Vicar Street is a concert,
performing arts centre and events
venue in Dublin, Ireland. Located on
Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Vicar Street has capacity for 1,050 people for seated performances and 1,500 people for standing gigs. The venue is owned by Harry Crosbie and operated by Peter Aiken. Since opening in 1998, the venue has become a popular setting for a wide range of acts including stand-up comedy, drama performances and a variety of concerts. The first artist to play on the Vicar Street Stage was local singer/songwriter Shay Cotter. Major international recording artists have performed in Vicar Street, such as
Bob Dylan in 2000,
Neil Young in 2003 and
Paul Simon in 2011 and
Lana Del Rey in 2013