Vicar Street, Dublin

Name: Vicar Street
Address: Dublin, Ireland
Telephone: +353 1 454 6656

#186 among attractions in Dublin

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue, Bars and clubs

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Vicar Street is a concert, performing arts centre and events venue in Dublin, Ireland. Located on Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Vicar Street has capacity for 1,050 people for seated performances and 1,500 people for standing gigs. The venue is owned by Harry Crosbie and operated by Peter Aiken. Since opening in 1998, the venue has become a popular setting for a wide range of acts including stand-up comedy, drama performances and a variety of concerts. The first artist to play on the Vicar Street Stage was local singer/songwriter Shay Cotter. Major international recording artists have performed in Vicar Street, such as Bob Dylan in 2000, Neil Young in 2003, Adele in 2008, Paul Simon and Ed Sheeran in 2011, and Lana Del Rey in 2013. ()

Opened: September 1998 (26 years ago)Capacity: 1050Coordinates: 53°20'33"N, 6°16'40"W

Address

Southside (South-West Inner City)Dublin Ireland

Contact

+353 1 454 6656

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Day trips

Vicar Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christ Church Cathedral, The Brazen Head, Dublinia, Chester Beatty Library.

~1480 ftE
Medieval edifice with a crypt and cafe
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
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~950 ftN
Nightlife
The Brazen Head, Dublin
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~1300 ftE
Museum, Gothic architecture, Specialty museum
Dublinia, Dublin
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0.4 miE
Rare religious and artistic manuscripts
Chester Beatty Library, Dublin
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~1490 ftNE
Architecture, Hostel
Four Courts, Dublin
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~1190 ftN
Bridge
Father Mathew Bridge, Dublin
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~1630 ftNE
Bridge
O'Donovan Rossa Bridge, Dublin
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~230 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
John's Lane Church, Dublin
2 min walk • The Church of St. Augustine and St. John, commonly known as John's Lane Church, is a large Roman Catholic Church located on Thomas Street, Dublin, Ireland. It was opened in 1874 on the site of the medieval St. John's Hospital, founded c. 1180. It is served by the Augustinian Order.
~1450 ftE
Church
Church of St. Nicholas Within, Dublin
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~920 ftNE
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Audoen's Church, Dublin
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~1310 ftNE
Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Dublin
7 min walk • Church of the Immaculate Conception also known as Adam and Eve's is a Roman Catholic church run by the Franciscans and it is located on Merchants Quay, Dublin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vicar Street?

Nearby attractions include St Catherine's Church, Dublin (1 min walk), John's Lane Church, Dublin (2 min walk), Augustinian Friary of the Most Holy Trinity, Dublin (2 min walk), Thomas Street, Dublin (4 min walk).

How to get to Vicar Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vicar Street:

Bus

Usher's Quay • Lines: 145, 25d, 25x, 26, 37, 39, 39a, 51d, 52, 69, 69x, 70, 747, 79, 79A, C1, C2, C3, C4 (6 min walk)
Merchant's Quay • Lines: 145, 26, 37, 39, 39a, 69, 69x, 79, 79A (7 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: Luas Red Line (9 min walk)
Smithfield • Lines: Luas Red Line (9 min walk)

Train

Heuston (19 min walk)
Dublin Heuston (20 min walk)