English alternative rock band Supergrass return to Dublin this weekend as part of their UK and Ireland tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album I Should CoCo. The band will be performing every track from their debut album live for the first time, along with other fan favourites.
Supergrass were a key element of the mid-1990s Britpop movement. The band are best known for their fourth album’s single Alright, which was an international hit, featured in the 1995 film Clueless and hailed at the time as the ‘bona fide teen anthem’. The group disbanded in 2010 but reformed in 2019.
If you are heading to see Supergrass this Sunday, here’s everything you need to know.
When and where is it?
Supergrass will play Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens on Sunday, July 13th.
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What time should I arrive?
Doors for the gig open at 7pm, with the music expected to begin at 9pm. Iveagh Gardens concerts tend to be finished up by 10.30pm. Traffic and entry delays are inevitable, so make sure you give yourself a couple of hours’ leeway getting to and from the venue.
Who is playing?
At the time of writing the band have not announced any supporting acts for this concert. Expect to see original band mates Gaz Coombes, Mick Quinn and Danny Goffey, as well as Rob Coombes who officially joined the band in 2002.
What songs will Supergrass play?
This was the band’s set list at Dreamland Margate in England on June 20th this year.
- I’d Like to Know
- Caught by the Fuzz
- Mansize Rooster
- Alright
- Lose It
- Lenny
- Strange Ones
- Sitting Up Straight
- She’s So Loose
- We’re Not Supposed To
- Time
- Sofa (of My Lethargy)
- Time To Go
- Richard III
- Late in the Day
- Mary
- Moving
- Grace
- Sun Hits the Sky
- Pumping on Your Stereo
How do I get to and from the gig?
The Iveagh Gardens are located right beside St Stephen’s Green in the heart of Dublin city. As a result, you are advised to use one of many public transport options to get to the venue.
Travel by bus: A wide variety of Dublin Bus routes service the city centre. For instance, the 37 bus runs along the northside of the quays and will drop you an eight-minute walk from the Iveagh Gardens. You can plan your journey with Transport for Ireland here.
Travel by Luas: The St Stephen’s Green Luas stop is a seven-minute walk from the venue. If you are heading southbound, take the green line Luas towards Sandyford or Brides Glen. If you are heading northbound, take the green line Luas towards Broombridge or Parnell.
Travel by train: Those arriving by train should be aware that there will be no Dart services between Dún Laoghaire and Bray. The Dart will instead operate between Dún Laoghaire and Malahide/Howth. Dublin Bus/Go-Ahead Ireland will accept valid rail tickets between the affected stations (Sandycove and Glasthule, Glenageary, Dalkey, Killiney and Shankill) and the city centre.
If you are arriving in Dublin by train, you can hop on the red line Luas from Heuston Station to Abbey Street. There, transfer to the green line Luas from the stop on Marlborough Street, hopping out at St Stephen’s Green and walking seven minutes to the Iveagh Gardens.
Travel by car: The closest car park to the Iveagh Gardens is St Stephen’s Green’s Q-Park. You can pre-book a parking space here, though it is recommended you use public transport as traffic delays before and after the gig are inevitable.
Are there any tickets left?
At the time of writing tickets are still available for the gig this Sunday. They can be purchased from Ticketmaster. Remember to download your tickets to your phone, as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue on the day.
Do not rely on screenshots, as Ticketmaster often use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly.
What is security like?
The event is for over-14s only, and under-18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or above. Make sure to bring an official form of identification with you – a passport, Garda age card or driving licence will suffice.
Bags sized A4 or above will not be permitted entry, and all bags will be subject to a search on arrival. Avoid bringing prohibited items, including glass, cans, alcohol, garden furniture, umbrellas, flares, illegal substances or any item that could be used as a weapon.
Recording and taking pictures using a camera phone is no problem, but professional recording equipment will not be allowed inside the venue.
What does the weather look like?
Sunday is expected to be a very warm or hot day in Dublin with top temperatures of 23 to 28 degrees. There will be light to moderate southeast winds, Met Éireann said.
