Hotels for Papa Roach

Nu-metal's veteran survivors bring their heavy riffs and singalong choruses to an early-week crowd. Expect a set built on decades of hits, mixing aggression with the kind of anthemic hooks that get a whole room shouting back. A Tuesday night show tends to draw a committed crowd rather than casual passersby, so the atmosphere leans intense from the first note. Doors open early enough for a full evening out without a late finish on a work night.

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.