The Complex will close following the failure of The Government and Dublin City Council to secure a viable resolution for an arts organisation that has operated continuously in the north west inner city for 18 years. During that time, The Complex developed into a nationally and internationally recognised centre for contemporary Irish arts, supporting hundreds of artists, freelancers, technicians, designers, producers, and staff, and providing sustained cultural infrastructure

Following a Public Meeting on the 11th of December, 2025, a collective decision was made to hold a rally on Wednesday, the 17th of December at noon. Image courtesy The Complex A community-organised banner-making workshop was held in advance of the rally. Banners featured slogans such as "Feed Culture, Not Vultures" and "Save Our Studios". Starting on the terrace at The Depot, 12 Mary's Abbey, hundreds of people marched to Dáil Éireann to deliver a petition started by Save Th

From December 17th to 19th, 2025, The Complex hosted three nights of events to raise awareness and save the venue. Groundswell was produced by an independent team of musicians and artists giving their time for free to create awareness for the campaign. The Lineup for Groundswell featured: Wednesday, 17th of December: Pilar Paradela, Izumi Kimura, Emma Noodles, Pippa Molony, $ONA BLU€, WineMom, The Bonk, April, The Scratch, Bucket and Dónal Dineen. Thursday, 18th December: Da

Image by Jessica Foley. MLP x THE COMPLEX Drafts notebook The MLP x The Complex writer-in-residence programme is aimed at early-career visual arts writers based in Ireland. This programme is designed to help writers develop their practice by inviting them to produce up to five new responses to the exhibitions and events programme at The Complex in Dublin. " As MLP x The Complex Writer in Residence, Jessica Foley is developing a series of interconnected texts that move between

FRIDAY LINE-UP 📍 The Depot @ The Complex 🕕 Fri, 19th Dec | 6 pm - 1 am 🍻 Full bar 🎟️ Free entry, no ticket required GROUNDSWELL, the finale, tonight. The last opportunity to show that The Complex is a necessity, not just for Dublin but for Ireland's culture. #SaveTheComplex @ru_oshea_music @eoghanoceannabhain @andhe_thefool @avenue.68 @sexytadhg @cruelsisterr @ian_nyquist @spooklet_ @roismusicroismusic @calumagnewmusic @bigsleepmusic @bullhorris ( @tendertendxr ) @ethea

Complex Drafts Booklet - Jessica Foley The MLP x The Complex writer-in-residence programme is aimed at early-career visual arts writers based in Ireland. This programme is designed to help writers develop their practice by inviting them to produce up to five new responses to the exhibitions and events programme at The Complex in Dublin. " We’re excited to publish the second draft of Jessica Foley’s Complex Draft series in response to Residues of the Garden of Eden, at The Com

Location: The Depot @ The Complex, 12 Mary's Abbey, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 XR70 Date: Sunday, December 28th Time:  7 pm - 1.30 am Tickets: here The Complex is thrilled to welcome Tender back for another unforgettable night at The Depot. Featuring both familiar and fresh faces, it promises to be another unmissable dance party for queers and allies. "We're back with what might be our last ever party in The Complex! Kicking things off will be iconic Dublin duo Puzzy Wrangler

❌ TONIGHT'S LINEUP ❌ 📍 The Depot @ The Complex 🕕 Thurs, 18th Dec | 6pm - Midnight 🍻 Full bar 🎟️ Free entry, no ticket required GROUNDSWELL continues tonight, the 2nd in a 3-night marathon of music, special guests & more to create a swell of support to help #SaveTheComplex @dalba.rec @qbanaa @ junior.brother @rhoshi4d @kayleighnoble @battleofzen @karimtamulol @itscurtisy @omgbbft @julialouiseknifefist @rory_sweeney123 @sloucho ❓ Mystery Act ❓ All welcome, come have a drink

❌ TONIGHT'S LINEUP ❌ 📍 The Depot @ The Complex 🕕 6pm - late 🍻 Full bar 🎟️ Free entry, no ticket required GROUNDSWELL starts tonight, a 3-night marathon of music, special guests & more to create a swell of support to help #SaveTheComplex @fridamercurio @izumikimura4 @emmanoodless @pippala @whoissonablue @winemom_official @thebonkmusic @themonthapril @thescratchmusic @bucketband_ @mrdonaldineen All welcome, come have a drink and a dance to support The Complex!

