Eight Extra Shows Added Due to Overwhelming Demand
Due to overwhelming demand, Westlife have added an extra eight shows at 3Arena. This extends their total number of residency nights to thirteen, which breaks their previous record run of twelve shows at the Dublin venue, the highest of any artist.
Tickets for all thirteen 3Arena shows 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 & 26 September 2026 are on sale now.
Westlife today unveil the UK and European leg of their 25th anniversary celebrations - Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour. The news follows two sold-out nights at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall next week.
Running from September 2026, the tour will see the band deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinary 25-year career from timeless ballads to global chart-toppers. The UK leg includes shows in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, London, Brighton, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Manchester, before returning to Belfast and onto Europe for their first headline continental run in two decades, with concerts in France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. More international dates will be announced soon.
Westlife also release “Chariot”, a brand-new single written by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Will Reynolds and co-written and produced by Steve Mac. Arriving as a special release for fans to mark 25 years of music and memories, “Chariot” is a powerful, life-affirming anthem that celebrates love, family and the moments that truly matter. It received its world exclusive first play on BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills Breakfast Show this morning. Listen to Westlife’s “Chariot”.
The single will feature on Westlife’s forthcoming album 25 - The Ultimate Collection, out 13th February 2026, a celebration of their record-breaking 25-year journey, combining 21 fan favourites including “You Raise Me Up,” “Uptown Girl,” and “Flying Without Wings” with brand-new material recorded by all four members of Westlife: Shane, Nicky, Kian and Mark. 25 - The Ultimate Collection is available to pre-order on 1CD, 2CD deluxe, 1LP, Amazon Exclusive 1LP picture disc and cassette. Fans can access an exclusive artist pre-sale by ordering any format from the D2C store before 1pm BST on Monday 27th October. Pre-order 25 - The Ultimate Collection.
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.”
Over the last 25 years, Westlife have become one of the most successful pop groups of all time. Their music has been streamed over 3 billion times globally; they’ve achieved 36 No.1 albums worldwide, 14 UK No.1 singles (ranking only behind Elvis Presley and The Beatles), sold over 55 million records, surpassed 1 billion YouTube views, and sold more than 6 million concert tickets around the world. The Wild Dreams Tour sold over 1.2 million tickets alone. The band have performed over 200 shows since their reunion in 2019 across 30 countries. Westlife remain the UK & Ireland’s top-selling album group of the 21st century.
