The summer is here and although we might not have the weather, we will always have an abundance of gigs in Ireland.
Some of the events happening up and down the country include a world famous band, a mainstay Irish music festival, a classic Broadway show and performance art.
Here are some of the best must-see gigs and festivals happening in Ireland over the next two weeks:
THISISPOPBABY Presents Riot
Date: July 6 - 15
Where: Vicar St, Dublin
Price: €25 - €40
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A mix of spoken word, slapstick comedy, circus acts, and theatre, THISISPOPBABY is a spectacle. The cast includes the now legendary Queen of Ireland, Panti Bliss. THISISPOPBABY won Best Production at Dublin's Fringe Festival in 2016 and sold out within minutes so you'd best be quick. To find out more and to book tickets click here.
Trinity College Summer Series
Date: 6 - 11 July
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Where: College Park, Trinity College Dublin
Price: €44.05 - €54.65
Gregory Porter, James Vincent Mac Morrow, Two Door Cinema Club and Alt-J are just some of the concerts happening at this year's Summer Series.
Coldplay
Date: 8 July
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Where: Croke Park Stadium, Dublin
Price: Sold Out
Coldplay will play hits from their nearly 20-year long career. The set will include pyrotechnics, giant balloons, and incredible visuals. If you're desperate to go, tickets are available from Seatwave from €175.
Funny Girl
Date: 11 - 15 July
Where: Bord Gais Energy Theatre
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Price: €20 - €45
Sheridan Smith, famous for her ITV roles as Cilla and her turn on Coronation Street, performs as Fanny Bryce in the classic musical Funny Girl. The musical follows Fanny as she tries to make it big on Broadway and includes the classic 'Rain On My Parade'.
Fleet Foxes
Date: 11 - 14 July
Where: Cork Opera House, Cork & Iveagh Gardens, Dublin
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Price: €40 - €45
Fleet Foxes self-titled debut is considered one of the best albums of 2008. The band is taking their third album Crack - Up, onto the road and are playing four dates here in Ireland. Tickets are still available for one of the bands Cork Opera House gig.
Live At The Marquee
Date: 6 - 14 July
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Where: The Marquee, Cork
Price: Depending on act
Gavin James, Bryan Adams and the legendary Christy Moore are just some of the acts playing The Marquee this July.
Longitude
Date: 14 - 16 July
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Where: Marlay Park, Dublin
Price: €69.50 for a day ticket
Longitude continues with its 5th year in Marlay Park. This year's line-up is set to be one of its best yet. Dua Lipa, Stormzy and Mumford and Sons are just some of the biggest acts on the charts that will appear over the course of the weekend. Saturday day tickets are sold out but day tickets are still available for Friday and Sunday.
