Thousands are set to descend on the Phoenix Park in Dublin this weekend when country music star Zach Bryan takes over the outdoor venue for a series of concerts over three nights. Extra train services have been added to timetables to help fans get there and home.
Grammy Award-winner Bryan, who has almost 25 million monthly Spotify listeners, can be described as one of the biggest country superstars of his generation.
The last time the Oklahoma singer was here was in 2023, when he played the 1,800-seater Helix at DCU in Dublin. Since then, Bryan’s latest album, The Great American Bar Scene, took the number 2 spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
If Irish people’s love for Garth Brooks is anything to go by, it’s no wonder Bryan’s popularity has rocketed to requiring three dates in the Phoenix Park.He’s the second most “subscribed to” artist on Irish Spotify with 220,000 followers.
If you’re planning on rocking out country-style at Bryan’s Dublin gigs, keep reading for everything you need to know.
When and where are the gigs?
Zach Bryan will play three gigs in Dublin’s Phoenix Park on Friday, June 20th, Saturday, June 21st, and Sunday, June 22nd.
Are there any tickets left?
At the time of writing there are a limited amount of tickets, including resale tickets, available on the Ticketmaster website. Fans are advised to buy tickets from official sources only.
To avoid any hiccups, download your tickets to your iPhone wallet or Google Pay wallet in advance – don’t wait until you are at the venue as network coverage may not be available.
A box office will be running from 2pm-9pm on concert day.
Bryan’s popularity with young people is reflected in the presence of an alcohol free/family area and also a neurodivergent area for those who have bought tickets specific to that zone.
What time should I arrive at the venue?
For early-entry ticket holders, gates open at 4.30pm, with general entry from 5pm. As the Phoenix Park is a residential and commercial area, early queuing for the gigs is not permitted.
The show is scheduled to get under way from 6pm and finish at about 10.30pm.
The main entrance from the Phoenix Park is a 45 minute walk, so concert-goers should be prepared for a long walk.
Who are the support acts?
Bryan will have two acts warming up the crowd for him – Turnpike Troubadours and Noeline Hofmann. Turnpike Troubadours are an American country music band who join Bryan in Dublin on the back of the release of their latest album, The Price of Admission. Hofmann, an emerging Canadian singer-songwriter, gained attention last year after her collaboration with Bryan on her song Purple Gas.
What will Zach Bryan play?
Going by a set list from his Stagecoach performance in April, concert-goers can expect to hear a range of tracks from his catalogue, with the possibility of a few covers being included:
- Overtime
- Open the Gate
- God Speed
- Blue Jean Baby
- Whiskey Fever
- 28
- Fifth of May
- Oklahoma Smokeshow
- Dawns
- Motorcycle Drive By
- Tourniquet
- Lawyers, Guns and Money
- East Side of Sorrow
- ′68 Fastback
- Oklahoma City
- Purple Gas
- If She Wants a Cowboy
- American Nights
- Pink Skies
- Something in the Orange
- The Good I’ll Do
- Heading South
- Snow
- I Remember Everything
- Nine Ball
- Hey Driver
- Heavy Eyes
- Burn, Burn, Burn
- Quittin’ Time
Encore:
- Revival
How do I get to and from the venue?
Concert-goers are encouraged to use public transport to get to the Phoenix Park. To plan your journey via rail, bus or Luas, you can use the Transport for Ireland journey planner here.
Bus: Several Dublin Bus and Go Ahead routes serve the Phoenix Park, including the 26, 38b, 39, 70, 99, C5 and C6.
If you are commuting from outside of Dublin, Bus Éireann will be running concert-specific return services to the Phoenix Park from Cork, Limerick and Galway. For more information on these services, click here.
Marathon Group is also running return concert-specific routes from Earlsfort Terrace in Dublin, as well as regional routes from areas in Kildare, Meath and Wicklow. For more information, check out the Marathon website.
