The Play-Along Session

Whether you’re a beginner, expert, or anything in-between, you’re welcome to bring along your own instrument, or borrow one of our house ukes. Clapping, singing, kazoos and shaky egg – lots of instruments are welcome at Ukulele Tuesday!

We project the songs we’re playing on a giant screen, so you’ll be able to follow along. You can also load them on your device by visiting our songbook page.

The session is hosted upstairs in the beautiful Stag’s Head parlour bar, and it’s entirely free. We’re there every Tuesday of the year. Doors open 8pm, we start playing shortly after.

Requests are welcome! Call out a song name from the songbook (or let us know) and we’ll try to accommodate your request. We’re adding new songs every week!

Any more questions? Check the FAQ at the bottom of this page.

Are you on this Tuesday?

Short answer: Yes, we're on every Tuesday. For the most up-to-date information, check the event calendar on our homepage.

How much is it to attend? Where do I get tickets?

Ukulele Tuesday is free and non-ticketed. You just show up. We’ll even hand you sweets and swag, sometimes.

If you want to support us financially (UT is 100% volunteer-run), we collect tips on the night. They help us cover the costs of running Tuesdays, maintaining the gear, and organising special theme nights. We also have a page on buymeacoffee!

Although we’re non-ticketed, as it can get busy during the summer months, so we recommend queuing around 7:45 PM if you want to get a seat.

Can I bring my own ukulele and play along?

Yes, absolutely! Ukulele Tuesday is open to any ukulele player who wants to come and join us, regardless of ability. You do not have to contact us or ask for permission beforehand. P.S. it’s a noisy crowd; if you’re shy, no one will be able to hear you.

I can’t bring my ukulele. Can I borrow one?

Yes, if your dog ate your ukulele (or you’re flying over and couldn’t bring your instrument), we have a bunch of house ukuleles you can borrow. Send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook and we’ll set one aside for you, depending on availability. Please remember to give it back at the end of the night.

If you end up coming back regularly (which we hope you’ll do!), consider purchasing your own ukulele to free up house ukes for new players.

I can’t play the ukulele. Can I still join you?

Yes! If you can’t play, sing your heart out. And if you’re up for it, we’ll put a ukulele in your hands and show you some beginner chords. Caution: you’ll end up addicted and buy your own ukulele. You’ve been warned!

Can you play <some-song-I-like>?

If <some-song-you-like> is in our songbook, then yes 😉 We take requests!

Can I bring my children to Ukulele Tuesday? Can I come if I’m under 18?

Short answer: No. We consider ourselves to be an 18 and over event. Some of our tunes have swears.

If you would like to attend with children, we won’t prevent you, but you assume all responsibility for them :-). We are hosted in a pub, and Irish law applies. We strongly recommend asking the Stag’s Head for permission beforehand, as by law the pub/premise owner can refuse access to children.

I have a disability, can I attend?

We’re striving to make Ukulele Tuesday inclusive and accessible for everyone, so if you need any accommodations to attend, let us know!

The session gets quite busy, so if you need seating space, we recommend queuing early or contacting us.

When it comes to wheelchair accessibility, UT is hosted upstairs in the Stag’s Head – there is no elevator and only very narrow stairs for access.

I want to buy a ukulele! Any recommendations?

You can find a selection of ukuleles at most online or physical shops, and a beginner instrument won’t cost you an arm and a leg (we’d recommend spending around 50 euros if you’re completely new to music). For specific recommendations/reviews, check Got A Ukulele’s list of recommendations between 0 and 50 pounds.