Mary Black announces final tour

Mary Black has announced her final The Slán Tour, which will include 11 Irish dates as well as a show in Utrecht in April / May 2026.

The tour will kick off in Kilkenny on April 24 and wrap up in Cork on June 3, with stops in Belfast (April 29), Dublin (May 9), Limerick (May 15) and more along the way.

She will also play a date in Dublin’s Olympia on May 30, with tickets priced at €45 and going on sale this Friday.

Speaking of her final tour, Black said “I’ve been thinking long and hard about retiring and have finally decided that the time has come for me to step away from life on the road… this next Irish tour will be my last: The Slán Tour

“It’s been an incredible journey over the past 45+ years , full of highs, some challenges, and many unforgettable moments. While it’s not easy to say goodbye, I know the time is right to close this chapter.

“To everyone who has supported and followed me down through the years, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

“I also owe a huge debt of gratitude to my loyal band: Bill Shanley, Pat Crowley, Richie Buckley, Nick Scott and Liam Bradley, whose amazing talents and friendship enriched my touring life. With these great musicians by my side again, I intend to make this final tour very special and one to remember! Hope you’ll join us for this last farewell.”

Tickets for Mary Black’s final The Slán Tour go on sale this Friday, September 12 here. For more tour information, click here.