nuAug 28, 2026, 12:24

Fontaines D.C. to perform at Ziggo Dome on November 10

Fontaines D.C. will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 10 as part of an extensive European tour. Tickets for the band's debut performance at the venue go on sale on September 3.

Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. has announced a concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on November 10. The show is part of a larger tour consisting of twenty performances across fourteen countries, beginning in Lisbon on October 21 and concluding in London on November 27. This event marks the band's first time performing at the Ziggo Dome, following their two sold-out shows at AFAS Live in 2024 and a headlining slot at the Lowlands festival in 2025.

The group, which consists of Carlos O'Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III, Grian Chatten, and Tom Coll, has gained significant recognition for tracks such as I Love You, Starbuster, and Favourite. Fans interested in attending the upcoming Amsterdam performance can purchase tickets starting on Thursday, September 3, at 11:00 AM.

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