Summer gig guide: Marquee, Musgrave Park... the biggies for Cork, Dublin, and beyond
Cmat, Zach Bryan, and Metallica feature among the big gigs in Ireland over the next few months.
(*Listed ticket prices may vary somewhat, and don't include booking fees)
Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits by the likes of Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, and Golden, this tribute act may appeal to younger audiences. €55*
Expect the mother of all singalongs as the Limerick trio bring Killeagh back home to Cork. €67
The singer has been touring around Ireland with a stripped back show. She explains: “I wanted to invite everyone into my sitting room. Of course, I couldn’t do that, so I had to bring my sitting room to everyone.” €49
Over 30 years into his career, David Gray’s Past & Present tour revisits old favourites while showcasing new material that he says stands “shoulder to shoulder” with his best work. Support from the Divine Comedy. €59.50
Drawing from over 13 years of hits, Kodaline plan on disbanding after they release their next album later this year - this could be the last chance for Cork fans to see them live. €62
One of Ireland’s most enduring and acclaimed bands, hits like Flame still sound fresh and exciting over 20 years on. €39.40
One of the biggest names in country right now, the plaintive troubadour takes to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for two shows - and is likely to draw a crowd nearly as devoted as the Cork hurlers. €108
Fresh from winning a prestigious Ivor Novello songwriting award, the Dunboyne Diana will offer up the feelgood country-pop set of the Leeside summer. €67.40
They soundtracked indie discos when they debuted over 15 years ago. The Northern Ireland trio have neon-lit anthems to burn €59.90
It’s been over 30 years since Jagged Little Pill was released but it still hits hard. A relatively regular fixture in Ireland in recent years, this is Morrisette’s only show here this summer. €98
They may look a little more weathered than the late-90s pop heyday, but you’ll still know every word to Keep On Movin’ and If Ya Gettin’ Down €78.25
The Denver trio broke through in 2012 with the smash hit Ho Hey and released their fifth album Automatic last year. €69
The Modfather can pull from any facet of his decades-long career - The Jam, The Style Council, and any number of solo tracks - delivering sharp songwriting and unmistakable presence. €73.25
After a rapid rise over the past three years, the trio should be right at home on the biggest of stages this summer, belting out their close harmonies and affecting folk songs. €68
Christy Moore may not be taking Joxer Goes to Stuttgart stateside, but he’ll still showcase plenty of national spirit alongside songs from his acclaimed 2024 album A Terrible Beauty. €76
James Arthur rose to fame after winning the ninth season of The X Factor in 2012. He released his sixth studio album Pisces last year. €67
“Staring at the blank page before you…” Get ready to relive the early-2000s pop anthem Unwritten in full, with a set built on fun and nostalgia, plus support from local hero Stephanie Rainey. €55
A heavyweight night of club energy as Irish dance duo Belters Only and UK hitmaker Route 94 deliver huge hooks and pure dancefloor momentum at the Marquee. €62
A full-throttle experience from the Today FM DJ, blending rock and electronic anthems from The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Faithless, and more into one high-energy, genre-smashing set. €55
With their UK legal cases hopefully behind them, the Belfast trio can focus on the music - and second album Fenian, released in May, could prove the soundtrack of the summer. €67
She released the hit single Tik Tok in 2010, but Kesha’s career was largely on hold due to a legal dispute with producer Dr Luke. Her first fully independent album arrived last year. €60
The Brit Award-nominated singer plays his only Irish date of the summer. €62
With over 100m albums sold, James Taylor is among the most celebrated songwriters of the past half-century. This gig should be a masterclass €70
The New York psychedelic rocker celebrate 25 years of their landmark album All Is Dream, revisiting its lush, cinematic soundscapes on tour this summer. €35
The Wailers celebrate 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, marking a defining moment in reggae history and honoring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums. €37.50
