The noted Dublin historian Donal Fallon hosts his Three Castles Burning Podcast live on stage to dissects and discuss the time when David Bowie lived in Dublin, rehearsing in The Factory, clubbing in Andrews Lane and The Globe and that infamous gig in The Factory where he unveiled his new Drum & Bass sound. Joining him is Ray O'Donoghue, aka Razor, a drum & bass promoter in Dublin during this time. 

Four of Bowie's greatest collaborators - Earl Slick, Mike Garson, Mark Plati & Gerry Leonard - talk about their life and times with David Bowie and how he choose them. The tours, the venues, the hotels, the travel and, of course, the phenomenal live performances that made Bowie the ultimate showman and rock icon.

Chaired by Irish Times journalist Tony Clayton Lea

Rebel Rebel are the ultimate Bowie Tribute band performing Bowie’s greatest hits from Space Oddity all the way through to Lazarus. The charismatic front man Peter Quinn has a voice that is so close to Bowie’s that when you close your eyes you can feel Bowie in the room. Rebel Rebel are a 6 piece (8 for larger gigs), faithfully recreating the most popular songs from Bowie’s extensive back catalogue. 

Four of David Bowie’s legendary collaborators, Gerry Leonard. Mike Garson, Mark Plati and Earl Slick will headline the Dublin Bowie Festival 2026 with an intimate live performance celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bowie’s iconic album Station to Station, along with other timeless classics.

This marks the festival debut of Earl Slick, the legendary New York guitarist first hired by Bowie to replace Mick Ronson on the 1974 Diamond Dogs tour. Slick went on to record with Bowie on David Live, Young Americans, and the masterpiece he’s most associated with—1976’s Station to Station.

The foursome will be joined by special festival guests for what promises to be an unforgettable night.

The legendary New York City guitarist Earl Slick makes his Dublin Bowie Festival debut and today he discusses his amazing time with David Bowie in America in the mid 1970s when he recorded on Young Americans and then, in 1976, his most famous contributions to the Bowie canon, his imperious guitar work on Station To Station and lots more. Conductor for the journey is the esteemed journalist Pat Carty, who is on record that Station To Station is his favourite Bowie album so settle in, drink to the men who protect you and I and enjoy this magical moment. 

The London Boys are the ultimate Bowie 60s tribute act return to perform the brilliant set of the songs that introduced the young David Jones to the music world in 1960s London. From 'You've Got A Habit Of Leaving Me' to 'Rubber Band', from 'There Is A Happy Land' to Take My Tip', the 6 piece London Boys faithfully reproduce these marvellous tunes that reveal Bowie's mod, R&B and music hall influences. 

Four of David Bowie’s legendary collaborators, Gerry Leonard. Mike Garson, Mark Plati and Earl Slick will headline the Dublin Bowie Festival 2026 with an intimate live performance celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bowie’s iconic album Station to Station, along with other timeless classics.

This marks the festival debut of Earl Slick, the legendary New York guitarist first hired by Bowie to replace Mick Ronson on the 1974 Diamond Dogs tour. Slick went on to record with Bowie on David Live, Young Americans, and the masterpiece he’s most associated with—1976’s Station to Station.

The foursome will be joined by special festival guests for what promises to be an unforgettable night.

The incredible Art Crime Inc return to perform Bowie's mid 90s masterpiece 1. OUTSIDE and other 90's Bowie bangers at our Saturday Gala Ball. This 5 piece blew us all away when they debuted for the Festival in 2019, with the noted Bowie author Nicholas Pegg saying "Truly exceptional @dublinbowiefest gig last night, as Art-Crime Inc brought to life Bowie's 1.Outside, spoken segues and all. A superb performance of a great album packed with banging tunes. Hallo Spaceboy, Oxford Town, No Control, Heart's Filthy Lesson... The place was on fire" 

Welcome our deep dive with Bowie's legendary pianist Mike Garson where he will explain in detail how he embellished Bowie's amazing songs with his stunning piano work. Classics like Lady Grinning Soul and Aladdin Sane will be picked apart to examine how Mike's avant garde jazz roots locked in with Bowie's 70's rock to create some of the most iconic moments in popular music. 

We celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bowie's iconic L.A recorded album Station To Station with a full blown live performance by Dublin based 7 piece PLAYBACK. The band have treated the Festival goers to performances of Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs and Young Americans in full over the last few years and this year will be their biggest challenge yet as they recreate the magical soundscapes of the 1976 classic. The band will also treat us to a collection of funky choice cuts from Young Americans and other albums. The perfect Festival curtain closer.