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Bono, Imelda May Join Annual Christmas Eve Busk in Dublin
More than 30 artists performed at the 15th annual event, raising funds for the Dublin Simon Community that supports homeless people across seven counties.
- On Wednesday December 24, 2025 Glen Hansard opened the annual Christmas Eve busk on Grafton Street, announcing more than 30 artists were ready to perform.
- The gig began as an impromptu sing-song on Grafton Street and has since evolved into a recurring organised event outside The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin.
- Among the lineup were Bono, U2 frontman, and Imelda May, singer, performing 'Christmas ', with The Riptide Movement, Shobsy, and a joint appearance by Danny O’Donoghue and Danny O’Reilly.
- Hundreds of people sang along while viewers tuned into a livestream from Berlin, London and New York, and Dubliners returning from abroad joined the crowd in Dublin city centre.
- The traditional gig marks its 15th anniversary this year and supports the Dublin Simon Community, which provides services to people who are homeless or at risk across seven counties.
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The Independent (US)Bono joins the 15th annual Dublin Christmas Eve charity busking session
The U2 frontman joined more than 30 musicians for the 15th charity busking session
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Bono joins annual Dublin city centre Christmas Eve busking session
The U2 frontman joined more than 30 musicians for the annual charity busking session.
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