The American folk band The Lumineers are playing at St Anne’s Park in Raheny in north Dublin on Friday at what’s shaping up to be one of the first big outdoor gigs of the summer.
When do they play?
The Lumineers will play at St Anne’s Park on Friday, June 2nd, at an evening of performances that start at 6pm. They’ll be supported by Sigrid, the Norwegian star, and the Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy.
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What time should I arrive?
Gates open at 5pm. The organisers are asking attendees not to turn up early, to avoid disruption of local life before the concert.
How do I get there – and home again?
Allow at least an extra two hours to get to and from the venue. As traffic and delays are inevitable, ticket holders are strongly advised to use public transport. There are no parking facilities available locally, and towing will be in operation.
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By Dart: The nearest stop to the venue is Harmonstown. Extra services will operate before and after the concert. For timetable information use Irish Rail’s journey planner.
By bus: Several Dublin Bus services will bring you within walking distance of the concert site. Bus routes from Abbey Street Lower include the 6, H1, H2, H3 or 130. For more information, check out dublinbus.ie.
Approach routes: Follow instructions on your ticket for entry to venue. Your ticket will outline which route/entry to take.
- Green entrance: Off Sybil Hill.
- Blue entrance: At the tennis courts on All Saints Road.
- Ticket collection: Box offices will be located near the concert entrance inside the park. Organisers have advised downloading tickets to phones before the event.
What will the Lumineers play?
The Dublin gig is the first of the band’s Europe and UK tour. At Boston Calling music festival last Saturday, The Lumineers played plenty from their debut album, a selection from Brightside, their latest record, and other hits from the past 10 years. Here’s what they played:
- Brightside
- Cleopatra
- Ho Hey
- Angela
- AM Radio
- Dead Sea
- If We Were Vampires
- Flowers in Your Hair
- Where We Are
- Slow It Down
- Charlie Boy
- Gloria
- Sleep on the Floor
- Ophelia
- Leader of the Landslide
- Big Parade
- Donna
- Reprise
- Stubborn Love
Are there any tickets left?
Ticketmaster is not listing any more tickets available to purchase. Concertgoers are advised to buy tickets from accredited sources only.
What’s the security?
Under-16s must be accompanied at all times by an adult. The promoter deems that large outdoor concerts are not a suitable environments for children under five.
Allow time for security checks on the way in. Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted. Bags may be searched, and this can be time-consuming, so consider going bagless for easier entry. There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities. No alcohol or food is allowed into the arena. An Garda Síochána say it will operate a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol consumption in public areas, and for any illegal, criminal or antisocial behaviour.
Other banned items include umbrellas, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares, glasses and cans.
Can I take photographs at the concert?
Smartphones and small digital cameras are permitted, but cameras with long or detachable lenses, or recording equipment, are not. GoPros and iPads are also prohibited.
What’s the weather forecast?
Met Éireann is forecasting a sunny but mild evening of about 14 degrees. But as this is an outdoor concert, be sure to dress appropriately for that volatile Irish summer weather we know and love.
