The Next Big Thing 2026 Dublin Edition

Ex Oh Promotions are excited to announce our 5th annual ‘The Next Big Thing’ festival, live from the heart of Dublin on Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th of January 2026.

We're proud to be a DIY festival, curated by musicians for music lovers of all kinds, and our mission is to platform the best up-and-coming, genre-blending talent in Ireland.

With 18 emerging acts taking over the iconic Workman's Club for 4 stacked nights of music, we can bet that you'll be introduced to some of your new favourite Irish artists.

⚡️Lineup ⚡️
Monday's Child
All Girls Piss
Kyral
Reylta
and he, the fool
Girl | Boy
Uptight Dad
iNNUENDO
Glasseyed
SPOOKLET
digdeep
All Things Eve
Touzai
Gag Reflex
Eppie
SYGH
V-Sensei
Hannahbella

PLUS: The return of our annual vintage market featuring local, independent artists and makers - keep an eye out for the lineup coming soon 🫐

Link to our accessibility rider for audience members with disabilty to let us know what supports or adjustments you might need to enjoy the Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing 2026 is sponsored by:
Safe Gigs and Boss Stop.