Iron Maiden at Malahide Castle: Everything you need to know from stage times to travel and last-minute tickets

Irish Independent

23-06-2025

Celebrating 50 years since the band was founded, the show promises an epic night of powerful vocals, blistering guitar solos and an elaborate stage production — one fans won't want to miss.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the gig.
When and where is it?
Iron Maiden play Malahide Castle in Dublin on Wednesday, June 25.
Are there any tickets left?
A small number of resale tickets remain available on Ticketmaster.ie, priced at €91.30. If you're hoping to grab one, act fast — they're expected to sell out before show day.
When do gates open?
Gates open at 5pm. The first support act is expected on stage soon after at roughly 6pm with the concert set to finish at 10.45pm.
Security checks will be in place, so allow time for bag searches and entry. Large bags, alcohol, umbrellas, professional cameras, and recording equipment are not permitted.
Who's supporting Iron Maiden?
Opening the show will be The Raven Age followed by Halestorm, before Iron Maiden take to the stage for what's expected to be a two-hour headline set.
What songs will they play?
While setlists can vary, fans can likely expect classic anthems such as:
The Number of the Beast
Run to the Hills
The Trooper
Fear of the Dark
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Aces High
Recent shows on the tour have included less well-known songs like Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Phantom of the Opera.
How do I get to Malahide Castle?
Concert-goers are strongly encouraged to use public transport, as parking is limited and traffic delays are expected.
DART: Malahide Station is a 15-minute walk from the venue. Extra services typically run on concert nights — check Irish Rail for schedules.
Bus: Routes H2 and 42 connect from the city centre to Malahide.
Coach services: Private return buses are available via providers like Marathon Coaches, JJ Kavanagh and Irish Concert Travel — pre-booking is advised.
If driving, parking must be pre-booked via the Evntz app. Follow signage on approach and allow plenty of time.
What facilities are at the venue?
Expect food vendors, bars, a merch stand, first aid points and an accessible viewing area.
What's the weather looking like?
Met Éireann forecasts warm and settled weather for Wednesday, with sunny spells and highs of 20 to 24 degrees. Bring sunscreen and stay hydrated — but leave umbrellas at home as they're not permitted inside the venue.