Events

Easter

Sunday April 20th

Come celebrate Easter with us!

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

2025-04-20 11:00:002025-04-20 21:00:00America/ChicagoEasterCome celebrate Easter with us!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Trivia Night Every Wednesday! event photo

Trivia Night Every Wednesday!

Wednesday April 23rd

Every Wednesday

Come and show off your knowledge for chances to win great prizes!

07:00 PM - 10:30 PM

2025-04-23 19:00:002025-04-23 22:30:00America/ChicagoTrivia Night Every Wednesday!Come and show off your knowledge for chances to win great prizes!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Karaoke Night  Every Thursday at 8:30pm! event photo

Karaoke Night Every Thursday at 8:30pm!

Thursday April 24th

Every Thursday

Karaoke begins at 8:30pm!  Release your inner rockstar!

09:00 PM - 02:00 AM

2025-04-24 21:00:002025-04-24 02:00:00America/ChicagoKaraoke Night Every Thursday at 8:30pm!Karaoke begins at 8:30pm!  Release your inner rockstar!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Whiskey Tasting with Marius Donnelly event photo

Whiskey Tasting with Marius Donnelly

Friday April 25th

Join us for a fun and informative night with Marius Donnelly. With 35+ years in the bar and hospitality trade, Marius has worked extensively with whiskey. Well-known in Dallas as the former proprietor of Trinity Hall Irish Pub—home to 20 years of tastings, live Celtic music, and the largest whiskey collection in DFW—he brings a wealth of experience to every event.

He keeps his tastings lighthearted, informative, and filled with stories, making them always fun to attend. Reservations are required and are $35 each. Call us at 469-367-4651 or email info@gillespiestavern.com to make yours today.

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

2025-04-25 18:30:002025-04-25 19:30:00America/ChicagoWhiskey Tasting with Marius DonnellyJoin us for a fun and informative night with Marius Donnelly. With 35+ years in the bar and hospitality trade, Marius has worked extensively with whiskey. Well-known in Dallas as the former proprietor of Trinity Hall Irish Pub—home to 20 years of tastings, live Celtic music, and the largest whiskey collection in DFW—he brings a wealth of experience to every event. He keeps his tastings lighthearted, informative, and filled with stories, making them always fun to attend. Reservations are required and are $35 each. Call us at 469-367-4651 or email info@gillespiestavern.com to make yours today.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
The Whalers event photo

The Whalers

Friday April 25th

Randy Christian, Rodger Harrison, and Kathleen Jackson will entertain you with their soaring harmonies, great story songs, mug pounding sing-a-longs, along with their hilarious hijinks on stage.

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-04-25 19:30:002025-04-25 22:00:00America/ChicagoThe WhalersRandy Christian, Rodger Harrison, and Kathleen Jackson will entertain you with their soaring harmonies, great story songs, mug pounding sing-a-longs, along with their hilarious hijinks on stage.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Corrido Tequila Pairing Dinner event photo

Corrido Tequila Pairing Dinner

Saturday April 26th

Join us for a unique pairing event with Corrido Tequila! Reservations are required and are $95 per person.   Call us by emailing at info@gillespiestavern.com or calling 469-367-4651z

06:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-04-26 18:30:002025-04-26 21:30:00America/ChicagoCorrido Tequila Pairing DinnerJoin us for a unique pairing event with Corrido Tequila! Reservations are required and are $95 per person.   Call us by emailing at info@gillespiestavern.com or calling 469-367-4651zGillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Sluggers Rule event photo

Sluggers Rule

Saturday April 26th

Join us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-04-26 19:30:002025-04-26 21:30:00America/ChicagoSluggers RuleJoin us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Skeleton McKee event photo

Skeleton McKee

Friday May 2nd

Skeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk, pub songs, a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana.  This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-05-02 19:30:002025-05-02 21:30:00America/ChicagoSkeleton McKeeSkeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk, pub songs, a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana.  This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Claddaugh event photo

Claddaugh

Saturday May 3rd

Join us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-05-03 19:30:002025-05-03 21:30:00America/ChicagoCladdaughJoin us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com

Sacrificial Diplomats

Friday May 9th

Join for a night of classic and current hits with Sacrificial Diplomats!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-05-09 19:30:002025-05-09 21:30:00America/ChicagoSacrificial DiplomatsJoin for a night of classic and current hits with Sacrificial Diplomats!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
River Driver event photo

River Driver

Saturday May 10th

Playing an eclectic mix of traditional Irish Fiddle tunes, pub songs, folk and classic rock--get ready to clap and sing with your friends at the local pub!

