Arctic Monkeys at Marlay Park, Dublin: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more

PLEASE NOTE: Arctic Monkeys have cancelled their sold out concert at Marlay Park in Dublin on Tuesday. You can find all the latest details here.

Alex Turner and his band of merry men will soon return to Dublin for the penultimate concert of their biggest Ireland and UK tour to date. In their first Irish gig since releasing their seventh studio album, Arctic Monkeys are set to kick off a summer series of concerts in Marlay Park, where a quarter of a million people will see performances this summer. Like any summer gig of this magnitude, it’s a hefty logistical undertaking, so what can we expect from the concert? And what will the band play for all the fluorescent adolescents screaming in the crowd?

When do they play?

The band will play to a crowd of 40,000 people at Marlay Park in south Dublin on Tuesday, June 20th.

What time should I arrive?

Gates open at 4pm and the show starts at 5pm. Amid increased traffic and security measures, fans have been advised to be at the venue in sufficient time. No overnight or early queuing is permitted.

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Who are the support acts?

Swedish garage rock band The Hives are set to support on the night, as well as alternative rock band The Mysterines from Liverpool.

How do I get there – and home again?

Concert-goers have been asked to allow at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue. Organisers have said delays are “inevitable” and fans are encouraged to use the special event transport outlined below.

By Bus: Buses will transport fans to the ground of Marlay Park. For information on where and when to get a bus, visit evntz.ie. Marathon are operating a bus service from Custom House Quay in the city centre direct to the concert grounds. Tickets can be purchased here.

By Luas: Take the Luas green line from the city centre to Dundrum or Balally, both of which are a 35-minute walk to Marlay Park. A shuttle bus from Dundrum Luas station to Marlay Park will run every 30 minutes from 2pm, and tickets can be purchased from Marathon here. A joint ticket for Dundrum Town Centre parking and the shuttle bus can be purchased from Marathon here.

By Car: Car parking at Marlay Park is extremely limited and must be pre-booked for €25 per car. At the time of writing, it is sold out. The car park entrance is located on College Road and is accessed via Whitechurch Road. Only those who have pre-booked can park here. The organisers recommend the SuperValu car park on Balinteer Avenue as a suitable spot for drop off and collection by car. There will be road closures surrounding Marlay Park on the day.

By Taxi: Following the concert, a passenger pick-up point will be facilitated on the Brehon Field Road, however, the organisers have said they cannot guarantee taxis will be available.

Accessible parking must be booked in advance. You can contact accessireland@festivalrepublic.com to register.

What will they play?

At a concert last Wednesday in Southampton, the band rocked up at about 8:50pm after doors opened at 5pm, and played for over an hour and a half. So you can expect the Dublin gig to look at little like this:

• Brianstorm
• Snap Out of It
• Crying Lightning
• Teddy Picker
• The View from the Afternoon
• Cornerstone
• Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?
• Arabella
• Four Out of Five
• Pretty Visitors
• Fluorescent Adolescent
• Suck It and See
• Perfect Sense
• Do I Wanna Know?
• Mardy Bum
• There’d Better Be a Mirrorball
• 505
• Body Paint
• I Wanna Be Yours
• I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
• R U Mine?

Are there any tickets left?

This is a sold out show. However, keep an eye out for resale tickets at ticketmaster.ie. Buy tickets from accredited sources only. Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic, last month advised fans to download their tickets to their phones before getting to the park as there is no guarantee of internet connection at the gates of Marlay Park.

What’s the story with security?

Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult; bring your passport, Garda age card or driving licence as evidence of your date of birth. Allow time for security checks on the way in. Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted and all 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 umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares, glasses or cans, among other items, will be allowed into the event. There are no re-admissions to the concert, so once you leave there’s no getting back in.

Supt Tomás Gormley of Tallaght Garda station told a pre-concert press conference last month: “There will be a big policing operation in place which will impact our policing commitments around the rest of the district,” adding his “number one priority” was keeping event-goers and the surrounding community safe.

Can I take photographs at the concert?

Yes, but only with a smartphone or small camera. Professional cameras with a detachable lens and any other recording equipment are banned.

What’s the weather forecast?

Met Éireann is forecasting scattered clouds, showers and temperatures of up to 19 degrees. A light rain jacket wouldn’t go amiss.