Hotels for The Pogues

A tribute night built around songs that have long since become part of the furniture of Irish Christmas — folk-punk, rebel ballads, and singalongs that get louder as the night goes on. Expect a crowd who know every word before the band gets to it, and a room that treats the occasion more like a wake for a much-loved uncle than a standard gig.

December makes it sharper still: this music was written for dark evenings and pints held aloft, and a midweek date means people travel from well outside the city just for the one night. Come with your voice already warmed up.

On the revitalised Dublin docklands, the 3Arena is Ireland's premier indoor venue, drawing global music tours, comedy and family shows to the banks of the Liffey. The surrounding Point Village area is modern, with waterside bars and restaurants nearby and the city centre a short journey away. The Luas red line stops right outside, running straight into the heart of Dublin. Booking a room in the centre or docklands lets you enjoy the city before a show and hop back on the tram afterwards.