The doors will be thrown open at hmv’s first new Irish store for over a decade as the retailer returns under new ownership on 30 June 2023.
The 18 Henry Street, Dublin address will also mark the opening of the retailer’s first flagship outside of the UK and will create 25 new jobs.
With over 15,000 different products on offer, split over three floors, the 6,000 sq. ft store is the perfect destination for fans of music and pop culture to discover new items.
Record enthusiasts and collectors will be able to browse 5,000 different vinyl albums, while the store will also stock 5,500 different CDs and a wide range of music technology. For fans of pop culture and entertainment, there will be over 3,000 products across franchises such as Stranger Things, Pokémon, Star Wars, Marvel and DC, as well as over 1,000 different T-shirt designs.
On opening day, the first 150 customers to make a purchase will receive a free pop culture swag bag full of quirky Kenji or Funko products. Customers can also to take advantage of amazing in-store offers, including the 2 for €50 vinyl offer. The store will open at 10am on Friday 30th June.
With a purpose-built performance space in-store, hmv Henry Street is expected to draw signings and performances from both established international artists and grassroots local bands. Local musicians and bands who want to get a gig experience can contact staff in-store for details on how to perform through hmv’s Live&Local programme. So far, the programme has seen over 1,600 gigs performed this year in stores across the UK.
Phil Halliday, hmv Managing Director, UK and Ireland said: “hmv has a rich history in Dublin and we’re hugely excited it is the first destination for our overseas expansion. We cannot wait to open our doors and welcome fans back. Our customers will notice our dedication to becoming the best music destination in town – but will also find we’ve expanded our offering to a host of must-have ranges they won’t find anywhere else under one roof.”
Paul Stevens, Store Manager, said: “Nothing beats discovering new music and pop culture products by browsing in a store filled with expert, knowledgeable staff. We’re thrilled to be back in the heart of Dublin, and I can’t wait to start programming brilliant live entertainment and discover a new generation of acts.”
On Saturday 1st July, there are four exciting events happening as part of hmv’s Live&Local programme, more information will be announced on the hmv Henry Street Instagram.
The store’s address is 18 Henry Street, Dublin 1, D01 WA24, Ireland and its opening hours are:
- Monday to Wednesday – 9am to 7pm
- Thursday – 9am to 8pm
- Friday to Saturday – 9am to 7pm
- Sunday – 11am to 7pm
