Ed Sheeran is gearing up to play a string of stadium shows in Ireland this month, including Croke Park on April 23 and 24.
This sees the first full capacity concert happening at the venue since the pandemic began, meaning the massive crowds of music lovers will once again be returning to the home of the GAA for an atmosphere that cannot be beaten.
If you managed to nab tickets and you're heading along on either the Saturday or Sunday, there are a few things you should probably know beforehand to make sure it's a stress free experience. Nobody wants to be arriving at a concert in the height of it.
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What time do doors open for Ed Sheeran at Croke Park?
The doors open at 4pm.
What time does Ed Sheeran come on stage?
Ed Sheeran's support acts come on stage at 6pm. Ed Sheeran takes to the stage at 8.30pm. The concert will be finished by 11pm.
Who are Ed Sheeran's support acts?
Ed Sheeran will be supported by Limerick based rapper Denise Chaila and British singer-songwriter Maisie Peters.
What is Ed Sheeran's set list
Here's the set list that Sheeran performed at his tour's warm up gigs and may use in Dublin, according to Setlist.fm:
- Tides
- Blow
- I'm a Mess
- Shivers
- Castle on the Hill
- U.N.I.
- The A Team
- 2step
- Don't/No Diggity
- Collide
- Visiting Hours
- Own it/PERU/Beautiful People/I Don't Care
- Overpass Graffiti
- Galway Girl
- Photograph
- Perfect
- Bloodstream
- Afterglow
- Shape of You
- Bad Habits
- You Need Me, I Don't Need You
How to get to Croke Park for Ed Sheeran
Drumcondra Station is just down the Clonliffe Road from Croke Park, located beside Centra on the Drumcondra Road. Drumcondra Station is accessible from Heuston, Connolly Station and Maynooth, among others.
Busses that stop on the Drumcondra Road include the 1, 13, 16, 33 and 41.
Meanwhile, Croke Park is a short walk from the North Strand/Fairview direction. Plenty of busses pass by here including the H1, H2, H3, 6, 14, 15, 27, 27a, 27b, 42 and 43.
Public transport is by far the better option on the day, as parking will be hard to find and the roads surrounding Croke Park will be closed to drivers without a resident's pass.
If you plan on getting a taxi to the venue, it is best to call a taxi company ahead of time to arrange this due to current shortages in the city. Taxis will not be able to drop you to the venue's doors so there will still be a walk involved past the Garda cordons.
Road closures
A full list of road closures around Croke Park is yet to be announced, but St James Avenue, Foster Terrace, St Joseph's Avenue, Jones' Road and Clonliffe Road will be cordoned off. Garda cordon begins at 12pm.
Mobile phone tickets
Make sure your phone is fully charged before leaving for the show and ensure that you are able to access your tickets when they need to be scanned, whether that means switching your 4G on or having the tickets saved to your Apple/Google wallet or images.
If your phone runs out of battery go to the box office where someone will be able to assist you to find your order.
Which entrance at Croke Park do I go to?
Details on the correct entrance to use based on your seat will be on your ticket.
Are tickets still available?
It would appear that tickets are still available for Ed Sheeran at Croke Park via Ticketmaster. Prices range from around €70 to over €90 for remaining tickets for both concerts.
What to do after
When the gig finishes, Dublin is sure to be alive with fans heading out on the town to keep the buzz going.
No Ed Sheeran after parties have been announced, but there will be a pre Ed Sheeran brunch taking place at Nolita on George's Street.
Local bars such as Fagan's and Big Tree will probably be jammers, so the city centre is your best bet if you're looking to get a seat.
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