This follows the release of the Dublin-made, now London-based band’s highly-anticipated fourth album, Romance, over the summer.
It’s set to build on the success of 2022 album Skinty Fia, which reached number 1 in the UK and Irish album charts and saw the band named International Group of the Year at the 2023 BRIT Awards.
Speaking of the new album’s title, bass player Conor Deegan said: “We’ve always had this sense of idealism and romance. Each album gets further away from observing that through the lens of Ireland, as directly as (Mercury Prize-nominated debut) Dogrel.
“The second album (the Grammy-nominated A Hero’s Death) is about that detachment, and the third (Skinty Fia) is about Irishness dislocated in the diaspora. Now we look to where and what else there is to be romantic about.”
Grian Chatten (vocals), Carlos O’Connell (guitar), Conor Curley (guitar), Conor Deegan (bass), and Tom Coll (drums) also toured the US and Mexico with Arctic Monkeys.
Here’s everything you need to know about their upcoming Dublin gigs.
Are there any tickets left?
Tickets are sold out on both nights, but if you’re lucky you might get one on Ticketmaster resale.
When do doors open?
Doors open at 6.30pm and the boys will be on stage at 9pm.
Can under-16s go?
Under-16s need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Carlos O’Connell, Tom Coll, Conor Deegan III and Grian Chatten of Fontaines D.C. Pic: Getty
Who is the opening act?
If similar to their UK shows last month, DIIV will be on stage at 7pm and Sorry will take to the stage at 7.50pm.
What songs will they perform?
How do I get to the 3Arena?
Traveling to 3Arena couldn’t be easier. Situated in the heart of Dublin’s docklands, it is very well served by public transport.
Dart or inter-city rail services will bring you to Connolly or Heuston Station, from where you can hop on the Luas straight to the 3Arena.
There are extra trams on show nights to cater for the large numbers travelling to and from the venue. A full schedule and live information are available on www.luas.ie.
Dublin Bus offers a high frequency and accessible service from all over Dublin to within a 20-minute walk of the 3Arena. The 151 route runs every 10 minutes during rush hour and will leave you on Castleforbes Road, the closest stop to the venue, just a two-minute walk away. The last bus departs Castleforbes Road at 23.15pm Monday to Saturday.
For anyone driving, there is limited car parking available in The Point Village car park, but this car park is not run by 3Arena.
With large numbers gathering on show nights traffic congestion can delay your arrival and departure so it’s encouraged to use public transport where possible.
What else should I be aware of?
3Arena is a fully cashless venue and the maximum bag size limit is 40cm x 40cm x 20cm. Large rucksacks, luggage or oversized bags are not permitted. Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult and standing is strictly over 14s.
