The 8 Best Irish Music & Dance Shows

1.Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56Our pick

Spend about three hours at Dublin’s Belvedere Hotel with live Irish musicians, singers, and dancers who have performed with Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Feet of Flames. Dinner comes first, followed by an interactive show with clapping, singing, and simple dance lessons onstage. Drinks cost extra.

“It was a fun night. Always love the Irish dancing. They did not disappoint. Their enthusiasm and relationship to the audience made the show alive and fun. Would do again in a heartbeat”

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2.The Irish Dance Party in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 918 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

From 3 to 5 pm at Merchants Arch Bar, a singer such as Jim or Gary hosts live Irish music while professional dancers perform and teach three simple group dances. You get a reserved table, but seating and sightlines can vary. The event suits families, solo visitors, and anyone ready to join in.

“This was so fun! There were families with small children as well as adults. The dancers were awesome, Jim was fun keeping the music going and learning Irish dance was a blast! There five of us and we all enjoyed it.”

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3.Trad on the Prom Ticket with Irish Music and Dancing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 482 reviews · from $40

Spend two hours at Galway’s Leisureland Theatre with Trad on the Prom, a polished Irish music, song, and dance show featuring performers linked to Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and The Chieftains. Expect strong vocals, Irish pipes, fiddles, champion dancers, storytelling, and a chance to meet the cast afterward.

“The most amazing performance. Best experience. A must see in Galway! A true do not miss!!”

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4.Trad on the Prom – Ireland’s #1 Music, Song & Dance Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend two hours at Galway’s Leisureland with Trad on the Prom, a polished Irish music, song, and dance production featuring high-energy dancers, Máirín Fahy on fiddle, singers, bodhrán, concertina, and uilleann pipes. Doors open at 8pm, with the show starting at 8:30pm.

“Wonderful music and dancing! Highly recommend! Easy to locate in a wonderful area of Galway. Great night”

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5.Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Head to Taylors Three Rock in Rathfarnham for a four-course Irish dinner followed by two hours of music, singing, dancing, and audience participation. You can expect seafood chowder or Irish stew, Irish coffee, award-winning dancers, traditional instruments, and a lively cabaret setting. Transport is not included.

“The cab ride was too far and almost as expensive as the show tickets. We got there late. Dessert was still frozen. Salman sauce was cold.”

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6.Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 208 reviews · from $39

Spend about 3.5 hours at Dublin’s Merry Ploughboy Pub, owned and run by traditional musicians. Choose a show-only ticket or a three-course dinner before live Irish songs, ballads, humor, uilleann pipes, and stepdancing. The pub is outside central Dublin, so plan transport carefully.

“Such a fun night the entertainment was wonderful and the food was delicious. The service was faultless. Getting picked up and being dropped back at your hotel was an extra bonus for a very reasonable cost.”

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7.Merry Ploughboys Irish Night Dublin Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 3 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Spend about 3 hours and 40 minutes at the Merry Ploughboy Pub for an evening of Irish food, live traditional music, dancing, and sing-alongs. The show suits families, couples, and groups, with audience participation, talented musicians, and high-energy dancers. Check the meal details carefully before booking, as the price and dinner inclusions can vary.

“Excellent food and amazing Irish music! So much fun. The mixed fish chowder and the Irish beef stew were outstanding!”

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8.The Irish Dance Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · from $34

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Claddagh Hall, the old Rovers FC hall in Galway’s historic fishing village. Over 90 minutes, you’ll learn basic steps from sean-nós, céilí, and Riverdance traditions in a friendly, wheelchair-accessible setting. The instructors have performed with Riverdance, so you’ll get both practical coaching and cultural context.

“A truly extraordinary experience, thanks to our teacher. I highly recommend taking this opportunity to discover new things, share new experiences, and share smiles.”

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