The Point Theatre

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The Point Theatre was a well-known Dublin indoor entertainment venue, originally a converted railway depot, that hosted major concerts and events before being redeveloped as the 3Arena.

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The Point Theatre canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf concert hall
former building
indoor entertainment venue
alsoKnownAs Point Depot
The Point
architecturalType converted industrial building
buildingType multi-purpose arena
category Former music venues in Ireland
Music venues in Dublin
country Ireland
culturalSignificance landmark of Dublin entertainment scene
major Irish concert venue
formerNameOf 3Arena
hasSeatingCapacity approximately 8000
up to 9000
hosted Eurovision Song Contest 1994
Eurovision Song Contest 1995
Irish music concerts
MTV Europe Music Awards 1999
major international touring acts
locatedIn Dublin
Dublin Docklands
North Wall Quay
Point Village
locatedOn River Liffey
near Dublin Port
East Link Bridge
linked to: East-Link Bridge
notableFeature large flexible floor space
retained elements of original depot structure
occupiesFormerly freight railway depot
railway depot
operatedIn early 21st century
late 20th century
originalUse railway depot
partOf Dublin Docklands redevelopment
redevelopedAs 3Arena
replacedBy modernised indoor arena
status closed
redeveloped
successor 3Arena
transportConnection former railway infrastructure
usedFor award ceremonies
concerts
family shows
live music events
sporting events
television productions

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