted fashion items - clothes, bags, footwear - and swap them for something else. You are given tokens based on the value of each piece. Any unused tokens can be used at next fashion exchange.
Drop off 10am–2pm, swap 2.30pm–6pm. Email: info@fashionexchange.ie. Adm. €5.00.
March 21(8pm) Mike Denver and guest Brendan Bowyer, Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Tel 053 92 37800.
March 21 (10pm) Bad Obsession, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford
March 22 (8pm) Back Door Sessions, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford. www.facebook.com/chazbar
March 22-27 Gorey Musical Society presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, Gorey Little Theatre, Gorey, Co Wexford.
“Millie” is a high-spirited, musical romp set in the roaring 20s. Details: Tel 053 9421853.
March 23 (11:00, 19:00) and March 24 (11:00) Huck (drama), Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144.
Based on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain's classic novel. With live music and a charmingly funny script, HUCK is a messy, raucous and uncouth epic for young (8+), old an everyone in between. Written by James Graham. Directed by John Terry.
March 24 The Grand Ladies Of Country, White's Hotel, Abbey St, Wexford. €36.70. Tel 053 9122311. Featuring Billie Jo Spears, Philomena Begley, Stella Parton, Georgette Jones and Leona Williams. Recommended.
March 25 Cabaret night with band Smooth As Silk, South51, South Main St, Wexford (dinner served).
March 26 Domino Effect, Metro17, The Quays, Wexford.
March 27 (8pm) TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2010, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144. Featuring Mairtin Hayes, Liam O'Flynn, Cathal McConnell and Boys of The Lough, Sean Potts, Fidil and others. Tickets €25. Tel 053 9122144. Note: event is being televised ... with all that that entails!
March 27 (8.30pm) Niwel Tsumbu, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. Tickets: €15/13. Tel 053 9123764.
Mixing rumba, jazz, classical, flamenco and reggae and singing mostly in his native 'Lingala', Tsumbu's repertoire stretches from 1930s/40s Congolese traditional music right up to modern Jazz.
March 29 (8pm) Back Door Sessions, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Featuring Robin James Hurt and Ian Doyle. www.facebook.com/chazbar

April 3 (6pm) Hamlet (Thomas) - Met Live in HD: live recording from March 27, Wexford Opera House. Tickets €25/40. Tel 053 9122144.
April 5 (8pm) Back Door Sessions, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Featuring Rumours of a Rift (Gorey), Anthony Furey & The Young Band. www.facebook.com/chazbar
April 9 (8pm) The Magic of Vienna, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144. Performing artists include Deirdre Masterson Soprano, Karl Scully Tenor, Derek Ryan Bass Baritone, The Festival Strauss Orchestra, Ceol Loch Garman and The Festival Singers. Conducted by Aidan Faughey and hosted by Angela Kelly-Molloy.
April 10 (1.05pm) Helois Geoghegan (violin) and Michael Joyce (piano), St Iberius Church, Wexford. Presented by Music For Wexford.
April 10 (8pm) The Dublin Gospel Choir, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144.
April 10 (8pm) Two by UK Benchmark Productions, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. €15/13. Tel 053 9123764.
Written by award-winning English playwright Jim Cartwright. Featuring Wexford Actress Anne Larkin. Set in a Yorkshire pub owned by a comically bickering couple.
April 12 (8pm) Back Door Sessions, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Featuring Yngve & The Innocent and others. www.facebook.com/chazbar
April 16 (1.05pm) “Moore's Irish Melodies” by Thomas Moore Festival celebrating National Music Day, Wexford Arts Centre, Wexford. €10/7/5. Tel 053 9123764.
Some of Ireland's finest young singers accompanied by pianist, Una Hunt sing a selection of Moore's best loved songs - “Tis The Last Rose of Summer”, “Silent, Oh Moyle”, “The Minstrel Boy” and “The Meeting of the Waters”.
April 17 (8.30pm) Sarah McQuaid, Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Tickets Euro 12/10. Tel 053 9123764.
Stylish songwriter - born in Madrid, raised in Chicago, studied philosophy in Strausburg, resided in north Wexford for a spell and now residing in Cornwall - returns for a short Irish tour.
April 19-24 (8pm nightly) The Scarlett Pimpernel presented by WLOS, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144.
April 19 (8pm) Back Door Sessions, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Featuring Miracle Bell (Kildare) and others. www.facebook.com/chazbar
April 25 (8pm) Keith Barry presents The Asylum, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Special guest Joe Cleere. Tel 053 9122144.
April 26 (8pm) Back Door Sessions, Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Featuring Von Bizmark (Kilkenny) and others. www.facebook.com/chazbar
April 28 (8pm) Paul Brady and Band, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144.

