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Band of FriendsDublin · Sat 17 Apr 2027

20:00 local time
WhelansDublin
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About this event

Band of Friends takes place at Whelans, Dublin on Saturday 17 April 2027, starting at 20:00 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Pop (Concerts).

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Nearest station
St. Stephen's Green · Tram stop · 400 m · 6 min walk
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Band of Friends at Whelans: show day guide

Show starts
20:00
Band of Friends on stage(est.)
20:00
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 5 mins
Expected finish(est.)
21:05
Getting there
St. Stephen's Green, 400 m (6 min walk)
Parking
Parking on Wexford Street and surrounding areas.

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

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Ticket limit
Ticket Limit Of 9
Please note
Over 18s - ID required.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Brudenell Social Club, Leeds on 11 September 2026

  1. 1Dead Mans Curve
  2. 2Messing With the Kid (Mel London)
  3. 3Lonely Mile (Rory Gallagher)
  4. 4Moonchild (Rory Gallagher)
  5. 5Off the Handle (Rory Gallagher)
  6. 6Heaven's Gate (Rory Gallagher)
  7. 7Continental Op (Rory Gallagher)
  8. 8One for the Road
  9. 9A Sense of Freedom
  10. 10In Too Deep
  11. 11Tattoo'd Lady (Rory Gallagher)
  12. 12I Fall Apart (Rory Gallagher)
  13. 13Bad Penny (Rory Gallagher)
  14. 14Shadow Play (Rory Gallagher)
  15. 15Bullfrog Blues (William Harris)

Most played songs on this tour

  • Moonchild×10
  • Tattoo'd Lady×10
  • Shadow Play×10
  • Messing With the Kid×9
  • Lonely Mile×9
  • I Fall Apart×9
  • Bad Penny×9
  • Heaven's Gate×8
  • Bullfrog Blues×8
  • Off the Handle×7

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Band of Friends

Line-up

About Band of Friends

John Gerard McAvoy is a Northern Irish blues rock bass guitarist. He played with blues rock musician Rory Gallagher between 1970 and 1991, and then with Nine Below Zero until 2011.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Whelans

25 Wexford St, Dublin, Dublin 2
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Parking
Parking on Wexford Street and surrounding areas.
Accessible seating
The venue and bar are wheelchair accessible.
Venue rules
* No Video Cameras. * House rules apply.
Children
Whelans is strictly over 18s

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Band of Friends: FAQs

When is Band of Friends?

Band of Friends is scheduled for Saturday 17 April 2027 at 20:00 local time.

Where is Band of Friends taking place?

At Whelans, 25 Wexford St, Dublin Dublin 2.

How much are tickets for Band of Friends?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at Whelans?

Parking on Wexford Street and surrounding areas.

What songs will Band of Friends play?

At their most recent show (11 September 2026, Leeds) Band of Friends played 15 songs, including Dead Mans Curve, Messing With the Kid, Lonely Mile, Moonchild, and Off the Handle.

Does Band of Friends have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Band of Friends has 5 upcoming dates, including Verviers (27 Nov), Liverpool (17 Jan), and London (18 Jan).

What time does Band of Friends go on stage?

Band of Friends is expected on stage around 20:00. The show itself starts at 20:00 local time.

How long is Band of Friends's set?

Recent shows ran to 15 songs, about 1 hr, 5 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 21:05.

Band of Friends

Sat 17 Apr 2027

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