Paul Simon at 3Arena

What to Expect

Paul Simon is one of the most celebrated songwriters of the twentieth century, and his A Quiet Celebration tour is a genuinely rare opportunity to see the man behind Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Sound of Silence, Graceland, and dozens of other songs that have shaped popular music. This Dublin show at 3Arena on 20 May 2026 is one of only a handful of European dates.

The concert opens with Seven Psalms, his Grammy-nominated 2023 album, presented in its entirety as a continuous acoustic suite. After an interval, Simon and his eleven-piece band return for a second set drawing on his catalogue, including rarely performed material alongside the songs everyone knows. It is an evening structured around music as serious art, not nostalgia.

Simon has described this tour as a reflection on faith, mortality and beauty. Even for casual fans, the chance to hear this kind of songwriting delivered live is something that does not come around often.

Good to Know

• Doors open at 6:30pm
• Two-part show with an interval between sets
• Eleven-piece band accompanies Simon throughout
• Tickets went on sale 17 December 2025 at 10am via Ticketmaster

Getting There

3Arena is located on North Wall Quay on the north docklands. Take the LUAS Red Line to The Point stop, which is a short walk from the venue entrance. Dublin Bus routes 151 and 90 also serve the area from the city centre. Taxis and rideshares drop off on North Wall Quay.