Dunboyne pop-country superstar is set to headline St. Anne’s Park in Dublin this Saturday and we have all the info you need ahead of the gig
CMAT performs onstage during Tramlines at Hillsborough Park on July 27, 2025 in Sheffield, England
Irish country-pop sensation CMAT is back in Ireland this weekend for a headline show at Dublin’s St Anne’s Park.
The 30 year-old singer, known to her mam as Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, is one of a number of high-profile acts taking to stage at the Dublin venue over the next two weeks, with the likes of David Byrne, Snow Patrol and Kingfishr also set to perform.
CMAT has enjoyed a meteoric rise internationally over the past 12 months, with the Dunboyne native recently winning the Ivor Novello Award for Best Album for her third LP EURO-COUNTRY.
Press, radio and TV have all championed her rise – with five-star reviews, playlisting, covers, Maida Vale sessions and appearances on Jools Holland, The Graham Norton Show and more.
Her relentless touring with The Very Sexy CMAT Band has only reinforced her rep as one of the best live acts around – with huge sets at the likes of Glastonbury, Green Man and Primavera this summer.
Now she is set to treat her Irish fans to what promises to be an unforgettable gig and ahead of Saturday’s (May 30) sold-out show, here’s everything you know from stage times and support acts to banned items.
Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, aka CMAT(Image: Andrew Benge/Redferns)
Tickets
Tickets for the concert have been sold out since August, with fans scrambling to get their hands on a coveted stub for the much-anticipated gig.
Despite the gig being sold out, fans can keep checking Ticketmaster for Resale tickets and they might get lucky. You can do so HERE.
There will be one box office/guest list point, located on the main avenue in St Anne’s Park, ahead of the ticket check point. This will be adjacent to where the GREEN and BLUE routes meet.
Fans are being urged to download their tickets to their phone ahead of the event – don’t wait until the day. Screenshots will not work as barcodes are live and updating regularly.
What time does the gig start?
The gates open at 5pm and fans are advised not to turn up early as not to cause disruption around the area prior to the concert. If patrons do turn up early they will be turned away at restricted area points around the event site.
Patrons are advised to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and pass through security checks. Attendees have also been warned that there are no re-admissions to the concert.
To prevent delays, those attending are advised to print or download their tickets before arriving at the venue.
The show is scheduled to start at 6pm, with support coming from Joy Crookes and the queer line-dancing group Strut.
Concertgoers are advised to arrive half an hour before the event starts, with last entry to the venue at 9.30pm.
CMAT performs on stage at the O2 Forum Kentish Town on May 16, 2024 in London, England(Image: C Brandon/Redferns)
Stage times
Strut are due on stage at 6.15pm to lead the crowd in some line dancing, with Joy Crookes scheduled to perform from 7pm until 7.40m.
Strut will then return to the stage at 7.50pm for a 20 minute line-dancing session, with CMAT set to kick-off her set at 8.20pm on Saturday.
The concert is likely to wrap up at around 10.30pm.
Setlist
CMAT is expected to play many of her best-known tracks at Saturday’s gig, and fans can expect to belt out the likes of EURO-COUNTRY, I Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby! and Stay for Something at St Anne’s Park.
Here’s the setlist for the singer’s recent gig in Boston to get any idea of what songs concertgoers can expect to hear on Saturday evening.
Tree Six FoiveThe Jamie Oliver Petrol StationI Don’t Really Care for YouWhen a Good Man CriesLonelyAw, Shoot!CaliforniaHave Fun!Every Bottle (Is My Boyfriend)Take a Sexy Picture of MeWhere Are Your Kids Tonight?Running/PlanningSuch a Miranda (Acoustic)Rent
Encore:
EURO-COUNTRYI Wanna Be a Cowboy, Baby!Stay for Something
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 10: CMAT aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson performs at the launch night of Guinness Open Gate Brewery London on December 10, 2025 in London, England
How to get to St Anne’s Park
Attendees are being urged to plan and book their return travel arrangements in advance allowing at least an extra 2 hours travel time to and from the venue.
As traffic and parking delays are inevitable you are encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services. Promoters do not operate transport to/from venue this is matter for customers to arrange in advance.
• By DART: The DART will run services to and from the concerts each day. Harmonstown Dart station is the recommended DART to take for concert-goers. Alternatively, you can ride the DART train to Raheny station, which is 15 to 20 minutes walk away.
• By BUS: Dublin Bus run services that will bring you within walking distance of the concert site: Bus routes from Abbey St Lower include the H1, H3 or 130. visit dublinbus.ie for more information
Once you arrive at St Anne’s Park, there will be two routes of entry to the concert – the Blue and Green route. You may enter through whichever of these is most convenient for you. Both routes require an approximate 1.3km walk from park entrance to event site.
The Green entrance go from Sybil Hill onto main avenue, while the Blue entrance is located on All Saints Road, via Tennis court entry.
There is no entry / exit on Mount Prospect Avenue.
Parking
Organisers have confirmed there is no public parking at this event.
They said: “The car parks in St. Anne’s are not open to the public during events. Please do NOT park illegally or in residential areas. Please use public transport.”
CMAT performs during Radio 1’s Big Weekend at Herrington Country Park on May 23, 2026 in Sunderland, England.(Image: WireImage)
Banned items
Due to health and safety, there are strictly no camping/collapsible chairs/stools permitted on site. Security will refuse entry if anyone has these items.
Patrons are advised not to bring large bags/backpacks as they may experience delays or be refused entry. There will be no storage facilities on site. Any items left at entrances/in surrounding areas will be removed and disposed of accordingly.
Bags larger than A4, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted.
Strict security checks will be in operation. Everyone will be subject to a search permissible under law, per Purchase Policy. It is a condition of entry, to protect everyone’s safety. Additional searches may take place once inside the venue
Things to know
Under 16’s MUST be accompanied at all times by a Parent/Guardian over 25. Strict age monitoring will be in place and unaccompanied under 16’s will be refused entry without refund.
There are no re-admissions to the concert. If you leave, there is no re- entry.
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