 Vicar Street exterior in 2010 | |
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| Address | 58 Thomas Street, Dublin, Ireland |
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| Owner | Harry Crosbie |
| Type | Concert hall Performing arts centre |
| Seating type | Seated, standing |
| Capacity | 1,050 (seated) 1,500 (standing) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1997–1998 |
| Opened | September 1998 |
| Expanded | 2002 |
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Vicar Street is a concert, performing arts centre and events venue in Dublin, Ireland. Located at Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Vicar Street has capacity for 1,050 people for seated performances and 1,500 people for standing gigs.[1] The venue is owned by Harry Crosbie and operated by Peter Aiken. Since opening in 1998,[2] the venue has become a popular setting for a wide range of acts like stand-up comedy, drama performances, and a variety of concerts. The first artist to play on the Vicar Street Stage was local singer/songwriter Shay Cotter.[3] Major international recording artists have performed in Vicar Street including Bob Dylan in 2000,[4] Neil Young in 2003, Adele in 2008,[5] Paul Simon and Ed Sheeran in 2011, and Lana Del Rey in 2013.
Because of its intimate size, the venue is looked on with warmth by fans and acts alike.[6]
- ^ "Aiken Promotions – Aiken Promotions" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2012.
- ^ "Dublin Events". Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
- ^ Carroll, Jim (4 November 2008). "10 years of Vicar Street". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 12 August 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "CLUAS | Gig Reviews | Bob Dylan live in Vicar Street". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
- ^ "Adele returns to Vicar Street – FM For Music". Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ "Vicar Street – Dublin, D". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2010.