Coldplay are set to play four shows in Croke Park kicking off at the end of August - find out everything you need to know about the highly-anticipated gigs here.
The band are bringing their Music of the Spheres World Tour to the iconic Dublin venue on Thursday 29 August, Friday 30 August, Sunday 1 September and Monday 2 September.
The English rockers last played Croke Park in a wildly celebrated show in the summer of 2017, so fans are understandably excited to see them bring this iconic, record-breaking tour to Dublin.
Since the band kicked off the environmentally-friendly Music of the Spheres World Tour in March 2022, they have sold over eight million tickets and have received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
The concerts have been praised for their keen musicianship, stage presence, bountiful joyfulness and on-point production value.
The tour, which is scheduled to wind up in November, has also been designed to minimise the group's carbon footprint. A report last year by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology revealed that Coldplay's current tour has so far produced 47% less CO2e emissions than their previous stadium tour in 2016/17.
Find out the important details of Coldplay's Croke Park gigs below.
When and Where
Coldplay bring their Music of the Spheres World Tour to Croke Park on Jones' Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, on Thursday 29 August, Friday 30 August, Sunday 1 September and Monday 2 September 2024.
Getting There
Croke Park is within easy reach of the city centre and Dublin Airport and is well serviced by transport links.
Walking/Cycling
The stadium is just a 30 minute walk or 10 minute cycle from O'Connell Street in the city centre.
Driving
Increased traffic volumes and local road closures lead to significant delays on concert days. The roads surrounding the stadium are residential and car parking is limited, with restrictions in place. Organisers advise concert goers to use public transport.
Bus
A large number of Dublin Bus routes bring you close to Croke Park and others will get you to the city centre which is within walking distance.
Bus Routes that serve Croke Park
1, 6, 7(a), 11, 13, 15, 16, 27(a/b), 33, 40(b/d/e), 41(b/c/d), 42, 43, 44, 53a, 122, 123, 130, H1, H2, H3.
Full details at TFI.ie
Train/Dart/Luas
The closest railway station is Drumcondra at the intersection of Drumcondra Road (N1) and Clonliffe Road, a 5 minute walk from the stadium.
The closest Dart stations are Connolly and Clontarf which are both less than half an hour's walk from the stadium.
The closest Luas stop is also at Connolly Station on the Red Line. The Parnell and Marlborough Green Line Luas stops are also close by.
Approach Routes
BLUE ROUTE (Hogan Stand): Enter via Jones Road and Russell Street.
RED ROUTE (Cusack Stand): Enter via St James Avenue and Foster Terrace.
YELLOW ROUTE (Davin Stand): Enter via St Margaret's Terrace.
GREEN ROUTE (PITCH A): Enter via Josephs Avenue.
RED ROUTE (PITCH B & C): Enter via St James Avenue and Foster Terrace.
Opening time of the venue
Admission begins at 5pm. Strictly no early queuing or camping permitted.
Coldplay are set to take to the stage at 8.30pm after two support acts.
Can I still buy tickets?
Nope! The tickets have long been snapped up for these gigs. Fans can keep an eye on Ticketmaster for official resale tickets and see if they get lucky.
What to expect
Is this the greatest rock show on Planet Earth? Many believe so! Coldplay's carefully constructed gigs are an audiovisual treat which are structured into four acts to allow the band to use three stages dotted across the stadium.
Our John Byrne headed over to Amsterdam last summer to see Chris Martin and co and was blown away by the band's "multi-coloured musical ride".
Describing Coldplay as "the ultimate stadium band these days", he said they "bend over backwards to make their gigs resemble the greatest sing-along set you've ever experienced".
Most importantly: "Everyone present is made to feel a part of the experience rather than being mere spectators. You're not here to merely observe, but to participate."
Read more - Coldplay: What Irish fans can expect at Croke Park
Set list
There band dip into their extensive back-catalogue, playing band play early successes such as breakthrough hit Yellow from their debut album, A Sky Full of Stars, Viva La Vida and Paradise, right up to more recent fan favourites such as Something Just Like This, My Universe and Hymn For The Weekend.
Naturally, their recent album Music of the Spheres has the highest representation of songs on the set list.
Support acts
Earlier this year, Coldplay announced American singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers and Irish singer Aby Coulibaly as their support acts for the Croke Park gigs.
Dublin native Coulibaly said it was "the most insane" news she's ever gotten, and said it was such "an honour to support a band I grew up on not once but four nights in a row".
Coulibaly will take to the stage at 6.30pm with Maggie Rogers following at 7.15pm.
Age restrictions
All under 16s to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Standing tickets are only available to persons aged 14 and over.
Strict age monitoring in place. Unaccompanied under 16s will be refused entry without refund.
What else should I be aware of
Customers should plan to be within the venue 45 mins before show starts.
Due to health and safety, there are strictly no camping/collapsible chairs/stools permitted in the venue.
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for Irish weather – think wellies, boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos and suncream but remember no umbrellas.
Strict security checks will be in operation.
Bags larger than A4 (bags do not need to be clear), glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted.
Bottle policy: Empty, soft collapsible reusable bottles (maximum 0.5 L). No metal / no glass.
No professional cameras or cameras with a detachable lens, video cameras or audio recording devices, iPads/tablets or GoPros.
No flagpoles. Banners, flags or posters should fit inside bags when folded away.
There are no re-admissions to the concert. If you leave, there is no re-entry.
Coldplay have a Music of the Spheres tour app which you can access exclusive photos and videos from the tour and stay up to date on the latest show and ticket information.
You can also find out about the tour's environmental initiatives. If you share your carbon report you will get a merch discount if you travel green.
