2020 Irish Gigs (Rumoured & Confirmed events)

ghostdancer · 15-11-2019 11:25am

Eod100 wrote: »

Ireland always seems to get midweek gigs for big tours. Probably playing a few gigs in UK though so likely they get the Friday/Saturday gigs

not really:

5 days out of 7 in the week aren't Friday/Saturday, someone has to get them...

This was brought up before, but there's plenty of weekend gigs here too.

Most of the Malahide gigs last year were on a Friday/Saturday:

- The Cure and Snow Patrol the first weekend
- 2 Mumford & Sons gigs the next
- Lana Del Rey the following Saturday.
- the only one last year stuck on a "school night" was Noel Gallagher, and he was the Sunday of the Mumford gigs.

2018:

- Kodaline and Gorillaz played Friday/Saturday the first weekend.
- Liam Gallagher the next Friday, Chic on Saturday (same weekend as The National played Friday/Saturday in Donnybrook, and Taylor Swift played Friday/Saturday in Croke Park).
- only "school night" gig was LCD Soundsystem on a Tuesday.

it's just simple maths that most gigs won't be on a weekend night.

dragonfly! · 15-11-2019 12:38pm

Would love go see The Killers again but im due a baby in early May so think I'll have to give this one a skip, plus Malahide UGH hassle....

Eod100 · 15-11-2019 12:41pm

ghostdancer wrote: »

not really:

5 days out of 7 in the week aren't Friday/Saturday, someone has to get them...

This was brought up before, but there's plenty of weekend gigs here too.

Most of the Malahide gigs last year were on a Friday/Saturday:

- The Cure and Snow Patrol the first weekend
- 2 Mumford & Sons gigs the next
- Lana Del Rey the following Saturday.
- the only one last year stuck on a "school night" was Noel Gallagher, and he was the Sunday of the Mumford gigs.

2018:

- Kodaline and Gorillaz played Friday/Saturday the first weekend.
- Liam Gallagher the next Friday, Chic on Saturday (same weekend as The National played Friday/Saturday in Donnybrook, and Taylor Swift played Friday/Saturday in Croke Park).
- only "school night" gig was LCD Soundsystem on a Tuesday.

it's just simple maths that most gigs won't be on a weekend night.

That's just Malahide though, I think accross the board with Olympia, Vicar Street, Three Arena etc because we are a smaller market we do seen to get more midweek gigs. Get logistics reasons for it and as you say most days aren't weekends but still think on whole we do. Would be interesting to see if anyone has done stats on it

dragonfly! · 15-11-2019 12:46pm

Eod100 wrote: »

That's just Malahide though, I think accross the board with Olympia, Vicar Street, Three Arena etc because we are a smaller market we do seen to get more midweek gigs. Get logistics reasons for it and as you say most days aren't weekends but still think on whole we do. Would be interesting to see if anyone has done stats on it

I go to see Snow Patrol whenever they play Dublin.
Since May 2018 they've had Olympia on a Tue, 3 Arena on a Tue, Malahide on a Friday and they are in the Olympia again on a Tue later this month.

I do remember The Killers RDS gig was midweek - I dont know what day from memory I just know I had to take a half day to go, and their 3 Arena gig was also midweek

My working situation has changed and I live in "the country" so my gig going is a lot less now, fairly restricted to weekend gigs, unless its someone I REALLY want to see in which case I will take leave

MisterAnarchy · 15-11-2019 1:28pm

dragonfly! wrote: »

Would love go see The Killers again but im due a baby in early May so think I'll have to give this one a skip, plus Malahide UGH hassle....

Well its not really The Killers anymore is it ?
Dave and Mark no longer tour .

The new album seems to be just Brandon and Ronnie ,much like the last one.
Dave seems to have been cut out of the band and Mark has almost no input either.

Its no longer The Killers as such ,its two of the original lineup .

Exclamation Marc · 15-11-2019 1:35pm

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Well its not really The Killers anymore is it ?
Dave and Mark no longer tour .

The new album seems to be just Brandon and Ronnie ,much like the last one.
Dave seems to have been cut out of the band and Mark has almost no input either.

Its no longer The Killers as such ,its two of the original lineup .

