Downtown Blues
What's on...
Holiday Recharge!
We'll be back on Tuesday 13th January 2026, with recharged energy, more classes, and exciting events!
Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates and announcements.
See you in the new year!
Don't Miss Out!
What's On...
DTB Live Blues & Dancing (Band TBA)
- Fri, 27 Feb 2026
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Save the date! Join us on Friday 27th February for an evening of live Blues and dancing. More details will be announced soon.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing (Band TBA)
- Fri, 17 Apr 2026
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Mark your calendars for Friday 17th April! Another night of live Blues and dancing awaits — stay tuned for full event details.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing (Band TBA)
- Fri, 26 Jun 2026
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Save the date! Friday 26th June promises live Blues music and dancing fun. Band and details coming soon.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing (Band TBA)
- Fri, 25 Sep 2026
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Save the date! Join us on Friday 25th September for a night of Blues and dancing. Event details will be shared shortly.
13th Anniversary of DTB (Band TBA)
- Fri, 13 Nov 2026
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Save the date! Friday 13th November marks our 13th Anniversary. Join us for a night of live Blues and dancing. Full details coming soon.
Remember These?
Past Events
12th Anniversary of DTB with The Urban Mojo Blues Band
- Sat, 15 Nov 2025
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 12th anniversary! Join us for an evening of celebration with Blues music & dance lovers near and far. On this special night we'll have the Urban Mojo Blues Band playing for us once again!
Thank you all for being part of the journey! We look forward to celebrating many more years of dancing together.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with King & Whittredge
- Fri, 26 Sep 2025
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Mark your calendars and join us on Friday 26th September for another night of live Blues and dancing! King & Whittredge will be bringing their traditional Delta blues, building to a crescendo of swinging Chicago blues. Don’t miss out—join us and let the music move you on the dance floor!
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with The Stonecold Hobos
- Sat, 07 Jun 2025
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday 7th June for another night of live Blues and dancing! The Stonecold Hobos are back for another unforgettable evening filled with energy and passion—one of our all-time favorites!
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with Jawbone
- Fri, 11 Apr 2025
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Mark your calendars and join us on Friday 11th April for a special night of live Blues and dancing! We’re excited to have Jawbone playing a full Blues set just for us! You may know them from their Sunday gigs at Arthur’s Pub, but this time, get ready for an unforgettable Blues experience. Don’t miss out!
Blues Dance Workshop with Annette Kühnle
- Sat, 05 Apr 2025 to Sun, 06 Apr 2025
- WORKSHOP
Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce a Blues Dancing Workshop with the incredible Annette Kühnle on 5th & 6th April 2025!
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with Delta Dogs
- Sat, 08 Feb 2025
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Mark your calendars and join us on Saturday 8th February for another night of live Blues and dancing! We’re excited to have Delta Dogs back, playing live for us again after their amazing performance last time. Don’t miss it!
11th Anniversary of DTB with The Clara Rose Band
- Fri, 15 Nov 2024
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 11th anniversary! Join us for an evening of celebration with Blues music & dance lovers near and far. On this special night we'll have the amazing Clara Rose Band playing for us once again!
Thank you all for being part of the journey! We look forward to celebrating many more years of dancing together.
Culture Night 2024
- Fri, 20 Sep 2024
- 8pm - 9pm
- Mind the Step
Ever wanted to try Blues dancing? Now’s your chance!
As part of Culture Night on Friday 20 September, Downtown Blues will provide a free Taster Class.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with The Stonecold Hobos
- Fri, 13 Sep 2024
- 9:00pm
- Arthur's Pub
Mark your calendars! The Stonecold Hobos are returning for another incredible night of live Blues and dancing!
Blues Dance Workshop with Dan Repsch
- Sat, 06 Jul 2024 to Sun, 07 Jul 2024
- WORKSHOP
Drumroll, please! We are thrilled to announce that the talented and enthusiastic dancer Dan Repsch is coming to Dublin this Summer. Join us on the 6th and 7th July as Dan brings his passion and expertise to the DTB community for a killer workshop!
