Arcade Fire at Malahide Castle: Set list, stage times, ticket availability, weather and more

Emerging from Montreal, Canada, in the early 2000s, Arcade Fire are back celebrating their 2004 debut album Funeral with this tour. Fans are being offered the rare chance to see the band perform the entirety of the Funeral album from beginning to end, while also seeing them perform a selection of tracks from across the band’s illustrious catalogue. Arcade Fire’s subsequent records earned the band three number one albums worldwide, nine Grammy nominations, four Juno awards, a Brit best international album award, and an Academy Award nomination for the original score to the feature film HER. The band’s sixth album, We, was released in 2022.

If you are heading to Arcade Fire’s gig at Malahide Castle this weekend, keep reading to find out everything you need to know.

When do they play?

Arcade Fire play Malahide Castle on Sunday, July 7th.

What time should I arrive?

Gates open at 4pm with the show scheduled to start at 5pm.

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Who is the support act?

Echo and the Bunnymen have been announced as the support act.

Are there any tickets left?

At the time of writing there are still some tickets available on Ticketmaster.ie. Buy tickets from accredited sources only.

How do I get there – and home again?

The concert entrance, via Hogan’s Gate, is about a 15-minute walk from Malahide Dart station – the organisers recommend public transport, given the likely congestion and parking problems for anybody who drives to the concert. Make sure to plan and book your return travel in advance – it’s a long walk back to the city.

Dart, train and bus: The Dart will be running services to and from Malahide Dart station. There will be a direct bus service to Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, after the event from the Dublin Road, offered as a single or return service. You can pre-book and find more information at marathoncoaches.ie.

Concert Express is operating a single-journey bus service into Dublin city centre following the event. There will also be a return service to Ratoath that serves Ashbourne and Swords. You can pre-book and find more information at ConcertExpress.ie.

By car: There is limited car parking available at Malahide Castle. To avoid disappointment, concertgoers are strongly advised to book parking as soon as possible through the Evntz app.

Illegal parking in areas surrounding Malahide Castle and in local estates will be subject to clamping or towing.

• Driving from the south: Take the M50, leave the motorway at junction 3 (signposted M1 Belfast/Airport), continuing on to the R139. At the roundabout take the second exit, continuing on the R139 for 2.6km. Turn left on to Malahide Road/R107. Continue for 4.2km, then take a right on to Back Road. Follow the signs for the car parks, which will be on your left.
• From the north: Take the M1, leave the motorway at junction 4 (signposted R132 Swords/Malahide/Donabate). Keep right, merging on to the R132. At the roundabout take the second exit, keeping on the R132. At the next roundabout take the second exit, staying on R132. Take a slight left, merging on to the Swords Road/R106 and continue for 2.9km. Turn right on to Dublin Road/R107, continue for 700m and then turn left on to Back Road. Follow the signs for the car parks, which will be on your left.

What will they play?

According to the set list from the band’s recent gig at Arena Concerti in Italy, here is a taster of what to expect:

Funeral:

• Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
• Neighborhood #2 (Laika)
• Une année sans lumière
• Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)
• Neighborhood #4 (7 Kettles)
• Crown of Love
• Wake Up
• Haïti
• Rebellion (Lies)
• In the Backseat

Set two:

• Rabbit Hole Remix
• Age of Anxiety II (Rabbit Hole)
• Creature Comfort
• Reflektor
• Afterlife
• My Body Is a Cage
• The Suburbs
• The Suburbs (Continued)
• Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)
• Everything Now

What’s the story with security?

Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult over 25; 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, and 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 will be a strict no-alcohol policy on all transport and private buses travelling to the venue.

It is also important to note that the event may feature strobe lighting, lasers and pyrotechnics.

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, Sunday is forecast to have sunny spells and scattered showers with highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees.

As this is an outdoor event, dress appropriately and be prepared for changeable weather, but remember – no umbrellas.

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