Katy Perry has been a household name for almost two decades. The Santa-Barbra singer-songwriter rose to popularity with her debut album One of the Boys in 2008 and became a global phenomenon with her pop record Teenage Dream in 2010.Perry is back on stage for her Lifetimes Tour, which includes an outdoor show in Dublin.When and where is the gig?Katy Perry will be performing at Malahide Castle on Wednesday, June 24th. What time should I arrive? Gates open at 5pm and the show is expected to start at 6pm. Early ticket holders will be turned away. The concert should finish before 11pm. Stage times are not yet available, so keep an eye on social media for updates.Who is playing?English singer-songwriter Mimi Webb will be opening for Perry. Webb rose to fame in 2021 with the release of her debut EP Seven Shades of Heartbreak which peaked at number nine on the UK album chart.Webb will be joined by special guest Ruel. The Australian singer-songwriter from Sydney is best known for his singles Don’t Tell Me, Younger, As Long as You Care and Painkiller. What songs will she play?Perry’s set list from her gig on June 20th in Parque do Tejo, Portugal, might give an idea of what songs to expect at the Dublin show:California Gurls Teenage DreamLast Friday Night (T.G.I.F)Chained to the RhythmNever Really OverDark HorseE.TPart of MeI’m His, He’s MineBon AppétitBandaidsWatch It BurnHeads Will Roll (Yeah Yeah Yeah cover)Legendary LoversThe One That Got AwayThinking of YouHot n ColdI Kissed a GirlHarleys in HawaiiAll the LoveLifetimesWide AwakeRoarEncore:FireworkHow do I get to and from the gig?Public transport is encouraged for your journey to and from Malahide Castle, though you can drive and book a parking space in advance. Do not park illegally in and around the venue, as clamping and towing will be in operation. Travel by bus: Dublin Bus routes H2 and 42 are available from the city centre, while the 102 travels to Malahide from Dublin Airport. The Dublin Bus website has full timetable information.Concert Express is also in operation, with a fleet of return buses travelling from the city centre, Ratoath and Blanchardstown. The service also has stops at Ashbourne, Swords, Corduff and Finglas. A Leap card will not be accepted on the Concert Express, so book a return ticket in advance of the show here.Private buses and coaches are also offering travel to and from the venue, with Marathon Coaches offering return journeys from Blessington, Naas, Enfield, Maynooth, Leixlip, Navan, Drogheda and more.Travel by Dart: Irish Rail has warned there will be severe disruption to commuter rail services into north Dublin on Wednesday due to repairs to overhead line damage at Raheny. However, Irish Rail spokesman Barry Kenny said he was confident services will resume by lunchtime and that there will be services to Malahide for the Katy Perry concert. Keep an eye on the Irish Rail website for updates.Malahide Dart station is a 15-minute walk from the venue. Full timetable information is available here.Travel by car: Malahide Castle car park is closed on concert days from 2pm. Parking spaces near the venue can be booked in advance on the Evntz app, which you can download here.Are any tickets left?The gig is sold out, but resale tickets may become available on the Ticketmaster website here.Anyone attending should download tickets to their phone in advance to avoid experiencing any issues around internet connectivity at the site. Screenshots of tickets may not work on the day, as Ticketmaster uses live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly. What is security like? Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian. Strict age monitoring will be in place throughout the night.Security advises you to avoid bringing large bags or backpacks, as you may experience significant delays or be refused entry. There are no storage facilities on the site. Prohibited items include bags larger than A4, signs or flags larger than A3, flag poles, glass, cans, umbrellas, alcohol, e-scooters, e-bikes, disposable vapes, flares or professional recording equipment. Should I bring cash?All bars at Malahide Castle are cashless; they’ll accept credit and debit cards, as well as Google or Apple Pay. Food vendors will be accepting cash as well as card payments. What does the weather look like?Wednesday is set to be another warm day with long spells of sunshine developing, turning hazy at times. Wednesday night will continue to be dry with long clear spells. According to Met Éireann, highest temperatures will be 21-24 degrees in light variable breezes.Malahide Castle is an outdoor, standing venue, so make sure you bring comfortable and water-resistant footwear, and consider a rain jacket or poncho alongside sunscreen.
Katy Perry at Malahide Castle: Set list, ticket information, how to get there and more
Everything you need to know about Kate Perry’s Dublin show on Wednesday, June 24th














