Westlife announce 25th anniversary tour with Dublin residency

Westlife announced a major 25th anniversary tour on Tuesday, beginning with a homecoming residency at Dublin’s 3Arena in September 2026 and a string of shows at Belfast’s SSE Arena in October 2026. The initial schedule calls for five nights in Dublin from September 22 to 26 and three nights in Belfast from October 27 to 29, with presale access beginning Monday, October 20 at 9 a.m. and general tickets on sale Thursday, October 23 at 9 a.m. via Ticketmaster Ireland.

The band said the tour will feature their best-known songs, including Swear It Again, Flying Without Wings and You Raise Me Up, and described the run of Irish dates as a thank-you to fans. In an Instagram post, members Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne and Kian Egan said, "This city has been at the heart of our story from the very beginning, and to kick off our 25th anniversary celebrations with five nights at the 3Arena feels incredibly special. Every time we play here, the crowd's energy is electric."

Promoters and the band noted strong demand for the Dublin residency. Following the initial announcement, Westlife and Ticketmaster Ireland confirmed additional dates in Dublin and extra dates in Belfast. Posts from the band and...