Pink, or P!nk, who has been described as the greatest live entertainer in the world, floats into Dublin for two concerts in her Summer Carnival tour at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on June 20th and 21st. The much loved pop superstar, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, is known for her high energy, carnival party-esque aerial acrobatics, dance routines, and vibrant costume change.
Since her debut in 2000, Pink has released 8 studio albums, one greatest hits album, sold more than 140 million album equivalents worldwide, has had 15 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (four at number one) and has sold out stadiums all over the world. She has received three Grammy Awards, been nominated for 21, won one Daytime Emmy Award, seven MTV Video Music Awards, including the 2017 Vanguard Award, two MTV Europe Awards, two People’s Choice Awards, was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2013, and received The Brits Outstanding Contribution To Music Award in 2019.
So, if you are headed to the Aviva Stadium for one of Pink’s sold-out shows, keep reading to find out everything you need to know.
When does she play?
Pink takes to the Aviva Stadium as part of her Summer Carnival on June 20th and June 21st.
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Are tickets still available?
Unfortunately tickets for both concerts are sold out, but if you are lucky you may nab one on resale on ticketmaster.ie. Buy tickets from accredited sources only.
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 5pm, with the show expected to start at 6pm.
Who is the support act?
Joining Pink will be Rag’n’Bone Man, GAYLE, and DJ and producer KidCutUp.
How do I get there and home again?
Organisers have said fans should allow for extra travel time to and from the venue. As traffic and parking delays are inevitable, you are encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services.
By Luas: The stadium is a fair walk from the nearest Luas stop. It’s about a 30- 40-minute walk from Ranelagh, Charlemont, Harcourt, St Stephen’s Green, Dawson and Trinity on the Green Line.
By train: Lansdowne Road Dart station is less than a minute’s walk from the southern end of the stadium. There will be large crowds entering and exiting the stadium at the same time, so plan accordingly. Extra dart services will be running.
Irish Rail has advised those travelling to and from these events to plan carefully. Customers are urged to allow extra time for your journey, as high volumes of passengers will probably cause delays. People not attending these events have been asked to avoid these routes during event times. As part of a Garda event plan for big events at the Aviva Stadium, Grand Canal Dock Station will be closed at the end of the concerts.
By bus: The Dublin Bus routes that will be operating a full service nearest to the Aviva Stadium are the 4, 7, 7a, 39a, 46a, 145 and 155.
By car: There is no bike or car parking at the stadium on concert days for security reasons. There are, however, commercial car parks around the city, such as Claremont Parking or Q-Park, but spaces are limited. If you’re travelling from outside the county and have a friend with a space in their driveway within the M50, that could be a good shout.
Suggested locations for taxi drop off are the junction off Pembroke Road/Northumberland Road or the junction of Tritonville Road and Herbert Road depending on which colour road your ticket is for.
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What will she play?
According to the singer’s recent concert in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, here is a snippet of what fans can expect:
Act I
- Get the Party Started
- Raise Your Glass
- Who Knew
- Just Like a Pill
- What About Us (dance remix)
Act II
- Heartbeat
- Turbulence
- I’m Not Dead (Snippet as a part of nightly “guess that tune” game with pianist)
- Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan cover) (P!nk played the piano)
- Just Give Me a Reason
- F**kin’ Perfect
- Just Like Fire / Heartbreaker
Act III
- Please Don’t Leave Me (Acoustic)
- Cover Me in Sunshine (with Willow Sage Hart)
- Don’t Let Me Get Me (Acoustic)
- When I Get There
- I Am Here
- What’s Up? (4 Non Blondes cover)
Act IV
- Try
- Are You Gonna Fall?
- Trustfall
- Blow Me (One Last Kiss)
- Never Gonna Not Dance Again
Encore:
- So What
What’s the story with security?
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 25, and standing tickets are available to people aged 14 or over. No under 16s will be allowed on the pitch unless accompanied by an adult.
Don’t bring a bag unless absolutely necessary, as you’ll be patted down and searched while everyone else is fast-tracked through security. Any bag must be smaller than a sheet of A4 paper and there are no storage facilities on site. Banned items include umbrellas, large-lens professional cameras, flagpoles, selfie sticks, sticks for banners, anything that could be used as a weapon, bottles, glass vessels, cans, flasks, frisbees, illegal substances, scooters, skateboards or other skates, laser devices, prams or pushchairs, inflatable or folding chairs, suitcases, laptops, illegal merchandise, hampers and cool boxes, air horns, and all animals except service dogs and guide dogs.
There will be no re-admissions to the concert.
Note the Aviva Stadium is a cashless venue.
What about disabled access?
Contact MCD productions at access@mcd.ie for accessible parking and information about wheelchair access to the venue and accessible seating.
Can I take photographs at the concert?
Yes, but only with a smartphone or small digital camera. Professional cameras with a detachable lens and any other recording equipment are banned.
What’s the weather forecast?
Thursday should be dry, with a slight chance of rain and some sun, and temperatures between 12-17 degrees. Friday however is giving rain in the evening time, with temperatures between 15-18 degrees.
The show will take place rain, hail or shine though, so keep an eye on the ever-changing Irish weather forecast and dress accordingly. Think wellies, boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos and sun cream. But remember – no umbrellas.
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