Fontaines D.C. will headline Slane Castle on Saturday, June 26, 2027, joined by special guests Damien Dempsey, Hayley Williams, and Madra Salach, according to the Irish Times. The band confirmed the milestone open-air concert on Monday morning, following an on-screen teaser broadcast at the end of their Electric Picnic headline set in Stradbally on Sunday night.
Slane Castle Lineup and Ticket Details
Tickets for the summer 2027 concert are priced starting from €89.25, subject to a 12.5 per cent service charge capped at €10.50 per ticket, according to the Irish Times. A ticket pre-sale opens at 10 am on Tuesday, September 1st, followed by the general sale beginning at 10 am on Thursday, September 3rd. Fans who scanned the QR code displayed on the festival screens during the band’s Electric Picnic performance gained immediate access to registration details. Coach transport services for the Co Meath venue will be announced shortly, per the Irish Times.
Historic Venue Precedents and Irish Music Milestones
Fontaines D.C. joins a storied lineage of international rock and pop icons who have headlined the legendary outdoor venue. According to concert announcements, previous Slane Castle headliners include The Rolling Stones, Oasis, David Bowie, Madonna, and Bruce Springsteen. The band also secures a rare place in Irish music history as only the third domestic act to ever headline the Meath estate, following Thin Lizzy—who played the inaugural concert there in 1981—and U2, who performed there in 2001.
Festival Momentum and Upcoming Album Release
The Slane Castle booking crowns a breakout season for the Dublin group, who closed out Electric Picnic on Sunday night by headlining the Main Stage for the very first time. This live announcement arrives just weeks before the release of the band’s fifth studio album, Dopamine Chamber, which drops on October 16th, as reported by the Irish Times. The rapid progression from early festival slots to topping the bill at Ireland’s largest greenfield festival and booking a historic castle show underscores their expanding commercial reach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Fontaines D.C. Slane Castle concert?
The concert takes place on Saturday, June 26, 2027, according to the Irish Times.
Who are the special guests on the bill?
Damien Dempsey, Hayley Williams, and Madra Salach are confirmed as special guests, with additional acts to be announced, per reporting from the Irish Times.
When do tickets go on sale?
General tickets go on sale on Thursday, September 3rd, at 10 am, following a pre-sale starting Tuesday, September 1st, according to the Irish Times.
How much do tickets cost?
Tickets start from €89.25, subject to a 12.5 per cent service charge up to a maximum of €10.50, as reported by the Irish Times.
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