Thousands of Tickets Still Unsold for The Weeknd’s Croke Park Concerts

As Abel Tesfaye prepares to bring his massive After Hours Til Dawn Tour to Dublin, thousands of tickets for his upcoming Croke Park shows on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, remain unsold on Ticketmaster, surprising industry watchers given his status as one of Spotify’s most-streamed global acts.

Here is the kicker. Despite boasting over 113 million monthly listeners on Spotify and securing his spot as the #3 most-listened-to artist on the streaming platform, demand for the Dublin stadium double-header hasn’t hit the instantaneous sell-out velocity seen in major markets like Paris or Amsterdam. MCD Productions previously dropped a limited batch of extra tickets ranging from €137.25 to €187.25, while baseline entry tickets for the weekend currently start at €94.40 for Saturday and €78.40 for Sunday.

The Bottom Line

• The Dates: The Weeknd performs at Dublin’s Croke Park on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, 2026.
• The Support: Playboi Carti is confirmed as the official opening act and is expected to join Tesfaye on stage for collaborative tracks.
• The Availability: Thousands of tickets remain on Ticketmaster, with prices starting at €94.40 for Saturday and €78.40 for Sunday.

Navigating the Logistics: Transport and Setlist Expectations

For the fans holding out for the weekend, getting to and from the north Dublin venue requires some strategic planning. According to local transport guides, a comprehensive network of Dublin Bus routes—including the 1, 11, 13, 16, 40, and H-series—serves the stadium area, alongside regional private operators. Meanwhile, the Drumcondra DART station sits just a short walk from the turnstiles, and the red and green Luas lines offer convenient drop-offs at Connolly, Parnell, and Marlborough stops.

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Music-wise, while no official setlist has been carved in stone by management, recent stops on the European leg of the tour—such as the Strawberry Arena in Solna, Sweden—point to an expansive, career-spanning audio journey. Expect truncated cuts of fan favorites like “Starboy,” “The Hills,” and “Blinding Lights” alongside fresh cuts from his latest musical chapter, Hurry Up Tomorrow, and collaborative moments with Playboi Carti.

Tour and Venue Snapshot

Detail	Information
Artist	The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye)
Venue	Croke Park, Dublin
Dates	August 22 & August 23, 2026
Support Act	Playboi Carti
Ticket Price Range	Starting from €78.40 up to €187.25

Weather Caution and the Reality of Stadium Touring in 2026

Open-air stadium gigs always come with a meteorological asterisk. Forecasters indicate that while temperatures will remain relatively mild, festival-goers and concert attendees should prepare for potential rain showers across the weekend. It is a minor hurdle for a tour that has spent the last few years cementing its status as a massive commercial juggernaut across North America, the UK, South America, and Australia.

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Are you heading to Croke Park this weekend to catch Abel Tesfaye live, or are you waiting to see if prices drop further on the secondary market? Let us know your concert plans in the comments below.