Gavin James at Trinity College Dublin: Stage times, set list, ticket information, weather and more

Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James is bringing his guitar and bag full of loverlorn tunes to the Summer Series of concerts at Trinity College Dublin on Wednesday, July 3rd.

Once upon a time, James was a regular performer on Dublin’s gig circuit, but four albums and more than 1.5 billion streams on Spotify later, it is safe to say he’s now in pop’s biggest league. He released his debut album, Bitter Pill, in 2016. Only Ticket Home followed in 2018, and his two most recent albums, Boxes (2020) and The Sweetest Part (2022), hit number one in the Irish charts.

Songwriters singing about the heartache of love may be 100-a-penny, but James’s songs and stand-out voice have caputured fans all over the world. His latest single, All My Life, is three minutes and three seconds of pure, heartfelt balladry – in orther words, Gavin James at his finest.

If you are heading to see him in Trinity College, keep reading to find out everything you need to know.

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When does Gavin James play?

He plays Trinity College’s Summer Series in Dublin on Wednesday, July 3rd.

What time should I arrive?

Gates open at 7pm, with the show scheduled to start at 7.30pm.

Are there any tickets left?

At the time of writing there are still tickets available from Ticketmaster.ie.

Who is the support act?

Ryan McMullan has been announced as the support act. The Portaferry, Co Down, singer-songwriter is fresh from an apperance at Glastonbury 2024. He is also due to play Electric Picnic in August.

How do I get there and home again?

Plan and book your return travel arrangements in advance, allowing for at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue. Attendees are encouraged to walk, cycle and use public transport to get to the concert. There will be one entry point at Lincoln Place Gate between Nassau Street and Westland Row, and there will be no entry to the site via the Front Square or Nassau Street gates.

By car: There will be no parking facilities provided at the concert site, and since the concert is in Dublin city centre, you may be best off parking elsewhere in the city and using public transport the rest of the way.

By train: Get the Dart to the Pearse Street or Tara Street stations, as they will be running services to and from the concerts each day. If travelling from Connolly/Heuston stations, get the Luas red line to Abbey Street and the green line from there to Dawson Luas stop, or you can walk as it’s about 15 minutes on foot.

By Luas: Trinity College is well serviced by the Luas green line, just get off at Dawson Luas stop and follow the signs to the concert.

By bus: Since you will be heading to a central part of the city, there are many Dublin Buses you can get to bring you within walking distance of the concert site. Routes 11, 37, 38, 38A, 38D, 39, 39A and 70 will bring you to Nassau Street and routes 9, 13, 16, 27, 49, 54a, 56a, 65b, 69, 77a, 83, 122, 123, 150 and 151 will bring you to Dame Street.

There is no accessible parking available for Trinity College, but if you have a blue badge, you can find accessible on-street parking here.

What will he play?

It has been a few months since James has been on the road, but here is the set list from his March 2024 gig in Manegeclub De Molenheide, in Schijndel, the Netherlands:

• Coming Home
• Boxes
• Tired
• Cherry cola
• Heavy
• Afterlife
• Dream
• Nervous (The Ooh Song)
• Storm warning
• Hearts on Fire
• Always
• Only Ticket Home
• The Book of Love

What’s the story with security?

This is a strictly over-18s event – ID will be required and anyone under 18 will be refused entry without refund. Allow time for security checks on the way in, and remember Trinity College is a standing-only site. Strict security checks will be in operation, and everyone will be subject to a search permissible under law.

Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted and all bags may be searched; this can be time-consuming, so consider going bagless for easier entry. There will be no cloakroom or storage facilities. No umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, drones, laser pens, aerosols, smoke and gas canisters, nitrous oxide and any associated equipment, flares, glasses, or cans, among other items, will be allowed into the event. There is no readmission to the concert, so once you leave there’s no getting back in.

Can I take photographs at the concert?

Yes, but only with a smartphone or small camera. Professional cameras with a detachable lens and any other recording equipment are banned.

What’s the weather forecast?

At the time of writing, sunny spells and showers are forecast for Wednesday afternoon with highest temperatures of 14-18 degrees. Keep in mind that this is an outdoor gig, so dress appropriately for temperamental Irish weather.