There’s a different energy to a summer concert in Ireland—the long evenings, the castle grounds, the buzz of a crowd that’s been waiting all year, and if you’re already mapping out your 2026 gig calendar, you’re not alone: venues like Malahide Castle have confirmed eight major shows, and more announcements are expected for Croke Park and Dublin’s arenas. This guide cuts through the rumours to give you a verified calendar, ticket advice, and the key dates you need to lock in.

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Total upcoming concerts in Ireland (2026): 313+ ·
Biggest venue: Croke Park (82,300 capacity) ·
Malahide Castle series begins: June 10, 2026 ·
Confirmed Malahide Castle acts: Nick Cave, Kodaline, Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Calvin Harris, Michael Bublé, Teddy Swims, Kingfishr

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Croke Park 2026 full lineup not yet announced (Wren Urban Nest)
  • Guns N’ Roses at 3Arena is rumoured, not confirmed (Ticketmaster IE)
  • Take That and Pitbull listed for Dublin 2026 – not officially confirmed (staygenerator)
  • Concertful’s total of 313 concerts is an aggregator estimate, not a confirmed count (Wren Urban Nest)
  • Songkick’s 712 events for Dublin includes all event types, not just concerts (Wren Urban Nest)
3Timeline signal
4What’s next
  • More venue announcements expected for Croke Park and 3Arena (Ticketmaster IE)
  • Ticket on-sale dates for remaining acts to follow (Ticketmaster IE)

Five data points, one takeaway: the 2026 Irish concert calendar is already dense, with the Malahide Castle summer series forming the clearest confirmed block so far.

Key fact Value
Total listings on Concertful 313 upcoming concerts (Concertful)
Dublin events on Songkick 712 events (Songkick)
Confirmed Malahide Castle shows 8 (Fingal County Council)
Primary ticket platform Ticketmaster IE
Largest venue capacity Croke Park, 82,300 (Croke Park)
Malahide Castle nearest station Malahide, 15-min walk
Parking closed from 2pm on concert days

Who will be touring in 2026?

Major international tours hitting Ireland

  • Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds — Malahide Castle, June 10 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Katy Perry — Malahide Castle, June 24 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Calvin Harris — Malahide Castle, June 28 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Michael Bublé — Malahide Castle, June 27 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Maroon 5 — Malahide Castle, June 30 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • The Weeknd reportedly at Croke Park, August 22-23 (Wren Urban Nest)
  • Guns N’ Roses rumoured for 3Arena — dates TBC

Irish artists on tour in 2026

  • Kodaline — Malahide Castle, June 20 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Kingfishr — Malahide Castle, June 13 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Take That and Pitbull also listed for Dublin 2026 (staygenerator)
Bottom line: International headliners dominate the summer, but Irish acts Kodaline and Kingfishr hold their own on home turf. For fans of pop and rock, there’s a confirmed show nearly every week from mid-June.

The pattern: Malahide Castle is the engine of Dublin’s 2026 concert scene, pulling in stadium-level names while smaller venues fill the gaps. If you want a guaranteed ticket this early, those eight shows are your safest bet.

What concerts are in Croke Park in 2026?

Confirmed Croke Park 2026 concerts

  • The Weeknd — August 22 and 23, 2026 (reported by Wren Urban Nest)
  • Further Croke Park 2026 lineup not yet announced (Croke Park)

How to get Croke Park tickets

  • Primary ticket outlet is Ticketmaster IE (Ticketmaster IE)
  • Capacity 82,300 — expect high demand and swift sell-outs (Croke Park)
  • Official resale via Ticketmaster Fan-to-Fan only (Ticketmaster IE)
Why this matters

Croke Park is Ireland’s largest stadium, and a single major act there can draw more attendees than an entire Malahide Castle series. For the few acts that land a Croke Park date, ticket scarcity will be extreme. Plan presale registration now.

The catch: Croke Park’s 2026 calendar is still mostly blank. The Weeknd looks likely for August, but until the GAA schedule clears, other stadium shows remain unconfirmed. Watch for announcements in early 2026.

What are the biggest concerts in 2026?

Summer festivals and stadium tours

  • Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds — Malahide Castle, June 10 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Kodaline — Malahide Castle, June 20 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Maroon 5 — Malahide Castle, June 30 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • The Weeknd — Croke Park, Aug 22-23 (reported by Wren Urban Nest)
  • Katy Perry — Malahide Castle, June 24 (Malahide Castle & Gardens)

Top 5 must-see gigs in Ireland 2026

These five shows represent the strongest bets for a memorable summer concert experience in Dublin.

Rank Act Venue Date
1 Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Malahide Castle June 10
2 Kodaline Malahide Castle June 20
3 The Weeknd Croke Park August 22-23
4 Maroon 5 Malahide Castle June 30
5 Katy Perry Malahide Castle June 24
The upshot

Five of the biggest global pop and rock acts in a single month at two venues. That’s rare density for Dublin. The trade-off: if you’re aiming for Croke Park, you’ll wait longer for confirmation.

The implication: Malahide Castle is the undisputed heavyweight of the 2026 summer — eight major acts in three weeks. For fans of indie and electronic, the gap between Nick Cave and Calvin Harris shows a festival-like breadth.

Where can I find a 2026 gig calendar for Ireland?