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-05-10 19:30:002025-05-10 22:00:00America/ChicagoRiver DriverPlaying an eclectic mix of traditional Irish Fiddle tunes, pub songs, folk and classic rock--get ready to clap and sing with your friends at the local pub!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com

Mother's Day

Sunday May 11th

Join us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

2025-05-11 11:00:002025-05-11 21:00:00America/ChicagoMother's DayJoin us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
The Whalers event photo

The Whalers

Friday May 16th

Randy Christian, Rodger Harrison, and Kathleen Jackson will entertain you with their soaring harmonies, great story songs, mug pounding sing-a-longs, along with their hilarious hijinks on stage.

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-05-16 19:30:002025-05-16 22:00:00America/ChicagoThe WhalersRandy Christian, Rodger Harrison, and Kathleen Jackson will entertain you with their soaring harmonies, great story songs, mug pounding sing-a-longs, along with their hilarious hijinks on stage.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Texas Jazz Cats event photo

Texas Jazz Cats

Saturday May 17th

Join us for a night of jazz and swing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald. The Texas Jazz Cats is an all volunteer group that perform for the benefit of North Texas Food Bank.  Make sure to make your reservations!

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-05-17 19:30:002025-05-17 22:00:00America/ChicagoTexas Jazz CatsJoin us for a night of jazz and swing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald. The Texas Jazz Cats is an all volunteer group that perform for the benefit of North Texas Food Bank.  Make sure to make your reservations!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Kinfolk event photo

Kinfolk

Friday May 23rd

KinFolk is the Fleming family – Peggy, Ken, Kevin, and Katie – who have combined forces to become one the newest and freshest pure drop Irish trad bands in Texas.

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-05-23 19:30:002025-05-23 22:00:00America/ChicagoKinfolkKinFolk is the Fleming family – Peggy, Ken, Kevin, and Katie – who have combined forces to become one the newest and freshest pure drop Irish trad bands in Texas.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Sluggers Rule event photo

Sluggers Rule

Saturday May 24th

Join us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-05-24 19:30:002025-05-24 21:30:00America/ChicagoSluggers RuleJoin us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Skeleton McKee event photo

Skeleton McKee

Friday May 30th

Skeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk, pub songs, a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana.  This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-05-30 19:30:002025-05-30 21:30:00America/ChicagoSkeleton McKeeSkeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk, pub songs, a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana.  This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Plunk Murray event photo

Plunk Murray

Saturday May 31st

Plunk Murray brings an exciting mix of traditional and modern Celtic tunes, along with a number of "not-so-Celtic" tunes.  Get ready for fun night of music!

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

2025-05-31 19:30:002025-05-31 22:30:00America/ChicagoPlunk MurrayPlunk Murray brings an exciting mix of traditional and modern Celtic tunes, along with a number of "not-so-Celtic" tunes.  Get ready for fun night of music!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Behan event photo

Behan

Friday June 6th

Come sing along to your favorite Irish tunes and become part of the family! Behan influences include The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, The Wolfetones, The Flanagan Bros, and The Clash.

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-06-06 19:30:002025-06-06 21:30:00America/ChicagoBehanCome sing along to your favorite Irish tunes and become part of the family! Behan influences include The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, The Wolfetones, The Flanagan Bros, and The Clash.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Claddaugh event photo

Claddaugh

Saturday June 7th

Join us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-06-07 19:30:002025-06-07 21:30:00America/ChicagoCladdaughJoin us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
The Whalers event photo

The Whalers

Friday June 13th

Randy Christian, Rodger Harrison, and Kathleen Jackson will entertain you with their soaring harmonies, great story songs, mug pounding sing-a-longs, along with their hilarious hijinks on stage.

