Queen By Moonlight at Malahide Castle

What to Expect

Queen By Moonlight brings the Live Queen Experience to the West Lawn at Malahide Castle for an open-air evening tribute show. The band is fronted by a Freddie Mercury soundalike backed by a full line-up of musicians, running through the big Queen singalongs against the backdrop of the floodlit castle. It’s part of Malahide Castle’s ongoing summer season of outdoor concerts and theatre on the lawn, which has become a regular fixture for the grounds over the last few summers.

As with the other lawn shows in this series, it’s designed as a relaxed picnic-and-blanket evening rather than a standing gig, so it suits a broad range of ages, from long-time Queen fans to families looking for an easy summer night out that doesn’t need a late finish or a big travel plan. The setting itself, on the demesne in front of the historic castle, is a big part of the draw alongside the music.

Tribute shows built around a single well-known band tend to draw a strong local crowd for exactly this reason: familiar songs, a relaxed outdoor setting, and none of the uncertainty of a new touring act. Malahide Castle’s West Lawn has hosted a run of similar tribute and theatre nights through the 2026 summer, so this is one of the later dates in that season before the outdoor programme winds down for the year.

Good to Know

• Friday 4 September 2026, gates open 6:00pm, show starts 7:00pm
• West Lawn, Malahide Castle
• Live Queen Experience tribute show, fronted by a Freddie Mercury soundalike
• Bring a picnic, rug or low-backed chair; no standard fold-out chairs or dogs
• Part of Malahide Castle’s summer outdoor concert programme
• Book through the Malahide Castle and Gardens website in advance

Getting There

Malahide is on the DART line, about 25 minutes from Dublin city centre, with Malahide station a short walk from the castle grounds. Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead routes also serve the village, and on-site parking is available at the castle, though arriving early is worthwhile to get settled on the lawn before the show starts.