Online calendars and ticket platforms

  • Concertful lists 313+ upcoming Ireland concerts (Concertful)
  • Songkick tracks 712 Dublin events (Songkick)
  • Ticketmaster IE official listings for all major venues (Ticketmaster IE)

Venue-specific schedules

  • Malahide Castle official summer concert schedule (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • 3Arena Dublin event calendar (3Arena)
  • Croke Park events page (Croke Park)
Bottom line: Aggregators like Concertful and Songkick give you breadth; venue sites give you accuracy. Use Ticketmaster IE as your single source of truth for confirmed on-sale dates.

What this means: there’s no single one-stop calendar for all of Ireland — yet. The best strategy is to bookmark your venue’s official page and set alerts on Ticketmaster for the artists you care about.

How can I buy tickets for concerts in Ireland 2026?

Ticketmaster and official outlets

  • Ticketmaster IE is the primary ticketing partner for all Malahide Castle shows (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Fingal County Council advises using the Evntz app for car parking bookings (Fingal County Council)
  • Avoid resale scalpers — stick to Ticketmaster Fan-to-Fan (Ticketmaster IE)

Presale and general on-sale dates

  • Malahide Castle tickets are already on sale for all eight shows (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Croke Park and 3Arena dates will likely follow in early 2026 (Ticketmaster IE)
  • Sign up for artist presales and venue newsletters for early access
The catch

Scalpers are already listing Malahide Castle tickets at 3× face value. The only safe path is Ticketmaster or the venue’s official partner. Parking is a separate purchase — do not forget the Evntz app.

The trade-off: buying early locks in your spot but means you commit to a date. Waiting for Croke Park or 3Arena announcements gives you more options but risks missing out on Malahide Castle’s limited capacity.

2026 Concert timeline

  • — Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds at Malahide Castle (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • — Kingfishr at Malahide Castle (Fingal County Council)
  • — Kodaline at Malahide Castle (Fingal County Council)
  • — Teddy Swims at Malahide Castle (Fingal County Council)
  • — Katy Perry at Malahide Castle (Fingal County Council)
  • — Michael Bublé at Malahide Castle (Fingal County Council)
  • — Calvin Harris at Malahide Castle (Fingal County Council)
  • — Maroon 5 at Malahide Castle (Fingal County Council)
  • — The Weeknd reportedly at Croke Park (Wren Urban Nest)

The implication: Malahide Castle packs almost all confirmed 2026 concerts into three weeks, leaving Croke Park and 3Arena as the summer’s biggest open chapters.

Confirmed facts

  • Eight Malahide Castle shows with dates and tickets on sale (Malahide Castle & Gardens)
  • Tickets exclusively via Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster IE)
  • Parking closed from 2pm on concert days (Fingal County Council)
  • Road closures planned by Fingal County Council (Fingal County Council)

What’s unclear

  • Full Croke Park 2026 schedule not yet released
  • Guns N’ Roses 3Arena date unconfirmed
  • Ariana Grande and Bad Bunny Ireland leg speculative
  • Olivia Rodrigo Ireland tour stop not announced
  • Aviva Stadium concerts still TBC

“The 2026 summer concert series at Malahide Castle will feature eight major acts, with tickets available through Ticketmaster.ie.”

— Malahide Castle & Gardens (official venue)

“Road closures will be in place to facilitate egress of all eight concerts. Car parking can be booked through the Evntz app.”

— Fingal County Council (local authority)

“313 upcoming concerts listed for Ireland in 2026, with major acts across Dublin, Cork, and Galway.”

— Concertful (concert aggregator)

For anyone planning a 2026 concert trip to Ireland, the stakes are clear: Malahide Castle offers a proven, bookable lineup right now, while Croke Park and 3Arena hold promise for bigger stadium spectacles later in the year. The smart move is to lock in your Malahide ticket early—especially for Kodaline and Nick Cave, which will likely sell out fastest—and keep your phone on for the next wave of announcements. For the concert-goer in Dublin, the decision is simple: buy now for certainty, or wait and risk the scramble.

Additional sources

wrenhotel.ie, jazzireland.ie, fingal.ie, visittrinity.ie, songkick.com, evntz.ie

While headlines focus on Malahide Castle and Croke Park, the summer calendar also includes the Virgin Media Park 2026 schedule with nine concerts in Cork.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any concerts in Ireland in January 2026?

Currently, no major outdoor concerts are confirmed for January 2026. Indoor venues like the Olympia Theatre, Vicar Street, and The Academy may host gigs—check Ticketmaster IE for the latest listings.

What is the biggest concert venue in Ireland?

Croke Park in Dublin has a capacity of 82,300, making it Ireland’s largest stadium (Croke Park).

Do concerts at Malahide Castle sell out fast?

Yes. Capacity is limited (approx. 20,000 per show). Tickets for major acts like Nick Cave and Maroon 5 are selling quickly (Malahide Castle & Gardens).

Can I get refunds if a concert is canceled in 2026?

Terms vary by event. Check the ticket provider’s cancellation policy, typically available on Ticketmaster IE at the point of purchase.

Are there family-friendly concerts in Ireland 2026?

Yes. Michael Bublé on June 27 and Katy Perry on June 24 at Malahide Castle are suitable for all ages (Malahide Castle & Gardens).

What festivals are happening in Ireland in 2026 besides concerts?

Electric Picnic (September, Stradbally) and All Together Now (August, Portlaw) are major festivals. Check Ticketmaster IE for summer festival lineups.

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