Tickets, transport, and information for Marlay Park gigs as 240,000 to attend

The summer series at Marlay Park returns once again this year with gigs kicking off this weekend.

Pearl Jam will take over the Rathfarnham venue on June 22nd, followed by GreenDay on June 27th, Hozier on July 5th and Kings of Leon on July 6th. The Longitude Festival will also return to Marlay Park, taking place on June 29th and 30th.

Around 240,000 people are expected to attend the venue during the six days of gigs. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re attending:

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Transport and how to get there

Concert organisers have advised to allow at least an extra three hours travel time to get to and from the venue due to traffic restrictions. Here is promoter MCD’s advice for attendees travelling to the venue:

BY CAR: Car parking at Marlay Park is extremely limited and must be pre-booked in advance of the event. Parking tickets will cost €25 per car. The car park entrance is located at College Rd and is accessed via Whitechurch Rd. Only attendees who have pre-booked parking for Marlay Park will be permitted entry into the car park. Tickets for the Marlay Park car park can be purchased via www.evntz.ie.

DUNDRUM TOWN CENTRE PARK & RIDE: Marathon Coaches are operating a Park & Ride shuttle service from Dundrum. Customers park in Dundrum Town Centre and then take the Dundrum Luas Shuttle to Stonemasons Way.

CITY CENTRE SHUTTLE: Marathon Travel are operating a return bus service from the City Centre direct to the Marlay Park Coach Park. Buses depart from Earlsfort Terrace. Tickets can be purchased at https://marathongroup.ie/

COACH & BUSES: A number of national and regional operators are providing bus services to Marlay Park events. Tickets can be purchased in advance online. Coach and bus parking will be facilitated within the grounds of Marlay Park, access is via the College Road. Details included on www.evntz.ie.

LUAS: Marathon Travel will operate a shuttle bus between Dundrum Luas station and Stonemasons Way, near the Marlay Park pedestrian entrance. Tickets can be purchased at https://marathongroup.ie/

PICK UP & DROP OFF: Our recommended drop off and collection point is in the Supervalu car park on Ballinteer Avenue. Attendees getting picked up by family and friends following the event are advised that road closures are in place on the roads surrounding Marlay Park.

TAXIS: Following the events, a passenger pick up point will be facilitated on the Brehon Field Road. The Promoter cannot guarantee there will be taxis available after the event. It is not recommended that passengers use rick shaws.

Tickets

There is a limited number of tickets and resale tickets still available for the gigs at Marlay Park. These can be found on Ticketmaster.

Stage times

Gates open for both days of Longitude at 1:30pm, while gates for the other gigs will open at 4pm.

Prohibited items

Patrons have been advised not to bring large bags or backpacks as they may experience delays or be refused entry. Bags larger than A4, glass or cans, umbrella, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted. The full list of prohibited items can be found here.

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