Clutch announce Dublin and Belfast gigs

American rock band Clutch have announced three Irish gigs, set for Dublin's The Academy on Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26, along with a Belfast show on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Limelight.

Their return to Dublin follows a sold-out show at The 3Olympia in 2015 and two sold-out shows at The Academy in 2018 and 2022.

Clutch, formed in 1991, are made up of former schoolmates Neil Fallon (vocals), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass) and Jean-Paul Gaster (drums).

Throughout their three decade career, the group have released 13 studio albums, with their most recent, Sunrise On Slaughter Beach, put out in 2022.

Known as one of the pioneers of stoner rock, Clutch have toured with artists including, Slayer, System Of A Down, Marilyn Manson, Dropkick Murphys, Killswitch Engage and Mastodon.

Since 2009, Clutch have been releasing music on their own record label Weathermaker music.

• Tickets for Clutch's Dublin and Belfast gigs go on sale Friday, November 7 and can be found here.

💫 American hard rock band @clutchofficial have announced their return with dates at @academydublin on 25 & 26 May and @LimelightNI 1, Belfast on 27 May 2026.

🎫 Tickets on sale Friday at 10am https://t.co/HeqpJ7oavx pic.twitter.com/sYGkZBgOT6

— Ticketmaster Ireland (@TicketmasterIre) November 6, 2025