May 1 (6pm) Armida (Rossini) - Met Live in HD: live broadcast, Wexford Opera House. Tickets €25/40. Tel 053 9122144.
May 14 The Priests, Wexford Opera House, Wexford. Tel 053 9122144.
May 25,26,27,28 The Lords Of Love, a musical by Eoin Colfer, Wexford Opera House (Hynes Theatre), Wexford. The story of two showband legends who reunite for a one night comeback performance. This show will sell out - you have been warned! Tel 053 9122144.

Oct 20-31 59th Wexford Festival Opera Festival, Wexford town.

Regular "Residency" Gigs in Wexford
(Please contact all venues in advance in case of change in schedule.)
Mondays
The Sky & The Ground, Sth Main Street, Wexford - trad session - ph 053 9121273
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - "The Back Door at Chaz Bar"(happens first Monday each month) www.myspace.com/thebackdoorchaz
Anú Bar, The Quays, Wexford - open mic night.
Tuesdays
Wexford Song Club, The Sky & The Ground Pub, Sth Main Street, Wexford (9.30pm).
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - Open Mic Night (9.30pm)
White's Hotel (bar), Wexford - trad session (9.30pm).
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - Roger McGuire & friends (folk)
Anú Bar, The Quays, Wexford - trad session
Wednesdays
The Sky & The Ground, Sth Main Street, Wexford - trad session - ph 053 9121273
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - acoustic session with pat and martin.
T. Morris's Pub, Monck St, Wexford - folk/blues session (9pm)
Talbot Hotel, Wexford - solo folk/ballads/pop.
Rackard's of Killane, Co Wexford - adult dancing.
Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, Co Wexford - line dancing
Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey - trad session (10pm)
Thursdays
South51, South Main St, Wexford - Cabaret night with band Smooth As Silk (dinner served)
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - Irish Language & Culture Night (Na Macallaí).
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - ballad session.
Mackens, The Bullring, Wexford - acoustic session - ph 053 9122949
Maggie May's, Wexford - music session
French's Pub, Main St, Gorey - trad session
Chaz Bar - acoustic session
Forde's, Castlebridge, Co Wexford - trad session
South51, South Main St, Wexford - music/food cabaret night
French's Pub, Main St, Gorey – trad music. Tel 053 9421216
Sean Ogs, Kilmuckridge, Co Wexford. Adult dancing (10pm). Adm €7. Tel 053 94 30128.
Fridays
Paddy Blues Pub, Gorey - Song Club on ist Friday each month
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford - covers artist.
Metro17, The Quays, Wexford - live rock bands
Saturdays
The Sky & The Ground, Wexford - some interesting (unannounced) gigs happening there!
Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford - Acoustic folk/rock - ph 053 9122949
The Music Factory, Nth Main Street, Wexford - DJs playing Dance, HipHop, Indie + Pop.
An Cruisin Lan, Courtown Harbour, Wexford. Live music. 053 94 25561.
Boggan's Kilmuckridge, Co Wexford. Live music. Tel 053 94 30181.
Sundays
John Barry Pub, Wexford - Trad Session (2-4pm)
Centenary Stores, Wexford - Trad session(12.30pm) - ph 053 9124424
Metro 17, The Quays, Wexford - acoustic session
Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford - Joe Keenan (9pm) - ph 053 9122949
South51, South Main St, Wexford - Slaneyside Jazz Band (9pm)
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford - karaoke
Forde's, Castlebridge, Co Wexford - trad session
Maggie May's, Wexford - music session
Culleton's, Kilrane - trad session
Wexford Arms, John's Street, Wexford - trad session with Ceoltas Ceoilteoiri Eireann (Darina Gleeson, Tanya Murphy, Paul O'Reilly)
Rackard's of Killane, Co Wexford - adult dancing every Wed and Sun.

