Sophie Ellis-Bextor to join Shania Twain in Ireland this summer

Grammy award-winning icon Shania Twain will play Thomond Park Stadium this summer, with special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor now confirmed on the line-up.

📍 7th July 2026

🎟️ Tickets on sale now

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the acclaimed British singer-songwriter, is behind hits including ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’, ‘Take Me Home’, ‘Get Over You’ and ‘Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer)’.

Known for her distinctive pop sound and magnetic live shows, Sophie Ellis-Bextor adds even more sparkle to what is already set to be one of next summer’s standout concerts

Shania Twain is a five-time GRAMMY winner and one of music’s most enduring trailblazers. With six studio albums released and more than 100 million records sold worldwide, she remains the best-selling female country pop artist of all time.

Twain’s catalogue includes huge international hits including ‘Any Man of Mine’, ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’, ‘You’re Still the One’ and ‘Man! I Feel Like A Woman!’. She was also the first artist in history to release three consecutive diamond-certified albums. Twain is currently working on new material for her seventh album, due for release in 2026 on Republic Records, while a biopic and other film and TV projects are also in development.

Twain is a globally touring artist and regular Las Vegas residency performer. She has headlined major festival stages around the world, including Glastonbury, Austin City Limits and Festival d’Été, and has also performed as a special guest across major stadium dates including Harry Styles’ sold-out Wembley run.

Shania’s philanthropic work continues through the Shania Twain Foundation, which supports initiatives focused on food insecurity, youth empowerment and access to mental health support. More information is available at the foundation website.

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