Catacombs

Catacombs has reached its seventh instalment, and the fact that a night makes it to seven means it’s doing something right. Events that don’t connect with their audience don’t return; the ones that keep coming back are the ones worth paying attention to.

The seventh show is billed as their biggest yet, which is what seventh shows tend to promise, but a venue like The Grand Social on Liffey Street gives Catacombs the infrastructure to deliver on it. The Grand Social has multiple spaces and good production, which supports a show that’s trying to scale.

What to expect

1pm Saturday at 35 Liffey Street Lower. An afternoon start gives Catacombs the full day to work with, which the format seems designed to use. The Eventbrite page has the full lineup details; check it for confirmed acts and any age restrictions or ticket tier information.

The Grand Social is a reliable venue for this kind of event: accessible, centrally located, and experienced in running multi-act bills.

Getting there

Liffey Street Lower is central Dublin, a short walk from O’Connell Street. Buses serve the area from multiple directions. Tickets on Eventbrite.