The hot 100: The big tickets for summer 2016
The iconic sixties singer celebrates half a century in popular music.
Heavy rockâs growling warhorse par excellence returns to Ireland .
Forgiven but not forgotten, the squeaky-clean siblings are back with a new album,White Light .
One of the most successful British groups of the past 30 years.
Through the 2000s, rapper Nelly clocked up hit and after hit and is one of the few hip hop artists to cross over fully into the pop mainstream.
Headliners are trad supergroup The Gloaming, rân bâs Santogold and chill-out supremo St Germain.
The cult TV show has ended. However, the stars of the soapy musical-drama are on the road.
Nile Rodgers wrote the funk playbook and, along the way, helped pen hits for Madonna and Bowie.
Popâs foremost bad-girl made no secret of her love of Ireland, with her innumerable afterparty events here.
Henley remains a part of one the biggest selling bands of all time.
With a newly beefed-up line-up that includes Cat Powerâs Chan Marshall, electro minimalist Caribou and avant-rockers Polica.
Somehow surviving the X Factor curse, this all-girl foursome have evolved into a genuine pop career.
Quiffs ahoy as the stylishly bedraggled British avant funkateers tour their zinging fourth album What Went Down.
Remarkably little buzz surrounds this latest comeback by the âMadchesterâ pioneers, not helped, one suspects, by weedy comeback single One For All.
Only Beyonce could release a vituperative concept record about the apparent break-up of her marriage and make it feel like a pop spectacle.
Aged 75, the Welsh whirlwind shows little inclination to slow down.
Indie veterans set out on yet another reunion tour.
The angry oldish man of confessional post-punk will step through some of his best known hits.
Country superstar Paisley is to the forefront of the modern Nashville scene, a hybrid of old school country and flashy pop.
The good news is that the long-running Stradbally festival boasts a fantastic 2016 line-up in Lana del Rey, New Order, LCD Soundsystem, Haim and others. The bad? Itâs been a sellout for several weeks now.
Private eye action-comedy, starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling.
Romance adapted from Jojo Moyesâs novel, starring Emilia Clarke and Sam Clafin.
Fantasy adventure adapted from the video game. Ben Foster stars.
The Turtles return to save New York. Megan Fox stars.
Melissa McCarthy stars as the boss from hell. Kristen Bell and Peter Dinklage co-star.
Three generations of women bond. Julia Roberts, Jennifer Anniston, and Kate Hudson star; Garry Marshall directs.
Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey star in the true tale of an unusual meeting of minds.
Epic tale set in ancient Egypt.
Director Roland Emmerich reboots the franchise as extra-terrestrials threaten Earth. Liam Hemsworth stars.
Spy spoof in which an accountant falls into international espionage, starring Dwayne Johnson and Aaron Paul.
Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star as the hapless fashionistas. Mandie Fletcher directs.
Newly civilised Tarzan (Alexander SkarsgÄrd) returns to his jungle home.
Prehistoric mayhem from the Ice Age gang, starring John Leguizamo and Ray Romano.
Paul Feigâs remake stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon.
Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) helms the Starship Enterprise; Idris Elba, Simon Pegg and Zachary Quinto co-star. Justin Lin directs.
Steven Spielberg adapts Roald Dahlâs classic childrenâs book, starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill and Rebecca Hall (right).
Matt Damon returns as the special operative.
Pixarâs sequel to Finding Nemo, starring Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, and Idris Elba.
Imprisoned supervillains are recruited for a black ops mission, starring Ben Affleck, Jared Leto and Margot Robbie.
Rom-com starring Zac Efron and Anna Kendrick, with Jake Szymanski directing.
Disneyâs live action remake of the classic animation.
A sausage searches for the meaning of life in this animated tale .
Ricky Gervais stars as The Officeâs David Brent, 10 years down the line.
Comedy spoof on pop stardom, starring Andy Samberg, Imogen Poots and Bill Hader.
Remake of the epic starring Jack Huston, Morgan Freeman and Nazanin Boniadi.
John Harper lies awake in a lonely hut on an Indonesian island, believing his life may be in danger. Moving between Europe during the cold war, California and the Civil Rights struggle, and Indonesia during the massacres of 1965 and the decades of military dictatorship that follow, this epic novel explores some of the darkest events of recent world history through the story of one troubled man.
Adorable dogs, spirited horses, mischievous donkeys and cats who barely tolerate us are just some of the colourful characters in Animal Crackers.
Many do extremely funny things, more reveal remarkable skills, others experience sad endings. A funny and moving book by No 1 bestselling author Colm Keane and RTĂ newsreader Una OâHagan.
