5 Great Places for Live Music in Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is a great city for music and if you are planning a trip to Ireland, you should not miss the chance to explore the live music options in Dublin which celebrate the wonderful traditional music of the country as well as more contemporary genres. There are many places to go when you are looking for live music in Dublin – here are five of the most appreciated venues in the city.
1. Whelan’s - Whelan’s is popular with locals and visitors to Dublin and is a great place for rock fans to enjoy live music. Whelan’s has a great ambience and sound and has a bar in the balcony which offers a good view of the live music being played on stage.
2. Taylors Three Rock Pub – For those looking to experience traditional Irish music while you are in Dublin, Taylors Three Rock Pub in Rathfarnham is the place to visit. 
There are fascinating musical performances held here including Irish ballads and river dances.
3. JJ Smythe’s - An evening at JJ Smythe’s will offer you an insight into Irish Blues music, played live by talented local musicians.
4. The Academy - There are many fine concert venues in Dublin, and the Academy is one of these places. It offers an elegant ambience, great acoustics and interesting music. The Academy is located on Middle Abbey Street.
5. The Ambassador - The Ambassador is one of the oldest live music venues in the city. It is a good place to catch alternative rock concerts. The Ambassador was built originally as a hospital in 1764, and was converted to a movie theatre in 1910 before settling down into its present avatar.
