This week sees some of the biggest rock bands on the planet play Dublin.
Green Day bring their 'Hella Mega' tour (with support from Fall Out Boy and Weezer) to Marlay Park on Monday June 27th; Guns N' Roses play the same venue on Tuesday June 28th, and Red Hot Chili Peppers play on Wednesday June 29th.
If you're heading to one (or all) of the gigs, here's what you need to know.
CAN I STILL BUY TICKETS?
Yes - at time of writing, tickets for all three gigs were on sale from usual outlets. Green Day (this gig was rescheduled from the original location of the RDS - all original tickets still valid) will set you back €89.50 plus fees.
Guns N' Roses (also rescheduled, original tickets still valid) is from €99.50 plus fees.
Red Hot Chili Peppers are €136.50 plus fees (there's only limited Gold Circle standing tickets left for this one.)
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Marlay Park is in the suburb of Rathfarnham in south county Dublin.
You can use public transport - various Dublin Bus routes pass through Rathfarnham, see here for more.
The nearest Luas stop is in Dundrum, and Marlay Park is about a 30 minute walk. Marathon Coaches are also running a shuttle bus from Dundrum Luas to the festival site. You can also park at Dundrum Town Centre (book parking ticket here) and avail of this shuttle.
If you're travelling from the city centre, there is also a direct shuttle bus operating from Custom House Quay - you can buy tickets here (please note that Green Day is sold out at time of writing.)
After the event, a taxi pick-up area will be facilitated at the Super Valu on Balinteer Road.
IS THERE CAR PARKING?
There is car parking at Marlay Park, but it's extremely limited and all spaces have now been sold. However, you can still buy tickets for the Park & Ride facility at Dundrum Town Centre (€15) here.
Parking on the residential roads around Marlay Park is not permitted and you may be clamped or towed.
WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN?
Gates open at 4pm and the show starts at 5pm on all three dates.
WHO'S SUPPORTING?
Weezer, Fall Out Boy and Amyl & the Sniffers will support Green Day.
Gary Clark Jr. will support Guns N' Roses.
Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals and Thundercat will support Red Hot Chili Peppers.
WHAT'S THE WEATHER GOING TO BE LIKE?
According to Yr.no, Monday evening will be mostly cloudy, with some showers rolling in around 10pm. Temps will be around 16c.
Tuesday evening will see a mix of sunshine and cloud, with temps of around 15/16c.
Wednesday evening will see some rain showers, although it's supposed to clear from around 8pm with temps of around 14c.
WHAT ARE THE STAGE TIMES FOR EACH GIG?
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS - JUNE 29TH
4pm - Gates open
6pm - Thundercat
7.30pm - Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals
9pm - Red Hot Chili Peppers
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GUNS N' ROSES - JUNE 28TH
4pm - Gates open
5pm - Phil Campbell
5.50pm - Gary Clark Jr.
7pm - Guns N' Roses
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WHAT CAN I BRING/NOT BRING?
No alcohol or drinks can be brought inside the venue, with the exception of soft drinks and water in sealed plastic bottles up to 500ml.
No backpacks, large handbags, or bags over A4 size are allowed on site.
No garden furniture, deckchairs, fold up chairs, umbrellas, selfie sticks, laser pens or any of the usual banned items at gigs are allowed.
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?
If you're collecting tickets, there are box offices at the Grange Road and College Road entrances.
All venue bars will have contactless card payment facilities. Some food vendors will also take card payments, but best to have some cash handy, just in case.
