Zach Bryan at Phoenix Park: Stage times, set list, ticket information and more
Thousands are set to descend on the
Phoenix Park
this weekend when country music star
Zach Bryan
will take over the outdoor venue for a string of concerts.
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 in Ireland, in 2023, he played the Helix at DCU in Dublin, which has a capacity of 1,800.
Since then, Bryan's latest album, The Great American Bar Scene, took the No2 spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
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If Irish people's love for Garth Brooks is anything to go by, it's no wonder Bryan's popularity has rocketed to play three dates in the Phoenix Park.
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 2-9pm on concert days.
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.
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, concertgoers 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?
Concertgoers 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).
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 being advised to use park and ride Luas facilities.
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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 will not be 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, flag poles 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. It should stay warm and humid at the weekend, with sunny spells, but a few heavy showers may develop in some areas.
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