Wicks introduces a new way of eating and training to build lean muscle and burn more fat.
Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, shares 100 recipes and four new workouts to transform your fitness levels.
When Imogen Naughton vanishes, everyone who knows her is shocked. She has a perfect marriage. Her handsome husband treats her like a princess.
Sheâs always said how lucky she is. So why has she left? As she begins her journey to find the woman she once was, Imogenâs past is right behind her...
On a hot July day in 1967, Odelle Bastien climbs the stone steps of the Skelton gallery in London, knowing that her life is about to change forever⊠An unforgettable novel about aspiration and identity, love and obsession, authenticity and deception - a masterpiece.
The last people who expect to be meeting with a drug-addicted prostitute are a respected judge and his reclusive wife.
And they certainly donât plan to kill her and bury her in their exquisite suburban garden. Yet they do⊠and their lives begin to crumble.
These tried and tested recipes come with clear nutritional information on the page, including the number of veg and fruit portions in each dish, plus thereâs a bumper back-section packed with valuable advice on everything from cooking with kids and tackling fussy eaters, to good gut health, the importance of fibre, and budgeting.
For Potter fans of every age, and based on a new story by J.K. Rowling (above) , John Tiffany and Jack Thorne bring us the eighth story in the Harry Potter series - the play will receive its world premiere in Londonâs West End on July 30.
While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus struggles with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted.
A thoughtful, honest and often hilarious collection of (very) personal essays. A candid book which will have readers wincing with recognition and laughing out loud.
Amy shines bright as a friend, daughter, sister, unforgettable comedian, and most notably, a masterful (and always entertaining) storyteller.
Russian athletics benefited from institutionalised doping, used to help the nationâs athletes win medals they did not truly deserve.
Vitaliy Stepanov had been part of the Russian anti-doping squad when he met and fell in love with Yuliya, one of the countryâs most promising 800m athletes.
But soon Vitaliy discovered that his bride was not all she seemed.
Now, with award-winning journalist David Walsh, the man who broke the Lance Armstrong story, he reveals the truth.
Reginald D Hunter, Maeve Higgins and Jason Manford are among the headliners.
David Gilmour showed up last year, and this time around, the eclectic mix of scheduled guests includes Martin Amis, Chrissie Hynde and Kate Tempest.
Includes a visit from Phan Thi Kim Phuc, who as a Naplam-scarred nine-year-old featured in one of the most iconic images of the Vietnam war.
A London-based theatre company puts a contemporary spin on Rudyard Kiplingâs classic, complete with skateboarding wolves and beat-boxing Baloo. One of the highlights of the Cork Midsummer Festival.
The organisers of this cross-city series of readings want to get people out of the libraries and bookshops to show that literature also has a foot in the real world.
Kevin Barry hosts an event that also features fellow young guns Madeleine DâArcy and Danielle McLaughlin, as well as representatives from the old brigade such as Theo Dorgan and Conal Creedon.
June 17-July 2
Another gem from Cork Midsummer Festival has Corcadorca taking over the 17th-century fort for one of the big site-specific showâs they built their reputation on. Itâs been written by Pat McCabe.
Elvis Costello and The Gloaming headline the music strand, and a new play from Enda Walsh is among the drama offerings.
Does Ireland really need another large-scale dance show? Well, Cork choreographer Alan Kenefick aims to bring the genre kicking and tapping into the modern era with a show that mixes elements of Diversity-style street dance with more traditional fare. The glimpses weâve seen so far have been genuinely exciting.
As ever, punching above its weight, Bantry hosts its trio of fine events: Chamber Music Festival (July 1â9); Literary Festival (July 17-23); and Masters of Tradition music festival (Aug 17-21). Gloria Steinem and Zadie Smith are among the big names at the literary fest.
Itâs about way more than just the music, and Ennis is the annual town to welcome the event back to Munster after 11 years of being held in other provinces.
Ceoil, craic agus whatever youâre having yourself.
A return for this
array of food-related events and festivals which takes place over the entire summer. www.boynevalleyfoodseries.ie
Cork Harbour Festival evening seafood market with wide range of delicious seafood and maritime family entertainment. www.corkharbourfestival.com
Top Dublin restaurants showcase their menus over four days in the delightful surroundings of Iveagh Gardens. www.dublin.tastefestivals.com
Family-friendly street food festival taking place in the Irelandâs most beautifully-located farmerâs market, Limerick cityâs Milk Market.
Kicks off with a banquet celebrating the food of Co Mayo, promises great tastes, good times and a truly exquisite location. www.westportfoodfestival.ie.
