Journey Information
Events Date : 23rd April 2026 & 25th April 2026
Location : Dublin
Venue : 3Arena
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Bus to Ne-Yo & Akon – 3Arena – 23rd April 2026 to 25th April 2026
Ne-Yo & Akon bring their co-headline Nights Like This 2026 Tour to Dublin’s 3Arena on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 to 25th April 2026 for a throwback R&B night packed with era-defining hits and big singalong moments. This is the kind of double-bill that delivers from the first hook — two artists with massive catalogues, both built for a live crowd, sharing one stage in one of Ireland’s premier indoor venues.
Expect a set that leans into the songs that made them global names. Ne-Yo is synonymous with slick, melody-first R&B and pop crossover — think the unmistakable chorus of “So Sick”, the smooth swagger of “Sexy Love”, and the fan-favourite energy of “Miss Independent.” Akon’s side of the night brings the anthems that ruled clubs and radio for years, including crowd-starters like “Smack That” and “Lonely.” With both artists on the bill, this 3Arena show is built around hit-after-hit momentum — perfect for fans who want a proper night out rather than a slow-burn concert.
To make the whole experience simpler, Irish Concert Travel offers a same-day return bus to Ne-Yo & Akon at 3Arena, designed for concert-goers who want to skip the usual Dublin gig-day stress. No hunting for parking, no scrambling for late-night transport, and no expensive last-minute taxi plans — just a comfortable coach journey that gets you to the venue in good time and brings you home after the show.
With demand high for this tour run at 3Arena, seats on the coach can move quickly. Tickets for the coach are limited — book early to guarantee your seat, lock in your plans, and enjoy the ride to a night of pure early-2000s nostalgia.
| Date | Departure From | Pick Up Points | Price | Book Now |
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| 23 Apr, 2026 | Sligo | Collooney | Carrick on Shannon | Longford | Mullingar | Price | Book Now | |
| Sligo: Markievicz Rd Bus Stop (Thomas Connolly Bar), 02:00pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Collooney: Between the roundabouts on N4, 02:05pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Carrick on Shannon: Cryans Hotel Bus Stop, 02:40pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Longford: Axis Centre Retail Park, 03:25pm | €30.00 | Book Now | ||
| Mullingar Bus Stop on R156 (Dublin Road Near Mullingar Park Hotel), 04:00pm | €30.00 | Book Now | ||
| 23 Apr, 2026 | Ballina | Foxford | Swinford | Frenchpark | Castlerea | Roscommon | Price | Book Now | |
| Ballina - Humbert St Bus Stop (Near Dunnes Stores), 01:30pm | €43.00 | Book Now | ||
| Foxford - Bus Stop on Chapel Rd near filling station, 01:45pm | €43.00 | Book Now | ||
| Swinford - Bus Stop near Gateway Hotel, 02:00pm | €43.00 | Book Now | ||
| Frenchpark, Roscommon - Bus Stop near Post Office, 02:30pm | €38.00 | Book Now | ||
| Castlerea - Bus Stop at Train Station, 02:45pm | €38.00 | Book Now | ||
| Roscommon: Supermacs Athlone Road, 03:15pm | €38.00 | Book Now | ||
| 23 Apr, 2026 | Galway City | Galway Plaza | Ballinasloe | Athlone | Price | Book Now | |
| Galway Cathedral: Coach set down area, 02:00pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Galway Plaza: 24hour Truck Stop (Car Park 2) , 02:35pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Ballinasloe Dunlo Hill, 02:55pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Athlone: Applegreen Services, Arcadia Retail Park, 03:30pm | €30.00 | Book Now | ||
| 24 Apr, 2026 | Sligo | Collooney | Carrick on Shannon | Longford | Mullingar | Price | Book Now | |
| Sligo: Markievicz Rd Bus Stop (Thomas Connolly Bar), 02:00pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Collooney: Between the roundabouts on N4, 02:05pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Carrick on Shannon: Cryans Hotel Bus Stop, 02:40pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Longford: Axis Centre Retail Park, 03:25pm | €30.00 | Book Now | ||
| Mullingar Bus Stop on R156 (Dublin Road Near Mullingar Park Hotel), 04:00pm | €30.00 | Book Now | ||
| 24 Apr, 2026 | Ballina | Foxford | Swinford | Frenchpark | Castlerea | Roscommon | Price | Book Now | |
| Ballina - Humbert St Bus Stop (Near Dunnes Stores), 01:30pm | €43.00 | Book Now | ||
| Foxford - Bus Stop on Chapel Rd near filling station, 01:45pm | €43.00 | Book Now | ||
| Swinford - Bus Stop near Gateway Hotel, 02:00pm | €43.00 | Book Now | ||
| Frenchpark, Roscommon - Bus Stop near Post Office, 02:30pm | €38.00 | Book Now | ||
| Castlerea - Bus Stop at Train Station, 02:45pm | €38.00 | Book Now | ||
| Roscommon: Supermacs Athlone Road, 03:15pm | €38.00 | Book Now | ||
| 24 Apr, 2026 | Galway City | Galway Plaza | Ballinasloe | Athlone | Price | Book Now | |
| Galway Cathedral: Coach set down area, 02:00pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Galway Plaza: 24hour Truck Stop (Car Park 2) , 02:35pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Ballinasloe Dunlo Hill, 02:55pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Athlone: Applegreen Services, Arcadia Retail Park, 03:30pm | €30.00 | Book Now | ||
| 25 Apr, 2026 | Sligo | Collooney | Carrick on Shannon | Longford | Mullingar | Price | Book Now | |
| Sligo: Markievicz Rd Bus Stop (Thomas Connolly Bar), 02:00pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Collooney: Between the roundabouts on N4, 02:05pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Carrick on Shannon: Cryans Hotel Bus Stop, 02:40pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Longford: Axis Centre Retail Park, 03:25pm | €30.00 | Book Now | ||
| Mullingar Bus Stop on R156 (Dublin Road Near Mullingar Park Hotel), 04:00pm | €30.00 | Book Now | ||