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with The Urban Mojo Blues Band
- Fri, 24 May 2024
- 9pm
- Arthur's Pub
Mark your calendars and join us for another night of live Blues and dancing!
This time, The Urban Mojo Blues Band will be playing for us with a set that navigates the blues terrain from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago, Illinois, making a stop off in Dublin along the way!
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with Rusty Jacks
- Fri, 05 Apr 2024
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Rusty Jacks will be bringing their awesome Southern Blues to our first DTB Live Blues & Dancing of 2024. So save the date! Epic tunes and good times await!
10th Anniversary of DTB with The Ronnie Greer Blues Trio
- Fri, 17 Nov 2023
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We are thrilled to be celebrating our 10th anniversary! Join us for an evening of celebration with Blues music & dance lovers near and far.
Thank you all for being part of the journey! We look forward to celebrating many more years of dancing together.
Blues Dance Workshop with Konrad & Agnieszka
- Sat, 04 Nov 2023 to Sun, 05 Nov 2023
- WORKSHOP
We are happy to announce that the amazing dancers and instructors Konrad & Agnieszka are coming to Dublin on the 4th and 5th November to teach the DTB community.
Blues Dance Workshop with Kenneth Shipp
- Sat, 05 Aug 2023
- WORKSHOP
Come and join us for a 2h workshop with Kenneth Shipp!
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with The Clara Rose Band
- Fri, 04 Aug 2023
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We are back and ready for a summer edition with The Clara Rose Band! We will go until closing time, but don't miss out this amazing band and be on time for a full night of good music and dances.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with Delta Dogs
- Fri, 02 Jun 2023
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Mark your calendars and join us for another night of live Blues and dancing! This time, The Delta Dogs will be playing for us, bringing a set which seamlessly blends the soul of the original Delta and Chicago blues masters.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with Parchman Farm
- Fri, 07 Apr 2023
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We can't wait to have Parchman Farm play for the Downtown Blues community! Great to see you on the dance floor on Friday 7th April.
DTB Live Blues & Dancing with The Stonecold Hobos
- Fri, 03 Mar 2023
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Stonecold Hobos will be playing for us once again! They will be bringing all the love for blues at the first Downtown Blues Live Blues & Dancing of 2023. Save the date!!
9th Anniversary of DTB with Susan Tomelty & Band
- Sat, 12 Nov 2022
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
We can’t wait to celebrate our 9th Anniversary with Blues music & dance lovers near and far!
Grainy Blues with Those Responsible
- Sat, 15 Feb 2020
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Our first Grainy Blues of 2020 will be on Saturday 15th February! Those Responsible, one of Ireland's finest blues bands, will be playing for us!!
6th Anniversary of DTB with Susan Tomelty & Band
- Fri, 15 Nov 2019
- 9pm
- Arthur's Pub
We are very happy to be celebrating our 6th anniversary! Join us on Friday 15th November in Arthur's!
Grainy Blues with Leila Jane & Band
- Fri, 06 Sep 2019
- 9pm
- Arthur's Pub
We love Leila Jane and how she continues to grow as a musician, so we’ve decided to have her back for our next edition of Grainy Blues.
August - Blues & Shag Party
- Sat, 10 Aug 2019
- Organised by Collegiate Shag Dublin & Downtown Blues
Collegiate Shag Dublin and Downtown Blues are joining forces and putting together this Summer Party. There will be tasters of both dance styles and crossover games throughout the social. Join us!
Rebel Heart Blues: 2nd Beat
- Fri, 19 Jul 2019
- Cork
- Organised by Rebel Heart Blues
The little workshop with the big heart goes international for 2019. Pack your bags next summer and explore Ireland's second city, Cork, with its unique character, vibrant live music scene, and friendly inhabitants.
Blues Dance Summer Party
- Sat, 06 Jul 2019
On Saturday 6th July we’ll be hosting a Blues Dance Summer party!!
Grainy Blues with Ronnie Greer
- Sat, 08 Jun 2019
- 9pm
- Arthur's Pub
Our next Grainy Blues is on Saturday 8th June in Arthur’s. Ronnie Greer, one of Northern Ireland's Blues Legends will be playing for us!!
