“The three day showcase features some of the biggest names in homegrown live music.” – District
“We’ve Only Just Begun is a homegrown showcase going from strength to strength, and one that is of vital importance to the promotion and platforming of women and non-binary artists in the Irish music space. After three days of variety and spice, it’s clear that the future of Irish music is in safe hands.” – The Thin Air
“We’re absolutely delighted to be partnering with We’ve Only Just Begun Festival again.” – 2FM
“For anyone interested in investigating exactly how the Irish music landscape is looking (and sounding), the event is a must.” – The Irish Times
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
Doors 7.30pm
18+
2025 LINE UP
Thurs 9th
Hotgirl
Theatre
Holly Munro
Annika Kilkenny
For Nina
Kayleigh Noble
$ona Blu€
Anna Leah
Fri 8th
Negro Impacto
WineMom
Sarah Brooki
Sammy Copley
Delivery Service
Becky McNeice
HANNAHBELLA
All Thumbs
Sat 9th
Florence Road
EFÉ
Sarah Crean
I Dreamed I Dream
Babyrat
ESSIRAY
Telekura
Shmoneydoll
Sjaney
Notice anything about the line-up? Tell us when you see it! #WOJBFestival
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.
We’ve Only Just Begun is officially partnered with IMRO, Minding Creative Minds, 2FM and Rockshore.
