The Complex Dublin

07/02/2025

3 days left to apply for the writer-in-residency with The Complex❌Mirror Lamp Press. Apply now: https://www.thecomplex.ie/post/open-call-mirror-lamp-press-x-the-complex-writing-residency

06/02/2025

Alternating Current Fest 2025!

Read more here:

When? May 1-4 (May 3 & 4 at The Complex), May Bank Holiday WeekendWhere? The Complex, Pepper Canister Church and Flux StudiosTickets? Starting from €45 hereAlternating Current 2025 will carry the theme 'Urban Scores'. Drawing from the writing of Elena Biserna, this Alternating Current aims to prov...

06/02/2025

Event Announcement: 10 hour Paddy's Day Party at The Complex

Dublin’s premier underground music event returns this St. Patrick’s Day as Subject x Research presents SYSTEM:2, a 10-hour warehouse party at The Complex. Following the success of SYSTEM:1 on NYE, this immersive event will transform the venue on March 17th from 2 PM to midnight, delivering an el...

06/02/2025

Studio Vacancy at The Complex! Read on to apply:

A studio vacancy has just opened up at The Complex. The Complex invites applications from artists and arts organisations of all disciplines to apply. The Complex is the only multi-disciplinary arts centre in Dublin's north inner city. It is committed to providing arts to all people and space to arti...

29/01/2025

✖️❌ Dublin International Film Festival 2025❌✖️

The DIFF 2025 programme is officially live!

The Complex is the proud official partner of Dublin International Film Festival. The programme for this year is bigger and more vibrant than ever with hotly anticipated world premiers, gala events, star-studded Q&A's, masterclasses, visionary filmmakers and so much more.

Film & culture lovers, get the first look at the programme now: https://www.thecomplex.ie/post/the-diff-2025-programme-is-live-dublin-international-film-festival

24/01/2025

❌EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT❌

Welcome to PADDY ISSUES presented by PING PONG DISCO & THE COMPLEX

March 16 | Doors 8pm
Tickets from €25
https://www.thecomplex.ie/event/paddy-issues

PADDY ISSUES

Ditch the plastic shamrocks, reclaim our roots, & return to the ancient, magical, & fabulously unapologetic."

CLUB NIGHT with POP up PERFORMANCES & PARADISE CABARET “SNAKEY SPECIAL”
Get in early for the Cabaret

Push your wild instincts & demented desire on the dance floor till late.

Resident DJ's, Ping Pong Girls & Performers + Special guests & Headline DJ to be announced.

Ping Pong Disco are a community of creatives, artists and q***rdos, with the same thrill seeking mission and fabulous commitment to performance, vibe and fun fueled debauchery.

LGBQTI+ friendly

This is an 18+ event

23/01/2025

17/01/2025

Listen to John Murphy and Jason O'Neill discuss Celtic Exodus on RTÉ Radio 1.

John Murphy and Jason O’Neil on Celtic Exodus, a new musical about the Famine at The Complex.

17/01/2025

Guilfoyle and Janet Moran were on Arena last night talking about their upcoming show at The Cooler this Saturday. Listen in here: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22480934/

Date: Jan 18 | Doors: 7.30pm, Music at 8pm
Venue: The Cooler, upstairs at The Complex
Tickets: improvisedmusic.ie/whats-happening/the-cooler

'Earwicker's Dream' is a unique concert piece that combines spoken word, jazz composition and improvisation to explore the intricate world of James Joyce's final novel 'Finnegans Wake'.

Award-winning actress and playwright Janet Moran teams up with internationally acclaimed jazz bassist and composer Ronan Guilfoyle for the upcoming performance. They will be accompanied by an incredible ensemble of world-class musicians.

14/01/2025

Apply now for the 2025 Mirror Lamp Press x The Complex writer-in-residence programme aimed at early-career visual arts writers based in Ireland. Following on from 2024, there will be two 5-month residency opportunities where writers are invited to produce up to five new critical responses to the exhibitions and events programme at The Complex Gallery in Dublin. One of the residencies will be offered to a writer who has not published more than three pieces of writing.

