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The High KingsWaterford · Fri 18 Dec 2026

20:00 local time
The HiveWaterford
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The High Kings takes place at The Hive, Waterford on Friday 18 December 2026, starting at 20:00 local time.

It is listed as Folk / Indie Folk (Concerts).

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The High Kings at The Hive: show day guide

Show starts
20:00
The High Kings on stage(est.)
20:00
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 30 mins
Expected finish(est.)
21:30

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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What to expect: recent setlist

From Arlington Music Hall, Arlington on October 1, 2026 · Tour: The Rocky Road Tour 2026

  1. 1Rocky Road to Dublin (D.K. Gavan)
  2. 2Step It Out Mary (Danny Doyle)
  3. 3The Galway Girl (Steve Earle)
  4. 4The Rare Old Mountain Dew
  5. 5Grace
  6. 6Wild Mountain Thyme (Francis McPeake)
  7. 7MacAlpines Fusiliers
  8. 8Star of the County Down / Cooley's Reel
  9. 9The Town I Loved So Well (Phil Coulter)
  10. 10Hey Ho
  11. 11The 77A
  12. 12Only Our Rivers Run Free (Mickey MacConnell)
  13. 13Chasing Rainbows
  14. 14Connemara Bay
  15. 15Irish Pub Song
  16. 16On the One Road
  17. 17The Rising of the Moon (John Keegan Casey)
  18. 18Goodbye Venice
  19. 19Irish Roar
  20. 20Dirty Old Town (Ewan MacColl)
  21. 21The Parting Glass ([traditional])

Most played songs on this tour

  • Dirty Old Town×5
  • Rocky Road to Dublin×4
  • Step It Out Mary×4
  • The Galway Girl×4
  • Grace×4
  • MacAlpines Fusiliers×4
  • Star of the County Down / Cooley's Reel×4
  • Hey Ho×4
  • The 77A×4
  • Only Our Rivers Run Free×4

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The High Kings

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About The High Kings

The High Kings is an Irish folk group formed in Dublin in 2008. The band consists of Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Darren Holden, and Paul O'Brien. As of 2023, the group had released five studio albums, four live albums, two live DVDs, and one greatest hits album. Their first three studio albums appeared at number three or higher on the Billboard world music chart, the first two went platinum in Ireland, and all of their albums charted in Ireland.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: The Hive

Park Road, Waterford City , Waterford, X91KPE0
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The High Kings: FAQs

When is The High Kings?

The High Kings is scheduled for Friday 18 December 2026 at 20:00 local time.

Where is The High Kings taking place?

At The Hive, Park Road, Waterford City , Waterford X91KPE0.

How much are tickets for The High Kings?

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

What songs will The High Kings play?

At their most recent show (1 October 2026, Arlington) The High Kings played 21 songs, including Rocky Road to Dublin, Step It Out Mary, The Galway Girl, The Rare Old Mountain Dew, and Grace.

Does The High Kings have other upcoming dates?

Yes — The High Kings has 25 upcoming dates, including Thirroul (21 Oct), Kilkenny (28 Dec), and Wicklow (1 Jan).

What time does The High Kings go on stage?

The High Kings is expected on stage around 20:00. The show itself starts at 20:00 local time.

How long is The High Kings's set?

Recent shows ran to 21 songs, about 1 hr, 30 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 21:30.

The High Kings

Fri 18 Dec 2026

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