The 3Arena in Dublin was fully charged and ready for a proper pop spectacle as Swedish superstar Zara Larsson brought her ‘Midnight Sun’ tour to the city. The evening delivered a show that was high on glamour, slick choreography, and undeniable vocal confidence, solidifying Larsson’s place as a premier force in global pop music.
Kicking off the night was fellow Swede Omar Rudberg, who expertly warmed up the eager crowd. Best known for his vibrant, Latin-infused pop sound and his acting role in Young Royals, Rudberg presented a short but impactful set. His stage presence was magnetic, effortlessly delivering catchy tracks that bridge the gap between Scandi-pop cool and Latin heat. He proved a perfect aperitif for the main event, raising the energy and leaving the audience buzzing with excitement.
From the moment Zara Larsson took the stage, the production was world-class. The show was divided into themed acts, transitioning seamlessly between sleek, futuristic visuals and intimate moments on a secondary stage. Larsson’s mastery of her catalog was evident, effortlessly blending the maturity of her recent album, Midnight Sun, with the nostalgic euphoria of her earliest hits.
Her vocals were the real star. Whether belting out fierce new anthems like the confident, gritty “Pretty Ugly” and the album’s dramatic title track, or simplifying the sound for the soaring ballad “Uncover,” her pitch was flawless and commanding. She owned the vast stage, flanked by an energetic dance troupe whose routines were as sharp as her fashion choices.
The second half of the show was a non-stop parade of crowd-pleasers. The energy peaked during the infectious run of global smashes like “I Would Like,” “Ain’t My Fault,” and the euphoric “Never Forget You.” The climax, of course, was the tropical, career-defining “Lush Life,” which turned the venue into a massive summer dance party. The night closed with a powerful rendition of the Clean Bandit collaboration, “Symphony,” leaving the crowd breathless and completely satisfied. Zara Larsson didn’t just perform her songs; she staged a dynamic, fiercely polished, and unforgettable pop event.
Omar Rudberg photos & set-list:
Set-list:
Girlfriend
Bye Bye
Yo Dije OUFF
Rude Boy (Rihanna cover)
Dying
Sabotage
Talk
Malandro
Tití me preguntó (Bad Bunny cover)
Mi Casa Su Casa
Zara Larsson photos & set-list:
Set-list:
Midnight Sun – Extended intro
Blue Moon
Can’t Tame Her – Alt version
I Would Like / Sundown
Love Me Land
All the Time
Act II
Pretty Ugly
Ain’t My Fault – Contained elements of demo version and “Looking For The Hoes” by Sexyy Red
Hot & Sexy – Extended intro
Girl’s Girl
Wow
Act III
Saturn’s Return – On stageB, with pyrotechnics
Uncover – On stage B
Ruin My Life – On stage B
The Ambition
Ammunition (Taped) Dance break,shortened “Make That Money Girl”
Act IV
Eurosummer – Extended intro
This One’s for You (David Guetta cover)
Crush
Lush Life
Never Forget You
Puss Puss
Symphony (Clean Bandit collaboration,)
Midnight Sun – (Taped) Unreleased remix snippet; danced along
Photos & Words – David McEneaney @experimentzero
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