Dua Lipa at the Aviva, Dublin: How to get there, ticket information, and what she's likely to play
Three-time
Grammy
-winning pop sensation
Dua Lipa
comes to Ireland as part of her Radical Optimism tour, playing the
Aviva Stadium
on June 27th.
The English and Albanian star's gig in the Aviva will mark her last stop on the European leg of the tour.
Dua Lipa's last Irish performance was in the 3Arena on her Future Nostalgia tour in 2022, with this one set to be her largest performance here yet.
So, if you are headed to the Aviva Stadium, keep reading to find out everything you need to know.
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When does she play?
Dua Lipa takes to the Aviva Stadium as part of her Radical Optimism tour on June 27th.
Are tickets still available?
Unfortunately tickets for the concert are sold out, but if you're lucky you may nab one on resale on
ticketmaster.ie
. Buy tickets from accredited sources only.
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 5pm, with support acts expected to start at 6pm.
Who is the support act?
Joining Dua Lipa will be Dove Cameron and Alessi Rose.
How do I get there and home again?
Organisers have said fans should allow for extra travel time to and from the venue. As traffic and parking delays are inevitable, you are encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services.
By Luas:
The stadium is a fair walk from the nearest
Luas
stop. It's about a 30- to 40-minute walk from Ranelagh, Charlemont, Harcourt, St Stephen's Green, Dawson and Trinity stops on the Green Line.
By train:
Lansdowne Road
Dart
station is less than a minute's walk from the southern end of the stadium. There will be large crowds entering and exiting the stadium at the same time, so plan accordingly. Extra dart services will be running.
Irish Rail
has advised those travelling to and from these events to plan carefully. Customers are urged to allow extra time for your journey, as high volumes of passengers are likely to result in delays. People not attending these events have been asked to avoid these routes during event times. As part of a Garda plan for big events at the Aviva Stadium, Grand Canal Dock Station will be closed at the end of the concerts.
By bus:
The
Dublin Bus
routes that will be operating a full service nearest to the Aviva Stadium are the 4, 7, 7a, 39a, 46a, 145 and 155.
By car:
There is no bike or car parking at the stadium on concert days for security reasons. There are, however, commercial car parks around the city, such as
Claremont Parking
or
Q-Park
, but spaces are limited. If you're travelling from outside the county and have a friend in the area with space in their driveway, that could be an option.
Suggested locations for taxi drop off are the junction off Pembroke Road/Northumberland Road or the junction of Tritonville Road and Herbert Road depending on which entry point your ticket is for.
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What will she play?
Based on the singer's recent concerts on her Radical Optimism tour, here's what fans can expect:
Training Season
End of an Era
One Kiss (Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa)
Break My Heart
Whatcha Doing
Levitating
These Walls
Maria
Illusion
Pretty Please
Electricity (Silk City & Dua Lipa)
Hallucinate
Physical
Falling Forever
Love Again
Be the One
Happy for You
Anything for Love
Encore:
New Rules
Dance the Night
Don't Start Now
Houdini
What's the story with security?
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 25, and standing tickets are available to people aged 14 or over. No under 16s will be allowed on the pitch unless accompanied by an adult.
Don't bring a bag unless absolutely necessary, as you'll be searched while everyone else is fast-tracked through security. Any bag must be smaller than the dimensions of a sheet of A4 paper and there are no storage facilities on site. Banned items include umbrellas, large-lens professional cameras, flagpoles, selfie sticks, sticks for banners, anything that could be used as a weapon, bottles, glass vessels, cans, flasks, frisbees, illegal substances, scooters, skateboards or other skates, laser devices, prams or pushchairs, inflatable or folding chairs, suitcases, laptops, illegal merchandise, hampers and cool boxes, air horns, and all animals except service dogs and guide dogs.
There will be no readmissions to the concert.
Note the Aviva Stadium is a cashless venue.
What about disabled access?
Contact MCD productions at
access@mcd.ie
for accessible parking and information about wheelchair access to the venue and accessible seating.
Can I take photographs at the concert?
Yes, but only with a smartphone or small digital camera. Professional cameras with a detachable lens and any other recording equipment are banned.
What's the weather forecast?
According to
Met Éireann
, conditions look to be mixed, but a predominately southerly airflow will mean temperatures will trend above average. Rainfall amounts could be above normal in the south of the country and below normal in the north, with the potential for thunderstorms.
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