Guinness and Guinness Storehouse announce Lovely Days Live at the Home of Guinness, inviting music lovers to step inside St. James’s Gate for an unforgettable 3-day music, food and culture experience from Friday, May 23rd to Sunday, May 25th, with more than 7,000 people walking through the iconic Guinness gates as the brewery is transformed for the ultimate cultural experience.
All proceeds from tickets sales will go towards a newly established Guinness Dublin 8 Community Fund, a commitment from Diageo Ireland, Guinness and Guinness Storehouse to donate €1 million over the next 5 years that aims to support and empower projects within the local community.
The first show, announced for Sunday May 25th welcomes Fontaines D.C. and Lankum for an incredible celebration of contemporary Irish music as both bands return to Dublin, the city where it all began, and take to the stage on the grounds of St James’s Gate.
Fontaines D.C. have deep associations with Dublin 8 having first met while attending music college in the area and continue to take inspiration from its thriving arts scene and musical heritage. Following the release of their fourth album ROMANCE, they have cemented their status as one of the most exciting bands in contemporary music. Topping multiple ‘Album of the Year’ lists around the world, ROMANCE was certified Gold in the UK and saw the band nominated for two GRAMMYs and win the BRIT Award for Best International Group 2025, a celebration of Fontaines D.C.’s ambitious world-building and bold musical evolution.
Irish quartet Lankum have also been announced to perform on the final night, taking to the stage on Sunday for one of their only Irish shows in 2025 to close an incredible weekend of music ahead of fellow Dubliners, Fontaines D.C. Following a run of sold-out shows, and a Mercury-nominated 4th album, FALSE LANKUM, the band have cemented its reputation as one of Ireland’s most important voices, garnering widespread critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase both at home and abroad.
Tom Coll of Fontaines D.C. commented, “Getting to play a show in The Liberties, in the iconic Guinness Brewery, is something we’re really excited for and to be joined by Lankum, one of Ireland’s most exciting artists is a real honour for us.”
The ticket ballot for Lovely Days Live at the Home of Guinness on Sunday 25th May opens today at 12pm and will close on Friday 18th April at 2pm. People are invited to sign up at the following link: https://ballot.guinness-storehouse.com/account/lotteryApplications
Tickets are priced at €49.50 PP, with all proceeds going to The Guinness Dublin 8 Community Fund. Successful ticket holders will be notified by email on Monday 21st April. Please note that not all ticket ballot entries will be successful, this is a limited capacity event.