June 26, Croke Park, Dublin

California boys Red Hot Chili Peppers put on an incredible show in Dublin’s O2 back in November, proving that they’re back to their thrusting, flailing, electrifying best. Bunny-hopping from ‘Under The Bridge’ to ‘Scar Tissue’ to ‘Can’t Stop’, Kiedis and co. appeared to be in a nostalgic mood – but to our pleasant surprise, hot-headed newbie ‘Factory Of Faith’ sounded just as dynamic as the old reliables. If the seasoned rockers are in this kind of form when they hit Croke Park in June, we’re guaranteed an unforgettable show – as we pointed out last November, who can argue with 105 hit-packed minutes of killer riffs, demon percussion and consummate showmanship?

Tickets priced from €49.50 to €89.50.