Multi-awardwinning Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Duran Duran are set to play Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Monday.
The British legends have sold more than 100 million records worldwide and been honoured with eight lifetime achievement awards, two Grammys, two Brits, and two Ivor Novellos.
Duran Duran will play two dates in Ireland – Malahide Castle on Monday and Cork’s Virgin Media Park on July 1st – as part of their wider European tour.
Here is everything you need to know if you are heading to the Dublin gig.
When and where is it?
Duran Duran will play Dublin’s Malahide Castle on Monday, June 30th.
What time should I arrive?
Gates open at 5pm, with the show expected to start at 6pm.
Who are the support acts?
Grammy Award-winning icon Nile Rodgers and his band Chic will be warming up the crowd before Duran Duran take to the stage.
What songs will they play?
Duran Duran’s set list from a recent gig in Düsseldorf, Germany, gives an idea of what to expect at their Dublin show:
- Velvet Newton
- Night Boat
- The Wild Boys
- Hungry Like the Wolf
- A View to a Kill
- Invisible
- Notorious
- Nite-Runner/All She Wants Is
- Lonely in Your Nightmare/Super Freak (aka Super Lonely Freak)
- Evil Woman (Electric Light Orchestra cover)
- Friends of Mine
- Careless Memories
- Ordinary World (dedicated to the people of Gaza, Israel, Iran and Ukraine)
- Come Undone
- (Reach Up for the) Sunrise
- Planet Earth
- The Reflex
- White Lines (Don’t Don’t Do It) (Grandmaster Melle Mel cover)
- Girls on Film/Psycho Killer
Encore
- Save a Prayer
- Rio
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, as traffic delays and congestion are inevitable.
Bus: Dublin Bus is running a concert express to the venue. It also operates services to Malahide village from the city centre. Dublin Bus routes 42, 42d and 142 go to Malahide village. The H2 and 42 routes connect with Malahide, while the 102 provides a direct route from Dublin Airport.
Marathon Coaches are offering private, direct return buses to the concert from Northwall Quay Bus Stop 7623.
Irish Concert Travel offer a similar service from the likes of Donegal Town, Sligo, Longford, Ballina, Castlebar, Roscommon 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. Additional capacity and services will operate after the Malahide concert.
The Dart often runs extra services for concerts in Malahide, with the last train leaving the station sometime 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 Duran Duran.
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?
At the time of writing there are a limited number tickets available through Ticketmaster.
Download your tickets to your phone in advance, in case there are internet or connectivity issues at the site. Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.
What is the security situation?
Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 25 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. A full list of prohibited items is here.
What does the weather look like?
According to Met Éireann, sunny spells will develop in places during the day with just the chance of a few passing showers. Maximum temperatures of 19 to 24 degrees in moderate southerly winds. Lowest temperatures of 12 to 16 degrees.
