The Next Big Thing 2026: Seeing Double
Dublin, January 21–24 | Cork, January 31–February 1, 2026
The Next Big Thing is back, and this time we’re seeing double. For the 5th edition of our flagship festival, we’re celebrating with a TWO-weekend takeover of Dublin and Cork, packed with the best up-and-coming acts Ireland has to offer.
First stop: Dublin, 21st–24th January 2026. Four nights at home in the iconic Workman’s Club on Wellington Quay. This year’s lineup features some of our favourite acts, from across the spectrum of genre: All Girls Piss, Touzai, Spooklet, Girl|Boy, and he, the fool, and many more to be announced!
Once Dublin’s done and dusted, we’re taking TNBT south for the first time, and where else but the People’s Republic of Cork? Running over 2 nights in Dali, our inaugural lineup features the sounds of emerging homegrown talents like SYGH, Hannahbella, Mossy, Telekura, Other Mother, and Abbie Lee
Watch this space for even more bands to be confirmed for our first outing in the Rebel County.
Early bird tickets for Dublin and Cork go on sale Thursday, 20th November 2025 for the incredible bargain of just €10 for 4 nights in Dublin or €7.50 2 nights in Cork. There’s 100 available, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!