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comedy · Friday 10 July 2026 · 8:00pm 
Russell Howard at Vicar Street
At Vicar Street · 58-59 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
At Vicar Street · 58-59 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
Russell Howard is one of the biggest names in British stand-up, and when he plays Vicar Street the room tends to fill fast. His 2026 tour, “Don’t Tell the Algorithm”, is billed as a return to basics - no phones, no distractions, just a comedian and an audience in a room together. If you like observational comedy that moves quickly, finds the funny in everyday life, and leaves you in a good mood on the way home, this is a reliable night out.
Howard built his following on programmes like Mock the Week and his own BBC Three show, then crossed over to stadium-level audiences with tours across the UK, Ireland, Australia, and the US. The 2026 show leans into the idea of live comedy as an antidote to algorithm-fed content - the set develops as the tour progresses, so early dates tend to feel slightly more spontaneous. Vicar Street, with around 1,050 seats for a show like this, is one of those venues where the sight lines are good from most spots and the atmosphere is genuinely warm. Doors open at 7pm for the 8pm show. Expect roughly 90 minutes on stage. The show is seated.
Vicar Street is at 58-59 Thomas Street in Dublin 8, in the Liberties. It is well served by Dublin Bus - routes along Thomas Street and the quays stop nearby. The Luas Red Line’s Rialto and Fatima stops are both a short walk away. If you are driving in from outside the city, Heuston Station car park is about 15 minutes on foot and is a common choice for evening events. Thomas Street itself has limited on-street parking, so public transport or a taxi drop-off is the easier option.
The Liberties is one of the older parts of the city, with the Guinness Storehouse and St Patrick’s Cathedral both within easy walking distance if you are making a day of it. There is more to see in Dublin and across Co. Dublin.
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