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-06-13 19:30:002025-06-13 22:00:00America/ChicagoThe WhalersRandy Christian, Rodger Harrison, and Kathleen Jackson will entertain you with their soaring harmonies, great story songs, mug pounding sing-a-longs, along with their hilarious hijinks on stage.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com

National Bourbon Day

Saturday June 14th

Join us on National Bourbon Day! June 14th - Sit back, relax and sip on your favorite bourbon!

11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

2025-06-14 11:00:002025-06-14 02:00:00America/ChicagoNational Bourbon DayJoin us on National Bourbon Day! June 14th - Sit back, relax and sip on your favorite bourbon!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Sluggers Rule event photo

Sluggers Rule

Saturday June 14th

Join us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-06-14 19:30:002025-06-14 21:30:00America/ChicagoSluggers RuleJoin us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com

Father's Day

Sunday June 15th

Treat your dad and join us for Father's Day!

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

2025-06-15 11:00:002025-06-15 21:00:00America/ChicagoFather's DayTreat your dad and join us for Father's Day!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com

National Martini Day

Thursday June 19th

In case you needed an excuse, join us for National Martini Day June 19th!

11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

2025-06-19 11:00:002025-06-19 02:00:00America/ChicagoNational Martini DayIn case you needed an excuse, join us for National Martini Day June 19th!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Claddaugh event photo

Claddaugh

Friday June 20th

Join us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-06-20 19:30:002025-06-20 21:30:00America/ChicagoCladdaughJoin us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Texas Jazz Cats event photo

Texas Jazz Cats

Saturday June 21st

Join us for a night of jazz and swing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald. The Texas Jazz Cats is an all volunteer group that perform for the benefit of North Texas Food Bank.  Make sure to make your reservations!

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-06-21 19:30:002025-06-21 22:00:00America/ChicagoTexas Jazz CatsJoin us for a night of jazz and swing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald. The Texas Jazz Cats is an all volunteer group that perform for the benefit of North Texas Food Bank.  Make sure to make your reservations!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Whiskey Tasting with Marius Donnelly event photo

Whiskey Tasting with Marius Donnelly

Friday June 27th

Join us for a fun and informative night with Marius Donnelly. With 35+ years in the bar and hospitality trade, Marius has worked extensively with whiskey. Well-known in Dallas as the former proprietor of Trinity Hall Irish Pub—home to 20 years of tastings, live Celtic music, and the largest whiskey collection in DFW—he brings a wealth of experience to every event.

He keeps his tastings lighthearted, informative, and filled with stories, making them always fun to attend. Reservations are required and are $35 each. Call us at 469-367-4651 or email info@gillespiestavern.com to make yours today.

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

2025-06-27 18:30:002025-06-27 19:30:00America/ChicagoWhiskey Tasting with Marius DonnellyJoin us for a fun and informative night with Marius Donnelly. With 35+ years in the bar and hospitality trade, Marius has worked extensively with whiskey. Well-known in Dallas as the former proprietor of Trinity Hall Irish Pub—home to 20 years of tastings, live Celtic music, and the largest whiskey collection in DFW—he brings a wealth of experience to every event. He keeps his tastings lighthearted, informative, and filled with stories, making them always fun to attend. Reservations are required and are $35 each. Call us at 469-367-4651 or email info@gillespiestavern.com to make yours today.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Kinfolk event photo

Kinfolk

Friday June 27th

KinFolk is the Fleming family – Peggy, Ken, Kevin, and Katie – who have combined forces to become one the newest and freshest pure drop Irish trad bands in Texas.

