Borderless Music: Tolka Hot Club at the Civic Theatre Tallaght

What to Expect

Borderless Music brings Tolka Hot Club to the Civic Theatre in Tallaght for a free evening billed by the venue as celebrating music “that transcends borders.” The framing points to a set that draws on multiple musical traditions and influences rather than sitting neatly inside one genre, which fits the growing appetite for cross-cultural live music programming at community venues like the Civic.

Free gigs at a proper theatre venue, rather than a pub back room, are a good option for anyone wanting a full concert experience without the cost of a ticketed show, and it’s a chance to see a live act in a seated, well-lit auditorium with proper sound rather than a standing room. As with any free event, capacity is limited to the size of the venue, so arriving in good time is worth considering even without a formal ticket requirement.

The show sits within the Civic’s August programme alongside a run of paid tribute acts, comedy nights and theatre productions, giving it a slightly different feel: a lower-key, genre-crossing evening rather than a big tribute production. It’s a reasonable pick for anyone looking to try something a bit different on a Thursday night without committing to a ticket price.

Good to Know

• One night only, Thursday 20 August at 7:30pm
• Free admission; part of the Borderless Music series at the Civic Theatre
• Tolka Hot Club perform a set described as crossing musical borders
• Arrive early given free events can fill the auditorium
• Check the Civic Theatre website for any booking or registration requirement ahead of the night

Getting There

The Civic Theatre is on Lord Edward Street in Tallaght town centre, a short walk from the Luas Red Line’s Tallaght stop. Bus routes 16, 49, 54A, 65 and 175 also serve the area, with parking available nearby in The Square shopping centre.