We’ve Only Just Begun Showcase – Day by Day Breakdowns & Stage Times for Whelans Dublin

We’ve Only Just Begun is an annual three night festival which takes place in iconic music venue Whelan’s in the heart of Dublin city, this year celebrating its 5th year!

Spread out across two stages, 25 bands, solo acts and DJs play to a sold out crowd across an entire weekend. Since 2018, we’ve had headline performances from Pillow Queens, Sorcha Richardson, Soda Blonde, Sprints, The Cliffords, Celaviedmai, Rosie Carney, Cathy Davey and Wyvern Lingo as well as appearances from Amy Michelle, Lucy Blue, Winnie Ama, Niamh Regan, Annie-Dog, Maria Kelly, Niamh Bury, Carrie Baxter, Tomike, Kynsy, Gemma Dunleavy, Ailbhe Reddy, Elaine Mai & many more.

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Thurs 7th 
MAIN ROOM
Hotgirl 22:30
Theatre 21:30
Holly Munro 20:45
Annika Kilkenny 20:00

UPSTAIRS
Kayleigh Noble 22:45
For Nina 22:00
Anna Leah 21:15
$ona Blu€  20:30

Fri 8th 
MAIN ROOM
Negro Impacto 22:30
WineMom 21:30
Sarah Brooki 20:45
Sammy Copley 20:00

UPSTAIRS
Delivery Service 22:45
Becky McNeice 22:00
HANNAHBELLA 21:15
All Thumbs 20:30

Sat 9th 
MAIN ROOM
Florence Road 22:30
EFÉ 21:30
Sarah Crean 20:45
I Dreamed I Dream 20:00

UPSTAIRS
Babyrat 23:30
ESSIRAY 22:45
Telekura 22:00
Shmoneydoll 21:15
Sjaney 20:30

We’ve Only Just Begun is officially partnered with  IMRO, Minding Creative Minds, 2FM and Rockshore

3 NIGHT FESTIVAL SHOWCASING 25 ACTS NOW BACK FOR ITS 5TH YEAR IN WHELAN’S DUBLIN

THURSDAY 7 / FRIDAY 8 / SATURDAY 9 AUGUST 2025
Tickets €7 per night // €15 weekend on sale now