Deacon Blue, Madness, Primal Scream to headline Dun Laoghaire Pier gigs

Basement Jaxx, The Charlatans and Fun Lovin’ Criminals to perform in open air concerts in June

Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream - the band will headline on Sunday, June 2nd. Photograph: Sam Christmas
Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream - the band will headline on Sunday, June 2nd. Photograph: Sam Christmas

Deacon Blue, Madness, and Primal Scream are among the headline gigs at three open air concerts at Dun Laoghaire Pier in Dublin this June bank holiday weekend.

Scottish band Deacon Blue, who sold out their Dublin and Belfast gigs last year, will perform on Friday, May 31st and will be joined by special guests Basement Jaxx (DJ set) and Stereo MC.

Madness celebrate their 40th anniversary with a headline gig on Saturday, June 1st and the ska band will be supported by Lightening Seeds and Irish band Something Happens.

Primal Scream who will release a new, two volume singles compilation in May ahead of their Dublin show, will be joined by The Charlatans and Fun Lovin’ Criminals on Sunday, June 2nd to play out the weekend.

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Early bird tickets for all three concerts go on sale on Friday, March 29th at 9am. All three gigs are subject to licence.

Line-up

May 31st: Deacon Blue with Basement Jaxx (DJ set) and Stereo MCs. Early bird tickets €39.90 including booking fee.

June 1st: Madness with Lightning Seeds and Something Happens. Early bird tickets €49.90 including booking fee.

June 2nd: Primal Scream with The Charlatans and Fun Lovin’ Criminals. Early bird tickets priced €39.90 including booking fee.