Ahead of its return to Collins Barracks later this month, Singular Artists marked the launch of Wider Than Pictures 2026 with a special gathering at The Grand Social in Dublin.
The evening brought together guests for an early taste of this year’s series, with signature Wider Than Pictures cocktails, pizza and music setting the tone for what is to come. The Reverend Tony Bones took over the decks for the evening, providing the soundtrack as the crowd gathered for the launch.
Wider Than Pictures returns to the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks from August 25 to 30, continuing a summer concert series that has quickly become a familiar fixture in Dublin’s live music calendar.
The historic courtyard will host six nights of live music this year, with a line-up spanning rock, indie, alternative and electronic sounds. Amyl and the Sniffers open the series with two consecutive nights, joined by Mannequin Pussy and Spider. Faye Webster follows on August 27 alongside SPRINTS and Amie Blu, before berlioz brings his deep in it show to Collins Barracks with Sofia Kourtesis and Ricky Chong the following night. Mac DeMarco takes over on August 29 with Tex Crick, while Super Furry Animals close the 2026 programme on August 30 alongside Baxter Dury and Dublin band Really Good Time.
The launch at The Grand Social offered a much smaller and more informal introduction to this year’s programme before the main shows begin.
With the first night now less than two weeks away, the launch provided the first step towards another six-night run of Wider Than Pictures in the city.
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Last night at a launch party, Singular Artists announced that, for the first time, Wider Than Pictures After Show Parties will be held over six nights, post-show, either side of the banks of the Liffey, at The Grand Social and The Workman’s Club.
Access is exclusive to ticketholders of that night’s Wider Than Pictures show at The National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, and entry is free with a valid ticket. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.
BLACK NYLON (DJ SET) is at The Workman’s Club on Tue 25 August, following night one of Amyl & The Sniffers plus special guests Mannequin Pussy + Spider.
BODYS (RESIDENT DJS) is at The Grand Social on Wed 26 August, following night two of Amyl & The Sniffers plus special guests Mannequin Pussy + Spider.
SEXYTADHG (DJ SET) is at The Grand Social on Thu 27 August, following Faye Webster plus special guests SPRINTS + Amie Blu.
NICK STANLEY (HOTGIRL) DJ SET is at The Workman’s Club on Fri 28 August, following berlioz presents deep in it plus special guests Sofia Kourtesis + Ricky Chong.
MADRA SALACH (DJ SET) is at The Workman’s Club on Sat 29 August, following Mac DeMarco plus special guest Tex Crick.
REALLY GOOD TIME (DJ SET) is at The Grand Social on Sun 30 August, following Super Furry Animals plus special guests Baxter Dury + Really Good Time.
Wider Than Pictures is in its fifth year. The concert series takes place at The National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks. Tickets are on sale now from singularartists.ie and ticketmaster.ie. Amyl & The Sniffers (night one) and Mac DeMarco are sold out.
Photos & first section words – Zoltán Szabó @mrzoltanphoto