Foo Fighters announce special show for fans - with a catch

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23 Feb 2026 • 4:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Foo Fighters announced a surprise intimate concert in Dublin, prompting a scramble for tickets among fans.
  • Tickets for the Monday night show were only available to fans in person at a single box office on Dame Street on Sunday.
  • The concert is scheduled for The Academy on Middle Abbey Street, a venue with a capacity of just 850 people.
  • Fans queued for hours, with some successfully securing the €99 (£87) tickets, which required a physical card and ID for purchase.
  • While many fans expressed excitement, others, like Andrea Felix, were left disappointed after missing out on tickets for the highly anticipated gig.

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