Dermot Kennedy Announces Massive Shows In Cork And Belfast For June 2027 With Special Guest Aaron Rowe – New Album ‘The Weight Of The Woods (Extended Edition)’ Out Now

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dermot Kennedy today announces three huge Irish outdoor headline shows for June 2027, with two nights at Cork’s Virgin Media Park with support from Aaron Rowe, followed by a headline show at Belsonic, Belfast. Presale for all three shows begins at 10am Wednesday 14th, with general sale at 10am Friday 16th.

Dermot Kennedy will be performing two dates at Cork Virgin Media Park, on June 23 and 24, followed by a performance at Belfast Belsonic, Ormeau Park, on June 26.

Tickets are €76.25 / €86.25, available from ticketmaster.ie. Subject to 12.5% Ticketmaster service charge per ticket (max €10.50). 

Fans signed up to Dermot’s mailing list can register for the presale HERE. See full live dates below.

Largely written and recorded in a studio down the road from his home in rural Ireland together with close collaborator Gabe Simon [Noah Kahan, Lana Del Rey], alongside an enlightening spell together in Nashville, ‘The Weight of the Woods’ is Dermot’s most self-assured record to date. The poetry and music across these 14 tracks draw inspiration, energy, and strength from the country itself. 

“To me, the album is a beautiful homegrown thing with Irish instruments and an Irish story. There’s a forest behind my house, which is a haven for my sense of wonder. It’s a peaceful place where I can escape. I’ve entertained the idea of living somewhere else, but I don’t think I’d be happy anywhere else”.

With a refreshed approach to his songwriting and production, Dermot has peeled away the layers to let his stunning voice shine through brighter than ever:

“If I get up in a pub with just a guitar or a piano, I’m certain that I can sing to a room full of people. It’s where I’m the most comfortable. I wanted that element to be front-and-centre on this album”.

The result is a thrilling blend of traditional folk textures, country authenticity, and soaring melodies that stay with you long after first listen. Last month, Dermot released an extended edition of the album including live favourite, ‘Stockholm‘, alongside acoustic versions of singles, ‘Turnstile’, and ‘Funeral’.

Stream and download Dermot Kennedy’s latest album, ‘The Weight Of The Woods (Extended Edition)’ here.

See all upcoming live dates below, with more to be announced soon.

UPCOMING LIVE DATES

13 Oct – Austin, TX, Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park

14 Oct – Irving, TX, The Pavillion at Toyota Music Factory

16 Oct – Bellevue, CO, Mishawaka Amphitheatre

17 Oct – Morrison, CO, Red Rocks Amphitheatre

19 Oct – Los Angeles, CA, Greek Theatre

21 Oct – Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Financial Theatre

22 Oct – San Diego, CA, Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

24 Oct – San Francisco, CA, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

26 Oct – Seattle, WA, The Paramount Theatre

27 Oct – Portland, OR, Theater of the Clouds

29 Oct – Vancouver, BC, Rogers Arena

2027

23rd June – Virgin Media Park, Cork

24th June – Virgin Media Park, Cork

26th June  – Belsonic, Belfast

Find out more about Dermot Kennedy and his music online on his official website, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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