Westlife announce album featuring new music and their biggest hits
It will be out next year
Following the hugely exciting news that Westlife will be going on 'The 25th Anniversary World Tour' next year, the band have now released a new song called 'Chariot', AND announced a new album called '25 - The Ultimate Collection'.
Continuing their 25th anniversary celebrations, which start next week with their London shows, the band's upcoming album will feature more than 20 songs, including fan favourites along with brand new material, recorded by all four members of the band.
Despite Mark Feehily sadly not being able to join Westlife on tour, due to health reasons, he is still very much part of the band and the new music that features on '25 - The Ultimate Collection'.
The band announced the news of the album as they also revealed their full list of tour dates, writing on Instagram: 'We’re also excited to announce our album ‘25 – The Ultimate Collection’ will be released on Feb 13th 2026. A collection of some of our favourite Westlife songs from over the years with a few new ones added too 👀'.
They continued: 'Not only that but our new song Chariot is out today! It’s been a while since we’ve released new music into the world, so this means a lot to us. We’re incredibly grateful to all of you for the response we’ve had on the 25th anniversary so far. Here’s to more memories to come ❤️'.
Fans are understandably very excited at the announcement of the tour and new music, with one writing: 'Love this new song!!! Spot on sound ❤️❤️'. Another wrote: 'Soooooooo excited ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ (sic) with a third fan commenting: 'here’s the date we’ve been waiting for!😃'.
Speaking about the announcement, Westlife said: "This year marks 25 years since we started this incredible journey together and it still feels like only the beginning. The support from our fans has been unbelievable, and to celebrate with this world tour, new music, and a brand-new album feels truly special. We can’t wait to see you all on the road and share this next chapter together."
What songs are on the album?
The full tracklist has not yet been announced, however it has been revealed that their hits 'You Raise Me Up', 'Uptown Girl' and 'Flying Without Wings', will be on the album, along with their latest single 'Chariots', and more new music.
What is the album artwork?
Westlife have released the artwork which features a collage of photos of the band throughout the last 25 years. You can see it below.
When will it be released?
It will be released on 13th February 2026.
Take a look at albums out in 2026:
Louis Tomlinson
Release date: 23rd January
Louis Tomlinson announced in September 2025 that he would be releasing his third album 'How Did I Get Here?' in January 2026. It will feature his song 'Lemonade'.
Westlife
Release date: 13th February
Following the hugely exciting news that Westlife will be going on 'The 25th Anniversary World Tour' next year, the band have announced a new album called '25 - The Ultimate Collection'. The album will feature many of the band's biggest hits along with some new material recorded by all four members of the band.
Leigh-Anne
Release date: 20th February
Leigh-Anne announced in October 2025 that she would be releasing her album in 2026. The album called 'My Ego Told Me To' will be supported by a tour of the same name.
Melanie C
Release date: 1st May
In October 2025, Melanie C has announced she will be releasing a new album called 'Sweat' in 2026, and it will feature her current single, which is the title track. The album will include 13 songs including the lead single and is the singer's 'most euphoric record to date'.
RAYE
Release date: 2026 - exact date unknown
Despite confirming it will be released in 2026, RAYE admitted in September 2025 that her second album has not been finished! On The Graham Norton Show she told the host: "I've kind of given myself a rough deadline, I would like to say the first third of next year, definitely the first half of next year."
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