How the Journey Works

Travelling to St Anne’s Park for Snow Patrol’s 31 May 2026 concert should feel just as smooth and enjoyable as the show itself. That’s why our same-day return coach service is designed to keep the experience simple, comfortable, and completely stress-free. Instead of navigating train connections, parking queues, or last-minute taxi scrambles, you can sit back, settle in, and enjoy the ride as your journey becomes part of the event.

Coaches will depart from key regional hubs across Ireland, covering major areas throughout the West and Midlands. While exact pickup points and times are published in the journey table on the booking page, each route follows a streamlined pattern to ensure efficiency and consistency. Our planning team optimises every journey to minimise delays, prioritising smooth travel and ensuring you arrive with ample time before Snow Patrol take the stage.

Drivers are fully familiar with St Anne’s Park’s concert-day traffic flow, coach parking zones, and the designated passenger set-down areas. This familiarity helps keep the arrival process calm and predictable, even when the excitement builds and crowds start gathering across the park’s scenic grounds. Once the show ends and the final chords fade into the night sky, you’ll return to the same pickup area. The bus departs 40 minutes after the concert ends, making it easy to reconnect with your coach and begin the journey home in comfort.

Whether you’re travelling solo, with friends, or as part of a larger group, the journey offers a chance to relax, recharge, and share the pre-show atmosphere with fellow Snow Patrol fans. It’s a convenient, reliable way to make sure the night flows from start to finish—letting you focus on the music, the moment, and the memories you’re creating along the way.

FAQs – Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park – 31st May 2026

Q. When will I receive my bus ticket for the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park from Irish Concert Travel?

A. You will receive a booking confirmation within a few minutes of making your booking. This confirmation will be emailed to the email address you submitted on your booking. (Please check your spam/junk folders)

Q. Should I print the booking confirmation for the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park?

A. You don’t have to print the booking confirmation, but we recommend you have a screenshot of the booking confirmation on your phone to show the Irish Concert Travel driver/ representative

Q. Can I purchase a one-way ticket for the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park?

A. We only sell return bus tickets unless otherwise stated on the booking page of our website. You can use a return bus ticket for one-way travel. Please insert “one-way travel” beside the passengers name when making your booking if this is your requirement

Q. Can I get a refund on my ticket for the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park?

A. Our bus tickets are non-refundable. You can view our refund policy on our website Terms and Conditions page.

Q. What time should I be at my pickup location?

A. You should be at the pickup point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time as displayed on your booking confirmation for the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park

Q. Can backpacks / luggage be brought on the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park?

A. Small backpacks can be brought on the bus once the driver agrees. Large backpacks or hand luggage may have to be stored in luggage compartments. The driver may request that all bags/ backpacks be stored in luggage compartments.

Q. Can small bags/ backpacks be left on the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park while I am at the event?

A. Yes, you can store your bags on the coach while you are at the event. However, we recommend you do not leave any valuables on the coach. Irish Concert Travel do not take responsibility for any lost or damaged items

Q. How do I find the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park after the concert has finished?

A. You can meet the coach at the same location that you were dropped off. If you have any difficulty finding the bus, ring the driver asap or by contacting us on our out of office number located on your booking confirmation email

Q. Will the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park leave without me after the event?

A. Our bus services have scheduled departure times. If you do not return to the bus ten minutes before the scheduled departure time, our driver/ representative will contact the phone number you submitted on your booking. If you cannot be contacted or if you don’t appear to be making an effort to return to the bus, the driver will be instructed to depart from the event at the arranged departure time

Q. What time frame do I have to return to the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park after the event?

A. Our bus services depart 30 minutes after events end in the 3Arena. Bus services depart 40 minutes after concerts end in larger/ outdoor venues such as: Croke Park, Marlay Park, Phoenix Park, Aviva Stadium, The RDS, Slane Castle, Malahide Castle

Q. Is there a toilet on board or will there be a stop for any comfort breaks on the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park?

A. There is toilets on board some of the vehicles we use but not always guaranteed.

Q. Am I allowed to drink alcohol while travelling on the Bus to Snow Patrol at St Annes Park?

A. No, alcohol is not permitted on our vehicles but you can store it in the under-floor luggage compartments and take it with you once the coach arrives at the destination. Intoxicated passengers could be refused entry to the bus.

Artist Profile – Snow Patrol

Snow Patrol is a Northern Irish–Scottish alternative rock band, originally formed in 1994 in Dundee, Scotland. Their founding members included Gary Lightbody (vocals, guitar), Mark McClelland (bass, keyboards) and Michael Morrison (drums). Since then, the lineup has evolved to include Core members Lightbody, Nathan Connolly (guitar, backing vocals) and Johnny McDaid (piano, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals).

Early in their career the band performed under names like “Shrug” and “Polarbear” before settling on Snow Patrol in 1997. Their first two albums, Songs for Polarbears (1998) and When It’s All Over We Still Have to Clear Up (2001) were released via independent label Jeepster Records and received critical acclaim but limited commercial success.

The band’s major breakthrough came with their third album, Final Straw (2003) — featuring the powerful single “Run” — and their follow-up Eyes Open (2006), which includes the track “Chasing Cars”. “Chasing Cars” in particular became a global anthem and was noted as the most-played song of the 21st century on UK radio.

Their subsequent albums include A Hundred Million Suns (2008), Fallen Empires (2011) and Wildness (2018). Most recently they released The Forest Is the Path in September 2024 — marking a new chapter for the band after changes in membership.

Snow Patrol’s live performances are characterised by sweeping melodies, emotionally charged lyrics and big-arena soundscapes that still retain an intimate connection. Over the years, the band has earned widespread recognition through award nominations and wins — including multiple nominations at the Brit Awards, a Grammy nomination and several BMI, Ivor Novello and Meteor Music Awards.

Key Trivia & Milestones

• The single “Chasing Cars” was voted “Song of the Decade” by Channel 4 and declared the most-played song of the decade in the UK.
• In June 2010 the band received a Heritage Award from PRS for Music with a plaque erected on the pub in Belfast where they played their first gig.
• When recording The Forest Is the Path, founding member Gary Lightbody stated that with the departure of drummer Jonny Quinn and bassist Paul Wilson in 2023, the band chose to move forward as a trio to face a “new chapter”.
• The band’s origin traces back to Lightbody and McClelland’s student days at the University of Dundee, with the initial formation under the name “Shrug”.
• Despite global success, Snow Patrol’s earliest years included performances at very small venues—one anecdote records them playing to just 18 people at a strip-club-style venue, a low point before rising to stadiums.

With their landmark concert approaching at St Anne’s Park on 31 May 2026, Snow Patrol are set to deliver the kind of live set that blends their anthem-rich past with fresh energy. Expect fan favourites, deeper cuts and that unmistakable atmosphere where multitude and intimacy meet — a moment to celebrate a band that continues to evolve while staying true to what made them beloved in the first place.