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The Button Factory, located at 2 Curved Street in the heart of Dublin 2, Ireland, is one of the city's most iconic and enduring nightclubs and live music venues. The site traces its musical roots back to the mid-1990s, when it was first known as the Temple Bar Music Centre, a space specifically designed to energize Dublin’s then-burgeoning live music and club scene within the historic Temple Bar quarter. In 2007, after a significant renovation and relaunch, the venue rebranded as The Button Factory, a nod to the area's history as a site for various forms of craftsmanship and manufacture—including, as local history suggests, button-making workshops that were once present in the area.
The transformation from Temple Bar Music Centre to the Button Factory marked a considerable upgrade in acoustics, layout, and visual identity, positioning it as a top-tier venue for both electronic nightlife and live performances. Over the years, the Button Factory has garnered a strong reputation for its inclusive ethos, professionally run events, and varied programming, solidifying its cultural importance within both the local and wider Irish music community. Its versatile space allows for club nights, live gigs, art happenings, and community events, reflecting the diverse tapestry of Dublin’s underground and mainstream scenes.
The venue’s location has remained consistent, but the internal design has adapted periodically to meet trends in sound technology and audience capacity, ensuring its relevance in a rapidly changing nightlife landscape. The Button Factory is celebrated as a venue where both up-and-coming artists and established acts can engage a passionate audience, and its legacy is marked by the caliber and variety of talent it has hosted. Notable artists and DJs who have performed at the Button Factory include international acts such as Laurent Garnier, Jeff Mills, Andrew Weatherall, James Blake, Nina Kraviz, and Kerri Chandler, as well as influential local talents like Krystal Klear, Sunil Sharpe, Fish Go Deep, The Rubberbandits, Jape, and Choice Music Prize nominees Ships.
The venue regularly features performances by Irish electronic collectives and cutting-edge promoters, ensuring its continuous influence on the cultural life of Dublin and Ireland at large.

OPENING HOURS

Monday

00:00 - 00:00

Tuesday

00:00 - 00:00

Wednesday

00:00 - 00:00

Thursday

00:00 - 00:00

Friday

22:00 - 03:00

Saturday

22:00 - 03:00

Sunday

00:00 - 00:00

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UPDATED : 25 July 2025 at 01:00

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