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About Royal Dublin Society

Welcome to your no-fuss guide to the Royal Dublin Society, now known as the Laya Arena under the latest naming-rights partnership. Located on Merrion Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, this multifaceted venue combines classic Irish event spaces with modern staging for concerts, sports, and conferences. Whether you’re attending a Dublin Horse Show, a Leinster Rugby match, or a headline concert, we’ve got you covered with practical seating information, parking details, transit options, and handpicked hotel and restaurant recommendations to make your trip seamless.

Note: The venue comprises the RDS Main Hall, Shelbourne Hall, Serpentine Hall, Industries Hall, the Simmonscourt Complex, and the Laya Arena. Capacity varies by event type, with up to 20,600 seats for sporting events and up to 40,000 for concerts. The Anglesea Stand is a key component of the arena plans, with a listed capacity of 6,775 within the redevelopment. As of late 2025, the Laya Arena is slated to reopen in 2026 with expanded facilities and seating configurations to accommodate a diverse lineup of events.

Pro tip: Secure your seats ahead of high-demand events like the Dublin Horse Show and major concerts. We’ve got you with straightforward, trustworthy ticket access and insider details to help you plan your visit—from parking and transit to nearby stays and bites. If you need help finding the right event date, venue layout, or local dining options, just ask and we’ll point you to options that suit your plans.

For the latest event calendars, ticket availability, and official artist pages, check the affiliated partners linked below. Destination Dublin awaits, and you’ll feel right at home with a friendly, no-fuss approach to getting you in the door.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 AK83, Ireland.
  • Current venue name: Laya Arena (formerly RDS Arena) following a naming-rights deal announced November 2025; reopening with expanded capacity in 2026.
  • Capacity: up to 20,600 for sporting events; up to 40,000 for concerts; Anglesea Stand capacity listed at 6,775 within the arena plans.
  • Venue composition: RDS Main Hall, Shelbourne Hall, Serpentine Hall, Industries Hall, Simmonscourt Complex, and the Laya Arena; floor plans show suites and configurable seating.
  • Parking: on-site parking limited and fee-based; daily rate around €10; car parks on Merrion Road, Simmonscourt Road, and Anglesea Road (subject to events).
  • Transit: DART to Lansdowne Road or Sandymount; Dublin Bus routes 4, 7, 7A, 18, 27x; LUAS connections via Connolly/Beecrow; cycling facilities available.
  • Nearby hotels: Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge (adjacent), Maldron Hotel Merrion Road, and InterContinental Dublin are within easy reach of the RDS.
  • Notable events: Dublin Horse Show (annual), Leinster Rugby home games, and a range of concerts and conferences; Dublin Horse Show 2026 will inaugurate the renamed venue after redevelopment.