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nightlife · Friday 7 August 2026 · 6:00pm 
Qween & Dublin Gospel Choir at Live at the Breakwater
At Live at the Breakwater · Ferrybank, Wexford, Co. Wexford
At Live at the Breakwater · Ferrybank, Wexford, Co. Wexford
Two of Ireland’s most loved live acts come together for one night at Ferrybank when Qween joins forces with the Dublin Gospel Choir under the Big Top at Live at the Breakwater. Qween are widely regarded as Ireland’s premier Queen tribute, led by Brian Keville from Leixlip who brings an uncanny likeness to Freddie Mercury in voice, movement and presence. The idea behind this particular collaboration runs deeper than a typical tribute show - Keville has spoken about Queen having two sides, the stadium rock band and the studio grandeur, and bringing a full gospel choir bridges the gap between them. The result is a set that builds Queen’s greatest hits to something closer to their intended scale. If you have never heard “Don’t Stop Me Now” or “Somebody to Love” sung with forty voices behind it, this is the night.
Qween have built a strong reputation on the Irish live circuit for the quality of the performance rather than just the costume. Brian Keville previously portrayed Freddie Mercury in the drama “When Harvey Met Bob” alongside Domhnall Gleeson, which gives some sense of how seriously he approaches the role. Paired with the Dublin Gospel Choir, the set leans into Queen’s biggest anthems - the songs that were always meant to fill a room. The venue itself, a 3,000-capacity Big Top at Ferrybank, suits the scale well. It is a standing show for over-18s, so expect a crowd that is on its feet from early. Gates open at 6:00pm and the show starts at 7:00pm. This is the opening night of the 2026 Live at the Breakwater series, which runs across the site through to 16 August.
Wexford town is about 1 hour 40 minutes from Dublin by car on the M11, or roughly 2 hours on the N25 from Waterford. Irish Rail runs direct trains from Dublin Connolly to Wexford O’Hanrahan Station, which is at Redmond Square - from there it is about an 18-minute walk across the bridge to the Ferrybank site, or a short taxi. Bus Eireann and Wexford Bus both serve the town from Dublin and across the south-east; the main stop is also at Redmond Square. TFI Leap Card gives 30% off most bus and rail fares, and young adult and student cards save up to 50%. Parking is available at Ferrybank and the surrounding area, but for a sold-out opening night it is worth arriving early or taking the train to avoid the scramble.
Wexford town itself is well worth a few hours before the show - the medieval Westgate Heritage Tower, the long quayside, and some good spots for food along the main street all make for a decent afternoon. There is more to see in Wexford and across Co. Wexford.
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