Luas: The Broombridge stop on the Green Line is a 30-minute walk to Phoenix Park. If travelling on the Red Line, get off at Heuston Station which is a 45-minute walk to the centre of the park. If you’re not in the mood for walking, grab a bus from Parkgate Street (see route numbers above).
Train: Travel to Heuston Station and from there you can walk to the Phoenix Park (45 minutes) or get a bus from Parkgate Street (see route numbers above).
Additional services Friday, June 20th:
11.50am – Athlone to Heuston, serving Clara, Tullamore, and Portarlington.
11.59pm – Connolly to Belfast, serving Drogheda, Dundalk, Newry, and Portadown.
12.30am – Heuston to Galway, serving Portarlington, Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Athenry, and Oranmore.
12.35am – Heuston to Kildare, serving Park West and Cherry Orchard, Clondalkin Fonthill, Kishoge, Adamstown, Hazlhach, Sallins, and Newbridge.
12.40am – Heuston to Cork, serving Portlaoise, Limerick Junction (with a connection to Limerick) and Mallow.
For services after midnight the date of travel will be June 21st.
Additional services Saturday, June 21st:
10.15am – Limerick to Heuston.
11.10am – Cork to Heuston, serving Mallow.
11.35am – Limerick to Heuston.
8.30pm – Connolly to Limerick.
9.10pm – Heuston to Limerick.
11.59pm – Connolly to Belfast, serving Drogheda, Dundalk, Newry, and Portadown.
12.30am – Heuston to Galway, serving Portarlington, Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe, Athenry, and Oranmore.
12.35am – Heuston to Kildare, serving Park West and Cherry Orchard, Clondalkin Fonthill, Kishoge, Adamstown, Hazelhatch, Sallins, and Newbridge.
12.40 – Heuston to Cork, serving Portlaoise, Limerick Junction (with a connection to Limerick), and Mallow.
For services after midnight the date of travel will be June 22nd.
Additional services Sunday, June 22nd:
1.00pm – Waterford to Heuston, serving Thomastown, Kilkenny, Muine Bheag, Carlow, and Athy.
11.59pm – Connolly to Belfast, serving Drogheda, Dundalk, Newry, and Portadown.
12.35am – Heuston to Kildare, serving Park West and Cherry Orchard, Clondalkin Fonthill, Kishoge, Adamstown, Hazelhatch, Sallins, and Newbridge.
12.40am – Heuston to Cork, serving Portlaoise, Limerick Junction (with a connection to Limerick), and Mallow.
For services after midnight the date of travel will be June 23rd.
Car: If you can’t take public transport and need to drive, it’s best to plan where to park in advance as there is no parking available on the streets surrounding the venue or inside the Phoenix Park. Anyone driving is advised to use park-and-ride Luas facilities.
There will be road closures will be in place around Heuston Station each night from 10pm to 12.30am, Friday to Sunday. There will be no entry/exit to and from Heuston Station Car Park during this time.
What is security like?
Under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter and any children under five will not be admitted to the venue. Make sure to bring ID as you may be asked for proof of age.
Only bags smaller than A4 size will be allowed into the venue, so pack lightly. Standard 750ml plastic reusable bottles that are empty upon arrival will be permitted. Metal bottles are not permitted.
Small 35mm cameras are okay but any large lens professional cameras or any form of video recorder will not be admitted.
Other prohibited items include foldable/temporary chairs, flagpoles and flares, umbrellas, alcohol, cooler boxes and prams. For the full list of prohibited items, check out the Aiken website.
If you lose anything during the gig, check the lost property at the information point or email lost@aikenpromotions.com. Once you leave the venue, you won’t be able to re-enter.
How is the weather looking?
According to Met Éireann, it looks set to be a warm and humid day on Friday with sunny spells. Highest temperatures will range from 20 to 24 degrees.
Though the concerts will take place in the evening time when the sun is setting, bringing sun cream is advised along with an empty plastic bottle of up to 750mm. There will be access to plenty of water taps on site.
It should stay warm and humid at the weekend, with sunny spells, but a few heavy showers may develop in some areas.
