Set times aren’t just logistics—they’re the blueprint for your memory. Think of them like the recipe for a Sunday roast: you can wing it, but you’ll end up with burnt potatoes and a soggy Yorkshire. Knowing when Fontaines D.C. walk on stage means you can time your bathroom break, your snack run, and your emotional prep for hearing “I Love You” live without crying into your neighbour’s shoulder.
Plus, you get to plan your narrative. Arrive early? You’ll tell your mates, “I saw the support act, they were incredible, you missed it.” Arrive late? You’ll shrug and say, “I didn’t fancy queuing for a gin and tonic.” Both stories are valid. Both are fun. But only one involves you being present for the moment the band launches into “A Hero’s Death” as the sun finally dips behind the trees.
A Quick Note on the “Support Act Dilemma”
Don’t sleep on the openers. Seriously. If you’ve never heard of the first band on the bill, treat them like a free sample at a supermarket. Worst case? You stand there for twenty minutes, mildly bored. Best case? You discover your new favourite band and feel smugly ahead of the curve for the next six months. I once saw a tiny Irish band open for a bigger act in Dublin—now they’re headlining stadiums. You never know.
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The second support act usually hits around 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.—perfect timing for a ‘second lunch’. The third act takes the slot between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., which is prime “getting into the groove” hour. You want to be there for that one. It’s like the warm-up before the main event, except the warm-up is a full-on sprint.