Pete Doherty’s ‘other’ band - Babyshambles started after he was kicked out of the Libertines - have been going over 20 years. Guitarist Patrick Walden sadly passed away in June 2025. €55
Twenty years since the release of their breakthrough record Eyes Open, expect to get emotional for Chasing Cars and Eyes Open all over again €77.45
The Limerick trio promise soaring folk-rock and huge choruses. €69.90
Part comedy show, part all-out party, the Tipperary duo should draw a lively, craic-filled crowd. €69.90
It’s only been a couple months since he wowed the 3Arena with one of the shows of the year. Anyone who missed out on that event is sure to be here. Byrne’s latest album, Who is the Sky?, came out last September. €89.55
The way Nick Cave prowls the stage is among the most magnetic sights in live music. Expect brooding dramatics and an intense set. €88.80
The metal icons return to Ireland with hits and guitar solos galore. Welcome to the Jungle. €163
Just a week on from their show in St Anne’s Park, Kingfishr are in the larger environs of Malahide Castle. €67.40
A surprisingly enduring band of the indie-sleaze mid-noughties, the Leicester group offer swagger and Oasis-indebted hits classics. €59.90
Gray revisits old favourites while showcasing newer material on his Past & Present tour. €77.45
The record-breaking M72 World Tour rolls into its fourth year, with two shows (no repeat tracks) in the round at the Aviva. Get your devil fingers ready. €121.25 to €261.25
Drawing on more than a decade of hits, Kodaline’s summer Dublin date could be among fans’ last chances to catch them before their planned split. €61.70
Man I Need has been ubiquitous over the past year; Olivia Dean’s warm, soulful second album The Art of Living is set to soundtrack two glorious nights at Marlay Park. €77.45
The Georgia singer began his career by posting covers of his favourite songs on social media. Blending soul, pop, and powerhouse vocals, he’s toured the world and back again in recent years. €77.45
The Australian duo broke through with a cover of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Murder on the Dance Floor in 2023. They make breezy indie-pop and released their second album Hickey last August. €59.90
After stepping back from touring due to health issues in recent years, Lewis Capaldi comes armed with self-deprecating Scottish charm, powerhouse vocals, and the emotional ballads that made him a global star. €88.65
One of the most influential popstars of the century, Robyn kicks off her EU tour in Dublin after releasing her ninth album Sexistential in March. €62.35
More than 15 years on from their debut, the trio still know how to deliver glossy indie anthems built for festival season. €59.90
More recently known for her headline-making trip to space, Katy Perry returns to Ireland with a pop spectacle built on maximal hooks. €77.45
The Boston Celtic punks wear their heart on their sleeve and should feel perfectly at home in Dublin - flying pints are guaranteed. €59.90
Led by the ever-iconic Robert Smith, The Cure will delight fans old and young with five decades of goth, pop classics and sprawling epics. €88.80
The crooner’s velvet vocals and timeless standards are a touch of old-school glamour in the summer gig circuit. €97.45
Blink and you may have missed Ethel Cain’s rise, but the live show makes clear why her dark, cinematic sound has built such a beloved reputation. €61.10
Still up there with the biggest names in dance music, Calvin Harris has a hit-packed catalogue of festival anthems, chart smashes, and hands-in-the-air summer energy. €87.45
Florence Welch’s towering vocals and dramatic indie-pop anthems should ensure a visually and emotionally charged show off the back of last year’s Everybody Scream, her sixth studio LP. €77.45
The former X Factor winner continues to draw huge crowds with a catalogue built on emotional pop ballads and powerful vocals. €77.45
Fronted by Adam Levine, Maroon 5 have over 20 years of glossy pop hits to draw from. €77.45
A former scientist, boxer, and indie rocker turned Nashville breakout, Stephen Wilson Jr. blends country, rock, and storytelling into songs that have quickly built a devoted following. €69.90
Toting the most devastating albums of recent years, the Miss Me? podcaster reprises her popstar status as she brings West End Girl to Ireland €49.20