| 25 Apr, 2026 | Ballina | Foxford | Swinford | Frenchpark | Castlerea | Roscommon | Price | Book Now | |
| Ballina - Humbert St Bus Stop (Near Dunnes Stores), 01:30pm | €43.00 | Book Now | ||
| Foxford - Bus Stop on Chapel Rd near filling station, 01:45pm | €43.00 | Book Now | ||
| Swinford - Bus Stop near Gateway Hotel, 02:00pm | €43.00 | Book Now | ||
| Frenchpark, Roscommon - Bus Stop near Post Office, 02:30pm | €38.00 | Book Now | ||
| Castlerea - Bus Stop at Train Station, 02:45pm | €38.00 | Book Now | ||
| Roscommon: Supermacs Athlone Road, 03:15pm | €38.00 | Book Now | ||
| 25 Apr, 2026 | Galway City | Galway Plaza | Ballinasloe | Athlone | Price | Book Now | |
| Galway Cathedral: Coach set down area, 02:00pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Galway Plaza: 24hour Truck Stop (Car Park 2) , 02:35pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Ballinasloe Dunlo Hill, 02:55pm | €35.00 | Book Now | ||
| Athlone: Applegreen Services, Arcadia Retail Park, 03:30pm | €30.00 | Book Now | ||
Travelling to a sold-out arena show in Dublin can be one of the most stressful parts of the night, which is why booking a dedicated concert coach is such a popular option for this event. The bus to Ne-Yo & Akon at 3Arena on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 is designed specifically around the concert schedule, allowing fans to focus on the music rather than the logistics. Our services operate from multiple regions across Ireland, including the West, Midlands, and North West areas, making it easier for fans outside the capital to attend this headline R&B show. Routes are planned with event-day traffic in mind, ensuring timely arrival at the 3Arena before doors open (depending on traffic). This gives passengers enough time to enter the venue, find their seats or standing area, and settle in before the first performance begins. Choosing a coach eliminates the uncertainty that often comes with driving to large Dublin events. There is no need to worry about city-centre congestion, parking availability, or navigating unfamiliar roads late at night. Instead, you can relax on board, enjoy the atmosphere with fellow fans, and arrive together as part of the overall concert experience. After the final song and encore from Ne-Yo & Akon, passengers return to the same designated collection point close to the venue. The bus departs 30 minutes after the concert ends. The return journey runs the same night, offering a smooth and reliable way home after a full evening of live music. For anyone planning to attend this show, booking a bus to Ne-Yo & Akon at 3Arena is one of the most straightforward and predictable ways to manage concert travel. It provides peace of mind, clear timings, and a shared end-to-end experience that fits perfectly around a major arena event.How the Journey Works
Helpful travel tips for Bus to Ne-Yo & Akon at 3Arena – 23rd April 2026 to 25th April 2026:
- Arrive at your chosen pickup location at least 10–15 minutes before the scheduled time
- Bring a copy or screenshot of your booking confirmation to show the driver
- Alcohol is not permitted onboard our services
- Hot Food and Hot Drinks are not permitted onboard our services
- To locate the Coach after the concert ends we recommend passengers send themselves their current whatsapp location when exiting the bus and to take the drivers number
Our services operate along the most direct routes to the concerts and we have limited the number of collection/drop off points, with the aim of reducing the travel times to and from your favourite events.
Irish Concert Travel reserves the right to adjust travel routes as necessary to optimise efficiency and scheduling.
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Ne-Yo and Akon are two of the most influential artists to emerge from the R&B and hip-hop crossover era of the early 2000s, each leaving a lasting mark on global popular music. Their joint appearance at Dublin’s 3Arena on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 brings together two distinct but complementary catalogues, shaped by melody-driven songwriting, chart-dominating singles, and an era defined by radio-ready hooks. Ne-Yo first rose to prominence as a songwriter before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. His breakthrough came with the release of “So Sick” in 2006, a track that topped charts internationally and established his reputation for emotionally direct lyrics paired with polished production. His debut album In My Own Words was followed by a run of commercially successful releases, including Because of You and Year of the Gentleman, producing hits such as “Sexy Love,” “Closer,” and “Miss Independent.” Beyond his own recordings, Ne-Yo has written and co-written songs for some of the biggest names in pop and R&B, cementing his status as one of the genre’s most respected writers. Akon’s rise followed a different but equally impactful path. Emerging in the mid-2000s, he quickly became known for his distinctive vocal style and global sound, blending hip-hop, R&B, and international influences. His debut album Trouble featured the breakout single “Lonely,” while later releases delivered era-defining tracks such as “Smack That,” “Don’t Matter,” and “Right Now (Na Na Na).” Akon also became a dominant presence as a featured artist, appearing on countless hits and helping shape the sound of mainstream urban pop during that period. Together, Ne-Yo and Akon represent a catalogue built for live performance. Their shows are structured around familiarity and momentum, with audiences encouraged to sing along to songs that defined nights out, radio playlists, and festival stages for over a decade. The Nights Like This tour format allows each artist space to showcase their own material while maintaining a shared, high-energy flow across the night.About Ne-Yo & Akon
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