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-06-27 19:30:002025-06-27 22:00:00America/ChicagoKinfolkKinFolk is the Fleming family – Peggy, Ken, Kevin, and Katie – who have combined forces to become one the newest and freshest pure drop Irish trad bands in Texas.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Skeleton McKee event photo

Skeleton McKee

Saturday June 28th

Skeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk, pub songs, a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana.  This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-06-28 19:30:002025-06-28 21:30:00America/ChicagoSkeleton McKeeSkeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk, pub songs, a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana.  This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Behan event photo

Behan

Saturday July 5th

Come sing along to your favorite Irish tunes and become part of the family! Behan influences include The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, The Wolfetones, The Flanagan Bros, and The Clash.

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-07-05 19:30:002025-07-05 21:30:00America/ChicagoBehanCome sing along to your favorite Irish tunes and become part of the family! Behan influences include The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, The Wolfetones, The Flanagan Bros, and The Clash.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com

National French Fry Day

Friday July 11th

Join us on National French Fry Day July 12th and grab a bite (with a side of fries)!

11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

2025-07-11 11:00:002025-07-11 02:00:00America/ChicagoNational French Fry DayJoin us on National French Fry Day July 12th and grab a bite (with a side of fries)!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Claddaugh event photo

Claddaugh

Friday July 11th

Join us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-07-11 19:30:002025-07-11 21:30:00America/ChicagoCladdaughJoin us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Skeleton McKee event photo

Skeleton McKee

Saturday July 12th

Skeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk, pub songs, a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana.  This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-07-12 19:30:002025-07-12 21:30:00America/ChicagoSkeleton McKeeSkeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk, pub songs, a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana.  This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Sluggers Rule event photo

Sluggers Rule

Friday July 18th

Join us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-07-18 19:30:002025-07-18 21:30:00America/ChicagoSluggers RuleJoin us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Texas Jazz Cats event photo

Texas Jazz Cats

Saturday July 19th

Join us for a night of jazz and swing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald. The Texas Jazz Cats is an all volunteer group that perform for the benefit of North Texas Food Bank.  Make sure to make your reservations!

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-07-19 19:30:002025-07-19 22:00:00America/ChicagoTexas Jazz CatsJoin us for a night of jazz and swing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald. The Texas Jazz Cats is an all volunteer group that perform for the benefit of North Texas Food Bank.  Make sure to make your reservations!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com

Mr. CJ's & the Funkified Horns

Friday July 25th

A night of New Orleans Funk, traditional Mardi Gras tunes and horn driven rock n roll to Gillespie's Tavern

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

2025-07-25 19:30:002025-07-25 22:30:00America/ChicagoMr. CJ's & the Funkified HornsA night of New Orleans Funk, traditional Mardi Gras tunes and horn driven rock n roll to Gillespie's TavernGillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Plunk Murray event photo

Plunk Murray

Saturday July 26th

Plunk Murray brings an exciting mix of traditional and modern Celtic tunes, along with a number of "not-so-Celtic" tunes.  Get ready for fun night of music!

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

2025-07-26 19:30:002025-07-26 22:30:00America/ChicagoPlunk MurrayPlunk Murray brings an exciting mix of traditional and modern Celtic tunes, along with a number of "not-so-Celtic" tunes.  Get ready for fun night of music!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Claddaugh event photo

Claddaugh

Friday August 1st

Join us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-08-01 19:30:002025-08-01 21:30:00America/ChicagoCladdaughJoin us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
GenXiles event photo

GenXiles

Saturday August 2nd

DFW cover band covering hit rock tunes from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. From the sing-along classics to those lost gems you forgot you loved: Cheap Trick, the Cars, U2, the Cure, Green Day, Weezer, Oasis, Radiohead, and much, much more.

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-08-02 19:30:002025-08-02 21:30:00America/ChicagoGenXilesDFW cover band covering hit rock tunes from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. From the sing-along classics to those lost gems you forgot you loved: Cheap Trick, the Cars, U2, the Cure, Green Day, Weezer, Oasis, Radiohead, and much, much more.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
River Driver event photo

River Driver

Saturday August 9th

Playing an eclectic mix of traditional Irish Fiddle tunes, pub songs, folk and classic rock--get ready to clap and sing with your friends at the local pub!

