01 / Dublin club
INDEX
International headliners and Irish selectors at 57 Middle Abbey Street. A programme spanning house, techno and the wider electronic spectrum.
Explore Index & tickets ↗Dublin · Ireland · Est. 2014
CREATINGBIG MOMENTS
Dublin clubs. Summer shows.
District X Festival.
One love for electronic music.
D8 IN THE GARDEN✦INDEX✦BLOCK✦DISTRICT X✦D8 IN THE GARDEN✦INDEX
The District 8 family
OUR WORLD
Club culture in the city. Open-air music in Kildare. Discover where we come together.
02 / Dublin club
BLOCK
A close-knit dancefloor on Liberty Lane. Bringing international artists and local talent together, with community at the heart of the club.
Explore Block ↗03 / August shows
D8 IN THE
GARDEN
Our summer series at Palmerstown House Estate, Co. Kildare. Each date brings its own headliner and supporting programme for a day of music in the open air.
Explore the Garden shows ↓04 / Annual festival
DISTRICT X
Our annual electronic music festival at Palmerstown House Estate. Multiple stages, international artists and Irish talent, bringing different corners of the dancefloor together.
Explore District X Festival ↗Back on the dancefloor
WHAT’S ON
Selected upcoming shows. Visit each club’s website for the full programme and official ticket links.
2027 · Open-air series
IN THE
GARDEN
Our upcoming open-air shows at Palmerstown House Estate, Co. Kildare. Sign up for first access to tickets.
Sunday 1 August 2027 · Palmerstown House Estate
ARMAND
VAN HELDEN
With Luuk Van Dijk, Dennis Quin B2B Job de Jong, Scarlett O’Malley and Surka.
Sign up for ticket access ↗
Garden archive
PAST EVENTS
2023—2026 · View archive
2026
Josh Baker Sold out
Silva Bumpa · Eliza Rose · Eric Brown · Emma Kearns
Skin On Skin
Tommy Holohan · Clouds · Paige Tomlinson · SWIM · Thelma · Yours Truly
Morgan Seatree Sold out
DART · Lammer · Juicy Romance · Kayleigh Glynn
Franky Rizardo Sold out
Kepler · Julian Fijma · Reeshy · Ervin · Juslinos
2025
Duke Dumont Sold out
Route 94 · Sam Divine · Al Gibbs · January Winters · Surka · ROC · Collie · Kaycee · Alex Blake
Chris Stussy Sold out
Kerri Chandler · Chloé Caillet · Locklead · Jake Fitzgerald · Jade Carney · ETC · LIA · AOD · Eric Brown · Joe Butler Byrne
Fisher Sold out
Nic Fanciulli · LP Giobbi · Little Fritter · Mia Moretti · Ervin · Dave Treacey · Dan Duffy · Shauna Dee · Bernie · Nicole
2024
Mall Grab Sold out
Armand Van Helden · X-Coast · X Club · Dylan Fogarty · Derv · Becky Stone · Eric Brown · Weronika Barton · IMO · Inafekt · Collie · Yours Truly
Carl Cox Sold out
Syreeta · Christopher Coe · Disfreq · Al Gibbs
Ben Hemsley Sold out
Alan Fitzpatrick · Denis Sulta · Ammara · Cody Wong · Dearbhla Lynch
Mochakk
Ewan McVicar · Classmatic · Eve · AOD · Soundmate · Tepnets · Concept · Nicole Spagnol · Vibez Emotions
2023
Glitterbox × Mother
Mousse T · Natasha Diggs · Dave Lee · Groove Armada · Horse Meat Disco · Kelly-Anne Byrne · Ruth Kavanagh
Charlotte de Witte
Len Faki · KAS:ST · Cailín · Moduse · Nocturnal Animals · Eclectrica
CamelPhat
Kerri Chandler · Rebūke · Obskür · Jeremy Underground · Eve · GRL · Sarah Mooney · Phever · Frankie
Boris Brejcha
GABE · Whoriskey · Mogo · Eclectrika · Al Gibbs · Souzac · Lugel Plex · Lalijohns · VTK · Connect · Benavidex
This is District 8
FROM THE CLUB
TO THE OPEN AIR.