Yeah it's ssentially Brandon Flowers with special guest drummer. Playing little or no Brandon Flowers songs.

I think Dave played Dublin a few months ago too.

delbertgrady · 15-11-2019 3:19pm

Eod100 wrote: »

That's just Malahide though, I think accross the board with Olympia, Vicar Street, Three Arena etc because we are a smaller market we do seen to get more midweek gigs. Get logistics reasons for it and as you say most days aren't weekends but still think on whole we do. Would be interesting to see if anyone has done stats on it

For the fun of it, I went through all my Dublin gigs going back to November 2009. I figured ten years would be a good amount of time to cover. This would represent a good cross-section of venues too, though the majority (44 shows) were in the O2/3Arena. Only 8 of those 44 were Saturdays, including - amazingly - two in a row, Depeche Mode and Sigur Rós, November 2013.

22 out of my 123 shows were on Saturdays. That's a better average than some might think.

Sunday 11 (2 x 3Arena)
Monday 16 (4 x 3Arena)
Tuesday 17 (7 x 3Arena)
Wednesday 19 (8 x 3Arena)
Thursday 20 (8 x 3Arena)
Friday 19 (7 x 3Arena)
Saturday 22 (8 x 3Arena)

In terms of "big" shows, Dublin has actually done okay. Lana Del Rey and The Cure in Malahide (already mentioned in relation to this topic) were both on a Saturday. The first Eagles 3Arena show this year, The The in Iveagh Gardens, Billy Joel in the Aviva, Taylor Swift and U2 (Joshua Tree Tour), both in Croke Park.
3Arena: Queen + Adam Lambert, Jeff Lynne's ELO in 2016 (admittedly postponed eight days from a Friday to a Saturday), Biffy Clyro in 2016, Fleetwood Mac in 2015, the aforementioned Depeche Mode and Sigur Rós in 2013.
If you start adding in Fridays (Eddie Vedder, Mark Knopfler, John Fogerty, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen), and Sundays (Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen), it's not half bad either.
Likewise, Vicar Street/Olympia level acts that have avoided midweek scheduling since 2009: Jason Isbell, John Grant, Tori Amos, Sharon Van Etten, The National, Suede, Regina Spektor, St. Vincent, Grizzly Bear, Ben Folds.
Sure, you can't please all the people all the time, but I don't think it's as bad as some might think. As it happens, four of the eight gigs I've booked for next year (Isobel Campbell, Lionel Richie, Pixies and Elton John) are on Saturdays.

The Nal · 15-11-2019 4:21pm

delbertgrady · 15-11-2019 4:53pm

The Nal wrote: »

Correction: Card carrying concert nerd.

phunkadelic · 15-11-2019 5:21pm

delbertgrady wrote: »

For the fun of it, I went through all my Dublin gigs going back to November 2009. I figured ten years would be a good amount of time to cover. This would represent a good cross-section of venues too, though the majority (44 shows) were in the O2/3Arena. Only 8 of those 44 were Saturdays, including - amazingly - two in a row, Depeche Mode and Sigur RNovember 2013.

22 out of my 123 shows were on Saturdays. That's a better average than some might think.

Sunday 11 (2 x 3Arena)
Monday 16 (4 x 3Arena)
Tuesday 17 (7 x 3Arena)
Wednesday 19 (8 x 3Arena)
Thursday 20 (8 x 3Arena)
Friday 19 (7 x 3Arena)
Saturday 22 (8 x 3Arena)

In terms of "big" shows, Dublin has actually done okay. Lana Del Rey and The Cure in Malahide (already mentioned in relation to this topic) were both on a Saturday. The first Eagles 3Arena show this year, The The in Iveagh Gardens, Billy Joel in the Aviva, Taylor Swift and U2 (Joshua Tree Tour), both in Croke Park.
3Arena: Queen + Adam Lambert, Jeff Lynne's ELO in 2016 (admittedly postponed eight days from a Friday to a Saturday), Biffy Clyro in 2016, Fleetwood Mac in 2015, the aforementioned Depeche Mode and Sigur Rn 2013.
If you start adding in Fridays (Eddie Vedder, Mark Knopfler, John Fogerty, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen), and Sundays (Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen), it's not half bad either.
Likewise, Vicar Street/Olympia level acts that have avoided midweek scheduling since 2009: Jason Isbell, John Grant, Tori Amos, Sharon Van Etten, The National, Suede, Regina Spektor, St. Vincent, Grizzly Bear, Ben Folds.
Sure, you can't please all the people all the time, but I don't think it's as bad as some might think. As it happens, four of the eight gigs I've booked for next year (Isobel Campbell, Lionel Richie, Pixies and Elton John) are on Saturdays.

