ABOUT THE EVENT
Macklemore at 3Arena, Dublin
Macklemore plays 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on Monday, October 26, 2026, as part of the Free Palestine Tour. The listed start time is 18:30 local time.
Macklemore rose from Seattle's independent hip hop scene to arenas and festival main stages, and his concerts still carry the do-it-yourself energy of those early years.
Event details
- Public sale
- Opens 30 September 2026, 09:00 UTC
- Promoter
- Amphitheatre Ireland
THE LIVE SHOW
What Macklemore concerts are like
A Macklemore concert is loud, playful and built around audience participation. He performs with a DJ, live musicians and dancers, moves from party songs such as Thrift Shop, Downtown and Can't Hold Us to personal songs about addiction and family, and talks openly to the crowd between songs.
Can't Hold Us is usually saved for the most euphoric part of the night, and he sometimes comes down to the front of the stage to get closer to the fans. Festival sets are shorter and packed with the best-known songs, while headline shows leave more room for the Gemini and Ben albums.
Tips for the Dublin show
- Recheck the line-up close to the date if you are seeing him as a support act; opening line-ups can change.
- The front gets very lively during Can't Hold Us and Thrift Shop, so stand further back for a calmer view.
- At festivals, confirm his stage time in the programme on the day.
New to the music? The Heist is the album to hear first; Thrift Shop, Can't Hold Us and Same Love are all on it.
Fans of Macklemore also read our guides to Eminem, Post Malone and Ed Sheeran.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Macklemore
Macklemore is the stage name of Ben Haggerty, the rapper and songwriter from Seattle who built his career independently. With producer Ryan Lewis he released The Heist in 2012, and Thrift Shop and Can't Hold Us both reached number one in the United States without the backing of a major label.
He has continued as a solo artist with Gemini and Ben, and is known for energetic live shows that mix party anthems with personal songs about addiction, family and social issues.
- Origin
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Genre
- Hip hop / pop rap
- Active since
- 2000
- Notable work
- The Heist (with Ryan Lewis, 2012), This Unruly Mess I've Made (with Ryan Lewis, 2016), Gemini (2017), Ben (2023)
- Known for
- Thrift Shop, Can't Hold Us, Same Love, Downtown, Good Old Days
Career highlights
- Won four Grammy Awards with Ryan Lewis in 2014, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album.
- Thrift Shop and Can't Hold Us both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 as independent releases.
- Same Love became one of the defining songs of the US marriage equality debate.
Getting to 3Arena
3Arena is an indoor arena in Dublin Docklands, with a capacity of around 13,000. The Point stop on the Luas Red Line is next to the venue. The listed address is East Link Bridge, Dublin.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to Dublin for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Dublin Airport (DUB). A Monday date usually means less competition for rooms than at the weekend, but getting home the same night after a weekday concert is hard, so staying over is the safer plan.
Flying in the day before the concert leaves room for delays and gives you time to see Dublin before the show.
Frequently asked questions
When does Macklemore play 3Arena?
Macklemore is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026 at 18:30 local time at 3Arena.
How do I get to 3Arena?
The Point stop on the Luas Red Line is next to the venue. The venue is in Dublin Docklands.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Macklemore tickets for Dublin?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
What should I listen to before seeing Macklemore?
The Heist is the album to hear first; Thrift Shop, Can't Hold Us and Same Love are all on it.
What is Macklemore's real name?
Macklemore's real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty.
Is Macklemore still with Ryan Lewis?
Macklemore released his biggest hits with producer Ryan Lewis but has recorded as a solo artist since 2017, including the albums Gemini and Ben.
