Blur is set to play a sold-out gig at Malahide Castle on Saturday, 24 June ten years on from their last gig in the capital.
The British band will return to Dublin for the first time in a decade, following their 2013 show at The Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Blur also joined the Electric Picnic line-up in Stradbally, Co Laois as a headlining act in 2015.
The outing at Malahide Castle will see Blur members Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree perform their iconic songs for their first ever time at the well-known venue. It's set to be a busy summer for the 'Girls and Boys' hitmakers, as they're also due to perform at the Beauregard Festival in Normandy on July 6 as part of their 2023 run.
Concertgoers heading to Blur's concert on Saturday are being advised by concert promoter MCD to use public transport where possible. Here's everything you need to know about here's everything you need to know from how to get to Malahide Castle, stage times, set list, and more.
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How to get to Malahide Castle
Gardai and concert promoters MCD are urging those attending Saturday's Blur concert to use public transport where possible to get to Malahide Castle. There's plenty of options available to get there on the day:
DART
If you're thinking about taking the Dart, the closest stop near the venue is Malahide Train Station. It's then a 15-minute walk to Malahide Castle, and other city centre Dart locations include Grand Canal Dock, Pearse, Tara Street and Connolly Stations.
For more information on latest rail services visit www.irishrail.ie
Bus from private coach
There's a bus leaving from Customs House Quay in Dublin city centre and heading directly to gig at Malahide Castle. Tickets can be purchased for €20 from Marathon Coaches here. The bus service to Malahide Castle will drop and pick up concertgoers at the Yellow Walls Rd Entrance / Exit and directly opposite St Sylvester's Catholic Church.
The bus service will start returning from Malahide Castle from 10:30pm, and the final bus of the night leaves at 11:30pm from the bus stop outside the venue.
Dublin Bus routes
There are also a number of Dublin Bus routes that travel to and from Malahide Castle. The routes 32 and 42 go from the city centre up to Malahide Village.
Parking
Fingal County Council will be providing car parking at the Malahide Castle Concerts via the Back Road. But it's likely to be quite busy on the night, so it's best to get there as early as possible if you're parking a car.
When do gates open and who is supporting Blur?
Doors are open from 4pm on Saturday, 24 June for Blur's gig at Malahide Castle. On the night support will come from British singer Self Esteem and band Sounds Mint with music to start from 5pm.
Blur is not expected to take to the take until after 8pm.
Important things to know
An Garda Síochána are warning there will be a zero tolerance policy in place regarding alcohol consumption in public areas, any illegal criminal or anti-social behaviour at Malahide Park this weekend,
Concert-goers are being urged to respect local residents by not parking illegally or in residential areas. A number of road closures will also be in place in the vicinity for approximately two hours from 10pm. Full details can be found here
Also, under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 or they will be refused entry to the venue otherwise.
Setlist
British group Blur have recently performed a number of warm up shows in anticipation of their summer gigs. Fans going to Malahide Castle can expect to hear them play these songs:
- Crossroads
- St. Charles Square
- There's No Other Way
- Popscene
- Tracy Jacks
- Beetlebum
- Trimm Trabb
- Villa Rosie
- Coffee & TV
- End of a Century
- Country House
- Parklife
- To the End
- Sing
- Girls & Boys
- Advert
- Song 2
- This Is a Low
- Tender
- The Narcissist
- The Universal
Encore:
- How Can I Help You
- The 345
- I'm Fine
- I Do This All the Time
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