American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan is back in Ireland this week for a massive one-off gig in Dublin.
Kahan, who shot to fame when his song Stick Season went viral on TikTok, “came, saw and conquered” last year when he headlined Electric Picnic. “The 27-year-old may owe his success at least in part to social media, but his music feels like an antidote to the 21st century’s always-on culture,” wrote Ed Power in his review.
He created pandemonium at another gig in Ireland in 2024 when he brought out Dermot Kennedy to perform Northern Attitude, a song Kahan originally recorded with Hozier. Could we see another surprise duet with an Irish musician at Kahan’s Dublin concert this week?
If you are heading to the gig, here is everything you need to know.
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When and where is it?
Noah Kahan plays Marlay Park in Dublin on Tuesday, July 1st.
What time should I arrive?
Gates open at 5pm with the support act expected to kick things off at about 6pm.
Who is playing?
Djo, the musical project of Stranger Things actor Joe Keery, will be opening the show in Marlay Park with Kahan taking to the stage afterwards.
What songs will he play?
During his performance last week in Cardiff, Wales, Kahan played his most popular tracks as well as some unreleased music. That set list may give fans an idea of what to expect during the Dublin gig:
- All My Love
- Everywhere, Everything
- She Calls Me Back
- New Perspective
- Pain Is Cold Water (unreleased)
- Maine
- Deny (unreleased)
- Forever
- Homesick
- Growing Sideways
- Call Your Mom
- Dial Drunk
- The Great Divide (unreleased)
- You’re Gonna Go Far
- Orange Juice
- Northern Attitude
Encore:
- The View Between Villages
- Stick Season
How do I get to and from the gig?
As is always the case at Marlay Park, the influx of major crowds will lead to inevitable delays. Make sure to give yourself plenty of extra travel time to and from the venue. Try to avoid driving to the site and use public transport where possible.
Travel by bus: Dublin Bus’s number 16 serves Marlay Park from the city centre, but, with the size of crowds attending, Transport for Ireland recommends using the shuttle service provided by Marathon.
You can book a return shuttle here from the city centre, or from Dundrum, which is a short drive from Marlay Park. Shuttles begin running at 2pm; return shuttles begin loading on-demand at 10.30pm, with the final bus departing at 11.30pm.
Travel by Luas: The Luas green line will take you to stops at Dundrum or Balally, both of which are about a 45-minute walk from Marlay Park. If you head to Dundrum, you can also avail of the Marathon shuttle service by booking here.
Travel by car: Car parking is available at Marlay Park, but it is extremely limited and must be booked in advance. The car park entrance is located at College Road and is accessed via Whitechurch Road. You will not be allowed to enter if you have not booked parking, which you can do at evntz.ie.
For dropping off and collecting concertgoers, it is recommended that drivers use the SuperValu car park on Ballinteer Avenue, which is about a 20-minute walk from the venue.
Are there any tickets left?
The gig is sold out, but keep an eye on Ticketmaster for any resale tickets that may pop up. You can search for them here.
If you are fortunate enough to have a ticket, make sure to to download it to your phone in advance of the gig. Screenshots may not work on the day, as Ticketmaster uses live barcodes that update regularly.
Box offices are located at the College Road and Grange Road entrances to Marlay Park.
What is security like?
Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 25 or over to be permitted entry. You are advised to bring an official form of identification to verify your age – a passport, Garda age card or driving license.
There will be security checks on the way into the park. Bags will be searched, and bags larger than A4 size will not be allowed into the event. Among the items you will not be allowed to bring into Marlay Park are umbrellas, alcohol, flares, garden furniture, drones and gas canisters.
You can record the concert using a phone or a small camera, but professional cameras or recording equipment will not be allowed in.
How is the weather looking?
Tuesday is forecast to be a mixed bag. According to Met Éireann, cloud and sunny spells are expected in the morning with scattered showers by the afternoon. Better sunny spells will develop in the evening with highest temperatures of 17-18 degrees in light, occasionally moderate, north or northwest breezes.