What about the fact that you are more likely to attend a gig if it's on a Saturday, than, say a Monday?
That's surely a factor?

sally cinnamon89 · 15-11-2019 5:25pm

delbertgrady wrote: »

For the fun of it, I went through all my Dublin gigs going back to November 2009. I figured ten years would be a good amount of time to cover. This would represent a good cross-section of venues too, though the majority (44 shows) were in the O2/3Arena. Only 8 of those 44 were Saturdays, including - amazingly - two in a row, Depeche Mode and Sigur Rós, November 2013.

22 out of my 123 shows were on Saturdays. That's a better average than some might think.

Sunday 11 (2 x 3Arena)
Monday 16 (4 x 3Arena)
Tuesday 17 (7 x 3Arena)
Wednesday 19 (8 x 3Arena)
Thursday 20 (8 x 3Arena)
Friday 19 (7 x 3Arena)
Saturday 22 (8 x 3Arena)

In terms of "big" shows, Dublin has actually done okay. Lana Del Rey and The Cure in Malahide (already mentioned in relation to this topic) were both on a Saturday. The first Eagles 3Arena show this year, The The in Iveagh Gardens, Billy Joel in the Aviva, Taylor Swift and U2 (Joshua Tree Tour), both in Croke Park.
3Arena: Queen + Adam Lambert, Jeff Lynne's ELO in 2016 (admittedly postponed eight days from a Friday to a Saturday), Biffy Clyro in 2016, Fleetwood Mac in 2015, the aforementioned Depeche Mode and Sigur Rós in 2013.
If you start adding in Fridays (Eddie Vedder, Mark Knopfler, John Fogerty, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen), and Sundays (Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen), it's not half bad either.
Likewise, Vicar Street/Olympia level acts that have avoided midweek scheduling since 2009: Jason Isbell, John Grant, Tori Amos, Sharon Van Etten, The National, Suede, Regina Spektor, St. Vincent, Grizzly Bear, Ben Folds.
Sure, you can't please all the people all the time, but I don't think it's as bad as some might think. As it happens, four of the eight gigs I've booked for next year (Isobel Campbell, Lionel Richie, Pixies and Elton John) are on Saturdays.

This is like an event junkies wet dream

Exclamation Marc · 15-11-2019 5:44pm

Most bands make an absolute fortune from playing gigs here. Ireland is certainly not an afterthought for larger bands

Coldplay's Head Full of Dreams tour made the most revenue for a single gig in Dublin from Croke Park. And they toured an inordinate amount of massive venues in nearly every continent.

Eod100 · 15-11-2019 5:55pm

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

Most bands make an absolute fortune from playing gigs here. Ireland is certainly not an afterthought for larger bands

Coldplay's Head Full of Dreams tour made the most revenue for a single gig in Dublin from Croke Park. And they toured an inordinate amount of massive venues in nearly every continent.

Don't think the 2 are mutually exclusive though. I think Ireland is good for gig going. Could be perception that people will go to gigs no matter what day of the week they're on. It's not really a negative thing either way. Was more an observation!

Zardoz · 15-11-2019 6:25pm

Dublin is without doubt one of busiest markets for concerts in Europe .
The 3Arena was the 12th busiest arena in the World last year ,the 5th in Europe .
Its probably the second highest grossing venue in Europe after the O2 due to the high ticket prices here.

https://www.pollstar.com/Chart/2018/...Venues_702.pdf

The reason there are so many midweek gigs is because it is a strong market not the opposite way around.

