A public wake will be held for Glen Hansard in Dublin on Monday 3 August followed by his funeral the following day.
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence when he was cast in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, was the long-time frontman of acclaimed rock band The Frames.
The singer-songwriter died in a crash in the early hours of Wednesday, hours after taking part in a tradition music session at The Wren’s Nest pub in County Dublin.
A public wake will be held for Hansard in the Baroque Chapel at IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, between 11:00 and 16:00 local time.
Hansard will lie in repose for those wishing to pay their respects.
His funeral will take place the following day at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin city centre at 13:30.
While the funeral will also be open to the public, access inside the cathedral will be limited, given the numbers expected.
Music at the funeral will be provided by Hansard’s friends and family.
Tributes had been paid across world of music from the likes of Ed Sheeran and Bruce Springsteen, who said he was “heartbroken”.
Former US president Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, US actor Rachel Zegler, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, and pop star Billie Eilish were also among the high-profile names who have paid tribute to Hansard.
A memorial busk was held in Dublin on Thursday evening.
