Imelda May Announces Exciting 2026 Irish Tour – Tickets on Sale Soon!

BREAKING: Imelda May has just announced her highly anticipated Raised on Songs and Stories tour, set to take place across Ireland in February 2026. The tour promises a unique blend of her popular songs, poetry, and storytelling, delivering an intimate experience for fans.

In a lively post on her Instagram, May expressed her excitement: “I’m coming to you soon! 18 nights of an Irish tour. It’ll be an evening of songs, poems, stories, joy, and beauty.” This intimate tour will feature newly arranged, stripped-back versions of her discography, making it a must-see event for music lovers.

Tickets go on sale: Friday, October 17, 2023, at 9 AM via ticketmaster.ie. Fans are encouraged to act quickly, as these tickets are expected to sell out fast.

The tour kicks off at the Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny on February 2, 2026, and will conclude at the TLT in Drogheda on February 28, 2026. Here are the key dates and locations for the tour:

– Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny – February 2
– Cork Opera House, Cork – February 3
– University Concert Hall, Limerick – February 4
– Glor, Ennis – February 6
– INEC, Killarney – February 7
– Vicar Street, Dublin – February 9, 10, 11
– Theatre Royal, Waterford – February 14
– Ulster Hall, Belfast – February 16
– National Opera House, Wexford – February 19
– TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar – February 20
– Townhall Theatre, Galway – February 21
– Hawkswell Theatre, Sligo – February 23
– An Grianan, Letterkenny – February 24
– Millennium Forum, Derry – February 25
– The Market Place, Armagh – February 27
– TLT, Drogheda – February 28

In addition to the tour, May will also present a new six-part series titled Amhráin na nGael, Imelda May: The Songs of the Irish. This series will explore the rich musical heritage of Ireland, airing on RTÉ 1 and RTÉ Player starting October 17, 2023, at 8:30 PM.

This engaging series will take viewers through Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions, showcasing May’s journey to reconnect with the Irish language through traditional song and sean-nós singing.

With her enthusiastic approach and deep connection to her roots, Imelda May’s upcoming tour and series promise to captivate audiences, making it a significant cultural moment in 2026. Fans should mark their calendars and prepare to secure their tickets as excitement builds for this unforgettable musical journey.

Stay tuned for more updates as the tour dates approach!