Whether it's outdoors in the summer, or a trip to the 3Arena, Dublin is home to some great gigs.
2025 didn’t disappoint, from pop powerhouses like Olivia Rodrigo and The Script to stadium-filling giants like Oasis and Dua Lipa. And with several major announcements already in the bag, next year is shaping up to be just as huge.
Here are 10 of the biggest gigs announced for 2026 so far:
This will be a big one.
Following the release of her critically acclaimed 2025 album West End Girl, Lily Allen is returning to Dublin for the first time in nearly seven years.
The British singer-songwriter plays two nights at the 3Arena on June 30 and July 1, tickets for which are available now via Ticketmaster.
A massive Croker gig announcement came in October when rock superstars Bon Jovi announced a show at the Dublin stadium as part of his Forever Tour.
The Livin' On A Prayer singer even came to Dublin for the announcement, saying he has 'some kind of spiritual connection' to the Emerald Isle.
A handful of official resale tickets remain on Ticketmaster.
He's baaaaaack...
Mr Worldwide may just lose his title seeing the amount of time he's spending here, and we're not complaining.
After two show-stopping 3Arena gigs this year, the Fireball rapper announced his return to Ireland next summer with a gig in Marlay Park.
Limited tickets remain on Ticketmaster.
The Aussie punk rock band are back in Dublin for the first time in three years off the back of their chart-topping album, Everyone's a Star!
The multi-platinum-selling group will play a stunning show of hits such as She Looks So Perfect, Youngblood, and NOT OK at the 3Arena on Friday, March 27.
Tickets are onsale now via Ticketmaster.
As one of 2025's biggest breakout stars, tickets to Olivia Dean's Fairview Park gigs will be one of next year's most sought-after.
The Grammy nominee will end her The Art of Loving Live Tour at the 8,000 capacity venue on June 20 and 21.
While tickets for the gigs are currently sold out, keep your eyes peeled on Ticketmaster for official resale tickets.
Following his stunning 3Arena shows in September, Scottish chart-topper Lewis Capaldi is returning to Ireland for a summer run in 2026.
The Something In The Heavens singer will play two nights at Marlay Park next summer.
Tickets for his June 23 Marlay Park show remain, with official resale tickets for June 24 available on Ticketmaster.
The excitement surrounding Metallica's one-of-a-kind, two-nighter gig is undeniable - and for good reason.
The American heavy metal band are taking their M72 World Tour to the Aviva Stadium next June for a 'no repeat weekend'.
One ticket, two nights of Metallica, two separate setlists and support acts - it's a marvellous idea.
Even better, if going both nights doesn't suit, you can grab individual tickets for either night, June 19 and 21.
Limited number of two-night official resale tickets remain, and keep your eyes peeled on Ticketmaster for individual night tickets.
For the first time since 2011, international superstar Katy Perry will perform in Dublin.
The iconic I Kissed a Girl Singer is returning to the capital with a massive Malahide Castle date on June 24.
As always with a sold-out show, keep your eyes peeled on Ticketmaster for official resale tickets.
British rock sensations The Cure are back in Dublin next year with a massive gig in Marlay Park.
Fronted by Robert Smith, the 70's formed Friday I'm in Love singers are set to put on a stellar show of hits on Friday, June 26.
Keep your eyes fixed on Ticketmaster for official resale tickets.
The boys are back.
The Wolfe Tones recently announced their return to the stage with two massive Dublin gigs.
The Dublin-formed group who played their final farewell shows in June before heading into retirement, will play two shows at the 3Arena on July 3 and 4 2026.
You can get tickets for The Wolfe Tones at the 3Arena Dublin via Ticketmaster.
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10th December 2025
03:25pm GMT
