The American rock group, led by Jon Bon Jovi, resumed live touring last month after a four-year absence. Their latest run has already taken them to New York and Edinburgh, with three shows at London's Wembley Stadium still to come after the Dublin date.
Fans heading to Croke Park can expect a night built around some of the band's biggest songs, including Livin' on a Prayer, You Give Love a Bad Name and It's My Life.
The Dublin concert is particularly significant for Jon Bon Jovi, who has long spoken about his affection for Ireland and the connection he feels with Irish audiences. His family ties to the country, through his wife's Irish heritage, have also helped make Dublin a regular and memorable destination during the band's career.
The singer has recalled his previous Croke Park visit, including memories of friends joining him and his children enjoying themselves around the stadium during soundcheck. Twenty years later, he will have the opportunity to create a new set of memories with another huge Irish crowd.
Bon Jovi will perform at Croke Park on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Gates are scheduled to open at 5pm, with the supporting act due to perform before Bon Jovi take to the stage shortly after 6pm.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, while under-14s must have an accompanying adult and remain seated.
Irish rock favourites The Boomtown Rats, fronted by Bob Geldof, will open the show.
The band are known internationally for tracks including I Don't Like Mondays and Rat Trap, giving concert-goers a substantial Irish rock performance before the headline act arrives.
With large numbers expected in Dublin for the concert, public transport is strongly recommended. Traffic around the stadium can become heavily congested during major events, while parking in the surrounding residential areas is limited and restrictions may apply.
Croke Park is within walking distance of Dublin city centre. From O'Connell Street, the journey is roughly 30 minutes on foot or around 10 minutes by bicycle.
Several Dublin Bus services operate close to the stadium, while the city centre provides additional connections.
For rail passengers, Drumcondra Station is the nearest railway station and is approximately a five-minute walk from Croke Park. Connolly and Clontarf are the closest DART stations, both within walking distance, while Connolly also provides access to the Luas Red Line. Parnell and Marlborough stops on the Green Line are alternative options for those travelling by tram.
Concert-goers are advised to allow additional time for their journey because of potential road closures and increased traffic volumes.
The tour began with a series of performances at New York's Madison Square Garden before moving on to Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium. Following Dublin, Bon Jovi will head to Wembley, where the European run is due to conclude on September 4.
Although the exact Croke Park setlist cannot be confirmed in advance, recent performances provide an indication of what fans may hear.
The current show has featured songs spanning several periods of the band's career, including Beautiful Drug, We Weren't Born to Follow, Lost Highway, Born to Be My Baby, Legendary, In These Arms, The People's House, It's My Life, Livin' on a Prayer, Raise Your Hands and Keep the Faith.
The encore has included I'll Be There for You, Bad Medicine, Who Says You Can't Go Home and The Promised Land.
Recent shows have lasted a little over two hours, although the final Dublin running order may differ.
The tour also comes as Bon Jovi promotes Forever (Legendary Edition), a new version of the band's 2024 album Forever featuring collaborations with a number of high-profile artists.
Bruce Springsteen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Robbie Williams and Avril Lavigne are among the guests involved in the project.
The album has particular significance for Jon Bon Jovi following the vocal problems that prevented the band from touring the original Forever release when it arrived in 2024.
The singer underwent vocal-cord surgery and a lengthy period of rehabilitation. While he was able to record in the studio, returning to the physical demands of a major tour required considerably more recovery time.
Rather than leave the album without a live promotional campaign, he turned to fellow artists to reinterpret the songs alongside him. He has described the resulting project as a record shaped by collaboration, gratitude and the support of friends.
Tickets for the Dublin performance have been listed with limited availability, meaning fans hoping to attend should check the latest Ticketmaster availability before travelling to the stadium.
After a four-year break from live touring and 20 years since Bon Jovi last played Croke Park, Sunday's concert represents a major return for one of rock's most enduring bands.
With The Boomtown Rats opening the evening and a set expected to draw heavily from Bon Jovi's extensive catalogue of stadium anthems, the Forever Tour is set to bring a major night of American rock to Dublin.
