Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi is undertaking his first UK and Ireland tour after taking a two-year break to focus on his mental health.
The tour, which kicked off on September 7th in Sheffield, includes two concerts in Ireland.
It comes after Capaldi made a triumphant return to the spotlight in June earlier this year when he played a surprise set at Glastonbury.
“Second time’s a charm on this one, I just wanted to come and finish what I couldn’t finish last time,” Capaldi told the Glastonbury crowd, referring to his set at the festival two years previous when he struggled to perform due to Tourette syndrome.
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The Someone You Loved singer described his decision to step away from the spotlight as a way to “release the pressure valve”. He acknowledged that the stresses of his sudden fame, his diagnoses with Tourette syndrome in 2022 and his anxiety made performing nearly impossible.
With his return Capaldi has released two new singles from his upcoming album, Survive and Something in the Heavens.
Are you heading to one of his Irish gigs? Here is everything you need to know.
When and where are the concerts?
Capaldi will perform two concerts at Dublin’s 3Arena on September 29th and 30th.
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 6.30pm with support acts expected to start near 7pm. Capaldi will take to the stage at about 8.45pm. His set is about one hour and 25 minutes long, so the concert should end some time close to 10.15pm. Traffic and entry delays are inevitable, so make sure you give yourself a couple of hours’ leeway getting to and from the venue.
Who are the support acts?
Singer-songwriter Skye Newman and Dublin-based musician Aaron Rowe will warm up the crowd. Rowe came to Capaldi’s attention last year when he was at a friend’s stag do in Dublin and saw Rowe perform in a pub. The pair crossed paths a few weeks later at an open mic night in Nashville in the US where Capaldi introduced Rowe to his now manager.
What songs will Lewis Capaldi play?
Below is a set list performed by Capaldi at in London on September 18th – it might give an idea of what to expect in Dublin.
- Survive
- Grace
- Heavenly Kind of State of Mind
- Forever
- Wish You The Best
- Love the Hell Out of You
- Almost (unreleased)
- Bruises
- Pointless
- Something in the Heavens
- Leave Me Slowly
- Forget Me
- The Pretender
- The Day that I Die (unreleased)
- Before You Go
- How I’m Feeling Now
- Hold Me While You Wait
- Someone You Loved
How do I get there?
The venue is located by the Point Village on Dublin’s northside, so concertgoers are advised to use one of many public transport options to get there.
By bus:
The closest stop to the venue is Castleforbes Road which is a two-minute walk away and which the 151 Dublin Bus route stops at. It operates every 10 minutes during rush hour. The G1, G2 and N4 bus routes all have stops within a 10-minute walk from the venue.
By car:
Parking is available in the Point Village car park but spaces are limited. With large numbers gathering on show nights, traffic congestion can delay your arrival and departure so leave lots of time.
By Luas:
The Luas Red Line stops at Connolly Station which is about a 25-minute walk from the venue. You can switch from the Green Line to the Red Line in the city centre.
By train:
If you are coming into Connolly or Heuston station there are Luas or bus connections to the 3Arena.
Are there any tickets left?
Tickets are sold out on Ticketmaster for both nights. However it is possible that some verified resale tickets may become available.
Remember to download tickets to your phone in advance, as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue.
Do not rely on screenshots, as Ticketmaster often use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly.
What about security?
Under-16s will require an accompanying adult aged 18 or over for any ticket type and the standing areas are strictly over-14s only. Make sure to bring an official form of identification with you such as a passport, Garda age card or driving licence.
Bags size A4 or more will not be permitted entry, and all bags will be subject to a search on arrival. Prohibited items include glass, cans, alcohol, garden furniture, umbrellas, flares, illegal substances or any item that could be used as a weapon.
Recording and taking pictures using a camera phone is no problem, but professional recording equipment will not be allowed inside the venue.
