Luke Combs at Slane Castle: Everything you need to know for Slane Concert 2026

A Slane Concert guide to start times, transport, ticket information, and more.

Slane Castle is preparing to welcome one of the biggest names in country music as American superstar Luke Combs takes to the stage for two nights this weekend.

The North Carolina native will make history as the first artist to headline back-to-back concerts at the iconic Meath venue.

Combs will perform on July 18 and 19, marking the return of the legendary Slane Concert after a three-year break since Harry Styles played on the banks of the River Boyne in June 2023.

With more than 25 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Combs arrives in Slane as part of the European leg of his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour. Following the Irish dates, he will travel to the UK for performances in Edinburgh and London.

The 36-year-old released his sixth studio album, The Way I Am, in March, continuing a remarkable rise that began with the release of his debut EP, This One's for You, nine years ago. His biggest hits include When It Rains It Pours and Beautiful Crazy, both of which have surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, while his 2023 rendition of Tracy Chapman's Fast Car introduced the classic to a new generation of fans.

Joining Combs on the lineup are Dublin rock band The Script, American country singer Ty Myers and country trio The Castellows.

When?

Luke Combs will perform at Slane Castle on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th, 2026.

Start time

Doors are set to open for Slane Concert at 3:00pm on both days.

Stages times are yet to be announced.

Concert end?

Luke Combs at Slane Concert is expected to end around 11:30pm. However, times may vary.

Tickets

There are still tickets available for Luke Combs at Slane Castle via Ticketmaster.

Standing tickets are being sold in three sections, indicating where at Slane Castle you will stand for the concert:

- Standing (starting from €211.75)

- Standing + (starting from €226.75)

- Front Standing (starting from €236.75)

Seating tickets (situated on the right side of the crowd facing the stage) are also available from €316.75.

Verified resale tickets on Ticketmaster may be available for purchase at a cheaper price.

Age restrictions

People of all ages are welcome to Slane Concert. However, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult who is over 25 years of age.

Weather

Saturday: Sunny and overcast with highs of 20 degrees.

Sunday: Sunny and overcast with highs of 21 degrees.

How do I get there?

Ticket holders for Slane Concert have two primary options to get to Slane Concert; public transport or driving.

Public transport & coaches: There will be various buses and concert coaches providing transport to and from Slane over the course of the weekend.

For those travelling from Cavan and Monaghan, the main approach to Slane is via the N2.

Traffic will be directed towards the designated concert car parks by event stewards and Gardaí as motorists near the venue. Drivers are advised to follow event signage rather than satellite navigation once they approach Slane, allow extra time for their journey due to heavy traffic, and follow all instructions from Gardaí and traffic management personnel.

Those planning to use public transport should check departure times in advance and allow additional time to reach the venue.

A full list of transport providers for countrywide needs is available at MCD.ie.

Parking: Parking at Slane Concert is free. However, you must reserve your free ticket prior to the event. This can be done on the EVNTZ app.

In the app, when you have selected the concert day you are attending, you will select where you are travelling from. Meath attendees have a choice between Meath (Navan side) and Meath (Ashbourne side). After confirming your ticket, you will be allocated a car park via email, with specific directions to come closer to the concert date.

When are roads closed for Slane Concert?

There will be significant road traffic disruptions on the weekend of Slane Concert, with the village and surrounding areas being affected across Saturday and Sunday.

A 'soft closure' of the roads will begin on 10:30am for each concert day, allowing residents to pass through Garda checkpoints until 12:30, when a full closure is in place.

Those who have been issued vehicle, residential, and parking passes will be granted access through the checkpoints.

Line-up

While Luke Combs is undoubtedly the main attraction at Slane Castle, this year's concert also features a strong supporting lineup.

Opening the show will be Galway singer-songwriter Jamie McIntyre. The 24-year-old is set for a busy summer, with support slots for Tom Grennan and Gavin James during their Irish tours, as well as a performance at Electric Picnic.

Adding to the country flavour of the lineup are rising American acts The Castellows and Ty Myers. The all-female trio, The Castellows, will be the second act to take to the stage, before Myers performs ahead of the evening's main support.

Flying the flag for Ireland are Dublin pop-rock favourites The Script, who will take on the coveted chief support slot before Combs headlines. Best known for chart-topping hits including The Man Who Can't Be Moved and Hall of Fame, the band are preparing to embark on an arena tour following the release of their latest album, The User's Guide to Being Human, in August.

Luke Comb's Set-list

Luke Combs has not confirmed his set-list in advance of his Slane double-header, however, other shows in the 'My Kinda Saturday Night Tour', have included the following songs:

- My Kinda Saturday Night

- Lovin' on You

- Hurricane

- She Got the Best of Me

- Tell ’Em About Tonight

- One Number Away

- Soon As I Get Home

- Back in the Saddle

- Must've Never Met You

- The Kind of Love We Make

- Sleepless in a Hotel Room

- Rethink Some Things

- Forever After All

- Better Together

- This One's for You

- Love You Anyway

- Does to Me

- Be By You

- Beautiful Crazy

- Crazy Train / She Will Be Loved / Billie Jean / I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing / Something Like That

- Alcohol of Fame

- Cold as You

- When It Rains It Pours

- 1, 2 Many

- Beer Never Broke My Heart

- Fast Car (Tracy Chapman cover)

- Where the Wild Things Are

- Ain't No Love in Oklahoma