Ex-One Direction star Harry Styles will play to 80,000 fans in Slane Castle as music returns to the Co Meath venue for the first time since the Covid 19 pandemic on Saturday.
Construction is well underway to transform the historic venue into Harry’s House, ahead of the pop star’s arrival, as part of his Love On Tour slate of shows.
Spearheaded by Slane Castle owner Lord Henry Mountcharles, Thin Lizzy headlined the venue's inaugural concert in 1981.
Since then, Slane has become one of the most celebrated outdoor concerts in the country, hosting stars like Madonna, Queen, U2, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Oasis, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie and, most recently, Metallica in 2019.
Gates on Saturday June 10 open at 2pm, with support coming from UK indie darlings Wet Leg, Irish pop-rockers Inhaler, featuring frontman Elijah Hewson, Irish DJ Annie MacManus, and a solo set from Styles' guitarist Mitch Rowland.
Styles is expected to take to the stage around 8.30pm, with a mix of hits from across Styles' three solo albums, with the bulk of the set coming from his most recent Harry's House.
Since launching his solo career, Styles has gained prestigious accolades, including two BRIT awards, a Grammy award, an Ivor Novello Award and an American Music Award.
His Love On Tour shows were postponed due to the pandemic and finally started in September 2021 in Las Vegas. He followed his gig in Slane with two dates for four nights in Wembley Stadium, London.
ANY TICKETS LEFT
Officially sold out - a new generation takes the pilgrimage for the first time, as 80,000 attendees, predominantly young fans, are expected. However, some resale/return tickets may still be available from Ticketmaster.ie.
TRAVEL AND PARKING
Translink and private coach tours from the north are all sold out.
Those travelling by car are to expect delays and are urged to give themselves plenty of time and plan their route in advance.
All car parks are independently operated. There will be four official car parks – green, blue, red and pink. They are located 30-minute walk from the site and must be booked in advance.
Should you have any accessibility queries or require an accessible car pass, email access@mcd.ie.
PRACTICALITIES
Tickets for the concert must be downloaded in advance, with visitors advised to keep their phones fully charged.
Under-16s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and there is no readmission to the venue – if you leave, you leave.
Allow time for security checks on the way in. Bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted. 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.
Umbrellas, garden furniture, selfie sticks, flares, glasses or cans will not be permitted at the event.
Alcohol or food cannot be brought into the venue and proof of age is required for the sale of alcohol.
Unauthorised professional film or video equipment, including cameras with detachable lenses, are not allowed. Banned items will be confiscated and will not be returned.
HARRY STYLES EXPECTED SETLIST
1. Daydreaming
2. Golden
3. Adore You
4. Keep Driving
5. Stockholm Syndrome (One Direction song)
6. She
7. Matilda
8. Satellite
9. Late Night Talking
10. Cinema
11. Music for a Sushi Restaurant
12. Treat People With Kindness
13. What Makes You Beautiful (One Direction song)
14. Grapejuice
15. Watermelon Sugar
16. Fine Line
Encore:
17. Sign of the Times
18. Medicine
19. As It Was