There is also live music weekends at the following venues. (Phone in advance to check/confirm.)
Anú Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Big on DJs.
Chaz Bar, The Quays, Wexford. Various nights. Folk, blues, Americana.
Oscars & O2 Music Venue, Gorey, Djs or live music Thurs – Sun. Tel 053 9421260.
Jack D's/Jumping Jack's,Gorey. Live music weekends. Tel 053 9421234.
Harney's Pub, Ballyedmond. 053 9389249. Irish Nights, line Dancing, salsa dancing and C'n'W dancing.
Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey - ph 053 9480500 (weekends including Sun, 6-8pm jazz. Also dancing midweek).
Quality Hotel, Wexford - ph 053 9172000.
Cedar's Hotel, Rosslare Strand - ph 053 9132124.
Talbot Hotel, Wexford - ph 053 22566 (Wed, Th, Fri, Sat).
Amber Springs Hotel, Wexford Road, Gorey - Tel 053 9484000.
Stanville Lodge Hotel, Barntown - ph 053 9134300.
Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy - Ph 053 9237800.
Millrace Hotel, Bunclody - ph 053 9375400.
Brandon House Hotel, New Ross.
Orphan Girl, Ballymoney, Co Wexford. Tel 053 9425308.
Courtown Hotel, Courtown - ph 053 9425210.
Macamore Inn, Ballygarrett, Co Wexford. Tel 053 9427326.
Wexford Arms, John's Street, Wexford (weekends)

LIST OF WEXFORD VENUES

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Anú Bar, The Quays, Wexford
DJs and live music. See WEXFORD GIGS ... LATEST for details of any shows coming up.

The Vine Restaurant, North Main St, Wexford
Watch out for occasional good quality gigs on Wednesdays or Sundays.

Bean & Berry Cafe, Key West, (off) The Quays, Wexford
Innovative Thursday night song club.

The Music Factory, Wexford
The John Barry, The Quays, Wexford
Nice little pub on the south end of The Quays, Wexford. Hosts trad, folk and MOR sessions.

Corkscrew Wine & Cafe Bar, Gorey
"Live & Uncorked" at Corkscrew Wine & Cafe Bar Esmonde Street, Gorey, Co Wexford is run by musician Jimi Cullen. He runs a singer/songwriter night here on the last Friday of every month, with four or five featured guests playing a half hour set each. Also occasional visits by top acts. For more details, visit Jimi Cullen's site.

The Bailey, Enniscorthy
The county's newest bar and music venue. Details under "Wexford Gigs ... latest" in "News" section.

Chocolate/Renaissance, Bullring, Wexford
Nightclub
Gigs at weekend. See "Wexford Gigs - Latest".
Sunday (5-7) Acoustic music in bar

Wexford Opera House, Wexford, ph 053 9122144
Click here for Wexford Opera House

St Iberius Church, Wexford
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Scaville Lodge, Duncormick
The Legend, Duncormick
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Horse & Hound, Ballinaboola
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey. Tel 055 80500
Music in bar Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

Lava Lounge Nite Club, Springsteens Pub, The Quays, Wexford
Occasional gigs

St Michael's Theatre, New Ross. Tel 051 421255
St Michael's Theatre hosts top class concerts, theatre, exhibitions, film.
For upcoming music and theatre see "Wexford gigs - Latest".

Talbot Hotel, Wexford. Tel 053 22566
Live music in bar Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

The Hydro, Kilmuckridge. Tel 053 30128
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Benedict's Nightclub, Treacy's Hotel, Templeshannon, Enniscorthy. Tel 054 37798
Benedict's nightclub every weekend. Live acts Sundays.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Ferrycarrig Hotel, Ferrycarrig, Wexford. Tel 053 20999
Music in the Dry Dock bar weekends.


Macken's, The Bullring, Wexford. Tel 053 22949
Thurs, Fri, Sat: live acoustic music
Sundays: Joe Keeling
For latest check "Wexford gigs - Latest".

Riverbank Hotel, Wexford. Tel 053 23611
Occasional visits by top bands.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Riverside Park, Enniscorthy, Tel 054 37800
Music in bar Sundays, Wednesdays.
Occasional visits by big names.
See "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Colfer's, Carrig-on-Bannow. Tel 051-561159
Good spot for live original music, especially Americana.
Check "Wexford Gigs - Latest".

Wexford Arts Centre, Cornmarket, Wexford. Tel 053 9123764
A very busy programme of music, theatre, art. See "Wexford gigs - Latest" or go direct to Wexford Arts Centre.

The Sky & The Ground, Main Street, Wexford (053 21273)
Trad music mid-week, Monday to Wednesday.
Acoustic session Sundays.


The Centenary Stores, Charlotte Street, Wexford
Sundays - traditional session 12.30pm-2pm
Backroom Nightclub.