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Welcome to our comprehensive guide to RDS Simmonscourt, a premier multi-purpose indoor event campus located on the 42-acre RDS site in Ballsbridge, Dublin. Whether you’re attending a concert, exhibition, or touring production, this page covers seating options, parking details, transportation choices, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth visit. We’ve highlighted official links for performer pages and venue information where applicable to ensure you’ve got reliable, up-to-date details.
RDS Simmonscourt is part of the larger RDS complex, famous for hosting high-profile events such as Eurovision contests and major touring productions. The Simmonscourt campus includes multiple halls with varying capacities, so you can secure seats that fit your event and budget. Street address: RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83, Ireland.
For a stress-free experience, consider nearby transit options and lodging. The venue offers on-site parking to a limited capacity, with additional fee-charging options at Merrion Road Car Park and Simmonscourt/Anglesea Road car parks. Public transit access includes DART at nearby Sandymount station, several Dublin Bus routes (4, 7, 18, 27x), and the Luas Green Line with stops at Charlemont or Ranelagh. Adjacent hotels and recommended dining spots provide convenient stays and meals before or after events.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83, Ireland.
- Venue type: Large multi-purpose indoor event campus (Hall 8 Simmonscourt Complex) within the 42-acre RDS site.
- Capacity (Simmonscourt Complex): up to 7,000 theatre style; Hall 8C alone up to 6,500 theatre style; Hall 8A up to ~2,100 theatre style; Hall 8B ~2,500; Hall 8D ~1,000; Hall 8E ~740.
- Seating charts/floor plans exist for individual halls (e.g., Hall 8A and Hall 8C floor plans).
- Parking: on-site parking limited; Merrion Road Car Park and Simmonscourt/Anglesea Road car parks are fee-charging; hours vary.
- Transit: DART to Sandymount; Dublin Bus routes 4, 7, 18, 27x; Luas Green Line (Charlemont or Ranelagh) nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge (adjacent), Maldron Hotel Merrion Road, InterContinental Dublin on Simmonscourt Road, The Fitzwilliam Hotel (city centre, accessible via public transit).
- Notable events hosted: Eurovision Song Contests (1981, 1988) at RDS Simmonscourt Pavilion; Meteor Music Awards (2008–2010); touring productions like Disney on Ice; various concerts and large-scale exhibitions.