Dermot Kennedy announces UK/Europe tour

Dermot Kennedy has announced his largest headline tour to date, set for May-July, 2026.

The tour will see the artist play some of his biggest shows across Europe, with two nights at Dublin's Aviva Stadium, set for July 11 and 12, 2026.

Fans in the UK and Germany can secure presale tickets by pre-ordering the singer's forthcoming third album, set to be announced in early 2026.

Album pre-orders will run from today (November 20) until November 25, with Pre-sale beginning on November 26 and general sale on November 28.

Fans can expect to hear a range of favourites spanning his discography, along with new material, to be released next year.

In June, the Dublin-born artist performed at Soccer Aid and played a number of gigs alongside Zach Bryan.

This year also saw the inaugural Misneach festival, held in Boston and Sydney.

The event, curated by Kennedy, came in time for St Patrick's Day and highlighted Irish acts, including The Frames, Matt Corby, KNEECAP, Meg Mac, Amble, Sorcha Richardson, The Scratch, Susan O’Niell, Cliffords, Mick Flannery, Florence Road, The Swell Season, Ye Vagabonds and Nell Mescal, as well as a headline set from Kennedy.

Tickets for Kennedy's Aviva Stadium shows are on sale now and can be found here.

• See the full list of dates below

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