Ed Sheeran Dublin 3Arena gig information

Ed Sheeran Dublin 3Arena gig information - stage times, set list and more

If you are one of the lucky 8,000 people heading to see Ed Sheeran at the 3Arena in Dublin this Thursday, then we have everything you need to know ahead of the big gig.

Ed Sheeran is more used to playing massive stadiums these days, but will be heading to Ireland's capital as part of a short string of more 'intimate' dates in the UK, Ireland and Paris ahead of his forthcoming sixth album - (subtract) this May.

Fans will get the chance to hear his new single Eyes Closed live for the first time, and according to The Times his first London date last week was "a punishing two-hour set with no band, no backing singers and barely a water break".

Gig-goers can expect to see something similar in Dublin on Thursday night. Here is more information on stage times, set list and more, according to Buzz.ie.

Stage times

Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot is supporting Sheeran on all of the dates, and will be on stage at 7pm, with Ed Sheeran due to kick off at roughly 8pm, according to the official stage times.

Doors will open for the 3Arena gig at 6pm, and attendees are advised to allow plenty of time to travel to the venue, as traffic is to be expected.

Gig goers are also encouraged to use public transport wherever possible to help limit congestion in the area.

What to bring

The maximum bag size allowed into the venue for the concert is 40cm x 40cm x 20cm, with small bags subject to a search upon entry.

Food and drink cannot be brought into the 3Arena, but there will be concession stands and bars throughout the venue serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a range of sweets and snacks.

Banned items at the venue include bottles, cans, selfie sticks, laser pointers, large umbrellas, posters A3 size or larger and professional camera equipment.

Potential set list

Sheeran previously wrote on Instagram: "The plans for these shows were zero setlist and just play what you guys wanted to hear, and I’m having the most fun doing it and getting to revisit some old album cuts."

However, according to reviews of recent stops on this brief tour, you can definitely expect a lot of classic Sheeran singles in a stripped back, acoustic setting with his trusty loop pedal.

Some London attendees were disappointed that there were no new tracks previewed from the chart topper's upcoming album, apart from current single Eyes Closed, but Dublin could still get lucky on that front.

In the meantime, here's the set list from the second O2 gig in London last Saturday:

The A Team

Shivers

Drunk

I'm a Mess

Don't / In Da Club / No Diggity / The Next Episode

Give Me Love

Tenerife Sea

First Times

Castle on the Hill

Lego House / Someone You Loved

Kiss Me / Kiss Me (Ed Sheeran / Sixpence None the Richer songs)