❌ Rally Route ❌ Date : Wednesday 17/12/25 Meet @ The Complex: 12:15pm Delivery of petition @ The Dáil: Approx 12:45pm Start: 12 Mary’s Abbey, The Complex (D07 XR70) Route : Down the LUAS Red Line to Capel Street Along the quays toward O’Connell Street Over O’Connell Bridge Up D’Olier Street Around Trinity College Following the LUAS Green Line up Dawson Street Up Molesworth Street Finish: Dáil Éireann, Kildare St, D02A212 #SaveTheComplex

GROUNDSWELL Dates : This Wed-Fri, 17th, 18th & 19th of December Time : 6pm Daily Location : The Depot @ The Complex, 12 Mary's Abbey, D07XR70 The Complex invites you to three nights of marathon gigs featuring musicians and very special guests. The purpose is to create a groundswell of support to save the venue. The event is completely free and there will be a full bar on site. Line-up + Special Guests: Pilar Paradela Izumi Kimura Emma Noodles Pippa Molony $ONA BLU€ April Wine

Email Jack Chambers Help us reach 15,000 signatures on the petition by 9 am, Wednesday, the 17th of December. Sign & Share. Join us for a rally at 12.15 pm (noon) on Wednesday, the 17th of December. Meeting at The Complex, 12 Mary's Abbey, D07H6K6 and marching to The Dáil.

Thank you to all who attended the Public Meeting to #SaveTheComplex last night, the 11th of December, 2025. The campaign is gaining significant momentum, and actions arising from the discussions will be shared later this evening. The full recording of the Public Meeting is now available on YouTube to watch and share, here .

Location : The Depot @ The Complex, 12 Mary's Abbey, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07XR70 Date:  Wednesday, 31 Dec Time : 7pm - 2am Tickets : From €11.30 + fees, here The Complex welcomes Subject back to The Depot for a special New Year's Eve edition to ring in 2026. The Complex can still be saved! Sign the petition and follow the Instagram for important campaign updates. "Subject NYE: SYSTEM:5 - Warehouse Edition at The Complex SYSTEM returns to The Complex for the 5th and final

"The only place that does it all" - Una Mullally, The Irish Times In light of recent events, whereby The Complex has been given one month's notice to quit , just before Christmas, it is timely to take a look back at how a once-dilapidated space was breathed new life into, creating the only venue of its kind in the city. There is still time to save The Complex. Sign the petition here , join us this Thursday, the 11th of December at 5.30pm for a public meeting and stay updated

Location: The Depot @ The Complex, 12 Mary's Abbey, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 XR70 Date: Saturday, December 13th Time:  11am - 5pm Free entry The Complex welcomes Unique Markets Dublin to The Depot for a Christmas Market takeover. The event features 90+ vendors with stalls ranging from vintage items and fashion, to crafts, jewellery, original gifts and more. There will be a full bar and mulled wine.

The Complex can still be saved. The opportunity is still open for the Department of Finance to resolve it by committing the primary tranche of funding towards its purchase. This funding will unlock the remaining budget to allow The Complex in partnership with an Irish developer to convert the building on Arran Street East into a permanent home for The Complex, embracing a 500 capacity venue, a contemporary arts gallery, a 100 seat jazz club to house the Improvised Music Compa

The Complex welcomes Concern Worldwide this Saturday, the 22nd of November, from 10:30 am-5:15 pm for a day of activities, workshops and climate action. Schedule: 10:30 am: Welcome + Icebreakers Session 1: Explore the SDGs Session 2: COP Climate Negotiation Game Session 3: Campaigning 101 Workshop Session 4: Change Makers Donegal & film screening Refreshments will be provided and the day finishes with a film screening (starting at 3 pm) from Dissapear Here Film Festival and C

Location: The Depot @ The Complex, 12 Mary's Abbey, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 XR70 Date: Sunday, November 29th Time: 3-8.30pm Tickets: €15 + fees, here The annual DAMnation Animation Film Festival returns to The Complex for a second edition and for its third year overall. "We’re bringing together animators of all levels in a welcoming and inclusive environment full of people excited about animation. On the day we’ll be screening our community’s animated shorts, with a bar f

Location : The Gallery at The Complex, 21-25 Arran St E, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 YY97 Preview : 5 December, 6-8pm Exhibition Run : 6 December - 9 January Hours : 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 12-5pm Sat The Complex presents 'Depots', an exhibition of newly commissioned work by Cillian Finnerty and Tim Furey, curated by Mark O'Gorman. A list is a sequence of items, arranged one after another to organise and communicate information clearly. A depot is a hub of storage and movement. A hoa