{"id":456379,"date":"2026-05-19T09:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/456379\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T09:25:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:25:09","slug":"10-must-see-acts-in-ireland-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/456379\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Must See Acts In Ireland This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one for the books, with some of the biggest names in pop, dance, indie, and hip-hop set to take over Ireland\u2019s most iconic venues.<\/p>\n

From stadium-sized singalongs to festival moments, here are the 10 acts you simply can\u2019t miss.<\/p>\n

Addison Rae \u2013 Irish Museum of Modern Art \u2013 3rd of June<\/p>\n

From TikTok dancer to Grammy nominated pop star, Addison Rae is coming back to Dublin. Rae brings her music to Dublin\u2019s IMMA on June 3rd, marking one of the most anticipated concerts of the year.<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t wait for the pop spectacle, complete with experimental choreography, elevated styling, and a glossy, high-concept visual world that leans fully into her evolving experimental sound on her debut album Addison.<\/p>\n

Olivia Dean \u2013 Marlay Park, the 20th and 21st of June<\/p>\n

Grammy award winning artist Olivia Dean brings her warm, soulful and genre-blending sound to Marlay Park for two sold out summer shows.<\/p>\n

Expect smooth vocals and crowd-wide singalongs as she delivers highlights from her debut and sophomore albums, including The Art of Loving. A perfect start to music season.<\/p>\n

Calvin Harris \u2013 Marlay Park and Malahide Castle \u2013 June 27 and 28<\/p>\n

The ultimate DJ returns. Calvin Harris is set to take over Marlay Park and Malahide Castle with a set packed full of high-energy, floor-filling anthems, the kind built for singing and dancing.<\/p>\n

From Summer to his latest chart-dominating releases, this is pure festival-season euphoria. Two nights, two iconic stages \u2013 and one of the biggest weekends of the year.<\/p>\n

Florence + The Machine \u2013 Marlay Park \u2013 Sunday 28 June<\/p>\n

Few artists can command a stage like Florence Welch. Florence + The Machine brings their theatrical sound to Marlay Park, blending ethereal vocals with thunderous live instrumentation.<\/p>\n

With hits like Dog Days Are Over and You\u2019ve Got the Love, expect an unforgettable live experience \u2013 don\u2019t miss out.<\/p>\n

Lily Allen \u2013 3Arena \u2013 30 June & July 1st<\/p>\n

Pop wit meets pure nostalgia as Lily Allen goes global with her biggest headline tour yet. Allen returns to Dublin following a renewed wave of online attention around her 5th studio album West End Girl. <\/a><\/p>\n

Known for her sharp lyricism, deadpan humour, and ability to turn everyday life into brutally honest pop storytelling, she remains one of the most distinctive voices in British pop. This is set to be a night of ironic anthems and singalong classics.<\/p>\n

Pitbull \u2013 Marlay Park \u2013 7 July<\/p>\n

Mr. Worldwide is officially back. Pitbull lands in Marlay Park for his I\u2019m Back tour on the 7th of July, a full-throttle celebration of party anthems and feel-good chaos.<\/p>\n

Expect non-stop energy, big hooks, and a crowd fully committed \u2013 start packing your bald caps and suits.<\/p>\n

Dermot Kennedy -Aviva Stadium \u2013 July 11th and 12th <\/p>\n

This July has two massive homecoming nights for one of Ireland\u2019s biggest modern artists.<\/p>\n

Dermot Kennedy takes over the Aviva Stadium with emotionally charged songwriting, soaring vocals, and stadium-sized moments built for full crowd singalongs.<\/p>\n

Luke Combs \u2013 Dublin \u2013 July 18th and 19th<\/p>\n

For any Country fans, this headline show is unmissable. Standout star Luke Combs brings his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour full of powerhouse vocals and heartfelt storytelling to Dublin for two massive nights in Slane Castle Co. Meath.<\/p>\n

Expect anthems, slow-burn ballads, and a rare chance to see one of country\u2019s biggest names live in Ireland.<\/p>\n

The Weeknd \u2013 Croke Park \u2013 August 22nd and 23rd <\/p>\n

One of the biggest global artists on the planet takes over Ireland\u2019s largest stadium for 2 unmissable nights this August with Playboy Carti as his opening act.<\/p>\n

The Weeknd brings his cinematic live show, packed with dark pop, R&B, and massive production to his After Hours Til Dawn Tour. A headline moment of the summer we cannot wait for.<\/p>\n

Electric Picnic 2026 \u2013 Stradbally, Co. Laois \u2013 28\u201330 August<\/p>\n

The summer closes with Ireland\u2019s biggest festival weekend, and Electric Picnic returns with a stacked lineup of headline names. Expect huge sets from standout headliners Gorillaz, Fontaines D.C., CMAT, Zara Larsson and Sombr, alongside a mix of rising stars and dance-heavy energy across the fields.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re chasing indie anthems, pop moments, or late-night DJ sets in Stradbally Co. Laois, Electric Picnic is the perfect place to end the summer season.<\/p>\n

Words by Robyn Jane Lawlor<\/p>\n

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