Christmas on Grafton Street wouldn’t quite be the same without the Dublin Simon Community Christmas Eve Busk, and this year sees the much-loved tradition returning for its 16th year on December 24th.
With almost 18,000 people living in emergency accommodation across Ireland, the need for support has never been greater.
Led by Mundy, this year’s line-up includes Imelda May and The Coronas’ Danny O’Reilly, with musicians gathering to raise funds and awareness for people experiencing homelessness. There will also be a special tribute to the late Glen Hansard to commemorate his longstanding support for the charity.
The Busk is part of Dublin Simon Community’s Christmas 2026 campaign, No More Cold Streets. Give Warmth. Give Hope. Give Now., which brings together artists, musicians, businesses and communities to support those facing homelessness this winter.
Other highlights include the Sing for Simon Christmas Concert with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra at The Helix on 6 December, featuring Lisa Hannigan, Garron Noone, Emmet Kirwan and David Keenan, with Panti Bliss hosting. Meanwhile, the A Community of Hope art auction returns for its fourth year on November 27th, bringing together more than 200 contributors, including Bono, Imelda May and the Corrs, alongside leading Irish artists. Online bidding continues until 9 December.
The campaign also includes the annual Sing for Simon Carolathon on December 14th, Shane MacGowan tribute album 20th Century Paddy, and Dublin Simon’s partnership with the RDS festive experience Everwinter.
As CEO Catherine Kenny reminds us, every donation, fundraiser and volunteer helps provide warmth, safety and support when it matters most.
Feature Image: Pictured at the Gaiety Theatre for the launch of Dublin Simon Community’s 2026 Christmas campaign, (back l-r) Sing for Simon’s Max Hauxwell, Rebecca Ryan and Sophia Whelan, Oboe player Ben Marshall of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Catherine Kenny, CEO, Dublin Simon, Artist Cat Coogan, Musician Singer/songwriter Eddie Winston, (front l-r) Volunteer Gay Mooney, Artist and founder of the Art Auction John O’Donnell and Victoria Mary Clarke. Picture Andres Poveda
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