It's finally here; Dublin is being taken over by the biggest pop star on the planet this weekend.
Taylor Swift brings her celebrated 'Eras' tour, which encompasses songs from her entire career in a reportedly spectacular show, to the Aviva Stadium for three nights.
If you managed to bag a ticket for the sold-out gigs, here's everything you need to know...
WHAT DATES IS SHE PLAYING?
She'll play Dublin on Friday June 28th, Saturday June 29th and Sunday June 30th.
ARE THERE ANY TICKETS LEFT FOR ANY OF THE GIGS?
Even if you had a granny to sell, you'd be out of luck - all three gigs are sold out - and remain in such high demand that promoters have issued warnings to people who may be tricked by scammers. Beware!
WHERE DO I COLLECT TICKETS AT THE VENUE?
The Ticketmaster van will be located at the juncture of Northumberland Road and Lansdowne Road. The box office opens at 3pm.
CAN I QUEUE EARLY?
Although many fans in other cities on the tour have done this, promoters have advised that strictly no early queuing or camping is permitted. Only those who have bought 'Karma is My Boyfriend' or 'It's a Love Story' ticket packages will be granted early access - if that's you, you will get an email with details.
HOW DO I GET TO THE AVIVA ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT?
The easiest method to get to the Aviva is via public transport. The DART stops right at Lansdowne Road. Check dublinbus.ie for bus routes - the 4, 7/a, 39a, 46a, 145 and 155 buses are the nearest stops to the Aviva.
There is no car parking in the vicinity of the stadium as it is a residential area, so drivers are advised to park in the city centre and use public transport. If you're a walker, it'll take approx. 30-40 minutes to walk to the Aviva from O'Connell Bridge, and it's just over a mile from St. Stephen's Green.
WHAT ENTRANCE IS BEST FOR THE AVIVA?
There are various entry points - follow the signs for the coloured route specififed on your ticket.
WHAT'S THE WEATHER GOING TO BE LIKE?
According to Accuweather, Friday evening will be 'Cloudy with a couple of showers', with temperatures around 12c - so definitely bring a waterproof jacket.
Saturday evening will be 'partly cloudy' with temps of around 13c, and Sunday evening will also be cloudy and around 14c.
As we know, the forecast can change at the drop of a hat - so check on the day for a more accurate picture!
WHAT TIME DO GATES OPEN?
Gates open at 5pm.
WHO'S THE SUPPORT ACT IN DUBLIN?
Paramore are supporting on all three dates.
WHAT TIME WILL SHE BE ON STAGE AT?
Exact stage times are TBC - but judging by previous gigs on the tour, you can expect Paramore to take the stage around 6pm, while Taylor Swift is likely to come on around 7.20pm or so.
HOW LONG WILL THE SHOW LAST?
The average length of shows on the tour is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
WHAT SETLIST IS SHE LIKELY TO PLAY?
Here's what she played at London's Wembley Stadium last weekend:
Lover
Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince
Cruel Summer
The Man
You Need to Calm Down
Lover
Fearless
Fearless
You Belong With Me
Love Story
Red
Red - Intro
22
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
I Knew You Were Trouble
All Too Well
Speak Now
Speak Now - Intro
Enchanted
reputation
..Ready for It?
Delicate
Don't Blame Me
Look What You Made Me Do
folklore / evermore
cardigan
betty
champagne problems
august
illicit affairs
my tears ricochet
marjorie
willow
1989
Style
Blank Space
Shake It Off
Wildest Dreams
Bad Blood
THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT
Female Rage: The Musical
But Daddy I Love Him / So High School
Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?
Down Bad
Fortnight
The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
Surprise Songs
thanK you aIMee
Castles Crumbling
Midnights
Lavender Haze
Anti‐Hero
Midnight Rain
Vigilante sh*t
Bejeweled
Mastermind
Karma
CAN I BRING A BAG?
Only bags that are A4 sized or smaller are allowed - large bags will not be permitted and there is no cloakroom or storage facility at the stadium.
WHAT ELSE CAN I NOT BRING?
No camping chairs or stools are allowed; no glass, hard plastic or metal containers of any kind; no umbrellas, alcohol, selfie sticks, garden furniture, professional cameras.
You can bring a power bank, provided it's no bigger than your phone.
ARE UNDER-18S ALLOWED ON THE PITCH?
Yes, those age 5-15 are allowed on the pitch, provided they're accompanied by an adult. Under-16s must be accompanied at all times, and will be refused entry without a refund if unaccompanied.
DO I NEED TO BRING CASH?
The Aviva Stadium is a cashless venue.
WHAT ABOUT MERCH?
There will be merch available via card payment on the night - but a pop-up merch sale will take place at the 3Arena from June 27th, if you want to get your gear ahead of time. Details below.
🚨| Early Access Merch for #DublinTSTheErasTour will be available starting 27th of June at the 3 Arena! pic.twitter.com/79JYS7DmKy
— Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour Dublin 🏟️ (@erastourdublin) June 22, 2024
