The first big outdoor gig of the summer takes place in May
The countdown is well and truly on for the return of The Boss to Irish shores.
On Sunday, May 19th, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will return to Dublin's Croke Park - where they last played in 2017 - for one night only on their world tour, which saw many dates being rescheduled following the 74-year-old's peptic ulcer diagnosis.
Now thankfully in better health, fans will have a chance to see Springsteen in the capital again, after their last visit in 2023 when they played the RDS.
They will also play Belfast's Boucher Road (May 9th), Kilkenny's Nolan Park (May 12th) and Cork's Pairc Ui Chaoimh (May 16th) on this run of dates.
Here's everything you need to know about the Croke Park date.
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS?
At time of writing, various resale tickets were available on Ticketmaster.ie - but continue to check as availability is low. Fans are advised never to buy tickets from an unofficial source, so beware of touts.
WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN?
Gates open at 5pm.
WHAT TIME DOES THE SHOW START?
There is no support, and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will take the stage at 7pm sharp.
WHAT SONGS ARE THEY LIKELY TO PLAY?
You can expect the usual lengthy show spanning decades of Springsteen's career - but here's a recent setlist from a show they did in Columbus, Ohio:
- Youngstown
- Lonesome Day
- Prove It All Night
- No Surrender
- Ghosts
- Letter to You
- The Promised Land
- Spirit in the Night
- Hungry Heart
- Trapped (Jimmy Cliff cover)
- Streets of Fire
- I'm Goin' Down
- Nightshift
- Racing in the Street
- Last Man Standing
- Backstreets
- Because the Night
- She's the One
- Wrecking Ball
- The Rising
- Badlands
- Thunder Road
Encore: - Born to Run
- Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
- Bobby Jean
- Dancing in the Dark
- Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
- Detroit Medley
- Twist and Shout
Encore 2: - I'll See You in My Dreams (solo acoustic)
HOW DO I GET TO CROKE PARK?
Croke Park is very close to Dublin city centre and is well served by various public transport routes. The closest train station is Drumcondra.
If you're travelling by Dublin Bus:
- 1, 11, 13, 16, 33, 40, 40b, 40d, 40e, 41, 41b, 41c, and 44 will serve Drumcondra Road.
- H1, H2, H3, 6, 14, 15, 27, 27a, 27b, 42, 43, 53, 130 will serve North Strand.
- 7 and 7a will serve Mountjoy Square.
- 122 will serve North Circular Road.
- 123 will serve Ballybough
All of these are within beside/within walking distance from the stadium.
If you're planning on walking from the city centre, it'll take you approx. 20 minutes from O'Connell Street.
There is no car parking available at the stadium or on the streets nearby, as it is a residential area.
I NEED TO COLLECT TICKETS AT THE BOX OFFICE - WHERE DO I GO?
The Ticketmaster box office is on Gill's Corner (at the corner of Russell Street and North Circular Road).
WHAT CAN I BRING/NOT BRING INTO THE STADIUM?
Organisers have asked fans not to bring bags unless necessary - people without bags will be fast-tracked. If you must bring a bag, make sure it's A4 sized or smaller and it will be subject to a search.
You can't bring any of the usual stuff forbidden at concerts - fireworks, flares, laser pens, anything glass, chairs, selfie sticks, professional cameras, etc.
Umbrellas or chairs of any kind are not allowed.
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?
Under 14s are not allowed onto the pitch and under-5s will not be allowed into the stadium. All under-16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+.
Early queuing around the Croke Park area is not allowed as it is a residential area.
Please check your ticket information for details on your entry route. There will be signage to direct you to the appropriate entrance for your seating or standing area. Follow the coloured route / directions as indicated on your ticket details.
Once you enter the venue, re-admission will not be allowed.