Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe at Marlay Park: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more

Hard-rock royalty Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe will soon grace a Dublin stage with their metal ballads of the 1980s and 1990s. If you’re not familiar with their work, think American biker anthems with headbashing and mosh pits galore – or Eddie Munson from Stranger Things, if that’s an easier point of reference.

The two bands played to 1.3 million fans last year across North America when they started touring together, and now have embarked on a World Tour reminiscent of a the McBusted supergroup – but probably 10 times bigger and for metalheads. It will be some night in Dublin, but what can we expect from the concert?

When do they play?

The band will play to a crowd of 40,000 people at Marlay Park in south Dublin on Tuesday, July 4th.

What time should I arrive?

Gates open at 4pm and the show is expected to start at 6pm. Times are subject to change and updates can be checked for here. Amid increased traffic and security measures, fans have been advised to be at the venue in sufficient time. No overnight or early queuing is permitted.

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Who are the support acts?

Rock legend Eddie Van Halen’s son Wolfgang will warm up the stage at Marlay Park with his band Mammoth WVH. Expect some hard rock‘n’roll.

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How do I get there – and home again?

Concertgoers have been asked to allow at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue. Organisers have said delays are “inevitable” and fans are encouraged to use the special event transport outlined below.

By bus: Buses will transport fans to the grounds of Marlay Park. For information on where and when to get a bus, visit evntz.ie. Marathon are operating a bus service from Custom House Quay in the city centre direct to the concert grounds. Tickets can be purchased here.

By Luas: Take the Luas green line from the city centre to Dundrum or Balally, both of which are a 35-minute walk to Marlay Park. A shuttle bus from Dundrum Luas station to Marlay Park will run every 30 minutes from 2pm, and tickets can be purchased from Marathon here. A joint ticket for Dundrum Town Centre parking and the shuttle bus can be purchased from Marathon here.

By car: Car parking at Marlay Park is extremely limited and must be pre-booked for €25 per car. At the time of writing there are just a few slots left. The car park entrance is located on College Road and is accessed via Whitechurch Road. Only those who have pre-booked can park here. The organisers recommend the SuperValu car park on Ballinteer Avenue as a suitable spot for drop off and collection by car. There will be road closures surrounding Marlay Park on the day.

By taxi: Following the concert, a passenger pickup point will be facilitated on the Brehon Field Road; however, the organisers have said they cannot guarantee taxis will be available.

Accessible parking must be booked in advance. You can contact accessireland@festivalrepublic.com to register.

What will they play?

The bands seem to take turns who is playing first at their World Tour gigs. Both bands have been playing 90-minute long sets. To get an idea of what we can expect, at a concert in Spain last weekend this is what the bands played:

Mötley Crüe

• Wild Side
• Shout at the Devil
• Too Fast for Love
• Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)
• Saints of Los Angeles
• Live Wire
• Looks That Kill
• The Dirt (Est. 1981)
• Guitar Solo
• Rock and Roll, Part 2/Smokin’ in the Boys Room/Helter Skelter/Anarchy in the UK/Blitzkrieg Bop
• Home Sweet Home
• Dr Feelgood
• Same Ol’ Situation (SOS)
• Girls, Girls, Girls
• Primal Scream
• Kickstart My Heart

Def Leppard

• Take What You Want
• Let’s Get Rocked
• Animal
• Foolin’
• Armageddon It
• Kick
• Love Bites
• Promises
• This Guitar
• When Love and Hate Collide
• Rocket
• Bringin’ On the Heartbreak
• Switch 625
• Hysteria
• Pour Some Sugar on Me
• Rock of Ages
• Photograph

Are there any tickets left?

Yes. At the time of writing there are still tickets available at ticketmaster.ie. Buy tickets from accredited sources only. Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic, last month advised fans to download their tickets to their phones before getting to the park as there is no guarantee of internet connection at the gates of Marlay Park.

What’s the story with security?

Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult; bring your passport, Garda age card or driving licence as evidence of your date of birth. 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. There are no readmissions to the concert, so once you leave there’s no getting back in.

Supt Tomás Gormley of Tallaght Garda station told a pre-concert press conference last month: “There will be a big policing operation in place which will impact our policing commitments around the rest of the district,” adding his “number one priority” was keeping eventgoers and the surrounding community safe.

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’s are predicting showers from about 3pm, with dryer conditions expected for later in the evening. Temperatures will range from about 17 degrees in the late afternoon, falling to about 14 degrees in the evening. As the concert is outdoors, dress appropriately.