Longitude Festival kicks off today, Friday, July 1 with thousands of revellers descending on Marlay Park for a music filled weekend. The three day event will start on Friday, with a tonne of International acts headlining.
With a star-studded lineup of hip hop and pop acts, Sunday’s lineup will be headlined by US rapper A$AP Rocky, pop artist The Kid Laroi, Playboi Carti, rapper Jack Harlow, Becky Hill, Kojaque and more.
Festivalgoers are, however, being warned by MCD of a number of items they will not be permitted to bring into the venue.
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Organisers have said: "No alcohol or drinks are permitted to be brought into the venue with the exception of water and soft drinks in sealed plastic bottles up to 500ml.
Also banned are bags larger than A4 size, aerosols over 250ml, airhorns, sound Systems and animals (except assistance dogs).
Items considered for use as a weapon which may cause danger, offence or disruption to any other person are prohibited and will be assessed upon entry. Audiovisual recording or transmitting equipment (professional), or camping equipment are also off the list for attendees.
On the security front, MCD have issued advice ahead of the festival.
The organiser advises to help avoid any entry delays, please download or save your ticket before arriving at the concert.
Please allow plenty of time to get into the event, and for festival entry procedures, ticket checks and searches.
Please note that ID checks will also be in place on entry to the festival
You will also be searched at the entrance to the event which may include a full body pat down and/or use of hand held metal detectors.
There is no overnight or early queuing allowed.
All Under 16’s attending the Event must be accompanied at all times by an adult.
From stage times to how to get to Marlay Park, here’s everything else you need to know ahead of Longitude 2022.
When and where is Longitude 2022 on?
The weekend festival is returning to Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, after three long years of cancellations because of the pandemic.
Longitude 2022 takes place between Friday, July 1 and Sunday, July 3.
Gates will open at 1.30pm on Sunday, July 3rd.
What acts will be performing at Longitude on Sunday?
Sunday will see sets by several US rappers such as A$AP Rocky, Jack Harlow, Playboi Carti, and irish hip hop acts Kneecap and Kojaque.
UK artist Becky Hill and American pop artist The Kid Laroi will also play in the line-up.
LONGITUDE 2022 SUNDAY LINEUP
- A$AP Rocky
- The Kid Laroi
- Playboi Carti
- Jack Harlow
- Central Cee
- Slowthai
- Becky Hill
- Kojaque
- M Huncho
- Offica
- Lancey Foux
- Coi Leray
- Sello
- Kneecap
- Ivorian Doll
LONGITUDE 2022 SUNDAY STAGE TIMES
2.30PM - 3PM: Sello
3.30PM - 4PM: Offica
4.30PM - 5.15PM: Central Cee
5.45PM - 6.30PM: Jack Harlow
7PM - 7.45PM: Playboi Carti
8.15PM - 9PM: The Kid Laroi
9.30PM - 10.30PM: A$AP Rocky
HEINEKEN STAGE
2.30PM - 3PM: Ivorian Doll
3.20pm - 4PM: Kneecap
4.20PM - 5PM: Lancey Foux
5.20PM - 6PM: Coi Leray
6.20PM - 7PM: M Huncho
7.20PM - 8PM: Kojaque
8.20PM - 9PM: slowthai
9.30PM - 10.15PM: Becky Hill
SPIN HOUSE PARTY STAGE
1.30PM - 2PM: Jaz Keane
2PM - 3PM: Jamie Maguire
3PM - 4PM: DJ Ahmed
4PM - 5PM: Jaz Keane
5PM - 7PM: Surprise Guest
7PM - 9PM: Welshy
Getting to Marlay Park
Please allow plenty of time for concert entry procedures, ticket checks and searches.
Plan and book your return travel arrangements in advance allowing at least an extra 2hrs travel time to/from the venue.
Transport
LUAS, Dublin Bus, and Go Ahead will only be operating their normal scheduled services and will not be running additional services for the festival.
PICK UP AND DROP OFFS: The recommended drop off and collection point is at Our Lady’s School car park on Ballinteer Avenue.
BUS: CITY CENTRE SHUTTLE : Marathon Travel are operating a bus service from Custom House Quay, in the City Centre direct to the Marlay Park Coach Park.
Tickets can be purchased at www.marathoncoaches.ie
There's also a number of national bus services such as Travel Master bringing concertgoers from the festival to most parts of the country, including Louth, Cork, Kerry, Meath, Galway, Mayo, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Donegal and Tipperary.
LUAS: Marathon Travel will also operate a shuttle bus between Dundrum Luas station and Stonemasons Way, near the Marlay Park pedestrian entrance.
Tickets can be purchased at www.marathoncoaches.ie
TAXI: Following the event a taxi pick up area will be facilitated at the Supervalu on Ballinteer Avenue.
The Promoter cannot guarantee there will be taxis available after the event.
TICKET COLLECTIONS/GUESTLIST
Ticketmaster box offices and guestlist facilities are located at the Grange Road and College Road Entrances.
Are there still tickets available for Longitude?
Tickets are still available for Longitude 2022. This includes day tickets and weekend tickets.
What will the weather be like, and what should I wear?
Sunday is expected to be mainly dry with some good sunny spells and a few showers.
The highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in light to moderate winds.
It will remain dry and cooler into Sunday evening, with temperatures dropping between 8 to 10 degrees.
It’s advised to make sure your phone is fully charged, wear clothing fit for Irish weather, and bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
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