Chris Brown at Marlay Park in Dublin: How to get there, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more
American R&B star Chris Brown, one of the genre's best-known performers, will take to the stage in Ireland this week as part of his Bowl XX world tour.
Brown, who released his debut single in 2005 and has 17 Billboard top 10 hits, is marking his two-decade career with shows that cover it all, from his eponymous first album to his most recent Grammy-winning record 11:11.
However, his world tour has not made it to Ireland without controversy.
Just last week, in the middle of the European leg of his tour, Brown appeared in a London courthouse and pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man in a nightclub in the city. He posted bail of £5 million (€5.8 million), allowing him to travel outside Britain and continue the world tour.
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At a concert in Manchester on Sunday, Brown thanked fans as well as the nearby jail where he stayed
after his arrest last month
. 'It was really nice,' Brown said, according to a report by the BBC.
If you are heading to Brown's Dublin gig this weekend, here is everything you need to know.
When and where is it?
Chris Brown will play Marlay Park in Dublin on Saturday, June 28th.
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 4pm. Stage times are not yet announced, but there will be time allowed for Marlay Park's 40,000 capacity crowd to flood in. The support act is unlikely to appear any time before 5pm.
Who is playing?
Kentucky-born singer and rapper Bryson Tiller will kick things off. Tiller, who has cited Brown as one of his influences, has released four albums, the latest of which came out last year. After Tiller's set, Brown will take to the stage.
What songs will he play?
With a career spanning two decades, Brown has a massive catalogue to choose from. Going by setlists from recent gigs as part of his Breezy Bowl XX world tour, he has performed somewhere between 40 and 50 songs a night. This set list, from his show in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, gives an idea of what to expect:
The Rise
Run It!
Gimme That
Party
Ayo (Chris Brown & Tyga cover)
Bitches N Marijuana (Chris Brown & Tyga cover)
Go Girlfriend
Heat
New Flame
Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
Yeah 3x
Five More Hours (Deorro cover)
Iffy / I Can Transform Ya
The Fall
Ten Toes
Grass Ain't Greener
Deuces
Ain't No Way (You Won't Love Me)
She Ain't You
Say Goodbye
Residuals
Don't Judge Me
Till The Wheels Fall Off
X
Fantasy
Wall to Wall
Take You Down
Back to Sleep
With You
Indigo
Kiss Kiss
Look at Me Now
Beautiful People
Privacy
No BS
Burgundy
Feel Something
Hope You Do
Strip
Under the Influence
Show Me (Kid Ink cover)
Freaky Friday (Lil Dicky cover)
Legacy
Loyal
Sensational
Unavailable / With You ((Davido Only))
No Air (Jordin Sparks cover)
Forever
How do I get to and from the gig?
As is always the case at Marlay Park, the influx of major crowds will lead to inevitable delays. Make sure to give yourself plenty of extra travel time to and from the venue. Try to avoid driving to the site and use public transport where possible.
Travel by bus:
Dublin Bus does operate a service to Marlay Park from the city centre via the number 16, but, with the size of crowds attending, Transport for Ireland recommends using the shuttle service provided by Marathon.
You can book a return shuttle
here
from the city centre, or from Dundrum, which is a short drive from Marlay Park. Shuttles begin running at 2pm; return shuttles begin loading on demand at 10.30pm, with the final bus departing at 11.30pm.
Travel by Luas:
The Luas green line will take you to stops at Dundrum or Balally, both of which are about a 45-minute walk from Marlay Park. If you head to Dundrum, you can also avail of the Marathon shuttle service by booking
here
.
Travel by car:
Car parking is available at Marlay Park, but it is extremely limited and must be booked in advance. The car park entrance is located at College Road and is accessed via Whitechurch Road. You will not be allowed to enter if you have not booked parking, which you can do at
evntz.ie
.
For dropping off and collecting concertgoers, it is recommended that drivers use the SuperValu car park on Ballinteer Avenue, which is about a 20-minute walk from the venue.
Are there any tickets left?
At the time of writing, there are still tickets available on Ticketmaster. You can search for them
here
.
If have a ticket, make sure to to download it to your phone in advance of the gig. Screenshots may not work on the day, as Ticketmaster uses live barcodes that update regularly.
Box offices are located at the College Road and Grange Road entrances to Marlay Park.
What is security like?
Any under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 25 or over to be permitted entry. You are advised to bring an official form of identification to verify your age – a passport, Garda age card or, perhaps most appropriately, driver's licence.
There will be security checks on the way into the park. Bags will be searched, and bags larger than A4 size will not be allowed into the event. Among the items you will not be allowed to bring into Marlay Park are umbrellas, alcohol, flares, garden furniture, drones and gas canisters.
You can record the concert using a phone or a small camera, but professional cameras or recording equipment will not be allowed in.
How is the weather looking?
At the moment the weather isn't looking too bad, with current indications from Met Éireann suggesting mainly cloudy conditions with occasional rain or drizzle. It looks set to become drier in the evening with some bright spells developing. Maximum temperatures ranging from 19 to 21 degrees in moderate southwest winds. – Additional reporting from the New York Times.
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