Raye review: Thrills galore as London star sparkles at 3Arena in Dublin 

On Wednesday, Raye delighted fans at the first of two sold-out gigs at 3Arena, Dublin 
Raye review: Thrills galore as London star sparkles at 3Arena in Dublin 

A recent image of Raye, who plays 3Arena, Dublin, on Wednesday and Thursday.  (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 - 08:35
Nicole Glennon

 Raye, 3Arena, Dublin ★★★★☆ 

There is a particular kind of bolshiness required to open an arena show with a song nobody has heard before.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Continue reading for €5

Unlock unlimited access and exclusive benefits

More in this section

Podcast Corner: A Famine-era journey from Ireland to America Podcast Corner: A Famine-era journey from Ireland to America
How I Became A Wave: Cork musician Pat Carey hoping to make a splash How I Became A Wave: Cork musician Pat Carey hoping to make a splash
Paul Charles: The Irish impresario on his new novel, and the chances of Tom Waits touring again   Paul Charles: The Irish impresario on his new novel, and the chances of Tom Waits touring again  
<p>Gabriel Rosenstock: 'He believed in the power of poetry and in its ability to build bridges between different cultures.' Picture: Maxwells</p>

President Connolly pays tribute after death of Irish language poet Gabriel Rosenstock, 76

READ NOW

Scene & Heard

Newsletter

Music, film art, culture, books and more from Munster and beyond.......curated weekly by the Irish Examiner Arts Editor.

Latest

Scene & Heard

Newsletter

Music, film art, culture, books and more from Munster and beyond.......curated weekly by the Irish Examiner Arts Editor.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited