10 Must See Acts In Ireland This Summer

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’s most iconic venues.

From stadium-sized singalongs to festival moments, here are the 10 acts you simply can’t miss.

Addison Rae – Irish Museum of Modern Art – 3^rd of June

From TikTok dancer to Grammy nominated pop star, Addison Rae is coming back to Dublin. Rae brings her music to Dublin’s IMMA on June 3rd, marking one of the most anticipated concerts of the year.

We can’t 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.

 

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Olivia Dean – Marlay Park, the 20^th and 21^st of June

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

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.

 

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Calvin Harris – Marlay Park and Malahide Castle – June 27 and 28

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.

From Summer to his latest chart-dominating releases, this is pure festival-season euphoria. Two nights, two iconic stages – and one of the biggest weekends of the year.

 

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Florence + The Machine – Marlay Park – Sunday 28 June

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.

With hits like Dog Days Are Over and You’ve Got the Love, expect an unforgettable live experience – don’t miss out.

 

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Lily Allen – 3Arena – 30 June & July 1st

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 5^th studio album West End Girl.

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.

 

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Pitbull – Marlay Park – 7 July

Mr. Worldwide is officially back. Pitbull lands in Marlay Park for his I’m Back tour on the 7^th of July, a full-throttle celebration of party anthems and feel-good chaos.

Expect non-stop energy, big hooks, and a crowd fully committed – start packing your bald caps and suits.

 

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Dermot Kennedy -Aviva Stadium – July 11^th and 12^th

This July has two massive homecoming nights for one of Ireland’s biggest modern artists.

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

 

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Luke Combs – Dublin – July 18^th and 19th

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.

Expect anthems, slow-burn ballads, and a rare chance to see one of country’s biggest names live in Ireland.

 

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The Weeknd – Croke Park – August 22^nd and 23^rd

One of the biggest global artists on the planet takes over Ireland’s largest stadium for 2 unmissable nights this August with Playboy Carti as his opening act.

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.

 

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Electric Picnic 2026 – Stradbally, Co. Laois – 28–30 August

The summer closes with Ireland’s 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.

Whether you’re 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.

 

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Words by Robyn Jane Lawlor