3Arena: A testament to Dublin's insatiable appetite for big gigs

Music
27 Mar 23

Elton John live at 3Arena. Wednesday 12th of June 2019. Copyright Miguel Ruiz.

Ireland has long enjoyed a special relationship with live music. That's why, as part of a special feature, we're celebrating the venues that provide a crucial platform for Irish and international acts to share their music with gig-goers right across the country. To kick things off, we're heading to Dublin's 3Arena...

3ARENA
North Wall Quay, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 819 8888
3arena.ie

Regularly ranked among the top 10 busiest venues in the world, 3Arena is a testament to Dublin’s insatiable appetite for big gigs. This is where legendary rock acts and superstar pop artists come to strut their stuff. Once the old Point Depot, today it’s an ultra–modern facility with world–class acoustics in the reinvigorated Docklands. Launched in 2008, we still marvel at how it can host a truly immersive show while being an arena-sized venue – and there’s literally not a bad seat in the house.

Capacity: 13,000 (standing), 8,000 (seated)

Recent gigs: Lizzo, Lewis Capaldi, The 1975

Lizzo at 3Arena on March 13th, 2023. Copyright Abigail Ring/ hotpress.com

Upcoming Gigs: Ed Sheeran (March 30), Macklemore (March 3 & 4), Paramore (April 13), Sam Smith (April 14 & 15), Duran Duran (May 7), John Fogerty (May 23), Wu-Tang Clan & Nas (June 9), Pet Shop Boys (June 19(.

Read our full Venues Feature here.