From Slane to Stradbally - the big summer gig guide
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- Ireland's summer concert season is underway with numerous outdoor shows, tours, and festivals scheduled across the country.
- Major venues like St. Anne's Park, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Cork's Marquee, and Malahide Castle will host a variety of international and Irish artists.
- Highlights include performances by Metallica, The Weeknd, Bon Jovi, Luke Combs, Kodaline's farewell shows, and the Electric Picnic festival.
Ireland's summer concert season has officially kicked off, promising months of music across diverse venues from parks and castles to stadiums and festival fields. This year's lineup features a robust schedule of major outdoor shows, extensive tours, and vibrant festival weekends, catering to a wide range of musical tastes.
CMAT headlines St Anne's Park in Dublin on 30 May
The season began in Dublin with the return of Forbidden Fruit at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and the opening of St. Anne's Park's summer concert series. CMAT is set to headline St. Anne's Park, following Amble's opening performance. Forbidden Fruit will offer two days of music over the Bank Holiday weekend. Looking ahead, iconic acts like Kodaline will perform their final Irish shows, while Metallica, The Weeknd, and Bon Jovi are slated for stadium performances at the Aviva Stadium and Croke Park, respectively. Country music fans can anticipate Luke Combs at Slane Castle, and the Electric Picnic festival will conclude the main festival season in Stradbally in late August.
Other notable venues and events include Live at the Marquee in Cork, which will host artists such as Imelda May, David Gray, and James Taylor throughout its run. Malahide Castle in Dublin will also be a hub for summer music, with performances by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Katy Perry, and Calvin Harris. CMAT's Dublin date at St. Anne's Park carries extra momentum following her recent Ivor Novello Award win for Best Album for "EURO-COUNTRY."
CMAT’s show comes fresh from her Ivor Novello Award win for Best Album for EURO-COUNTRY, her first win at The Ivors.
The extensive list of performers highlights Ireland's status as a key destination for live music, drawing both global superstars and popular local talent. From farewell concerts to major festival finales, the summer is set to be a significant period for music enthusiasts across the island.
Kodaline will play their last Irish gig at Malahide Castle on 20 June
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