Garth Brooks announces 2027 Ireland tour dates
Early Belfast shows sold out and an extra date has been added, as Irish fans explain their long connection to the American singer.
Key points
- Garth Brooks will play several Irish cities in 2027, including Belfast, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork.
- The Belfast gigs are his first in Northern Ireland since 1998.
- The first two Belfast concerts sold out, and a fourth show may be added.
- Fans say his music, and Irish welcome, explain his lasting popularity.
Garth Brooks has announced a run of concerts across Ireland in 2027, according to BBC News. The American country music star will play in Belfast, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork. It will be his first time performing in Northern Ireland since a King’s Hall concert in November 1998.
Demand has been strong. His first two Belfast shows sold out, and an extra date has already been added. Peter Aiken of Aiken Promotions told Irish broadcaster RTÉ that the Belfast gig is “red hot”, and he suggested a fourth Belfast show could follow.
Fans with long-standing ties
Cathy O’Reilly, who grew up in County Monaghan and now lives in Belfast, has secured tickets for the first show of the tour on 21 May 2027 at Boucher Road Playing Fields. She has seen Brooks live twice during his 2022 Dublin concerts. Her love for his music came from her parents and uncles, and she said it brings back memories of her childhood.
O’Reilly believes Irish people welcome performers warmly, which she sees as one reason Brooks enjoys playing here. She said he gives energy to the crowd and that fans return it many times over.
A tribute act’s view
Newtownabbey musician Stephen Butler leads Thunder Rolls, a band that celebrates the work of Garth Brooks on stage. He also grew up with the music, after his mother played his albums often. Butler attended the 2022 Dublin concert and hopes to get tickets for at least one Irish date next year.
Butler said the songs are widely known in Ireland, and many listeners connect with them. He pointed to tracks such as Friends In Low Places, Callin’ Baton Rouge, Tomorrow Never Comes and Unanswered Prayers. He also described Brooks as down-to-earth and genuine, qualities he thinks people value.
Background to the Dublin dispute
The report describes Brooks as the top-selling act in US history, and says no other artist has surpassed 200 million albums. Back in 2014, roughly 400,000 people had bought tickets for five Croke Park concerts planned in Dublin. Dublin City Council approved only three of those shows.
Brooks said he would perform all five shows or none, so the concerts were cancelled. He returned to Dublin in September 2022. The report does not give further details on the 2027 Irish dates beyond the venues and the 21 May opening show.
Frequently asked questions
Where will Garth Brooks perform in Ireland in 2027?
According to BBC News, he will perform in Belfast, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork. The Belfast shows will be his first in Northern Ireland since 1998.
When is the first Garth Brooks show in Belfast?
Cathy Ou0026#039;Reilly, quoted by BBC News, has tickets for the first show of the tour on 21 May 2027 at Boucher Road Playing Fields. The report does not give further venue details.
Did the Belfast concerts sell out?
The first two Belfast concerts sold out, and an extra date has already been added. A promoter has said a fourth show could be possible.
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