The Vamps at Collins Barracks: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more

They were once Britain’s next big boy band. The Vamps have lived up to expectations with a decade of hits, world tours and a moderately successful jaunt on I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here! by one of the four lads. Last year the pop group played Dublin and Belfast as part of a worldwide 10-year anniversary greatest hits tour, and now they’re back for an outdoor gig in Dublin.

As part of the Wider Than Pictures concerts in Dublin this month, The Vamps are set to bring the energy. So what can we expect from the gig?

When do they play?

The band will play to a crowd of 4,000 people at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin, on Friday, August 25th.

What time should I arrive?

Gates open at 6.30pm and the gig will finish no later than 10.30pm (or more importantly, the bars will close at 10pm).

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Who are the support acts?

British pop trio New Hope Club will warm up the stage on the night. They’re signed to The Vamps’s music label and are long-time supports for the band. Also warming up the stage will be Irish band Modernlove, with their biggest performance to date.

How do I get there – and home again?

The concert organisers have recommended using public transport where possible, and suggested the Luas as the quickest and easiest way to get there.

By Luas: The closest Luas stop is Museum, which is on the Red Line.

By train: Heuston Station is just a short stroll from the venue.

By bus: Dublin Bus has several routes that stop near the venue, including: 124, 39, 39A, 60, 782 and C2.

What will they play?

At a gig in Yorkshire earlier this month, the band played the hits their fans know and love. So you can expect the Dublin gig to look something like this:

• Last Night
• Girls on TV
• Rest Your Love
• Cheater
• Wild Heart
• Hurricane
• Shades On
• Can We Dance
• Middle of the Night
• Just My Type
• Married in Vegas
• Oh Cecilia (Breaking My Heart)
• Risk It All
• Somebody to You
• All Night

Are there any tickets left?

At the time of writing, there are still some tickets available on ticketmaster.ie. If these sell out, keep an eye out for resale tickets.

What’s the story with security?

Entry into the concert is through Liffey Street West. The event is over 16s, and those aged 16 and 17 should be with a guardian. Fans have been advised to have their IDs available and their ticket ready before entering the grounds.

Bags must be A4 size or smaller and all fans will be subject to searches. The concert promoters have asked concertgoers to respect the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, as a national landmark, and be patient when entering and exiting the grounds.

For the safety of everyone at the concert, the following items are prohibited: Fireworks, Chinese lanterns, flares, high-power torches, laser pens, alcohol or drugs, animals (except guide dogs), anything which could be considered an offensive weapon, umbrellas, high-visibility clothing and bicycles.

Can I take photographs at the concert?

Professional photography equipment is not allowed, and this applies to drones, selfie sticks and cameras with detachable lenses. Anyone using professional cameras close to the stage may be intercepted by security, and organisers have recommended fans to use best judgment.

What’s the weather forecast?

Met Éireann is forecasting a wet evening with scattered showers and temperatures of up to 16 degrees. A light rain jacket wouldn’t go amiss.