Paul Heaton announces Belfast and Dublin shows

Paul Heaton has announced a UK and Ireland tour for summer 2027, with dates in Belfast’s The 02 on June 4 and Dublin’s 3Arena on June 5.

The tour will also include a headline appearance at Warrington’s Neighbourhood Weekender on May 29 and Leads on June 12, and feature special guest Rianne.

It will see him performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins.

The announcement follows the release of Heaton’s first-ever No.1 album Jenius, produced by legendary producer Ian Broudie of Lightning Seeds and recorded at Blueprint Studios in Manchester.

Featuring 15 new original songs, Jenius marks the musician’s 23rd album, and comes about 40 years since his first, The Housemartins’ London 0 Hull 4.

Tickets for Paul Heaton’s shows in Belfast and Dublin go on sale this Friday, September 4 at 9:30am here.

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