Blues Dance Workshop with Olga Seleznova & Denis Lutsko
- Sat, 13 Apr 2019
- WORKSHOP
We are partnering two of Ukraine’s lovely dancers, Denis Lutsko and our very own Olga Seleznova. Save the 13th & 14th of April in your dance calendars. It’s a blues dance workshop not to be missed!
Grainy Blues with Blues Street Preachers feat. Karen Lismore
- Sat, 19 Jan 2019
- 9pm
- Arthur's Pub
The first Grainy Blues of 2019 will bring the amazing Blues Street Preachers, from Belfast, to play for us, featuring Karen Lismore on vocals.
5th Anniversary of DTB with Dom Martin
- Sat, 10 Nov 2018
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Save the date because is going to be special... We are very happy to be celebrating our 5th anniversary! To play some inspired tunes this time we invited Dom Martin. On the night, as usual, there will be Cake, Champagne and Amazing Surprises!
Grainy Blues with Dermot Byrne
- Sat, 22 Sep 2018
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Our next Grainy Blues is on Saturday 22nd September in Arthur’s. Dermot Byrne, one of Dublin’s Blues Legends is playing for us once again!!!
Liffey Swing Summer Nights (18 Aug)
- Sat, 18 Aug 2018
- Dublin
- Organised by Liffey Swing Summer Nights
Downtown Blues & Collegiate Shag Dublin are excited to invite you to come to three Saturday nights of swing dancing with us down the river in the most scenic of venues.
Liffey Swing Summer Nights (4 Aug)
- Sat, 04 Aug 2018
- Dublin
- Organised by Liffey Swing Summer Nights
Downtown Blues & Collegiate Shag Dublin are excited to invite you to come to three Saturday nights of swing dancing with us down the river in the most scenic of venues.
Liffey Swing Summer Nights (7 July)
- Sat, 07 Jul 2018
- Dublin
- Organised by Liffey Swing Summer Nights
Downtown Blues & Collegiate Shag Dublin are excited to invite you to come to three Saturday nights of swing dancing with us down the river in the most scenic of venues.
The Wranglers
- Sat, 16 Jun 2018
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
For this edition of Grainy Blues, The Wranglers will be playing for us.
Blues Roads - Workshop with Jenny & Dan
- Sat, 26 May 2018
- WORKSHOP
Blues Roads - Blues Dance Workshop with Jenny Sowden & Dan Repsch
Leila Jane & The Healers
- Sat, 05 May 2018
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's
For our May Edition of Grainy Blues, Leila Jane & The Healers will be playing for us.
Fair City Blues 2018
- Fri, 23 Mar 2018
- Dublin
- Organised by Fair City Blues
Two days of workshops will help you hone and refine your dance craft! Three nights of dancing will enchant you with blues songs from across the high seas.
The Stonecold Hobos
- Sat, 03 Feb 2018
- 8pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Stonecold Hobos will be playing for us and bringing all the love for blues at Grainy Blues. Save the date for the first Downtown Blues Live Music Social of 2018!!
4th Anniversary of DTB with One Horse Pony
- Sat, 11 Nov 2017
- 8pm
- Arthur's
We're very happy to be celebrating 4 years of Blues dancing in Dublin. On this special occasion we've got One Horse Pony playing for us!
Blues Dance Workshop with Anna & Ryan
- Sat, 14 Oct 2017
- WORKSHOP
We'll have a one-day workshop with Anna Price & Ryan O'Shaughnessy followed by a social dance night in Adelphi.
Those Responsible
- Sat, 09 Sep 2017
- 8pm
- Arthur's Pub
Downtown Blues will have a after-summer edition of Grainy Blues.
The Ben Prevo Band
- Sat, 08 Jul 2017
- 8pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Ben Prevo Band will be playing for us and bringing all the love for blues at Grainy Blues.
Blues Dance Workshop with Nick & Ilaria
- Sat, 24 Jun 2017
- WORKSHOP
We're excited to announce a 2-day Workshop with Nick & Ilaria including 1 night Social Dancing.
