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First Fridays

Dr. Liam Cagney in discussion with Donal Fallon and performance from drummer Matthew Jacobson

Friday, 3 July 2026 | 6pm

Join us on Friday, 3 July, for First Fridays! The museum will be open late from 6pm until 9pm, with free admission and special events throughout the evening.

6.00pm-9.00pm | Exhibition
Wild Earth
Visit MoLI’s newest exhibition, Wild Earth, an exploration of Irish writers and the natural world through time, featuring poetry and prose from the sixth century AD to the present day.

6.30pm | Reading
Berghain Nights
Historian Donal Fallon in conversation with Liam Cagney, author of Berghain Nights: A Journey through Techno and Berlin Club Culture.

8pm | Discussion
Matthew Jacobson
Award-winning drummer, composer and improviser Matthew Jacobson presents an immersive solo set of drones, ambient textures, grooves and glitch-inspired sounds.

Please note that events throughout the evening operate on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the listed start time to guarantee entry, as event spaces have limited capacity.

First Friday’s is presented with the support of PwC and the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

Photograph of a woman at the 'Dear, Dirty Dublin' exhibition at MoLI.

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