Duffy98 · 18-11-2019 10:07am

Chemical brothers June 30th Independent Park Cork , thats more like it

klose · 18-11-2019 11:09am

Duffy98 wrote: »

Chemical brothers June 30th Independent Park Cork , thats more like it

Another midweek gig, Tuesday to be precise. Already going to two weekday gigs this year I'll have no holidays left in work at this rate.

chalkitdown1 · 18-11-2019 11:37am

Duffy98 wrote: »

Chemical brothers June 30th Independent Park Cork , thats more like it

The day after the Green Day/Weezer/Fallout Boy gig in Dublin.

I really wanna go but I'm not sure I could manage it after the night in Dublin the day before.

The Nal · 18-11-2019 11:54am

Confidence Man. Button Factory. Saturday April 25th.

morritty · 18-11-2019 11:57am

James Blunt playing the Iveagh Gardens. Sunday 12th July

Zardoz · 18-11-2019 12:23pm

Duffy98 wrote: »

Chemical brothers June 30th Independent Park Cork , thats more like it

I doubt they would sell out the Marquee at this stage nevermind Independent Park.

fafy · 18-11-2019 12:29pm

Zardoz wrote: »

I doubt they would sell out the Marquee at this stage nevermind Independent Park.

Have they played Cork before ? Certainly not in recent times, solid announcement, will sell well i’d say

questionmark? · 18-11-2019 12:48pm

Zardoz wrote: »

I doubt they would sell out the Marquee at this stage nevermind Independent Park.

I'd be shocked if this wasn't a sell out. Their shows are something else.

BadTurtle · 18-11-2019 1:13pm

BadTurtle wrote: »

Rumour mill has thrown Chemical brothers into the mix for this now too apparently.

Soothsayer

Duffy98 · 18-11-2019 2:33pm

Zardoz wrote: »

I doubt they would sell out the Marquee at this stage nevermind Independent Park.

I went to their gig in the 3 arena last year and they had to section off the seating at the top areas but other than that it was a good sell , sure it must have been considering they brought them back , They put on a class show if youve not seen their glastonbury set than id recommend having a look at that , I think itll sell fairly well down here im delighted its something out of the box compared to the usual acts. Im up at Green Day the night before but ill definitley be going to see them the day after and at €50 a ticket they arent pricing people out of seeing them , be a bit weird though cause itll be daylight unless they come on late but i imagine theres a curfew in place , I wouldnt be complaining their a great act

Hoboo · 18-11-2019 3:13pm

klose wrote: »

Another midweek gig, Tuesday to be precise. Already going to two weekday gigs this year I'll have no holidays left in work at this rate.

I don't get it, the majority of their hardcore fanbase are touching the 40 mark (me included). Last gig in the point wasn't sold out, and that was a bank holiday Monday, and was mainly older. Schools and colleges I'm guessing were off that week and it didn't sell out.

I can see another crowd like the Marley Park gig, glued to their phones and chatting in circles, backs to the stage. Was also outdoor and was too bright to see the visuals for half show.

Im still going, hotel is booked.

Nigel Fairservice · 18-11-2019 3:19pm

I think I'll give the Chemical Brothers a go. It's only down the road from me.

SoundOfSilence · 18-11-2019 3:27pm

Hoboo wrote: »

I don't get it, the majority of their hardcore fanbase are touching the 40 mark (me included). Last gig in the point wasn't sold out, and that was a bank holiday Monday, and was mainly older. Schools and colleges I'm guessing were off that week and it didn't sell out.

I can see another crowd like the Marley Park gig, glued to their phones and chatting in circles, backs to the stage. Was also outdoor and was too bright to see the visuals for half show.

Im still going, hotel is booked.

'Kin hell man, they're a top class act playing in Cork. Chirp up will ya!!

It's a million times better than the rest of the sh1te on that week.

fafy · 18-11-2019 3:27pm

Duffy98 wrote: »

I went to their gig in the 3 arena last year and they had to section off the seating at the top areas but other than that it was a good sell , sure it must have been considering they brought them back , They put on a class show if youve not seen their glastonbury set than id recommend having a look at that , I think itll sell fairly well down here im delighted its something out of the box compared to the usual acts. Im up at Green Day the night before but ill definitley be going to see them the day after and at €50 a ticket they arent pricing people out of seeing them , be a bit weird though cause itll be daylight unless they come on late but i imagine theres a curfew in place , I wouldnt be complaining their a great act

Its been a good while since i have seen them, but it was a great show, kind of stuff, i am not normally into, and they always have a good light show, so its a good one, to hang at the back and take the whole thing in.

