Fontaines D.C. add second Slane Castle gig after presale sell-out

# What happened Fontaines D.C. have added a second Slane Castle date after the artist and promoter presale sold out the original slot. The new show is Sunday 27 June 2027, the day after the already announced Saturday 26 June 2027 performance. Presale demand exhausted available tickets before the general on-sale opened.

# Who's supporting and what else to know

# Why two nights matter Slane Castle has rarely been headlined by Irish acts. Before Fontaines D.C., only Thin Lizzy (the venue's first show in 1981) and U2 (2001) had topped the bill. The speed of the sell-out and the decision to add a second night signal strong domestic demand for the band at a venue that typically hosts international headliners.

The timing also connects to the band's wider campaign. Fontaines D.C. release their fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, on 16 October 2026 via XL. The album is produced by James Ford and follows 2024's Romance. The band will follow the album with their largest arena tour to date across Europe and the UK in October and November, playing major venues including the Ziggo Dome, Accor Arena and London's O2. Slane Castle is the only Irish date on that tour, which helps explain the velocity of ticket sales.

# Practical takeaway for buyers If you want tickets, plan to be online at 10:00am on Thursday 3 September for the general sale. A presale is already live, which exhausted the first night. If you prefer to avoid the online service charge, buy in person at 3Olympia Box Office. Keep an eye on official announcements for coach transport details if you need travel arrangements.

# What this means for the band's live year Two consecutive nights at Slane place Fontaines D.C. in a small group of Irish artists who have headlined the venue and demonstrate the band's current commercial momentum in Ireland. The Slane dates sit alongside a major album release and an expanded arena tour later in the year, making this a concentrated period of activity for the band.

# Quick facts

• Dates: Saturday 26 June 2027 and Sunday 27 June 2027 (new date)
• Supports: Hayley Williams, Damien Dempsey, Madra Salach (both nights)
• General sale: 10:00am Thursday 3 September (presale already active)

• Album: Dopamine Chamber, released 16 October 2026 via XL, produced by James Ford