Mumford & Sons play surprise acoustic set in Dublin pub ahead of Malahide gig
Mumford & Sons popped up in O'Donoghue's Pub in Dublin.
Mumford & Sons thrilled fans yesterday with a surprise acoustic set at the iconic O'Donoghue's Pub in Dublin, just a day before their much-anticipated show at Malahide Castle.
The British folk-rock trio had the crowd cheering loudly on Merrion Row as they performed a mix of their beloved classics like Little Lion Man alongside newer tracks from their recently released album Rushmere.
The intimate 'pop-up' show caught Thursday night drinkers off guard, offering a rare, personal experience with the band.
O'Donoghue's shared several videos capturing the memorable performance on their social media channels, while the band posted a photo outside the pub this morning, writing, 'Nice one @odonoguespub that was fun!'
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Tonight, Mumford & Sons will take the stage at Malahide Castle, performing to an expected crowd of roughly 20,000 for their sold-out gig.
The Dublin date is part of their ongoing European and North American tour, following the release of Rushmere in March.
O'Donoghue's has become a popular spot for surprise performances, with artists like Disclosure also playing intimate sets there in recent months.
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