Westlife have announced eight extra shows for their upcoming 3Arena residency, bringing the total to a record-breaking thirteen nights in September 2026.
The new dates mean the band have surpassed their own previous record of twelve consecutive shows at the Dublin venue, the most by any artist. Tickets for all thirteen dates - 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 September - are on sale now via Ticketmaster, priced from €80 to €140, with a limited premium option at €369 including booking fee.
Westlife have also added an extra two dates to their Belfast residency after the first five nights sold out, bringing their total run to seven nights at the SSE Arena. They will now also play on 5 and 6 of November. Tickets are also on sale now.
The announcement comes as Westlife mark 25 years together with a major world tour, new music and a greatest hits album. The tour, Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour, will begin next September in Dublin, followed by shows across the UK before returning to Belfast and moving on to France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland. More European and international dates are expected to be announced soon.
The group have also released a new single, Chariot, written by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid and Will Reynolds, and produced by longtime collaborator Steve Mac. The band describes the song as a celebration of love, family and meaningful moments.
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Chariot will feature on Westlife’s forthcoming album 25 - The Ultimate Collection, which is due for release on 13 February 2026. The album will include 21 fan favourites such as You Raise Me Up, Uptown Girl and Flying Without Wings, alongside new material recorded by all four members - Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily.
Reflecting on the milestone, the band 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."
Since forming in 1998, Westlife have become one of the most successful pop groups of all time. They have sold over 55 million records, achieved 16 Irish and 14 UK number one singles and 36 number one albums worldwide. Their music has been streamed more than 3 billion times and viewed over a billion times on YouTube.
The band’s Wild Dreams Tour alone sold more than 1.2 million tickets, and since reuniting in 2019 they have performed more than 200 shows across 30 countries. Westlife remain Ireland and the UK's top-selling album group of the 21st century.
