An acoustic celebration of Irish music featuring traditional folk, modern pop, and rock for St. Patrick's Day, followed by a DJ afterparty until midnight.
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, the local scene in Brighton is starting to reflect the season, and Ireland: Unplugged is one of the more focused musical offerings on the calendar. Scheduled for Friday, 13 March, at Ironworks Studios, the event moves away from the standard high-volume pub session in favour of a stripped-back, acoustic approach. The evening is built around a repertoire that spans several generations of Irish music, featuring everything from traditional folk and ballads to acoustic interpretations of modern pop and rock. By hosting it at the 30 Cheapside studio, the organisers are leaning into an intimate atmosphere where the focus remains on the live musicianship and the storytelling aspect of the songs, rather than just the usual festive noise.
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The night is structured to evolve as it goes along, starting with the live performances at 20:00. These acoustic sets are expected to run until 22:30, providing a fairly substantial window of live music that covers a broad range of styles. Once the main show concludes, the event transitions into an afterparty that lasts until midnight. During this final stretch, a DJ will be playing a continuous selection of Irish hits, which offers a different energy compared to the earlier part of the evening. It’s a setup that caters to those who want a concert experience but are also happy to stay out a bit later for a more casual party environment in a familiar city venue.
In terms of practicalities, tickets are priced at approximately £14.23, which is a standard point for a Friday night event in the city centre. The venue itself is well-known among locals for its versatile space, and for this specific date, it will be dedicated to this Irish cultural showcase. Since the music wraps up at midnight, it fits into a Friday night schedule without being an all-night commitment, making it a viable option for those who enjoy the folk and rock traditions of Ireland but prefer the clarity of an unplugged setting. It is a straightforward way to mark the occasion through music, focusing on the performance in a space that allows for a bit more concentration than a crowded bar.
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