Battle of the Buskers performers
8 OCTOBER — 12 NOVEMBER 2026
Every Thursday · Free Entry · Open to the Public
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Every Thursday Temple Bar · Dublin Free Entry Applications Open Buskers Bar Battle of the Buskers 2026 8 OCTOBER — 12 NOVEMBER 2026
Battle of the Buskers 2026

The Battle
Is Back!

Ireland's streets are full of raw musical talent. Battle of the Buskers brings that talent indoors and puts it centre stage.

Returning for its second year, emerging artists take over Buskers Bar for six weeks of live music.

6 weeks. Live music. One champion.

How the Battle Works

01

The Heats

8 OCTOBER | 15 OCTOBER | 22 OCTOBER | 29 OCTOBER
02

The Wildcard

5 NOVEMBER
03

The Grand Final

12 NOVEMBER

The Winner
Takes Home

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€5,000 IN CASH
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✦
A Full Day of Studio Recording
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Applications Open · 18+

Think You've Got
What It Takes?

Busker? Singer? Band? Musician? Emerging artist? If you're ready to take your music from the street to the stage, fill in the official application form below without leaving this page.

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Eric Lalor
Hosted by

Eric
Lalor

The voice of the Battle

Comedian, actor and voice-over artist Eric Lalor hosts Battle of the Buskers, bringing his comedy background and live performance experience to the stage throughout the competition.

Eric is also co-host of Eric and Willa's House of Fun podcast with Willa White.

See the Battle
Come Alive

Step into the atmosphere from last year — live performances, crowd energy and the moments that made the first Battle unforgettable.

2025 Champion

Last Year's
Winner

Simone Di Addezio
Battle of the Buskers 2025 winner with the €5,000 prize cheque
Buskers Bar
Come Watch · Buskers Bar

The Battle
Has a Home

Thursday nights just got louder

Six weeks of emerging talent and live performances in the heart of Temple Bar. Everyone is welcome — entry is free and open to the public.

When Every Thursday
Dates 8 OCTOBER — 12 NOVEMBER
Entry Free Entry
Access Open to the Public
Battle Night Packages — Coming Soon Food and drink packages for Battle nights will be announced soon.
Book Your Table Call Now · +353 1 677 3333
Guinness served at Buskers Bar
Cocktail at Buskers Bar
Guests enjoying Guinness at Buskers Bar
Buskers Bar interior
Espresso martini at Buskers Bar
Food at Buskers Bar
Live performer at Buskers Bar
Food and drinks at Buskers Bar
Buskers Bar food selection
The final battle is coming

The Grand Final

12 NOVEMBERember 2026 · Buskers Bar · Temple Bar

Countdown to Grand Final Day
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One Night
One Stage
One ChampionWho takes the title?
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