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-08-09 19:30:002025-08-09 22:00:00America/ChicagoRiver DriverPlaying an eclectic mix of traditional Irish Fiddle tunes, pub songs, folk and classic rock--get ready to clap and sing with your friends at the local pub!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com

Mr. CJ's & the Funkified Horns

Friday August 15th

A night of New Orleans Funk, traditional Mardi Gras tunes and horn driven rock n roll to Gillespie's Tavern

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

2025-08-15 19:30:002025-08-15 22:30:00America/ChicagoMr. CJ's & the Funkified HornsA night of New Orleans Funk, traditional Mardi Gras tunes and horn driven rock n roll to Gillespie's TavernGillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Skeleton McKee event photo

Skeleton McKee

Saturday August 16th

Skeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk, pub songs, a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana.  This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-08-16 19:30:002025-08-16 21:30:00America/ChicagoSkeleton McKeeSkeleton McKee brings the best of rock and rollicking Celtic roots/folk, pub songs, a wee bit of trad, blues and Americana.  This band keeps your toes tapping and your hands clapping with a dose of humor on the side!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Sluggers Rule event photo

Sluggers Rule

Friday August 22nd

Join us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-08-22 19:30:002025-08-22 21:30:00America/ChicagoSluggers RuleJoin us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Texas Jazz Cats event photo

Texas Jazz Cats

Saturday August 23rd

Join us for a night of jazz and swing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald. The Texas Jazz Cats is an all volunteer group that perform for the benefit of North Texas Food Bank.  Make sure to make your reservations!

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-08-23 19:30:002025-08-23 22:00:00America/ChicagoTexas Jazz CatsJoin us for a night of jazz and swing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald. The Texas Jazz Cats is an all volunteer group that perform for the benefit of North Texas Food Bank.  Make sure to make your reservations!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Behan event photo

Behan

Friday August 29th

Come sing along to your favorite Irish tunes and become part of the family! Behan influences include The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, The Wolfetones, The Flanagan Bros, and The Clash.

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-08-29 19:30:002025-08-29 21:30:00America/ChicagoBehanCome sing along to your favorite Irish tunes and become part of the family! Behan influences include The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, The Irish Rovers, The Wolfetones, The Flanagan Bros, and The Clash.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
River Driver event photo

River Driver

Saturday August 30th

Playing an eclectic mix of traditional Irish Fiddle tunes, pub songs, folk and classic rock--get ready to clap and sing with your friends at the local pub!

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-08-30 19:30:002025-08-30 22:00:00America/ChicagoRiver DriverPlaying an eclectic mix of traditional Irish Fiddle tunes, pub songs, folk and classic rock--get ready to clap and sing with your friends at the local pub!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Claddaugh event photo

Claddaugh

Friday September 5th

Join us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-09-05 19:30:002025-09-05 21:30:00America/ChicagoCladdaughJoin us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Plunk Murray event photo

Plunk Murray

Saturday September 6th

Plunk Murray brings an exciting mix of traditional and modern Celtic tunes, along with a number of "not-so-Celtic" tunes.  Get ready for fun night of music!

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

2025-09-06 19:30:002025-09-06 22:30:00America/ChicagoPlunk MurrayPlunk Murray brings an exciting mix of traditional and modern Celtic tunes, along with a number of "not-so-Celtic" tunes.  Get ready for fun night of music!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com

Mr. CJ's & the Funkified Horns

Friday September 12th

A night of New Orleans Funk, traditional Mardi Gras tunes and horn driven rock n roll to Gillespie's Tavern

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

2025-09-12 19:30:002025-09-12 22:30:00America/ChicagoMr. CJ's & the Funkified HornsA night of New Orleans Funk, traditional Mardi Gras tunes and horn driven rock n roll to Gillespie's TavernGillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Beyond the Pale event photo

Beyond the Pale

Saturday September 13th

Expect the unexpected as Beyond the Pale cooks up a tasty acoustic stew on fiddle, flute, hammered dulcimer, accordion, guitar, bodhran, whistle, concertina and saxophone.  Discover your roots and expand your borders with the highly versatile never a dull moment band!

