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The Racket Space

The Racket Space is a music venue, DJ recording studio and record shop under The Bernard Shaw at Cross Guns Bridge in Dublin 9.

Opened: n/a
Capacity: 300
Sound: House

Tickets and programme All techno clubs

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The Racket Space: quick facts

Checked Oct 2026

Address: Cross Guns Bridge, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 XW44, Ireland Directions
Opening hours: Club nights usually 23:00 to 03:00; the Racket Store is open Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 18:00
Capacity: 300 people
Rooms: One main room with a triangular stage, plus the Racket Store
Sound system: Funktion-One
Tickets: Photek on 13 Nov 2026 was EUR 24.89 to 28.29 on Eventbrite

About The Racket Space

The Racket Space is a music venue, DJ recording studio and record shop under The Bernard Shaw at Cross Guns Bridge in Dublin 9, on the Drumcondra and Glasnevin side of the city. The room holds 300 for club nights, 200 for live shows and 120 seated, and runs a Funktion-One system with Pioneer CDJ-3000s, eight Technics 1210s and several mixers including an Allen & Heath Xone 92 and a DJM-A9. Club nights mix touring DJs with Dublin promoters such as Mystify, LOST, House Arrest and Underdub, covering house, drum and bass, bass music and sound system culture, and autumn 2026 bookings include Photek, Wolters, Youandewan and a live show from Dorian Concept. The venue's Racket Store sells records and books and hosts open decks and vinyl DJ workshops at weekends.

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Cross Guns Bridge, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09 XW44, Ireland

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What is the capacity of The Racket Space Dublin?

The Racket Space holds 300 people for club nights, 200 for live gigs and 120 seated, according to the venue's own specs page. It has a triangular stage and an 8ft screen in front of it.

Where is The Racket Space in Dublin 9?

The Racket Space is under The Bernard Shaw at Cross Guns Bridge, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 (D09 XW44), on the Glasnevin and Drumcondra side of the city. The venue's phone number is (01) 9060218.

What sound system does The Racket Space have?

The venue runs a Funktion-One system with four HiQ tops, two BR212 subs, two EVO 6SH and two F88 speakers. The DJ setup includes Pioneer CDJ-3000s, eight Technics 1210s, a DJM-A9, two DJM-900 Nexus mixers and an Allen & Heath Xone 92.

How much are tickets for The Racket Space?

Prices depend on the booking. Tickets for Photek on 13 November 2026 were EUR 24.89 to 28.29 on Eventbrite, while smaller local nights cost less. Club nights usually run from 11pm to 3am.