Dermot Kennedy Unveils Major 2026 UK and Europe Tour Dates

Dermot Kennedy has announced his largest headline tour to date, scheduled for May through July 2026. The tour will feature performances across several major cities in Europe, culminating in two nights at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on July 11 and 12, 2026. This highly anticipated tour follows a series of successful performances and showcases Kennedy’s growing prominence in the music industry.

Fans in the UK and Germany can access presale tickets by pre-ordering Kennedy’s upcoming third album, which is expected to be announced in early 2026. The pre-order window will be open from November 20 to November 25, 2025. Following this, presale tickets will become available on November 26, with general sales commencing on November 28. Concertgoers can look forward to a mix of Kennedy’s beloved hits as well as new material slated for release next year.

Tour Highlights and Recent Activities

In June, the Dublin-born artist showcased his talents at Soccer Aid and performed alongside fellow musician Zach Bryan. Earlier this year, Kennedy also curated the inaugural Misneach festival, which took place in both Boston and Sydney in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The festival featured a lineup of notable Irish acts, including The Frames, Matt Corby, KNEECAP, and others, with Kennedy himself headlining the event.

Tickets for the Aviva Stadium shows are currently on sale. The full list of tour dates is as follows:

– May 11 – Copenhagen, Denmark, Falkonersalen
– May 12 – Stockholm, Sweden, Annexet
– May 14 – Hamburg, Germany, Barclays Arena
– May 15 – Berlin, Germany, Max-Schmeling-Halle
– May 17 – Zurich, Switzerland, Halle 622
– May 18 – Paris, France, L’Olympia
– May 20 – Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Rockhal
– May 21 – Brussels, Belgium, Forest National
– May 23 – Munich, Germany, Zenith
– May 24 – Vienna, Austria, Gasometer
– May 26 – Düsseldorf, Germany, Mitsubishi Electric Halle
– May 27 – Amsterdam, Netherlands, AFAS Live
– May 29 – Glasgow, UK, OVO Hydro
– May 30 – Manchester, UK, AO Arena
– June 1 – Cardiff, UK, Utilita Arena
– June 2 – Leeds, UK, First Direct Bank Arena
– June 4 – Birmingham, UK, Utilita Arena
– June 5 – London, UK, The O2
– July 11 – Dublin, Ireland, Aviva Stadium (Sold Out)
– July 12 – Dublin, Ireland, Aviva Stadium

As anticipation builds for Kennedy’s tour, fans can expect a captivating blend of old favorites and exciting new releases. With his growing influence and dedicated fanbase, this tour promises to be a significant milestone in the artist’s career.