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Can you believe it's been 25 years since Westlife first burst onto the scene? Time really does fly (without wings, perhaps?). To celebrate this incredible milestone, Shane, Nicky, and Kian are hitting the road for the spectacular Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour in 2025 and 2026, and trust us, you won't want to miss this!

It's going to be a nostalgic, hit-packed journey through their legendary career, and we've got all the friendly, insider info you need to prepare for the ultimate boyband experience.

Where Are the Dreamy Boys Headed? (The Venues!)

The initial dates announced for this massive celebration are focused on two major homecoming residencies and a special London kick-off.

• London, UK (Kick-Off): The celebrations start with two very special nights at the Royal Albert Hall in October 2025 (Oct 27th & 28th). These shows are set to be unique, with the band joined by the renowned Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra!
• Dublin, Ireland (Homecoming): Get ready for an unprecedented five-night residency at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, from September 22nd to 26th, 2026. This residency will bring their total number of performances at the 3Arena to an unmatched figure—true record breakers!
• Belfast, Northern Ireland: They'll be bringing the party to The SSE Arena, Belfast for three nights from October 27th to 29th, 2026, adding to their own record for the most shows ever performed at the venue.
  
  

Printarelle Westlife Ticket Keepsake & Memorabilia

Celebrate Westlife’s 25-year journey with a Personalised Foil Ticket Keepsake from Printarelle, handmade in Ireland. Each ticket is printed on luxurious 300gsm cardstock with shimmering foil detail — designed to look and feel like a real concert ticket, but made to last a lifetime. Add your own names, concert date, or message to create a truly personal piece of Westlife memorabilia. Perfect as a gift for a lifelong fan, or as a beautiful reminder of the night you sang every lyric at the 3Arena.

Westlife 25 – The Anniversary World Tour | Ireland Dates

Keep an eye on their official channels! A "World Tour" means more dates are likely to be announced in other countries, so your city might be next!

Did You Know? Unseen Westlife Facts & Fun Tidbits!

Think you know everything about the Kings of the Stool-Stand? Check out these fun facts that even some die-hard fans might have missed:

1. They Were Almost 'IOYOU': The band actually started out as a six-piece called Six Of One, which later morphed into IOYOU (made up of Shane, Kian, and Mark, plus three others). Simon Cowell reportedly told Louis Walsh to "fire at least three of them" because they were the "ugliest boyband" he'd ever seen! Ouch! Nicky and Brian joined after a search, and the name changed to Westside, then finally Westlife due to a pre-existing band.
2. Kian the Kissogram: Before Westlife fame, Kian Egan briefly worked as a kissogram in Ireland, apparently only wearing see-through trousers, tiny boxers, and a bow tie! Now that is a visual!
3. Cover Kings: While they've written many of their own hits, their three biggest-selling singles in the UK are actually cover songs: 'Uptown Girl', 'I Have A Dream/Seasons In The Sun', and 'You Raise Me Up'.
4. Mark's Foodie Side Hustle: In 2015, Mark Feehily famously opened a catering van called "Mark's Crepes" as a side project, selling crepes and coffee! From stadium stages to street food – we love a multi-talented man!
5. Record Breakers: Westlife holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive UK No. 1 singles with their first seven releases!

Getting There: Your Concert Navigation Guide

Heading to one of the major residencies? Here's a quick, friendly guide on how to get to the main venues!

🎤 Dublin's 3Arena

• Public Transport is Your Best Bet: The 3Arena is super accessible! The LUAS Red Line tram stops right outside at the Spencer Dock stop.
• DART/Train: Take the DART to Dublin Pearse Station, then it's a 20-25 minute walk or hop on the Luas.
• Driving/Parking: There is limited parking available at the Point Village Car Park, but expect high demand. Pre-booking is always a good idea!

🎤 Belfast's SSE Arena

• Walk It: It's about a 20-minute walk from Belfast City Centre, and even less from the Lanyon Place railway station.
• Train/DART: The nearest station is Lanyon Place, which is about a 15-minute walk.
• Bus: The bus service runs regularly to and from the City Centre, stopping near the arena.
• Taxi: Taxis are plentiful in Belfast city centre and will get you straight to the door.

What to Expect on The Setlist

While the final setlist is always a secret, a 25th-anniversary tour means they'll be pulling out all the stops and performing the biggest hits! Expect to hear the classics, fan favourites, and some brilliant covers:

• "Flying Without Wings"
• "Swear It Again"
• "My Love"
• "Uptown Girl"
• "You Raise Me Up"

It’s going to be a night for the memory books. See you there! ❤️

A Little Irish Touch

There’s something special about seeing Westlife back on home soil. It’s not just the music – it’s the craic, the shared memories, the singalongs with total strangers, and that electric moment when 10,000 voices hit the chorus at once.

And sure, where else would you rather be?

Grab your friends, your mam, your aunties, or that mate who pretends they “don’t really like boybands” (we see you, Derek) – and get your tickets. Because 25 years on, Westlife still know how to put on a show that feels like home.