Garth Brooks at Croke Park: Everything you need to know before you go

It's one of the BIGGEST gigs this year!!

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 5th Sep 2022
Last updated 5th Sep 2022

This weekend will see the first of five nights with country music superstar Garth Brooks at Croke Park.

Over 400,000 fans are expected to make their much-anticipated way to Dublin…well it’s been eight years in the planning after all.

It’s almost time to dust off your cowboy boots and Stetson and sing your country favourite hits with Garth himself.

If you're heading along, there’s some important information you need to know before you go. Like who is supporting, where to park, and what time it’s all kicking off.

We’ve got all the important info below…

Who is supporting Garth Brooks in Dublin?

No support has been announced to warm-up the crowd in Dublin.

Are there still tickets for Garth Brooks at Croke Park?

There are a limited amount of tickets available for all five Garth Brooks dates.

You can take a closer looks at tickets and prices on ticketmaster.ie

What time do gates open at Croke Park for Garth Brooks?

Gates at Croke Park will open at 5.30pm on Friday 9th, Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th September 2022.

Early queuing will not be permitted in the streets around the venue.

Organisers have asked ticket holders to respect the privacy of the residents and businesses in the local community.

Garth is expected to hit the stage at 7.30pm sharp each evening.

How to get to Croke Park 👇

Croke Park is well served by public transport. Bus, Rail, DART and LUAS transport options can all bring you within walking distance of the venue. Plan your journey online from anywhere in Ireland to the venue via transportforireland.ie

Check your ticket information for details on your entry route. There will be signage to direct you to the appropriate entrance for your seating or standing area. Follow the coloured route / directions as indicated on your ticket details.

Aiken Promotions who are organising the shows have asked those attending to check tickets in advance to ensure you are attending on the correct date.

Don't forget to ownload your tickets from your Ticketmaster account to your iPhone wallet/ Google Pay wallet in advance of show day.

SCREENSHOTS OR PRINTOUTS OF DIGITAL TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please ensure your mobile phone which contains your ticket/s is fully charged, please set the brightness on your phone to maximum as you enter the scanning area.

Ticketmaster is the ONLY official ticket seller for this event. Please beware of bogus ticket sellers and tour operators.

Please DO NOT buy tickets from unofficial sources including websites.

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