Doc’n Roll Film Festival Dublin returns to the Lighthouse with a stellar lineup of four Irish Premieres this October and November. From the anarchic chaos of Butthole Surfers, the visionary archives of COIL, and Glen Matlock’s punk memoir, to the groundbreaking artistry of Meredith Monk, these films celebrate radical music, uncompromising creativity, and cultural rebellion.

18 October – 20 November 2025 | Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin
Tickets & Info: lighthousecinema.ie/doc-n-roll

Doc’n Roll Film Festival – hailed by Time Out as “the Glastonbury of music movie fests” – returns to Dublin for its third edition, bringing a powerhouse lineup of Irish premieres to the Lighthouse Cinema this autumn. Running from 18 October to 20 November 2025, the festival celebrates artists who defy convention and redefine creativity.

This year’s programme features exclusive Irish premieres spotlighting music’s pioneers and cultural icons, from the anarchic punk of Butthole Surfers to the avant-garde brilliance of Meredith Monk.

“This year’s programme reflects our DIY spirit and our commitment to giving a platform to charismatic, compelling, unforgettable talents outside the mainstream,” says Colm Forde, programmer and co-founder of Doc’n Roll Film Fest. “We’re thrilled to showcase filmmakers and musicians whose bold creativity aligns with our ethos.”

Festival Highlights

• 18 October – Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt
  (Tom Stern | US | 2025 | 106 min)
  A wild dive into the untamed history of one of rock’s most radical and unpredictable bands — the Butthole Surfers — tracing their rise from Texas misfits to psychedelic punk legends.
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• 19 October – A Way to Die: The Short Films of COIL
  (Xavier Laradji, Maxime Lachaud | France | 2024 | 100 min)
  A haunting restoration of COIL’s filmed archives — a hallucinatory journey through art, desire, and decay, accompanied by unreleased compositions.
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• 20 October – I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol – Glen Matlock
  (Nick Mead, Andre Relis | US | 2025 | 90 min)
  Founding Sex Pistol Glen Matlock tells his story with wit and raw honesty — a punk memoir that reclaims the chaos and creativity behind Never Mind the Bollocks.

• 20 November – Monk in Pieces
  (Billy Shebar & David C. Roberts | US/Germany/France | 2025 | 94 min)
  A poetic portrait of visionary composer and performer Meredith Monk, featuring insights from Björk and David Byrne, and exploring her lasting influence on art, music, and performance.
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About Doc’n Roll

Founded in 2013, Doc’n Roll Films is a female-led film agency that celebrates marginal voices across the music and arts industries. Its festivals champion independent filmmaking and music subcultures, connecting passionate audiences with stories that go beyond the mainstream. With editions in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, New York, and San Francisco, Doc’n Roll continues to amplify bold, uncompromising creativity.

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