Dublin nightlife is getting a thoughtful new addition this summer with the launch of Wired, a series of neuro-friendly club nights at Project Arts Centre that aims to reimagine what a night out in the city can feel like.
Created through a partnership between Project Arts Centre and Dublin Dance Festival, Wired is a new capacity-building initiative that brings together a collective of neurodivergent artists to design more inclusive, accessible nightlife experiences.
The first event takes place on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 8pm, with further dates scheduled for 9 July and 5 November.
Set in the heart of Temple Bar, the Project Arts Centre building will be transformed into a multi-room club environment where guests can move freely between spaces designed with different moods, energies and sensory levels. Instead of the usual one-size-fits-all nightclub experience, Wired offers a choice: high-energy BPM-driven dance floors for those ready to stim the night away, alongside calmer areas with soft seating, ambient lighting and chill sounds for anyone who needs a quieter reset.
Think clubbing, but on your own terms.
The concept is rooted in a simple but often overlooked reality — many people love music, dancing and nightlife, but can also become overstimulated in traditional club settings. Wired responds by creating a space for both club lovers and club avoiders, where stepping away for a quiet sit-down is as welcome as heading straight for the dance floor.
Audiences can expect DJ sets from neurodivergent artists, thoughtful spatial and sensory design, and facilitated dance experiences that support different ways of engaging with the night. Whether you want to dance non-stop, dip in and out of the action, or simply enjoy being around music in a more comfortable environment, the event is designed to meet people where they are.
The programme behind the club nights has also focused on supporting artists. Following an open call, a diverse group of DJs, designers and facilitators were selected to take part in workshops, mentorship and collaboration sessions in Dublin city centre. Topics included teamwork, marketing, access and event production, helping participants build the practical skills needed to create their own inclusive nightlife events.
The three public nights are the result of that collective process, shaped by both shared vision and individual creative practices.
At a time when conversations around accessibility in arts and nightlife are growing louder, Wired feels like an important and genuinely exciting step for Dublin. It asks what happens when inclusion is built into the DNA of a night out rather than added as an afterthought.
For anyone who has ever wanted to go clubbing but needed somewhere to pause, breathe, sit down or reset, Wired could be exactly what Dublin has been missing.
Wired is supported by the ESB Energy for Generations Fund.
