About us

Mother began as a Dublin-born queer club night for disco-loving gays and their friends, first conceived in June 2010. Built on the belief that the dance floor is a place of joy, community, and liberation, Mother has grown from a weekly club into a defining force in Irish LGBTQ+ nightlife and culture.

Motehr After Dark Electric Picnic 2026

Top: Mother DJs at Mother Day Time Dance Party, The George, 2026. Above: Crowd shot of Mother After Dark at Electric Picnic, 2026.

Over the past sixteen years, Mother has become an institution of Dublin after-dark scene, raising the bar for queer club culture while creating unforgettable moments at some of Ireland’s biggest festivals, including Electric Picnic, Body & Soul, Beyond The Pale and our own large-scale production celebrating Pride in the city each June, Mother Pride Block Party. 

Peaches performs at Mother Pride Block Party 2026

Based at our home in Lost Lane on Grafton Street, Mother continues to evolve, hosting a packed calendar of events throughout the year;  from our beloved weekly Saturday club to our high-energy Bank Holiday Sunday parties. Outside of Lost Lane, we host much-loved Daytime Dance Parties, Imbolc and Halloween celebrations and this year we relaunched King, our queer gals club and caberet show.

King’s Lesbian Death Bed at Dublin Fringe Festival Project Arts Center 2026

Across our club nights and festival stages, Mother has welcomed a dazzling roster of artists, icons, and trailblazers. Past performers include Trixie Mattell, Blessed Madonna, Anitta, Rina Sawayama, Lily Allen, Kelis, Scissor Sisters (Ana Matronic & Jake Shears), Honey Dijon, Clean Bandit, Loreen, MØ, The Magician, Crazy P, Aeroplane, Nancy Wang (LCD Soundsystem), Little Boots, Rory Phillips, Alex Metric, Jacques Renault, Shit Robot, Optimo, Daithí, Le Galaxie and many more. 

Mother After Dark at Electric Picnic 2026

We have also been honoured to support some of our biggest idols, including Peaches and the incomparable Grace Jones.

Through it all, the mission remains unchanged: to create queer spaces filled with music, freedom, and connection, places where people can dance, be themselves, and feel at home.

Photos @babsdaly

FAQ

  • Mother is strictly 21+ nightclub. ID will be asked upon request by our security before entering the venue.

  • Tickets can be purchased upon arrival, doors open at 11pm every Saturday.

  • We accept cash and card.

  • Mother is located in Lost Lane, Adams Court, Grafton Street, Dublin.

  • Come as the best version of yourself, otherwise whatever you feel comfortable dancing in! 

  • The cloak room is located on the first floor, past the round bar.

  • We do not accept pictures of your ticket for collection in the cloakroom. Please keep your ticket safe in your wallet / purse or in the back of your phone case. You will have to wait at the end of the night to identify your coat with the help of our staff.

  • If you forget / lose your bag / coat, please contact @LostLaneDublin on Insta or pop into the venue, they handle all lost & found.

  • Yes! There are multiple smoking areas located across the venue.

  • We got you, our toilets are unisex.

  • Here at Mother, we are committed to create a safe and inclusive environment for our LGBTQ+ community. We do not tolerate any form of homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or anti-social behaviour in the club. We proudly hold a space for those who want to feel respected and celebrated.

    We encourage our attendees to be mindful of others around them and to respect the space. This includes treating our Mother team - staff, bartenders and DJ’s with the same care and respect.

    Your experience matters to us and we want to make sure you enjoy your night with your friends. If at any time you feel uncomfortable or encounter an issue, please alert any of our staff on site, and we will try our best to accommodate you.

    We welcome LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC individuals, allies and people from all walks of life into our club.

    Mother is your home and everyone deserves to feel safe and valued here.

    Be sound and be yourself.

  • We everyone to be as safe as possible at Mother.

    We would prefer you didn’t take drugs in the club, but if you do, please take them responsibly.

    Please don’t take G in the club.

    The risks are serious - especially if mixed with alcohol or ketamine. It's easy to misjudge doses which can lead to dangerous situations.

    We care about your wellbeing and the vibe we create together. Let's mind each other and keep the dance floor safe.

    Team Mother