District 8 brings people together through electronic music. Our world spans Index and Block in Dublin, the D8 in the Garden summer shows, District X Festival and artist management. We connect international artists, homegrown talent and the communities who make every dancefloor their own.
Moments from the dancefloor
GALLERY
Our clubs. Our gardens. Our festival.
District 8 · Artist management
MANAGEMENT
Supporting homegrown talent. Developing artists’ careers. Our management division builds on a decade of championing Irish electronic music and club culture.
Dublin · House
OBSKÜR
Dublin duo Lorcan McCarthy and Faustas Astrauskas pair hard-hitting 909s with hip-hop samples and raw, energetic production. Known for ‘Bayside’ and ‘Twister’, their sound has taken them from Irish dancefloors to The Warehouse Project and Amnesia.
- Bookings
- mike@luma-agency.co
- Management
- ryan@district8dublin.com
Kerry · Techno
YASMIN
GARDEZI
Kerry-born Yasmin Gardezi brings fast-paced industrial techno together with acid and trance. Her energetic sets span new discoveries and older records, with appearances at Life Festival, Electric Picnic and club shows across Ireland.
- Bookings
- Anjel@apelago.com
- Management
- ryan@district8dublin.com
Good nights start with care
EVERYONE
IS WELCOME.
District 8 is an inclusive, respectful and judgment-free space. Look after yourself, your friends and the people around you. Our staff, medics and welfare team are here to help.
Accessibility & support ↗Before you arrive
FAQs
General guidance for District 8 events. Check the relevant club or festival website for event-specific entry, travel and accessibility information.
Age restrictions & entry
All D8 shows are strictly over 18s. Photo ID is required and strict ID checks will be in place. For door opening times and set times, keep an eye on our socials.
Welfare & safe spaces
We have zero tolerance for homophobia, racism, transphobia, misogyny or any other form of discrimination. We want a community that is responsible, respectful and compassionate to others and the environment. If you have any issues, contact a member of staff.
Take care of yourself and others
Look after yourself and your friends. If you see someone who looks ill or in trouble, or you feel unwell yourself, please contact a staff member.
Medics and staff are your mates
Our staff are here to help, free of judgment. Please don’t be afraid to approach them. Ask to be directed to a medic or our dedicated onsite welfare team, and check the medic location when you arrive.
Searches and prohibited substances
Visitors are searched on entry. Refusing a search will result in denied entry. Consumption, trade or possession of drugs is strictly prohibited. Anyone possessing illegal substances will be refused admission or ejected, and may be reported to the Gardaí and liable for prosecution. Anyone asking for or offering drugs will be banned for life, reported to the Gardaí and may be liable for prosecution.
Accessibility
We want everyone’s experience to be as comfortable as possible. If you have accessibility needs, contact us and we will endeavour to assist you.
Tickets & avoiding fake tickets
Only buy tickets through our website, official links on our socials or our ticketing partners: Eventbrite, DICE and Resident Advisor. D8 is not responsible for fake tickets. A fake ticket will result in no entry.
Strobes & lighting
Strong strobe effects and flashing lights are used at shows. These may not be suitable for people with epilepsy or light sensitivity. If you feel unwell, visit the medic area or contact a member of staff.
Photography & recording
Professional photography, audio and video recording takes place at most of our events for news, promotion, advertising, websites and social media. By attending a show you consent to this. If you need something removed, please get in touch.
What can’t I bring to outdoor shows?
You may be body and/or bag searched at the entrance, onsite or when leaving. Items that could be used as a weapon or cause danger or disruption will be confiscated. People suspected of carrying dangerous items or carrying out illegal activities may be searched.
Prohibited items must be surrendered or removed from the site. Refusal may result in eviction. Surrendered items will not be returned.
Prohibited items
- Smoke and gas canisters
- BBQs, including disposable BBQs
- Aerosols, except hygiene and beauty products
- Airhorns, fireworks and flares
- Glass — glass bottles must be decanted into plastic
- Illegal substances, drugs and “legal highs”
- Laser equipment, laser pens and megaphones
- Nitrous oxide and sky or “Chinese” lanterns
- Sound systems
- Spray cans
- Tabards and high-visibility jackets
- Drones
- Anything that might be considered a weapon