Parking at The Academy Dublin - late car parks near Abbey Street

The Academy has no car park, and the obvious one is a trap. Ticket listings for the venue call Jervis Street Car Park the closest late-opening option. The Jervis Centre's own site says otherwise: on most nights it closes at 21:00, before the headliner is on stage.

Car parks that are open when you come out

• Q-Park The Spire, Cathal Brugha Street. 577 spaces, open 24/7, 5 disabled bays, height limit 1.90 m. About 8 minutes' walk: up O'Connell Street, right at the Spire.
• Q-Park Fleet Street, 52-57 Fleet Street, south of the river in Temple Bar. 393 spaces, open 24/7, height limit 2.10 m. About 8 minutes' walk over the Ha'penny Bridge and up Liffey Street.

Q-Park does not publish tariffs online for these sites: read the board at the entrance, or pre-book on its website.

The ones that close early

• Jervis Shopping Centre, listed at 125 Upper Abbey Street. 750 spaces, 6 disabled bays, height 1.90 m. Open 07:00 to 21:00 Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 22:00 on Thursday and 09:30 to 20:00 on Sunday. It charges €3.30 an hour, with a €15 daily maximum, and an €8 overnight rate if you collect the car by 10:00 the next morning. That is a fair deal if you are staying in town, useless if you want to drive home.
• Q-Park ILAC, Parnell Street. 1,000 spaces, exit 07:00 to 22:00 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 21:00 on Sunday.
• Arnotts car park, entrance on Prince's Street North. It opens an hour before the store and closes an hour after it, so treat it as daytime only.

On-street, drop-off and Blue Badge

Middle Abbey Street is shared with the Luas Red Line, and its tram lanes are no place to stop. For a drop-off, use Liffey Street Lower or the side of O'Connell Street, a minute or two away.

Dublin City Council says pay-and-display hours are set street by street and shown on the signs: often 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Saturday, but some areas charge later and on Sundays. City-centre bays cost €3.50 to €4 an hour. A car showing a valid Disabled Person's Parking Permit can park in any pay-and-display or disabled bay free and without a time limit. The Spire has 5 disabled bays and Jervis has 6.

Honestly, the Luas is easier: two stops sit two or three minutes from the door, see getting to The Academy. Eat first with where to eat near The Academy, and pick your room with the best spots at The Academy.

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking at The Academy Dublin?

No. The nearest 24-hour car parks are Q-Park The Spire on Cathal Brugha Street and Q-Park Fleet Street in Temple Bar, both around 8 minutes' walk.

What time does Jervis car park close?

At 21:00 Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 22:00 on Thursday and 20:00 on Sunday, according to the Jervis Centre. You can leave the car overnight for €8 and collect it by 10:00.

Where can I park late near O'Connell Street?

Q-Park The Spire on Cathal Brugha Street is open 24/7, a short walk from O'Connell Street.

Can I park free with a disabled permit near The Academy?

Yes. With a valid Disabled Person's Parking Permit you can use Dublin City pay-and-display and disabled bays free of charge and without a time limit.