Hothouse Flowers

Schedule

Sat Dec 27 2025 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Guildhall | Derry, NI

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Join the Hothouse Flowers this December as they celebrate 40 years together with their annual Christmas concert in The Guildhall Derry.
About this Event

Music Capital proudly presents:

& Special Guests Cora Harkin

Doors 6.45pm

Starts 7.30pm

www.hothouseflowers.com

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Stage times are approx and subject to change.

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Join the Hothouse Flowers this December as they celebrate 40 years together with their annual Christmas concert in The Guildhall Derry.

Something amazing happens when Hothouse Flowers step onto the stage – something that has been shaped by over thirty years of singing and playing all over the world, yet no two shows have ever been the same! There is a sense of musical adventure - an impulse to reach new heights and depths in music where the unspoken aim is that the band and the audience become one and the world becomes a different place for a while.

Hothouse Flowers is a rock n’ roll band, Hothouse Flowers is a traditional band, and also a soul band. Despite the bands lengthy career, which is now heading into its fourth decade there is a sense of unfinished business. Every night they want to play the best gig they have ever played and take the musical risks that can maybe make that possible. There are still songs to be written and emotions to share.

Hothouse Flowers were featured in the opening scene of Amazon Prime’s hugely successful ‘The Grand Tour’ this year to perform their version of ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ for an invited audience in the Mojave Desert. I Can See Clearly Now then went to Number 1 in the UK iTunes Rock Charts… a mere 26 years after its first release!

The band’s recent UK tour saw them reveal new material from their new album ‘Let’s Do This Thing’ which is out and available for download on the band’s website!

Hothouse Flowers’ debut album, ‘People’, was released in 1988 and is the biggest selling debut album by an Irish artist in Ireland. Liam, Fiachna and Peter joined Ray D’Arcy on his radio show on RTE Radio 1 for a chat and a few songs to mark the occasion.

After touring the world over the last three decades Hothouse Flowers have been continuing to explore the depths of beat and tone through their music and their friendship. They call upon their repertoire to carry the room into places inspired by Mali and Sahara and back to this ancient island of mystery and culture. With music anything is possible. In a split second you could find yourself surfing on shared rhythmic sonic experience and it just feels so good! If the musician is feeling the music, that feeling is transmitted and it fills the room. Some of this has been captured on their soon to be released ‘Let’s do this Thing’ CD.


Cora Harkin, is a dynamic singer-songwriter from Derry. Specializing in indie pop, Cora's impactful year includes headlining at Derry's Nerve Centre and releasing four resonant and spirited singles. Her live performances, have become synonymous with energy and authenticity, drawing fans locally and beyond.

Her festival repertoire spans notable events like Dalfest, Lenafest, and the Gasyard Feile. Cora delivers captivating performances solo or with her band, impressing with powerful vocals and undeniable charisma. Notably, she clinched the Forestside Roots Young Singer-Songwriter title, emerged as the youngest finalist in Translink Q Radio Young Singer-Songwriters competition, and claimed the top solo spot in the 'Clash of the New Breeds.' Her presence extends to radio airwaves, including features on BBC Radio Ulster's Mark Patterson Show and the Vinny Hurrell Show. Cora Harkin's musical journey is marked by achievements, promising an engaging and vibrant addition to the local music scene and beyond.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬ing 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.



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