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Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner
Irish dance and live music at the Belvedere Hotel Dublin with a 3-course dinner. Dancers from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Doors 18:30, show 20:00. From €55.
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Duration3 hours
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The Belvedere Irish Night Show is an evening of Irish dance, live music and singing in the Belvedere Bar on Great Denmark Street - an intimate venue where every seat has a clear view of the raised stage. The show was created and choreographed by Jim Murrihy, Director of Damhsa, with an original score written for it.
The cast has toured in Riverdance, Feet of Flames and Lord of the Dance. The performance moves through the full range of Irish dance - from sean nós, the old-style solo traditional form, through to the jigs and reels most people know, and into the fast-paced synchronised style that tends to stop the room. It's high-energy, and the staging is tight. The dancers are very good.
The published itinerary is the deciding factor here. Check the current meeting point and stop timings before committing.
One practical detail
Arrive as close to 18:30 as you can. Doors open at 18:30 and dinner starts at 18:45, but arriving early gives you time to settle in, choose where you're sitting, and have a drink before the food arrives. The room isn't huge, and seats closer to the stage fill up quickly. You'll have a cleaner experience if you're not navigating a full room in the middle of starter service.
How the experience works
Before the show starts, you'll sit down to a three-course dinner of home-cooked Irish dishes. Adult tickets include three courses; children's tickets cover two courses. Beverages, tea and coffee aren't included, but you can order them at the bar throughout the evening.
At some point during the show, a few volunteers get invited up on stage to learn some dance steps with the cast. It tends to go exactly as you'd expect, and it's usually the moment the room comes alive.
What the price covers
- Three-course dinner (adults) / two-course dinner (children)
- Live Irish music, singing and dancing
- Opportunity to join the dancers on stage
- Drinks (available to purchase on the night)
- Tea or coffee
- Gratuities
- Transport or pick-up service - you make your own way to the venue
- Parking (no parking facilities on the premises)
Local tips that make the day better
Great Denmark Street puts you well-placed for a pre-evening walk. The Belvedere Hotel is in Dublin 1, a short walk from the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square and from O'Connell Street. If you're arriving with time to spare, the area around Parnell Square has some good pubs and cafes, and the gardens are free to walk through.
The sean nós section is worth paying attention to. A lot of visitors focus on the big group numbers - and those are great - but the solo sean nós dancing is something genuinely unusual if you haven't seen it before. It's an older, less formal style, closer to the ground and more improvised-feeling than the synchronised sequences. Don't miss it while you're looking at the menu.
Sort your drinks order early. Beverages aren't included in the ticket price, and service during the dinner can be busy when the room is full. If you want wine with your meal, or a pint before the show, flag down the bar staff early in the evening rather than waiting until everyone else has the same idea.
If your group is 6 or more, contact the organiser directly before booking online. Groups that size should book through the Belvedere team rather than just purchasing tickets through the standard booking flow. It's worth doing this early, particularly in summer or around bank holidays, when the show fills up well in advance.
Good to know before booking
- Maximum group size of 10
- Groups of 6 or more should contact the organiser directly to book
- Doors open at 18:30 - arriving close to this time is recommended for the best seats
- Dinner service starts at 18:45
- Show runs from 20:00 to 21:45
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Venue: Belvedere Hotel Dublin, Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1, D01 W1C0. When you arrive, use the main door - the Belvedere Irish Nights entrance is after the lift, on your right.
Make more of the area
- Dublin - the full city is on your doorstep, with Parnell Square, the Garden of Remembrance, and the Hugh Lane Gallery all within walking distance of the venue
- What's on across Ireland - check whether a concert, comedy night or festival offers a better fit for the rest of your evening
Questions before you book
How long is Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner?
The published duration is 3 hours. Allow extra time to reach the meeting point and for your onward plans.
How much does Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner cost?
The listed starting price is From €55. Live prices can change by date, group size and availability.
What should I know before booking?
The published itinerary is the deciding factor here. Check the current meeting point and stop timings before committing.
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