Closing event of the Cork Midsummer Festival sees top Cork restaurants feeding 400 diners at a long table on Oliver Plunkett St. www.corkmidsummer.com
Irish food producers, chefs and writers don their wellies and festival finery to demo, dine and debate. www.electricpicnic.ie
Food and family friendly fun in the wonderful environs of Waterford city. www.waterfordharvestfestival.ie
Multiple events, including a reprise of The Menu Cooks The Menu pop-up supper, culminating in massive street market in Skibbereen. www.atasteofwestcork.com
Magical mollusc madness in the Westâs party capital, includes Irish & World Oyster Opening Championships. www.galwayoysterfestival.com
Irish fashion favourites Manley are expanding their accessory line to include handbags.
The must-have clutches and totes featuring designer Emma Manleyâs signature leather and suede embellishments will be available this summer from manley.ie.
Tipped to take over at Dior, fashion fans are rejoicing at the news that Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders has instead been snapped up by Diane Von Furstenberg.
Weâll take Saundersâ slick, contemporary style at DVF price points any day.
Rihannaâs Fenty x Puma presentation took New York fashion week by storm, and new limited editions of her sell-out Fenty Creepers are now available from www.puma.com. Weâre lusting after the all-white version of the cool sneaker/creeper hybrid.
Padded and push-up bra styles are officially passĂ©. As the trend-setting strappy bralet becomes a fashion favourite, a softer, more natural breast shape is being embraced for 2016. Weâre testing the waters with the tattoo bralet, âŹ8, Penneys.
Not since our teens have we been so obsessed with finding the perfect pair of âsecond-hand Leviâsâ, but with retro denim making a comeback, weâre realising all that elastane in our skinny jeans wasnât doing our derrieres any favours.
Could a Warehouse jumpsuit be the purchase of the summer?
With a chic, utility-inspired tailored top and on-trend culotte bottom, their simple stunner could easily take you to work or to a wedding. Just accessorise and go.
We have our own Saoirse Ronan (above) to thank for this burgeoning trend.
The stylish star rocked mismatched earrings on the Oscar red carpet back in February, and now the high street is clamouring to sell us âoddâ pairs.
It was all eyes on Cuba when Chanel held their Resort 2017 show in Havana last month, brazenly marching an army of models down the Paseo del Prado promenade and anointing the city the most fashionable destination for 2016.
If 90s fashion feels too close for comfort, embracing the return of the 70s might be more in your wheelhouse.
Nobody reinterprets this era better than Marni, and the iconic Italian label is now available from Corkâs Samui boutique.
When Victoria Beckham announced she was teaming up with EstĂ©e Lauder to create a cosmetics line, fashionistas and beauty junkies were united in praise of what might be the best collaboration ever. September canât come soon enough.
RTĂ has the exclusive rights to Irelandâs three group games, but has sold off some of the other matches to TV3 (including a few featuring Northern Ireland and England), with both networks showing the final.
As it faces into a fourth season, the womenâs prison show has had to broaden its focus from the real-life Piper character the original series was based on.
The first season of this decent cyber conspiracy thriller got a cult following in Ireland among those who access downloads of questionable legal status.
Hopefully some TV network will provide proper access to series two.
Will Ferrell and Bill Murray are rumoured to be making cameo appearances in this new comedy series from the HBO stable.
Anybody familiar with staffroom politics may relate to some of the scenarios in this tale of two feuding vice principals vying for top spot in a high school.
Winona Ryder and Matthew Modine are the familiar faces in this new eight-part supernatural thriller.
Where so many others have failed, Kurdish forces have made real progress against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Kemp travels to the front line to front line to show their forces at work, and gets into a few genuinely dangerous situations along the way.
Probably the best drama on TV, this zombie show has never attracted more than a cult audience in Ireland.
Perhaps the buzz around the season six cliffhanger will finally push it overground here.
Doping and zika threaten to cast a shadow over this Olympic Games, and no doubt there will also be a few home-grown controversies in Brazil in the lead-up to the event.
When the welcome distraction of the sport does begin, however, hopes will be high that the Irish boxers can again bring home a few medals.
Will the presence of the grandparents of the participants in this series curtail their partying?
With the demise of Geordie Shore, this new reality show from Cancun may provide entertainment at the intersection of anthropology and zoology.
Baz Luhrmann hopes to impress where Vinyl didnât quite succeed by bringing to life the incredible creative melting pot that was New York in the mid 1970s. A newly-built World Trade Center is among the backdrops.
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