Dermot Kennedy at Aviva Stadium

What to Expect

Dermot Kennedy makes Irish music history in July 2026, becoming the first Irish solo artist to headline Aviva Stadium. The Rathmore, Kerry-born singer-songwriter who grew up busking on Grafton Street has had a rise unlike almost any other Irish artist of his generation, and these two homecoming shows on 11 and 12 July represent the culmination of that extraordinary journey.

With a catalogue built on sweeping emotional pop songs, raw folk-influenced storytelling and a genuinely powerful live presence, Kennedy is perfectly suited to filling a stadium with feeling. Special guests Amble and Aaron Rowe join him on both nights, and the setlist will span favourites from his back catalogue alongside new material.

Night one on 11 July is sold out; night two on 12 July added due to demand and tickets are still available. Whichever night you attend, this is a genuinely historic Dublin concert moment.

Good to Know

• Two nights: Saturday 11 July (sold out) and Sunday 12 July 2026

• Tickets for 12 July from - ‚¬81.25 to - ‚¬111.25

• Special guests: Amble and Aaron Rowe

• Aviva Stadium is a cashless venue

• No bags larger than A4 allowed inside

Getting There

Aviva Stadium is on Lansdowne Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, beside Lansdowne Road DART station. Extra DART services run on show nights and the area gets very busy. The DART is by far the best option for getting to and from Aviva Stadium. Do not attempt to drive as parking is not available for concertgoers on major show nights.