Mumford & Sons are back with a new album and bringing their European and North American tour to Malahide Castle in Dublin on Friday, July 4th. The British folk-rock band, now a three-piece, released their new album Rushmere in March.
When and where is it?
Mumford & Sons will play Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Friday, July 4th.
What time should I arrive?
Gates open at 4pm and the show is expected to start at 5pm. The concert should be finished by about 10.45pm.
Who are the support acts?
Warming up the crowd from 5pm will be Lisa Hannigan, Divorce and Odhran Murphy.
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What songs will they play?
Mumford & Sons have been busy touring the US and Canada and their set list from a recent gig in Ontario gives an idea of what to expect at their Dublin show:
- Rockin’ in the Free World (Neil Young song)
- Rushmere
- Caroline
- Little Lion Man
- Babel
- White Blank Page
- Lover of the Light
- Surrender
- Where It Belongs
- Ghosts That We Knew
- Icarus (with Oli Fox)
- Awake My Soul
- Hopeless Wanderer (tour debut)
- Believe
- Truth
- Ditmas
- I Will Wait
- Dust Bowl Dance
Encore:
- Timshel
- Reminder
- Delta
- The Wolf
- The Cave
How do I get to and from the gig?
Though it is possible to drive, you are encouraged to use public transport to get to and from Malahide Castle. Allow yourself plenty of extra travel time in case of traffic delays and congestion.
Bus: Dublin Bus operates services to Malahide village from the city centre. The H2, 142 and 42 routes connect with Malahide.
Marathon Coaches is offering private, direct return buses to the concert from North Wall Quay Bus Stop 7623, and from stops outside of Dublin including Naas, Maynooth, Drogheda and Navan.
Irish Concert Travel offers a similar service from the likes of Donegal Town, Sligo, Longford and Galway.
Train/Dart: Malahide train station is about a 15-minute walk from the concert venue and connects to city centre Dart locations including Grand Canal Dock, Pearse, Tara Street and Connolly.
The Dart often runs extra services for concerts in Malahide, with the last train leaving the station some time between 11.30pm and midnight.
Car: There is limited parking at Malahide Castle, but it is possible to drive to and from gigs. You are recommended to book parking by downloading the Evntz app and clicking “parking” on the page for Mumford & Sons.
Recommended car routes are:
- Via the M50: From Dublin city centre, West and south of Ireland, exit the M50 at Junction 3 (signposted M1 Belfast/Airport), continuing on to the R139. At the roundabout, take the second exit, continuing on the R139 for 2.6km. Turn left on to Malahide Road/R107. Continue straight for 4.2km, then take a right on to Back Road. Follow signs for car parks on your left.
- Via the M1: From the north of the country, exit the M1 at Junction 4 (signposted R132 Swords/Malahide/Donabate). Keep right, merging on to the R132. At the roundabout, take the second exit, keeping on the R132. At the next roundabout, take the second exit, again staying on R132. Take a slight left, merging on to Swords Rd/R106, and continue for 2.9km. Turn right on to the Dublin Road/R107, continue straight for 700m and then turn left on to Back Road. Follow signs for car parks on your left.
Are there any tickets left?
The gig is sold out, but if you are looking for resell tickets, you should only go to verified resellers such as Ticketmaster.
Download your tickets to your phone in advance, in case there are internet or connectivity issues at the site. Screenshots may not work on the day, as Ticketmaster often use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly.
What’s the story with security?
Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to be permitted entry. You should bring an official form of identification – a passport, Garda age card or driving licence.
Bags will be searched on arrival, and you are advised not to bring a large bag to avoid the possibility of a lengthy delay or even refusal of entry. It is prohibited to bring alcohol, umbrellas, garden furniture, flares or professional recording equipment in with you.
What does the weather look like?
Friday will be quite windy and cloudy, according to Met Éireann, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading from the northwest through the day. Highest temperatures of 14 to 19 degrees.