Suckit · 18-11-2019 3:40pm

Hoboo wrote: »

I don't get it, the majority of their hardcore fanbase are touching the 40 mark (me included). Last gig in the point wasn't sold out, and that was a bank holiday Monday, and was mainly older. Schools and colleges I'm guessing were off that week and it didn't sell out.

I can see another crowd like the Marley Park gig, glued to their phones and chatting in circles, backs to the stage. Was also outdoor and was too bright to see the visuals for half show.

Im still going, hotel is booked.

I would have put the majority of their fanbase at over 40.

PTH2009 · 18-11-2019 4:23pm

lack of 2020 concerts is making me sad

:(:D:D

Only 2 so far and Slipknot is in Jan (which barley feels like a new year ha)

Its really lack of bands im into touring but still a few weeks left of the year to announce something

The Nal · 18-11-2019 4:41pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

lack of 2020 concerts is making me sad :(:D:D

Only 2 so far and Slipknot is in Jan (which barley feels like a new year ha)

Its really lack of bands im into touring but still a few weeks left of the year to announce something

Careful what you wish for. Wait for the onslaught of announcements in the next fortnight.

Duffy98 · 18-11-2019 5:11pm

Paul Mccartney just announced hes headlining glastonbury so he could do a "warm up" gig over here its been ages since hes played here hasnt it could do pairc ui caoimh id say would he be able to do Croke?

Nigel Fairservice · 18-11-2019 6:20pm

Duffy98 wrote: »

Paul Mccartney just announced hes headlining glastonbury so he could do a "warm up" gig over here its been ages since hes played here hasnt it could do pairc ui caoimh id say would he be able to do Croke?

I think the last time was in the RDS.

PTH2009 · 18-11-2019 6:50pm

Duffy98 wrote: »

Paul Mccartney just announced hes headlining glastonbury so he could do a "warm up" gig over here its been ages since hes played here hasnt it could do pairc ui caoimh id say would he be able to do Croke?

he could sell similar levels for Croke Park to what The Rolling Stones did

Be cool to see an actual member of the beatles live in person. Ringo is still going around and hes almost 80. Ticket prices will be rough i imagine

DarMul17 · 18-11-2019 7:09pm

Next few weeks we'll see a few more I'm sure something big before Christmas. Hopefully Tool will play Europe after the Australia/New Zealand leg, maybe Beck will announce something later considering he has an album out this week. Big Thief may make a quick stop gig after the UK, and as always Pearl Jam rumours will always persist, and let's see about RATM. Festival lineups will give an idea.

Overall I think 2020 is sizing up well so far.

Duffy98 · 18-11-2019 7:38pm

Anyone whos interested in getting chemical brothers tickets just sign up here:
https://mcd.ie/mcd-presale-chemical-brothers/

Eod100 · 18-11-2019 7:41pm

PTH2009 wrote: »

he could sell similar levels for Croke Park to what The Rolling Stones did

Be cool to see an actual member of the beatles live in person. Ringo is still going around and hes almost 80. Ticket prices will be rough i imagine

McCartney is 77 so not far behind him!

Duffy98 · 18-11-2019 7:41pm

Are we actually getting a Slane gig next year does anyone know its been very quiet on that front I thought it was all set to be an AC/DC gig but they havent been active at all in the last two months on any of their social media platforms , on the RATM front they are doing what GnR did so I can assume theyll tour europe they seem to be doing this for the money which i dont blame them for , id like to get a pearl jam gig so all the rumours every year can go away once and for all

PTH2009 · 18-11-2019 8:14pm

Duffy98 wrote: »

Are we actually getting a Slane gig next year does anyone know its been very quiet on that front I thought it was all set to be an AC/DC gig but they havent been active at all in the last two months on any of their social media platforms , on the RATM front they are doing what GnR did so I can assume theyll tour europe they seem to be doing this for the money which i dont blame them for , id like to get a pearl jam gig so all the rumours every year can go away once and for all

Time will tell but normally they would be a few whispers around.

