Ireland is gearing up to say ‘Nice To Meet Ya’ to Niall Horan next week as the Mullingar superstar brings his Dinner Party tour home for six huge shows in Dublin and Belfast.
Fans can look forward to plenty of hits, singalong moments and a little One Direction nostalgia. But with major traffic delays and public transport disruption expected around Dublin’s 3Arena on selected dates, it’s worth planning your journey ahead of the big nights.
Here’s everything you need to know!
Where and when is Niall Horan playing in Dublin and Belfast?
Niall Horan is set to bring his Dinner Party tour to Ireland this week, with six concerts planned across Dublin and Belfast.
The former One Direction star will perform at Dublin’s 3Arena on November 9, 10, 12 and 13, before playing two shows at The O2 in Belfast on November 15 and 16.
Niall Horan’s Belfast performances will mark the final European dates of the tour.
What songs will Niall Horan perform?
Fans can expect a mix of new material and familiar favourites when the Mullingar-man takes to the stage.
The set list is expected to feature songs from his latest album, Dinner Party, alongside tracks from previous releases, including Heartbreak Weather, The Show: Encore and Flicker.
There is also a special treat for One Direction fans, with the band’s hit Steal My Girl reportedly making an appearance.
Based on fan reports and playlists shared on Apple Music, the expected set list is:
Tastes So Good
Heartbreak Weather
Pretty
If You Leave Me
Dinner Party
Boys Are Fun
This Town
Black And White
End Of An Era
Flicker
Still
Die If I Don’t
Never Grow Up
On My Own
Flowers
Nice To Meet Ya
Small Talk
Steal My Girl
Little More Time
Monochromatic
Save My Life
Better Man
Slow Hands
Heaven
The set list may change during the Irish dates, so fans should keep an eye out for any surprises.
Who is supporting Niall Horan?
flowerovlove will join Niall Horan as the support act throughout the Dinner Party tour.
The 21-year-old British singer-songwriter, whose real name is Joyce Cissé, has been building a name for herself in the music industry. She released her debut album, Mini Skirt Warrior, in August.
She has also been sharing glimpses of life on the road with Niall, posting about the experience and describing it as living out her “y/n dreams” while travelling across Europe.
How to get there – expect major travel delays!
Fans are being warned to expect significant travel disruption, including restrictions on Luas services to 3Arena.
The venue has confirmed to RTÉ that the Mullingar singer’s concerts on 9, 10, 12 and 13 November will proceed as planned, despite extensive security arrangements for two major European political meetings taking place in Dublin.
The restrictions are being introduced as Dublin prepares to host a European Political Community summit on Thursday 12 November, followed by an informal meeting of EU leaders on Friday 13 November.
Both meetings will take place at the Convention Centre Dublin, close to 3Arena.
Although the concert venue is outside the security cordon, fans have been advised to allow additional travel time and plan their journeys carefully.
There will be no east-west traffic along North Wall Quay from 10 to 13 November, although vehicles will still be able to access 3Arena via Seville Place, Sheriff Street Upper, East Wall Road and the Tom Clarke Bridge.
Luas services will operate as normal for Horan’s concert on Tuesday 10 November.
However, on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November, Red Line services will operate only as far as Connolly, with no trams running to The Point stop at 3Arena before the concerts.
Fans travelling by Luas on those dates are being advised to walk from Connolly to the venue using the designated pedestrian route.
A very limited number of special Luas services will operate from The Point following each concert.
Pedestrian access along North Wall Quay will also be restricted on 12 and 13 November, with concert-goers directed to use Amiens Street, Seville Place, Spencer Dock Bridge, Sheriff Street Upper and North Wall Avenue.
Bus services will also be affected, with diversions planned on routes serving Dublin’s north quays and parts of the city centre between 10 and 13 November.
An Garda Síochána and Transport for Ireland have said they are committed to minimising disruption for concert-goers.
Fans are being urged to check public transport updates before travelling and allow plenty of additional time to get to and from the venue.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to Niall Horan’s Dublin gigs
What time does Niall Horan’s Dublin concert start?
Doors at Dublin’s 3Arena will open at 6.30pm for all four performances, with the concerts scheduled to get underway at 7pm.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, particularly on November 12 and 13, when travel restrictions around the venue are expected to cause additional delays.
Are there any restrictions?
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and standing is strictly over 14s.
3Arena has a maximum bag size limit in place of 40cm x 40cm x 20cm. Large rucksacks, luggage or oversized bags are not permitted.
Are tickets still available?
Tickets are still available for all dates via Ticketmaster, but fans are advised to be quick, with availability running low.