
Reception, the long running Dublin-based series of concerts that focuses on cutting edge contemporary music & performance celebrates its tenth anniversary with the third edition of Reception Weekend Festival.
Alongside concerts programmed by Reception, 2026’s programme sees the invitation of three of Ireland’s most adventurous and forward-thinking record labels: Nyahh, Krimkram, and Fort Evil Fruit to each present a specially curated event.

And what a lineup – Chicago kosmische jazz explorers Bitchin Bajas, legendary Portuguese guitar & electronics composer/performer Rafael Toral, Dinosaurs with Horns (founding members of Los Angeles Free Music Society formed in 1983), and Daniel Löwenbrück (member of Schimpfluch Gruppe performing live for the first time in 4 years) acclaimed improvising trombone/vocal duo Beam Splitter.
Audiences can also look forward to music from Berlin-based multi-instrumentalist, performance artist & writer Teresa Riemann and prolific American experimental musician/writer Seymour Glass who’s been active since the 1980’s, are just some of the amazing artists that Reception has pulled together.
Reception Weekend Festival takes place at The Project Art Centre, Dublin 2 on Thursday October 15th, Friday October 16th and Saturday October 17th.
Full Weekend Ticket: €75, Early Bird: €60, Super Early Bird: €50, with daily rates also available.
Feature Image: Teresa Riemann © Pablo Lienhardt Album cover