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

British pop-rockers Elbow play in the Summer Series of concerts at Trinity College Dublin on Monday, July 1st.

The band, led by singer Guy Garvey, formed in Greater Manchester where all the members grew up. They’ve been releasing albums of quiet contemplation for almost 25 years since their 2001 debut Asleep at the Back, along the way winning the Mercury Prize (for The Seldom Seen Kid), a Brit Award for best British group and an Ivor Novello songwriting award for One Day Like This, perhaps their best-known track.

The band seem to have rediscovered the sense of experimentation that informed their early material with their 10th and latest album. Audio Vertigo, released in March, broke free from the gentle airs of 2021′s Flying Dream 1, with Garvey describing it as “narly, seedy grooves created by us playing together in garagey rooms”. The Irish Times review said it was “the sound of a band not just surviving but creatively thriving”.

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

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When do they play?

Elbow play Trinity College’s Summer Series in Dublin on Monday, July 1st.

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?

Armagh singer-songwriter Conchúr White, who released his debut album, Swirling Violets, in January, has been announced as the support act.

[ Elbow: Audio Vertigo - Guy Garvey and co’s best album in years ]

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.

[ Elbow’s Guy Garvey: ‘I have a long history of failed relationships, toxic and drug-fuelled’ ]

What will they play?

Here is the set list from Elbow’s recent concert at Dreamland, in Margate, England, on June 7th:

• Things I’ve Been Telling Myself for Years
• Lovers’ Leap
• The Bones of You
• Mirrorball
• Charge
• Fly Boy Blue / Lunette (with Jesca Hoop)
• The Picture
• Balu
• Dexter & Sinister
• Puncture Repair
• Kindling
• The Birds
• Good Blood Mexico City
• Station Approach
• My Sad Captains
• Magnificent (She Says)
• Grounds for Divorce

Encore:

• Lippy Kids
• One Day Like This

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?

Rain is forecast for Monday afternoon, but is expected to clear later in the evening. Temperatures will be about 16 degrees when the concert is due to start. As this is an outdoor gig, dress appropriately for inclement weather.