Paul Simon gig review: Magic night at 3Arena in Dublin, complete with surprise Irish guest 

Paul Simon may be 84 but he delighted his Dublin audience as he rolled out the classics in a truly special concert  
A recent image of Paul Simon, who played 3Arena in Dublin on Wednesday night. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

A recent image of Paul Simon, who played 3Arena in Dublin on Wednesday night. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Thu, 21 May, 2026 - 08:35
Vickie Maye

Paul Simon, 3Arena, Dublin, ★★★★★

 “Whenever I’m back in London...” Paul Simon begins. There is an affectionate pantomime hiss from the crowd.

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