Leon Bridges at Iveagh Gardens in Dublin: Stage times, ticket information, support acts and more
Dublin
this Sunday. Bridges achieved overnight stardom after releasing his debut album, the Grammy nominated
Coming Home
, in 2015. Since then he has continued to record and release music which blends elements of gospel, R&B, soul and country.
He released his fourth studio album, Leon, which he described as his most personal album yet, in October last year. If you are heading to see Bridges this Sunday, here's everything you need to know.
When and where is it?
Leon Bridges is performing at the
Iveagh Gardens
on Sunday, July 20th.
What time should I arrive?
Doors for the gig open at 6.30pm, with the music expected to begin at 8pm. Iveagh Gardens concerts tend to be finished up by 10.30pm. Traffic and entry delays are inevitable, so make sure you give yourself a couple of hours' leeway getting to and from the venue.
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Who is playing?
Support for all UK and Ireland gigs comes from British band Gotts Street Park.
What songs will Leon Bridges play?
This is a recent set list performed by Bridges at the Spruce Meadows in Canada. It might give an idea of what to expect at the Dublin concert.
When a Man Cries
Panther City
Better Man
Flowers
Laredo
Coming Home
That's What I Love
Never Satisfied
Mariella
Steam
Ain't Got Nothing on You
Texas Sun
You Don't Know
Bad Bad News
If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be)
Hold On
Can't Have It All
God Loves Everyone
River
Peaceful Place
Smooth Sailin'
Lisa Sawyer
Beyond
How do I get to and from the gig?
The venue is located right beside St Stephen's Green in the heart of Dublin city, so concertgoers are advised to use one of many public transport options to get to the venue.
Travel by bus:
A wide variety of Dublin Bus routes service the city centre. The 37 route, for example, runs along the northside of the quays and will drop you an eight-minute walk from the Iveagh Gardens. You can plan your journey with Transport for Ireland
here
.
Travel by Luas:
The St Stephen's Green Luas stop is a seven-minute walk from the venue. If you are heading southbound, take any green line Luas towards Sandyford or Brides Glen. If you are heading northbound, take any green line Luas towards Broombridge or Parnell.
Travel by train:
If you are arriving in Dublin by train, you can hop on the red line Luas from Heuston Station to Abbey Street. There,
transfer to the green line Luas from the stop on Marlborough Street, hopping off at St Stephen's Green and walking seven minutes to the Iveagh Gardens.
Travel by car:
The closest car park to the venue is the Q-Park at St Stephen's Green. You can pre-book a parking space
here
, though it is recommended you use public transport as traffic delays before and after the gig are inevitable.
Are there any tickets left?
There are no tickets available but keep an eye out for resale tickets which can be purchased from Ticketmaster
here
.
Remember to download your tickets to your phone in advance, as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue on the day.
Do not rely on screenshots, as Ticketmaster often use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly.
What is security like?
The event is for over-14s only, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Make sure to bring an official form of identification with you such as a passport, Garda age card or driving licence.
Bags size A4 or more will not be permitted entry, and all bags will be subject to a search on arrival. Prohibited items include glass, cans, alcohol, garden furniture, umbrellas, flares, illegal substances or any item that could be used as a weapon.
Recording and taking pictures using a camera phone is no problem, but professional recording equipment will not be allowed inside the venue.
How is the weather looking?
At the moment Sunday is forecast to be noticeably cooler than last weekend with highest temperatures of 17-21 degrees. Spells of sunshine are expected, along with isolated, heavy and possibly thundery showers.
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