Dermot Byrne and Dirt Road
- Sat, 06 May 2017
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Dirt Road Band comprises a collection of seasoned Blues players performing authentic renditions of classic blues and roots music as well as self penned material.
Fair City Blues 2017
- Fri, 24 Mar 2017
- Dublin
- Organised by Fair City Blues
Two days of workshops to make you shine, three sparkling evenings of dancing, a fourth year of out-of-this-world craic, all in Dublin's Fair City.
Leila Jane & The Healers
- Sat, 04 Feb 2017
- 8.30pm
- Arthur's Pub
It's here - The first Grainy Blues of the year 2017 - with the great Leila Jane and The Healers warming our Blues dances this winter.
3rd Anniversary of DTB - The Wranglers
- Sat, 12 Nov 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
The last Grainy Blues of the year is coming and it'll be LEGENDARY! It's Downtown Blues 3rd Anniversary so there will be more treats than usual.
The Blues Street Preachers
- Sat, 08 Oct 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
For our October Edition of Grainy Blues, The Blues Street Preachers from Belfast will be playing for us. Also, don't miss DJ Olga and of course some great blues dancing!
Slidin PK
- Sat, 03 Sep 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Downtown Blues will have a after-summer edition of Grainy Blues. This time, Slidin PK (aka Peter Wheelwright) will be bringing the blues to us!
N.C. Lawlor
- Sat, 13 Aug 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Downtown Blues will have a proper mid-summer edition of Grainy Blues. This time, N.C. Lawlor will be bringing the blues to us!
Leila Jane & The Healers
- Sat, 09 Jul 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
For our May Edition of Grainy Blues, Leila Jane & The Healers will be playing for us. We will go until closing time, but don't miss out the amazing live music and be on time.
The Back Road Blues Band
- Sat, 28 May 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
The Back Road Blues Band will be playing for us and bringing all the love for blues at Grainy Blues. They have played for us before, at Fair City Blues, at Grainy Blues, in Arthurs...
Blues Dance Workshop with Ruth & Mike
- Sat, 28 May 2016
- WORKSHOP
Downtown Blues is proud to announce: Ruth and Mike are back in town and will teach another blues dance workshop!
Peter Price
- Sat, 23 Apr 2016
- 8:30pm
- The Tivoli Backstage
April's edition of Grainy Blues is back and this time we have a special edition: we are bringing Peter Price back to Dublin!!
Marko Gazic
- Sat, 20 Feb 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Downtown Blues's live band dance night is here for the February Edition. Marko Gazic and friends will play for us!
One Horse Pony
- Sat, 16 Jan 2016
- 8:30pm
- Arthur's Pub
Grainy Blues is back! This time, One Horse Pony, the amazing Blues Band from Cork, will be playing for us. Olga will be our great DJ and will play some tunes before and after the band. Dress up code: Spiritual Blues.
2nd Anniversary of DTB with The Wranglers
- Fri, 13 Nov 2015
- 8pm
- Arthur's
Downtown Blues' 2nd BIRTHDAY PARTY!!! Dress Code - Blue
1st Anniversary of DTB
- Sat, 29 Nov 2014
- 8pm
- Arthur's
With the Dublin Blues scene growing all the time we are happy to present the 1st YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Downtown Blues!!
Slidin PK & Daire McMaghnuis The Junkyard Duo
- Sat, 11 Oct 2014
- 9pm
- Turk's Head
With the Dublin Blues scene growing all the time we are happy to present another Grainy Blues Live Session. With both live and DJ sets it's looking to be another night to remember.
Those Responsible + One Horse Pony
- Fri, 25 Jul 2014
- 9pm
- Arthur's
Grainy Blues is back and ready for a summer edition with 2 live bands for you! "Those Responsible" from 9.30pm to 10.15pm and "One Horse Pony" from 10.30pm to 12.30pm.
The Blues Momentum
- Sun, 25 May 2014
- 9pm
- Arthur's
An amazing Grainy Blues is approaching! We are bringing a blues band from cork: The Blues Momentum!
Grainy Blues
- Sat, 22 Feb 2014
- 7:30pm
- Against the Grain
New episode of our monthly night ! Grainy Blues Baby !