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-09-13 19:30:002025-09-13 22:00:00America/ChicagoBeyond the PaleExpect the unexpected as Beyond the Pale cooks up a tasty acoustic stew on fiddle, flute, hammered dulcimer, accordion, guitar, bodhran, whistle, concertina and saxophone.  Discover your roots and expand your borders with the highly versatile never a dull moment band!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Sluggers Rule event photo

Sluggers Rule

Friday September 19th

Join us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-09-19 19:30:002025-09-19 21:30:00America/ChicagoSluggers RuleJoin us for a fun night with our favorite pub-style Irish band playing your favorite folk and drinking songs!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Blaggards event photo

Blaggards

Saturday September 20th

We're excited to welcome the Blaggards from Houston, TX to the Gillespie's stage!  

"We play what we call Stout Irish Rock, traditional Irish music mixed with rock n' roll, informed by everything from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to Thin LIzzy and Black Sabbath. We are most frequently compared to bands like Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys and the Pogues"

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-09-20 19:30:002025-09-20 22:00:00America/ChicagoBlaggardsWe're excited to welcome the Blaggards from Houston, TX to the Gillespie's stage!  "We play what we call Stout Irish Rock, traditional Irish music mixed with rock n' roll, informed by everything from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to Thin LIzzy and Black Sabbath. We are most frequently compared to bands like Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys and the Pogues"Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Skeleton McKee event photo

Skeleton McKee

Saturday September 27th

Welcome back to the Gillespies stage, Skeleton McKee!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-09-27 19:30:002025-09-27 21:30:00America/ChicagoSkeleton McKeeWelcome back to the Gillespies stage, Skeleton McKee!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Claddaugh event photo

Claddaugh

Friday October 3rd

Join us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-10-03 19:30:002025-10-03 21:30:00America/ChicagoCladdaughJoin us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
GenXiles event photo

GenXiles

Saturday October 4th

DFW cover band covering hit rock tunes from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. From the sing-along classics to those lost gems you forgot you loved: Cheap Trick, the Cars, U2, the Cure, Green Day, Weezer, Oasis, Radiohead, and much, much more.

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-10-04 19:30:002025-10-04 21:30:00America/ChicagoGenXilesDFW cover band covering hit rock tunes from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. From the sing-along classics to those lost gems you forgot you loved: Cheap Trick, the Cars, U2, the Cure, Green Day, Weezer, Oasis, Radiohead, and much, much more.Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com

Mr. CJ's & the Funkified Horns

Friday October 10th

A night of New Orleans Funk, traditional Mardi Gras tunes and horn driven rock n roll to Gillespie's Tavern

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

2025-10-10 19:30:002025-10-10 22:30:00America/ChicagoMr. CJ's & the Funkified HornsA night of New Orleans Funk, traditional Mardi Gras tunes and horn driven rock n roll to Gillespie's TavernGillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Beyond the Pale event photo

Beyond the Pale

Friday October 17th

Expect the unexpected as Beyond the Pale cooks up a tasty acoustic stew on fiddle, flute, hammered dulcimer, accordion, guitar, bodhran, whistle, concertina and saxophone.  Discover your roots and expand your borders with the highly versatile never a dull moment band!

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-10-17 19:30:002025-10-17 22:00:00America/ChicagoBeyond the PaleExpect the unexpected as Beyond the Pale cooks up a tasty acoustic stew on fiddle, flute, hammered dulcimer, accordion, guitar, bodhran, whistle, concertina and saxophone.  Discover your roots and expand your borders with the highly versatile never a dull moment band!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Texas Jazz Cats event photo

Texas Jazz Cats

Saturday October 18th

Join us for a night of jazz and swing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald. The Texas Jazz Cats is an all volunteer group that perform for the benefit of North Texas Food Bank.  Make sure to make your reservations!

