Warning: here’s something that may make you feel old. Next year, Irish pop legends Westlife are heading out on a massive 25th anniversary world tour.
Westlife have enjoyed wildly huge success since coming on the scene back in 1999 (originally named Westside). Over the years, they sold more than 55 millions records worldwide and released 14 chart-topping tracks. In fact, the only people to have had more UK number one singles than Westlife are Elvis Presley and The Beatles. Yes, really.
In a joint statement announcing the tour, 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.’
Mark Feehily is currently focusing on his health, so he won’t be joining Kian, Shane and Nicky for the shows. Here’s how to get tickets for Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour.
When are Westlife going on tour in the UK?
After playing 10 (yep, 10) nights in Dublin, the band will be performing in arenas across the UK in September and October 2026.
What tour dates have been announced so far?
- 29 September: Aberdeen – P&J Live
- 30 September: Glasgow – OVO Hydro
- 3 October: Newcastle – Utilita Arena
- 6 October: Leeds – First Direct Bank Arena
- 7 October: Sheffield – Utilita Arena
- 9 October: London – The O2
- 13 October: Brighton – Centre
- 14 October: Bournemouth – International Centre
- 16 October: Birmingham – Utilita Arena
- 19 October: Cardiff – Utilita Arena
- 23 October: Manchester – Co-op Live
- 27 October: Belfast – SSE Arena
- 28 October: Belfast – SSE Arena
- 29 October: Belfast – SSE Arena
- 30 October: Belfast – SSE Arena
- 31 October: Belfast – SSE Arena
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets to Westlife’s 25th anniversary tour will go up for grabs on Friday, October 31. You can get them at LiveNation or Ticketmaster.
Presale details
A couple of the presales are already underway. Fans who preordered new Westlife compilation 25 - The Ultimate Collection earlier in the week will have received a code giving early access starting at 10am on Wednesday, October 29.
An O2 Priority presale for O2 customers also get a presale at 10am on October 29.
A LiveNation presale kicks off at 10am on Thursday, October 30.
Ticket prices
Glasgow OVO has revealed that tickets for its Westlife date will range from £59.25 to £133.05. Expect a similar price range across the rest of the tour.
Support
No support acts have been revealed yet.
VIP
Check out VIP ticket packages with Seat Unique here.
Resale
You’ll be able to get resale options on sites like Stubhub and Viagogo.
Where else are Westlife touring?
From Dublin to Zurich, these are all the shows that Westlife will be playing on their 25th anniversary tour next year.
- 15 September: Dublin – 3Arena
- 16 September: Dublin – 3Arena
- 18 September: Dublin – 3Arena
- 19 September: Dublin – 3Arena
- 20 September: Dublin – 3Arena
- 22 September: Dublin – 3Arena
- 23 September: Dublin – 3Arena
- 24 September: Dublin – 3Arena
- 25 September: Dublin – 3Arena
- 26 September: Dublin – 3Arena
- 29 September: Aberdeen – P&J Live
- 30 September: Glasgow – OVO Hydro
- 3 October: Newcastle – Utilita Arena
- 6 October: Leeds – First Direct Bank Arena
- 7 October: Sheffield – Utilita Arena
- 9 October: London – The O2
- 13 October: Brighton – Centre
- 14 October: Bournemouth – International Centre
- 16 October: Birmingham – Utilita Arena
- 19 October: Cardiff – Utilita Arena
- 23 October: Manchester – Co-op Live
- 27 October: Belfast – SSE Arena
- 28 October: Belfast – SSE Arena
- 29 October: Belfast – SSE Arena
- 30 October: Belfast – SSE Arena
- 31 October: Belfast – SSE Arena
- 15 November: Paris, France – Zenith
- 17 November: Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena
- 19 November: Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
- 20 November: Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
- 21 November: Oslo, Norway – Spektrum
- 23 November: Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
- 24 November: Antwerp, Belgium – Lotto Arena
- 25 November: Cologne, Germany – LanxessArena
- 26 November: Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
What’s been said about the tour?
Commenting on the tour 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.’
Are Westlife releasing new music?
The band is releasing new compilation 25: The Ultimate Collection on February 13 2026. The band also recently released a new song named ‘Chariot’, which was written by Ed Sheeran and Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid.
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