The Trinity Summer Series is in full swing this week with a string of gigs taking over the college.
Thousands of people will descend on the Trinity College campus to attend the run of gigs, which has been in place since 2017. Read on to prepare yourself for the events.
Who is playing?
- Tuesday, July 1st: Simple Minds with support from KT Tunstall
- Wednesday, July 2nd: Weezer with support from Teen Mortgage
- Thursday, July 3rd: Rag’n’Bone Man with support from Simple Things
- Saturday, July 5th: Amble with support from David Keenan
- Sunday, July 6th: Marti Pellow with support from Wallis Bird
What time should I arrive?
Gates open at 7pm, with the show starting at 7.30pm. Organisers aim to avoid queues outside the venue, so attendees should arrive 30 minutes before the show starts. Remember to give yourself an extra two hours of travel time, as delays around traffic and entry are inevitable.
How do I get to and from the gig?
Trinity College Dublin is located at College Green, in the middle of the city. You can enter the campus at the Lincoln Place, on Nassau Street/Westland Row; or via the Science Gallery gate, on Westland Row/Pearse Street.
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As traffic is guaranteed, you are advised to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the venue. Fortunately, the campus is highly accessible given its location.
Travel by bus: Dublin Bus offer a wide range of routes that service TCD. The 11, 37, 38 (A/D), 39(A) and 70 buses all stop at Nassau Street, which is a five-minute walk from the entrance. You can plan your journey with Transport for Ireland here.
Travel by Dart: The nearest Dart station to TCD is Pearse Street, which is just over a 10-minute walk from the site entrance. The latest trains should be leaving Pearse Street around 11.30pm on the night.
Travel by Luas: The Luas green line stops at Dawson Street both northbound and southbound, which is only a five-minute walk from the TCD entry. The northbound Luas also stops at Trinity directly.
Travel by car: There is no public parking in place for the Trinity Summer Series, and organisers advise attendees not to park illegally or in residential areas. If you must drive to the gig, utilise one of the city centre car parks and look to book a space in advance.
Are there any tickets left? Tickets for the full list of concerts are available to purchase on Ticketmaster here. Several gigs are already sold out, but it is worth checking the site for resale tickets in case you get lucky. There is a box office at the concert entrance.
Remember to download your tickets to your phone as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue, and with Ticketmaster’s live barcodes, screenshots may not work on the day.
What is security like?
The events are strictly over-18s. Bring an official form of identification with you: a passport, Garda age card or driver’s licence. Security checks will be in operation, and everyone will be subject to a search.
You are advised not to bring large bags/backpacks, as you may experience delays or be refused entry. Flag poles, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, e-scooters/e-bikes, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted.
What does the weather look like?
According to Met Éireann, isolated patches of drizzle and mist will slowly brighten up on Tuesday afternoon as sunny spells develop and drizzle clears. Highest temperatures will be 17-18 degrees.
Wednesday will bring spells of sunshine and scattered showers which will become more isolated in the evening. Highest temperatures of 17-19 degrees are expected.
Trinity is a standing, outdoor venue, so consider wearing boots or runners.