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-10-18 19:30:002025-10-18 22:00:00America/ChicagoTexas Jazz CatsJoin us for a night of jazz and swing in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald. The Texas Jazz Cats is an all volunteer group that perform for the benefit of North Texas Food Bank.  Make sure to make your reservations!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Plunk Murray event photo

Plunk Murray

Saturday October 25th

Plunk Murray brings an exciting mix of traditional and modern Celtic tunes, along with a number of "not-so-Celtic" tunes.  Get ready for fun night of music!

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

2025-10-25 19:30:002025-10-25 22:30:00America/ChicagoPlunk MurrayPlunk Murray brings an exciting mix of traditional and modern Celtic tunes, along with a number of "not-so-Celtic" tunes.  Get ready for fun night of music!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Skeleton McKee event photo

Skeleton McKee

Friday October 31st

Welcome back to the Gillespies stage, Skeleton McKee!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-10-31 19:30:002025-10-31 21:30:00America/ChicagoSkeleton McKeeWelcome back to the Gillespies stage, Skeleton McKee!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Claddaugh event photo

Claddaugh

Friday November 7th

Join us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-11-07 19:30:002025-11-07 21:30:00America/ChicagoCladdaughJoin us as we welcome back one of our favorite Irish duo's!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Plunk Murray event photo

Plunk Murray

Saturday November 15th

Plunk Murray brings an exciting mix of traditional and modern Celtic tunes, along with a number of "not-so-Celtic" tunes.  Get ready for fun night of music!

07:30 PM - 10:30 PM

2025-11-15 19:30:002025-11-15 22:30:00America/ChicagoPlunk MurrayPlunk Murray brings an exciting mix of traditional and modern Celtic tunes, along with a number of "not-so-Celtic" tunes.  Get ready for fun night of music!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Skeleton McKee event photo

Skeleton McKee

Saturday November 22nd

Welcome back to the Gillespies stage, Skeleton McKee!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-11-22 19:30:002025-11-22 21:30:00America/ChicagoSkeleton McKeeWelcome back to the Gillespies stage, Skeleton McKee!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Blaggards event photo

Blaggards

Friday November 28th

We're excited to welcome the Blaggards from Houston, TX to the Gillespie's stage!  

"We play what we call Stout Irish Rock, traditional Irish music mixed with rock n' roll, informed by everything from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to Thin LIzzy and Black Sabbath. We are most frequently compared to bands like Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys and the Pogues"

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-11-28 19:30:002025-11-28 22:00:00America/ChicagoBlaggardsWe're excited to welcome the Blaggards from Houston, TX to the Gillespie's stage!  "We play what we call Stout Irish Rock, traditional Irish music mixed with rock n' roll, informed by everything from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to Thin LIzzy and Black Sabbath. We are most frequently compared to bands like Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys and the Pogues"Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Blaggards event photo

Blaggards

Saturday November 29th

We're excited to welcome the Blaggards from Houston, TX to the Gillespie's stage!  

"We play what we call Stout Irish Rock, traditional Irish music mixed with rock n' roll, informed by everything from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to Thin LIzzy and Black Sabbath. We are most frequently compared to bands like Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys and the Pogues"

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM

2025-11-29 19:30:002025-11-29 22:00:00America/ChicagoBlaggardsWe're excited to welcome the Blaggards from Houston, TX to the Gillespie's stage!  "We play what we call Stout Irish Rock, traditional Irish music mixed with rock n' roll, informed by everything from Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley to Thin LIzzy and Black Sabbath. We are most frequently compared to bands like Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys and the Pogues"Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com
Skeleton McKee event photo

Skeleton McKee

Saturday December 20th

Welcome back to the Gillespies stage, Skeleton McKee!

07:30 PM - 09:30 PM

2025-12-20 19:30:002025-12-20 21:30:00America/ChicagoSkeleton McKeeWelcome back to the Gillespies stage, Skeleton McKee!Gillespie's Tavern at the ShireGillespie's Tavern at the Shireinfo@gillespiestavern.com