Residency 1: March – July 2025
Residency 2: August – December 2025

Selected writers will receive:
– €1,500 fee (€300 per text). 50% will be paid at the beginning and 50%on completion of the residency.
– €500 production budget to disseminate thinking and research through an event, DIY publication, video recording, podcast or other activity.
– €500 budget for mentoring divided into two mentoring sessions.
– €500 budget towards skill development e.g. a 2-hour learning session with a graphic designer, proofreader, editor, or workshop of choice.
– Ongoing editorial support from the Mirror Lamp Press Editors.
– Publishing through the MLP website and dissemination through the MLP and The Complex channels.

Deadline: Monday 10th of February. Apply now: https://www.thecomplex.ie/post/open-call-mirror-lamp-press-x-the-complex-writing-residency

10/01/2025

20/12/2024

OUCH™️ presents: FRAGMENTS OF ETERNITY
🗓️ 15th February 2025, 10pm - 2am
🎟️ €20 + fees, Valentine's couple rate €37 + fees
🔗 https://www.thecomplex.ie/event/ouch

Expect a feature length mind bending audio-visual experience featuring performances from a long list of pioneering electronic musicians, creative technicians, dancers, and visual artists.

"Here at OUCH™ we are dedicated to sharing memories, objects, and other curiosities from the little-known island of Athrú. An island some claim to be found across the Irish Sea, many have asserted its position amongst the clouds, leaving others to believe it is accessible through the worship of ancient trees. After centuries of silence, we have finally developed technology capable of simulating experiences in Athrú. These experiences create memories in our test subjects which can then be converted into digital artifacts known as A-ROMs. (ATHRU-RECOVERED OUCH MEMORIES) For the first time, OUCH™ will be opening its doors and offering an exclusive presentation of this technology in operation. The event will feature Sloucho, Rhoshi, Vaticanjail, Spooklet, Rory Sweeney & Brawni who have volunteered themselves for this demonstration."

19/12/2024

✖️Subject presents: SYSTEM:1, NYE '24 Warehouse Edition✖️

❌❌SYSTEM:1 will run from 7pm – 2am [7 x hours] across The Complex venue to include; the Depot, Cooler Room, 2 x fully licensed bars, seated & heated areas and a smoking terrace. Tickets are limited! On sale now via Resident Advisor & Eventbrite.❌❌

The Depot - Techno:

Cailín b2b Řitual
Aero b2b Shannen Blessing
Giles Armstrong
Billy Spike Island

Cooler Room – Ambient & Chillout:

Fran Hartnett
Paul Chillage

This NYE, Subject presents SYSTEM:1 - Warehouse Edition at The Complex. Taking things back to the Warehouse era for the first in a series of similar events. On New Year’s Eve it will vibrate to a 7 hour audio & visual journey featuring a selection of top Irish talent.

In the Depot, expect the finest upfront & classic Techno [& variations on Techno] w/ Cailín [Subject] b2b Řitual [Tanz Tracks], Aero [Planet Rhythm] b2b Shannen Blessing [Rathaus], Giles Armstrong [Electricity] & Billy Spike IIland [Subject/Syncopated Records]... Powered by an L-Acoustics soundsystem [dynamically positioned stacks to create an immersive dancefloor focused audio experience] w/ state of the art lighting, live visuals/mixing & raised dancing platforms.

Upstairs in the Cooler Room, things are going back to 90’s clubland by re-introducing an Ambient & Chillout 2nd room/space. Something that has been missing from House/Techno events for a long time! Sound-tracked by one of Dublin’s longest serving ambassador’s of all things Ambient, Paul Chillage [Xfm] & a special DJ/live Ambient set from Techno hero Fran Hartnett [SCART] who will accompany his set w/ live visual mixing. Complete w/ beanbags & yoga mats for your comfort.

Read more: https://www.thecomplex.ie/post/new-years-eve-subject-presents-system-1

19/12/2024

As we approach the end of 2024, we want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has participated in, supported and visited The Complex this year. Your enthusiasm and engagement have played a vital role in fostering creativity and vibrancy in Dublin’s north inner city.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the artists, musicians, creators, and guests whose energy and talent have filled our spaces with unforgettable exhibitions, events, and performances.

This year, The Complex continued to thrive as a hub for experimental and multidisciplinary arts. Our spaces—the Gallery, the Depot, and the Cooler—have hosted an incredible variety of artistic expressions, from large-scale exhibitions and intimate concerts to inspiring discussions and bold performances.

