Hotels for Nothing But Thieves - The Stray Dogs World Tour

Expect a night built around big, anthemic choruses and a heavier, more theatrical edge than your average arena rock show. This band has spent years sharpening a live reputation for intensity, and a Tuesday date means an earlier crowd and a school-night atmosphere rather than a weekend blowout. Doors open well before the 6.

30pm start, so fans tend to arrive early and settle in. Expect a mixed crowd of long-time followers and newer listeners drawn in by the band's rising profile.

On the revitalised Dublin docklands, the 3Arena is Ireland's premier indoor venue, drawing global music tours, comedy and family shows to the banks of the Liffey. The surrounding Point Village area is modern, with waterside bars and restaurants nearby and the city centre a short journey away. The Luas red line stops right outside, running straight into the heart of Dublin. Booking a room in the centre or docklands lets you enjoy the city before a show and hop back on the tram afterwards.