Dublin’s 3Arena played host to the final night of Reneé Rapp’s Bite Me tour, a fittingly dramatic and emotionally charged conclusion to a tour that has defined a major moment in her rising career. With anticipation buzzing long before the headliner appeared judging by the cheers thoughout the crowd even before the show had started.
Opening the night was R&B singer Absolutely, who quickly won over the crowd with a warm, engaging presence. A notable number of fans had arrived early specifically to see her, and the connection between artist and audience was clear throughout her set. In one of the night’s most memorable moments, she paused between songs to collect handmade posters from fans at the barricade, creating an intimate atmosphere inside the vast arena.
As the lights dimmed for the main event, excitement reached a fever pitch. A towering red curtain concealed the stage while the intro video The Interview played, building suspense. When the curtain finally dropped to reveal Reneé Rapp and her band, the arena erupted into deafening cheers that set the tone for the night ahead.
Launching into “Leave Me Alone,” Rapp immediately demonstrated the commanding stage presence and vocal power that have become her signature. Across a 20 song setlist, she balanced raw emotion with sharp humour, moving effortlessly between vulnerable ballads and high energy pop anthems. Standout performances included fan favourites “Poison Poison,” “That’s So Funny,” and the cathartic “I Can’t Have You Around Me Anymore.” Near the show’s climax, a shortened version of “Not My Fault,” her collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, sent the crowd into another frenzy.
By the end, it was clear the closing night of the Bite Me tour ended up leaving Dublin fans with a night they won’t soon forget.
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Reneé Rapp photos & set-list:
Set-list:
The Interview (Intro Video)
Leave Me Alone
Kiss It Kiss It
Talk Too Much
Poison Poison
Shy
Mad
Why Is She Still Here?
That’s So Funny
Sometimes
Good Girl
Swim
I Think I Like You Better When You’re Gone
I Can’t Have You Around Me Anymore
Tummy Hurts
The Interrogation (Video)
You’d Like That Wouldn’t You
Pretty Girls
In the Kitchen
Snow Angel
Not My Fault
At Least I’m Hot
Photos & words – Ian Mc Donnell @mcgigmusic