The Australian duo seemed to be following on MGMT’s coattails 20 years ago but Walking on a Dream has paid off for them. €59.90
Get your bars of the Auld Triangle ready as Hansard plays a hometown show after releasing latest album Don’t Settle in April. €59.90
It wouldn’t be an Irish summer without a show from Chic. Freak out! €63.50
The Cork singer won a Grammy award last year and is set for a sun-soaked outdoor show. €77.45
The farewell can wait as the Wolfe Tones bring their rebel anthems and crowd-shaking singalongs to a heaving 3Arena. €64
Austin’s fast-rising country star has built his name on heartfelt Americana and Red Dirt-influenced songwriting, with his track Coal going viral on TikTok. €45
Gary, Mark, and Howard take the Circus tour to the Aviva. It’s been 20 years since Beautiful World and Shine soundtracked the summer. €95
The synth-pop veterans still deliver timeless electronic hooks more than four decades into their career. €67.40
If only we could bottle the energy from the Dublin band’s ferocious mix of trad, metal, and acoustic energy. One of the best live bands around. €49
We’re not quite sure how The Kooks are still so popular 20 years on from their heyday but people just can’t get enough of them. €67
The legendary songwriter will play tunes drawn from My Aim Is True in 1977 to Blood & Chocolate in 1986, along with other surprises. €73
The former Smiths guitarist remains indie royalty, delivering a set packed with favourites for the most devoted of fans. €70
The jury is still out on his latest album The Weight of the Woods, but the Dubliner has the voice and the presence to feel right at home across two nights in the Aviva Stadium. €120
A back catalogue of era-defining songs and an easy, unhurried charm ensure a night to remember. €99
Two of the smoothest, soulful vocals responsible for so many radio favourites link up for a double delight. €62
Damo gigs in the capital are a ritual, whether in the depths of winter or the height of summer. Get ready for arms-around-mates singalongs galore. €53
The biggest name in modern country brings the My Kinda Saturday Night Tour to Slane Castle. €121
Shirley Manson, Butch Vig, and co have sold over 17m albums worldwide and released their eighth studio album Let All That We Imagine Be the Light last year. €62
The pop star brings the Whatever's Clever! World Tour to Dublin. €65
He’s done the Super Bowl half-time show so two nights at Croke Park should be a breeze as the Weeknd arrives on the After Hours Til Dawn Tour €148
The Melbourne punks channel Iggy and the Stooges with their snarling energy and sharp hooks. You won’t be able to take your eyes off frontwoman Amy Taylor. €63
More understated than the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Atlanta songwriter Faye Webster blends indie folk and country-tinged melancholy into songs that feel intimate even on the biggest stages. €54
His Spotify bio: If Matisse made house music. We’re not sure about that but there’s no denying how popular Ted Jasper aka Berlioz and his jazz-house productions are right now. €56.50
The laid-back Canadian cult hero has his slacker charm, an offbeat stage presence, and a ream of hazy indie favourites. €75
Summer may be fading, but imagine the roar when Livin’ on a Prayer kicks in - arena rock doesn’t get much bigger than Bon Jovi at Croke Park €89
The beloved cult Welsh band make psychedelic pop and leftfield rock and return to Dublin just a couple of months on from an outing at the Olympia. €72
The next big thing (if they’re not already there), KATSEYE showcase their high-gloss pop and K-pop sensibilities on their Irish debut as the Wildworld tour kicks off. €62
- Patti Smith Quartet, July 15
- The Flaming Lips with special guests Mercury Rev, July 16
- Block Rockin Beats July 17
- Emile Sande and James Morrisson, July 18
- Sophie Ellis Bexter with special guest Kate Nash, July 22
- James, July 23
- The Saw Doctors, July 24
- Bell X1, July 25
- Cian Ducrot, July 26
- Lewis Capaldi, June 26
- Florence + the Machine, June 27
- Michael Buble, June 28
- Kings of Leon, July 1
- Shania Twain July 7
- Pitbull, July 8
- The Human League, May 2
- Hermitage Green, May 3
- K-POP Superslayers, May 4
- The Coronas, May 29
- The Stunning, May 30
- Pixies, May 31, June 1
- Gavin James, June 5
- Bell X1, June 6
- K-POP Superslayers, June 7
- Patti Smith Quartet, July 14
