Whether it's outdoors in the summer, or a trip to the 3Arena, Ireland is home to some great gigs.
2025 didn’t disappoint, from pop powerhouses like Olivia Rodrigo and The Script to stadium-filling giants like Oasis and Dua Lipa. And with several major announcements already in the bag, next year is shaping up to be just as huge.
Here are the biggest gigs announced for 2026 so far:
Fresh off his three-night run at Phoenix Park in June, the country star announced his return to Ireland with two Cork and two Belfast dates.
Ireland's second most streamed artist of 2025, the Pink Skies singer brings With Heaven On Tour to Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Boucher Playing Fields next summer.
There are still a handful of tickets remaining for his June 21 gig in Cork, and official Ticketmaster resale tickets are available for the three other Irish shows.
This will be a big one.
Following the release of her critically acclaimed 2025 album West End Girl, Lily Allen is returning to Dublin for the first time in nearly seven years.
The British singer-songwriter plays two nights at the 3Arena on June 30 and July 1, tickets for which are available now via Ticketmaster.
A massive Croker gig announcement came in October when rock superstars Bon Jovi announced a show at the Dublin stadium as part of his Forever Tour.
The Livin' On A Prayer singer even came to Dublin for the announcement, saying he has 'some kind of spiritual connection' to the Emerald Isle.
A handful of official resale tickets remain on Ticketmaster.
He's baaaaaack...
Mr Worldwide may just lose his title seeing the amount of time he's spending here, and we're not complaining.
After two show-stopping 3Arena gigs this year, the Fireball rapper announced his return to Ireland next summer with gigs in Belfast, Dublin and Limerick.
Limited tickets remain on Ticketmaster.
The iconic Slane Castle is set to be lit up for the first time since Harry Styles' magical 2023 Love on Tour show as country superstar Luke Combs arrives for a two-night run.
The multi-platinum-selling artist will play the world famous venue on July 18 and 19, a weekend that's definitely going to be one to remember.
A limited number of official resale tickets remain for both nights via Ticketmaster.
As one of 2025's biggest breakout stars, tickets to Olivia Dean's Fairview Park gigs will be one of next year's most sought-after.
The Grammy nominee will end her The Art of Loving Live Tour at the 8,000 capacity venue on June 20 and 21.
While tickets for the gigs are currently sold out, keep your eyes peeled on Ticketmaster for official resale tickets.
Following his stunning 3Arena shows in September, Scottish chart-topper Lewis Capaldi is returning to Ireland for a summer run in 2026.
The Something In The Heavens singer will play two nights at Marlay Park, as well as gigs in Limerick and Belfast next summer.
Tickets for his June 23 Marlay Park show remain, with official resale tickets for all shows available on Ticketmaster.
The excitement surrounding Metallica's one-of-a-kind, two-nighter gig is undeniable - and for good reason.
The American heavy metal band are taking their M72 World Tour to the Aviva Stadium next June for a 'no repeat weekend'.
One ticket, two nights of Metallica, two separate setlists and support acts - it's a marvellous idea.
Even better, if going both nights doesn't suit, you can grab individual tickets for either night, June 19 and 21.
Limited number of two-night official resale tickets remain, and keep your eyes peeled on Ticketmaster for individual night tickets.
For the first time since 2011, international superstar Katy Perry will perform in Dublin.
The iconic I Kissed a Girl Singer is returning to the capital with a massive Malahide Castle date on June 24.
As always with a sold-out show, keep your eyes peeled on Ticketmaster for official resale tickets.
Pop superstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor is making her much-anticipated return to Galway Arts Festival following her sensational gig earlier this year.
The Murder on the Dancefloor singer will play the Heineken Big Top on July 22 with special guest Kate Nash.
The boys are back.
The Wolfe Tones recently announced their return to the stage with two massive Dublin gigs.
The Dublin-formed group who played their final farewell shows in June before heading into retirement, will play two shows at the 3Arena on July 3 and 4 2026.
You can get tickets for The Wolfe Tones at the 3Arena Dublin via Ticketmaster.
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10th December 2025
12:37pm GMT
