Dermot Kennedy adds SECOND landmark Aviva Stadium show

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 10th Oct 2025
Last updated 10th Oct 2025

Dermot Kennedy has just announced a SECOND Aviva Stadium show, making him the first Irish solo artist to play two headline shows at the Aviva.

Known for his passionate and powerful live performances, this show will feature favourites spanning Dermot’s discography, along with new material to be released in 2026.

📍 11 July - SOLD OUT

📍 12 July - EXTRA DATE

Dermot has amassed 4 billion streams across platforms, having the best-selling debut album in Ireland of this millennium with his debut Without Fear.

A platinum-selling artist in over 12 countries, he released his acclaimed sophomore album Sonder in 2022. In 2024, he stripped back to basics and released the introspective EP, “I’ve told the trees everything,” Dermot has shared the stage with some of his finest contemporaries, most recently with Niall Horan, Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan.

His incredible journey has taken him from busking on the streets of Ireland to playing stadiums around the world. His poetic and authentic artistry has forged a deep, emotional connection with audiences, including the likes of Taylor Swift and Shawn Mendes who have sung his praises.

How to get tickets:

Tickets for the extra date are on sale now from ticketmaster.ie

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