*** QUESTIONS *** All non specific gig questions in here.

Electric Nitwit

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122743223#Comment_122743223

You can't, I'm afraid. They're closed to new users. I believe they were getting too many scammers, particularly around Taylor Swift and Coldplay

Best bet is probably just lingering on Ticketmaster as much as you can for take tickets. There's two there now for the Weds

Electric Nitwit

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122743223#Comment_122743223

They're open again...

https://www.toutless.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=44617&p=305072#p305072

Goldengirl

Anybody any advice about Ticketmaster and accessing accounts.

I logged in prompted by a reminder about a gig next Friday . Was told to update to a new password which I did . It authenticated and then proceeded to request an update again ..and again . After 6 gos I have given up and it looks like I am locked out of my account and all my tickets . No way to contact them ? Just useless FAQs and a bot.

Imagine if this was concert night ?!

Is this a scam or just usual Ticketmaster bollxx?

Goldengirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122817558#Comment_122817558

Got it sorted ..rant over 😁

It was usual TM bxx!

However that question of what would you do if it was gig night is still relevant ..the site is so unreliable .

Irish Aris

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122818016#Comment_122818016

Yeah, a complete pain, various issues with both the site and the app. Earlier in the year I was trying for 20 minutes to open the app - in the end I had to uninstall and reinstall it.

Since then I save the QR code in Google wallet. Much more reliable.

Edit to add: I really miss the good old days where you could have a paper ticket...

Shakyfan

Ticketmaster do give you the option of buying a paper ticket for most shows but it's about a fiver extra. Last time I did it wasn't so bad because it was a fiver for all tickets but not so great if you're only buying a single ticket. That was a while ago so it may be a per ticket charge now.

Goldengirl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122821095#Comment_122821095

Exactly . Can:t even manage e-tickets with any success now.

I had to uninstall the app myself twice and last time it let me down I didn't reinstall so I guess this is my punishment 😁

I will send the tickets to my partner-in -music or download to Google wallet myself in future ,

sabrewulf

3arena - Standing Tickets: is the specific use of entrance 1 and 3 enforced as stated on the ticket?

I have two tickets in my account for this Monday's gig at the 3arena (Anthrax, etc). Both are standing, but one is for entrance 1, the other for entrance 3.

What's the easiest way to get both of us in?

Irish Aris

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122874649#Comment_122874649

It's not strictly enforce, can depend on crowds. I've got in from entrance 3 while my ticket said entrance 1. I wouldn't expect that you would have an issue.

The other option would be to transfer one ticket to your companion, if they have a ticketmaster account.

sabrewulf

Uh, great to hear. Thanks

PTH2009

An example of 'Aisle Seating' in the 3Arena

Fanirish

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123209608#Comment_123209608

worth the extra money

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123209649#Comment_123209649

Not if your solo

Homesick Alien

When you're looking to see what gigs are on in Dublin on a specific night is there a particular website that you use which has them all together?

Dreamweapon

Covers most gigs but some slip through the net; https://nialler9.com/dublin-gig-guide-may-20th-to-26th/

Dreamweapon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123478196#Comment_123478196

Covers most gigs but some slip through the net; https://nialler9.com/dublin-gig-guide-may-20th-to-26th/

Electric Nitwit

I also find the songkick app very good. For example, this is what it's showing for today...

Hotblack Desiato

Jeez, Bryan Adams looks different these days

Homesick Alien

Thanks both, looks like the Nialler 9 one is better for the immediate week ahead with some details/views on the artist but the Songkick one is better for more long range planning.

Shakyfan

You can only filter on Ticketmaster for date ranges and locations. Not perfect but would give you an idea.

Shakyfan

Or if you're at the end of a row of people who are constantly in and out to the bar….

Tim131

Theres a few gigs I want to take my 10 year old to (metallica and dua lipa) - both say no pitch standing for u14's. Does anyone know how strict this is?

My daughter has been to many gigs and has stood for the majority of them - we usually hang toward the back and works very well - we really don't like to sit.

At the aviva is it like the rugby where you scan your ticket yourself and wander on through? or will it be strict and they'll prevent kids from accessing the pitch/GA? would they kick us out - or just find seats for us if that happened?

Thanks!

Electric Nitwit

Anyone else having issues saving a ticket to Google wallet?

When I select the option on the Ticketmaster website it says it needs to log on to my Google account, when I try to that I get "Access blocked: authorisation error...because it doesn't comply with Google's OAuth 2.0 policy."

odyssey06

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123510897#Comment_123510897

I had trouble for a while on an older Android 10 phone. Was working ok on OH's Android 11.

Is there any difference in behaviour for you on the app (with a new install) versus browser?

I've lost track of how many times I've removed the app and re-installed.

Electric Nitwit

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123511067#Comment_123511067

Yeah, I'd given up on the app but decided to try that - wouldn't transfer as it said my google amount and Ticketmaster account were different addresses, even though they're not

For the money they fleece us for, Ticketmaster are an abominable company for the customer experience (I realise that's not telling anyone here anything new 🤣)

odyssey06

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123511185#Comment_123511185

Before gigs, I get emails about downloading the ticket and use the app and you can't even rely on the Ticketmaster app to download, have to involve Google Wallet. It's a joke.

CuriousCucumber

Where would people recommend parking for a concert in the 3 Olympia?

Going to see Jimmy Eat World next Tuesday. Will have the car, as I need to work from Dublin (citywest) that day, and then drive back to Galway after the gig.

Was considering parking at the Red Cow Luas Park & Ride, or Fleet Street Q-Park

Benefits to the Red Cow, is that it will be quicker to get to from work, but have to take the Red Line, which I despised when I lived in Dublin 10 years ago. Sounds like it's only got worse, and I'll have to take it back to the Red Cow late at night again, delaying when I get back to Galway

Fleet Street seems like it could take me ages to get to, when travelling into the City Center for 6pm, but is close to the venue, and can hit the road straight after the gig

Other options, are some Park and Ride locations on the Green Line. Less dodgy than the Red Line, but will take longer to get to initially, and will also have to travel on the luas after the gig, delaying the time I leave Dublin

Esel

Heuston Station?

Luas, Bus or even walk to/from Olympia (I refuse to use the 3 prefix...)

Beagslife

I use Fleet Street regularly when driving back home after a show. Very handy and a special Theatre rate of €9 between 6pm and 2am. Great for heading out of the City.

Would you need to be there for 6pm. It's quite early unless you need to queue.

https://www.q-park.ie/en-gb/shop/prebooking/checkout/?pId=29077&placeid=28887&startdate=12/06/2025&starttime=19:00&enddate=12/06/2025&endtime=23:30&prodid=23195&bpoModifiersSid=d4ac6fc9-e349-40f0-ac8c-7f3f81f22a56&sid=d349c97f-8e77-493d-98ce-75ce14416f8a

Enjoy the show however you get there 😎

Dreamweapon

Free street parking after 7pm around Vicar St. Then walk to Olympia. Handy back out of the city too. Jervis St carpark is another option.