We are deeply grateful for your support in making all of this possible. Art Lives Here.

18/12/2024

❌ TENDER returns to The Complex following their much loved annual Pride Block Party ✖ 🏳️‍🌈

📆 Saturday 28/12/24, 18:00 - 2:00

They return to The Complex this December 28th with a stacked lineup for your dancing pleasure. TENDER residents are going back to back as well as an Irish debut from Berlin-based DJ 131bpm for over 8 hours.

Expect fierce diva house, selections infused with sweaty, sexy, and catchy basslines, nasty vocals, and bouncy percussions.

Tickets are available via Resident Advisor. Follow on Instagram for updates. Read more and link to tickets: https://www.thecomplex.ie/post/tender-returns-to-the-complex-with-a-dance-night-for-q***rs-and-allies

18/12/2024

❌ Thank you to everyone who visited the opening reception of GOD, the first collaborative exhibition between Bea McMahon and Conor McFeely. ❌

The exhibition closes this Thursday, 19 December at 2pm for Christmas break and reopens Monday, 6 January, at 10am.

Exhibition Run: 13 December - 17 January
Venue: THE GALLERY | ARRAN ST EAST | D07 YY97
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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Bea and Conor share an interest in finding or happening upon materials that stimulate new ideas. These material sources may arise not only from our perceived physical reality (every species, from ants to mammals, perceives the universe in a way that eludes all others) but also from altered states of consciousness, whether through sleep or sleeplessness. A video developed for the exhibition represents a dive into insomniac ruminations.

Like Grothendieck, dreams have been a recurring meeting point for the artists. Some works in the exhibition have been extracted directly from the artists' dreams and made physical in The Gallery. For instance, one sculpture references a dream in which a table was laden with fishy snacks. Alexander Grothendieck was believed to view dreams not merely as random mental events but as a means to interface with God and get to know yourself, offering glimpses into reality beyond rationality. GOD seeks to observe the backgrounds that appear in dreams. Backgrounds that shift seamlessly from one scene to the next, setting the stage for whatever reflections come along.

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Read more about the artists, their process, and the exhibition from Mark O’Gorman, Curator of Visual Arts at The Complex. Link: https://www.thecomplex.ie/post/exhibition-announcement-god-by-bea-mcmahon-and-conor-mcfeely

Photo courtesy of The Complex

Proudly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Dublin City Council and Mondriaan Funds.

18/12/2024

The Complex, in collaboration with Mirror Lamp Press, is thrilled to share a unique literary response by our writer-in-residence, Julie Morrissy, created for the exhibition Waystation. This graduate showcase from the MA Fine Art at TU Dublin (2024) transformed the gallery into a conceptual rest-stop—a space where artistic worlds collide, pause, and prepare for new journeys.
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Morrissy’s response is not only deeply engaging in its exploration of Waystation’s themes—archival practices, q***r fictions, and moments of temporal flux—but also striking in its presentation. The text itself is formatted in the shape of the gallery map, visually echoing the exhibition’s immersive qualities and the intricate interplay between art and space.

As writer-in-residence, Morrissy had the opportunity to work closely with The Complex team and Mirror Lamp Press editors, crafting this response as part of an initiative to foster critical voices in visual arts writing. Supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, the residency invites writers to interpret and respond to the dynamic activities of The Complex, sharing their work with wider audiences.

We invite you to explore Morrissy’s creative response on Mirror Lamp Press, where her piece brings a literary lens to Waystation's vibrant themes of transformation and collaboration.

Photo credit: Susan Gogan

Read More: https://www.thecomplex.ie/post/mirror-lamp-press-x-the-complex-writer-in-residence-julie-morrissy-responds-to-waystation

10/12/2024

❌SOUNDMATE "THE HUB"✖️ is coming to The Complex this Saturday.

📢 Lineup so far with more to be announced
🔗Last few tickets at www.thecomplex.ie

❔Rave, performance, art, food trucks
🕓 4pm-2am
🗓️ 14.12.24
📍The Depot @ The Complex
👚 Dress code: Futuristic

⚠️ Last entry: 18:30, limited capacity. Purchase early to avoid disappointment.

🎨 Artwork by Paul Riven