Hotels for Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Twenty-five years after four Irish teenagers first topped the charts, this tour marks a quarter-century of ballads, singalongs and the kind of shared nostalgia that only a boyband reunion can bring. Expect a crowd spanning generations, from those who queued for the original singles to their children who've grown up on the same choruses.

The setting is arena pop at its most communal: phone torches raised, strangers harmonising on the choruses, a night built around affection rather than novelty. A Tuesday evening slot means the crowd skews toward those taking the day off especially for it.

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.