The Dubliners Encore announce Irish Tour 2026
By THE DUBLINERS ENCORE
ANNOUNCE IRISH TOUR 2026
NINE SHOWS ACROSS IRELAND
APRIL 4TH – 12TH 2026
TICKETS FROM WWW.THEDUBLINERSENCORE.COM AND WWW.TICKETMASTER.IE
Quotes About the Dubliners Encore
‘This show was put together with the love, care, attention to detail, and grandeur that only a crew wholly invested in the true legacy of the Dubliners would ever dare to risk.’ ‘The cumulative effect of it all was something so nostalgic, educating, nourishing, funny, sad, incredibly rich, and spiritual. But there was some element of magic I could not quite put my finger on.’ – Declan O’Rourke
‘The musicianship of the band representing The Dubliners is incredible. It’s classy, emotive, informative, an impressive night of music, great film footage and incredible stories’ – Imelda May
The Dubliners Encore are proud to announce their Irish National Tour, set to captivate audiences across nine venues in April 2026. The celebrated ensemble will bring their acclaimed show to Waterford, Wexford, Cork, Limerick, Drogheda, Derry, Belfast, Castlebar, and conclude in Killarney, promising an unforgettable celebration of Irish music and storytelling.
They will also perform five nights in the iconic Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, from 15th – 20th September 2025.
Limited tickets are available from www.thedublinersencore.com and www.ticketmaster.ie
Created and produced by John and Ceoladh Sheahan, with Musical Director Phil Coulter, The Dubliners Encore is the official stage show celebrating the story of Ireland’s beloved bearded balladeers. Since launching on The Late Late Show last September, the show has performed to thousands of Irish music fans at sold-out venues across Europe. Now, following their recent sell-out Irish tour, The Dubliners Encore takes to the stage again.
Sat 4th April: Theatre Royal, Waterford
Sun 5th April: National Opera House, Wexford
Mon 6th April: Opera House, Cork
Tues 7th April: UCH, Limerick
Wed 8th April: T.L. Theatre, Drogheda
Thurs 9th April: Millennium Forum, Derry
Fri 10th April: Waterfront Hall, Belfast
Sat 11th April, Royal Theatre, Castlebar
Sun 12th April: Gleneagle Arena, Killarney
Tickets are €38.50 incl fees & 13.5% VAT at all Southern Venues and £35.00 incl fees & 20% VAT in Belfast & Derry
The popularity of The Dubliners is unquestionable, their contribution to the world of folk music unparalleled. True originals, the bad boys of Irish folk put Ireland on the world stage, releasing 30 original albums, selling 40 million records, and playing sold-out tours in a musical odyssey lasting 50 years. John and his late great bandmates Luke Kelly, Ronnie Drew, Barney McKenna and Ciarán Bourke caught the imagination, playing Irish traditional music in a way never heard before, with an attitude never seen before. They revolutionised Irish music, taking it from the parlour and the pub to the world stage, leaving a legacy that helped transform Ireland and Irish music forever.
A member of the band for 50 years, John Sheahan has been working behind the scenes to create a show that authentically brings The Dubliners’ story to life on stage, personally overseeing every detail, every anecdote, and every musical note. After a two-year nationwide search, five incredible musicians were handpicked to recreate the spirit, energy, and musical talent of each original band member. Narrated by Imelda May and featuring their biggest hits and best-loved songs, The Dubliners Encore recaptures the band performing in their heyday, packing 50 years of songs, stories, and craic into one unforgettable night.
Phil Coulter – Musical Director
Phil Coulter is the musical director of The Dubliners Encore and has been working with the cast from day one, authentically reproducing The Dubliners’ musical style and sound.
As a multi-award-winning songwriter, musician, and record producer, Phil is responsible for hit songs for icons including Elvis Presley and The Bay City Rollers and has produced chart albums for a range of major stars, from Van Morrison to Sinead O’Connor, from James Galway to Billy Connolly. His track record in the Eurovision Song Contest is enviable with major successes: Puppet on a String, Congratulations and All Kinds of Everything.
Phil produced six Dubliners’ albums, as well as writing two of their most loved songs, The Town I Loved So Well and Scorn Not His Simplicity. His many accolades include five Ivor Novello awards, three American Society of Composers awards and a much-cherished Grammy nomination.
Ceoladh Sheahan – Producer
Ceoladh Sheahan is a multi-award-winning film and television producer. She has worked on Ireland’s biggest television entertainment shows, including IFTA award-winning Room To Improve, Operation Transformation, and Bullyproof. Ceoladh’s film credentials include Róise & Frank and Oscar-nominated Arracht. She also produced the documentary John Sheahan: A Dubliner, which won two IFTAs (Irish Film and Television Awards). A musician in her own right, Ceoladh shared the stage with The Dubliners on many occasions. Her rare insight into what it’s like to be part of a Dubliners performance, combined with producing four landmark Dubliners stage shows for television, gives Ceoladh an unparalleled perspective on the musicians and men behind Ireland’s greatest ever folk band
Maurice Sweeney – Writer and Director
Maurice Sweeney is a renowned film and television director with a proven ability to capture the true essence of a story. He directed the award-winning documentary John Sheahan: A Dubliner, during which he developed a close working relationship with John and an in-depth understanding of the history and story of The Dubliners. Maurice’s achievements include directing and co-writing the critically acclaimed feature documentary I Dolours, as well as directing the three-part drama Penance, both of which were acquired by Netflix. He has won five IFTAs (Irish Film and Television Awards), was awarded Best Director at the London Independent Film Festival, and his film Saving the Titanic won the Gold World Medal for best docudrama at the New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards.