Texas at Trinity College: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more

Glaswegian rock band Texas will kick off a summer series of concerts at Trinity College Dublin this week, the first of seven gigs.

Formed by singer Sharleen Spiteri and bassist Johnny McElhone, the band made big in 1997 with their alternative rock album White On Blonde.

With countless record sales and more than 100 million streams on Spotify, the album’s hit single Say What You Want was their ticket to the top. The band released their 10th album in 2021, including a collaboration song with Wu Tang Clan, who shared the spotlight with Texas in the late 1990s.

So what can we expect from the concert?

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When do they play?

The concert is on at Trinity College Dublin on Monday, June 26th.

What time should I arrive?

Gates open at 7pm and the show starts at 7.30pm. Due to increased traffic and security measures, concertgoers are advised to be at the venue in sufficient time.

Who are the support act?

Wild Youth, the Irish pop band that represented the country at the Eurovision Song Contest earlier this year, will be warming up the stage for Sharleen Spiteri and Co.

How do I get there?

The concert organisers have instructed fans to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the concert as there will be no parking facilities on site. They have advised ticket holders to plan for at least an extra hour-and-a-half travel time to and from the venue as traffic delays are inevitable. Stewards will be directing crowds and there is no entry via the Front Square or Nassau Street gates. The entry point is via Lincoln Place Gate.

By Dart: The Dart will run services to and from the gig via Pearse Street station. The last train northbound leaves at 12.03am, the last train southbound leaves at 11.38pm. For more information see irishrail.ie.

By bus: Dublin Bus run services right up to Trinity College. The bus routes serving Nassau Street, just outside the venue, are: 11, 37, 38, 38A, 38D, 39A and 70.

What will they play?

Texas will visit Dublin fresh from a set at Glastonbury Festival on Friday. At a music festival earlier in the month in France, the band played a collection of their hits for an hour-and-a-half. So you can expect the gig to look something like this:

• I Don’t Want a Lover
• Halo
• Everyday Now
• In Our Lifetime
• Hi
• Summer Son
• The Conversation
• Let’s Work It Out
• When We Are Together
• In Demand
• Mr Haze
• Black Eyed Boy
• Say What You Want
• After All
• Inner Smile
• Suspicious Minds

Are there any tickets left?

Yes. At the time of writing there are still some tickets left for the concert, which can be purchased through ticketmaster.ie. Buy tickets from accredited sources only.

What’s the story with security?

This concert is strictly over-18s and ID will be required. Allow time for security checks on the way in. 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, flares, glasses or cans, among other items, will be allowed into the event.

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?

Met Éireann is forecasting cloud cover, highs of 18 degrees on Monday evening and a slight chance of rain.