Metallica was announced last sep and GnR was early dec 2016

After metallica I said I would not go back there but I'd consider it now for Acdc instead of the hassle of flights etc

cannco253 · 18-11-2019 8:49pm

Jon Hopkins Galway 25 July as part of the arts festival. Tickets friday 22 November

PTH2009 · 18-11-2019 11:16pm

Motley Crue back for another tour after signing a 'cessation of touring' contract after there 2015 tour ended. Rumours of a tour along with Posion and Def Leppard but u doubt it will hit europe in 2020 or ever

Lithium93_ · 18-11-2019 11:18pm

Testament, Exodus & Death Angel gig in March seems to be flying under the radar here.

laros · 18-11-2019 11:46pm

From The Irish examiner website ....
Motown icon Diana Ross is to play the Marquee in Cork next June.

Alongside Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Martha Reeves and Dionne Warwick, Ross is considered one of the original pop divas of the 1960s.

She will play The Marquee in Cork on June 25, as will be revealed in an advert in Monday's Irish Examiner, ahead of her appearance at the Glastonbury festival the following Sunday. Tickets go on sale on November 25 at 9am.

Ross rose to fame in girl group The Supremes, before launching her solo career as a disco singer the 1980s.

Her back catalogue includes hits like Baby Love, Upside Down and I’m Coming Out.

Cat Stevens will perform at the Marquee on June 24, Jenny Greene returns to Cork with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra on June 26 while Christy Moore brings 'Magic Nights' to the tent on June 27.

The long-running Live at the Marquee concert series comes to an end in 2020 as developers who own Cork Showgrounds intend to be on site after concerts finish next summer.

Penfailed · 19-11-2019 12:02am

DarMul17 wrote: »

as always Pearl Jam rumours will always persist

Their rumoured tour list is floating around the 'net. Ireland isn't on it

PTH2009 · 19-11-2019 12:05am

Penfailed wrote: »

Their rumoured tour list is floating around the 'net. Ireland isn't on it

Heard that list is bollox and they will play in a pub in Louth next may

Duffy98 · 19-11-2019 12:31am

Its weird isnt it like Eddie does plenty of shows here but he doesnt bring the band over I cant understand it they would make an absolute fortune what would even be the right venue for them RDS? Saw him alright back in July he's amazing live but its not the same when he doesnt have the rest of the band with him ye reckon its a promoter issue that they refuse to play here weve see it with similar acts that they just avoid playing here its bizzare

Zardoz · 19-11-2019 2:26am

Diana Ross and Cat Stevens, wow, two huge acts.
Live at the Marquee is going out with a bang.

ConcertKing · 19-11-2019 3:18am

Jenny Greene and The RTE Concert Orchestra Friday June 26th and Christy Moore on Saturday June 27th also at Live At The Marquee Cork 2020.

BadTurtle · 19-11-2019 7:38am

Zardoz wrote: »

Diana Ross and Cat Stevens, wow, two huge acts.
Live at the Marquee is going out with a bang.

Very good bookings if true. Hopefully theyll do well, not sure how the Coronas/Nathan Carter/Jenny Green crowd will feel about it though.

Mushy · 19-11-2019 8:02am

Duffy98 wrote: »

Its weird isnt it like Eddie does plenty of shows here but he doesnt bring the band over I cant understand it they would make an absolute fortune what would even be the right venue for them RDS? Saw him alright back in July he's amazing live but its not the same when he doesnt have the rest of the band with him ye reckon its a promoter issue that they refuse to play here weve see it with similar acts that they just avoid playing here its bizzare

I doubt he has final say in where they tour, bit harsh saying he doesn't bring rest of the band with him.

Otherwise, fully agree. They'd sell a big outdoor gig fine. Could be a promoter issue, costs would be high I'd say. Insurance companies might jump prices after the dope at the last gig. Then their tours are weird as well, only do like 12 shows and seems they fit these around their holidays.

2020 Irish Gigs (Rumoured & Confirmed events)

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