Westlife have confirmed extra UK tour dates and general sale for their OVO Hydro show (September 30) kicks off sooner than you think (tickets via Live Nation and Ticketmaster).
In case you missed it, the 90s boy band have announced new tour dates across the UK with gigs lined up in the likes of Sheffield, Manchester, and Glasgow.
The Uptown Girl hitmakers will get things started at Aberdeen's P&J Live on September 29, before heading to Glasgow, Newcastle, and Leeds.
Irish fans will be pleased to learn that there's now a whopping 15 dates lined up for them too, with 10 shows in Dublin and five shows in Belfast on the bill. Your last chance to be a part of the crowd is at their Belfast's SSE Arena gig on October 28.
The tour is to mark 25 years since hitting the road for the first time and will follow the band's sell-out shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall on October 27 and 28 (resale tickets available here).
Since their reunion in 2019, the group have played more than 200 shows, and performed in over 30 countries.
So, where can you buy tickets for their extra UK tour dates, and what time does presale start? Find out everything you need to know below.
Where to buy Westlife UK tour tickets
Presale for Westlife's extra UK tour dates starts at 10am on Thursday, October 30 via Live Nation.
General sale starts at 10am on Friday, October 31 via Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
Hospitality tickets are also available for select dates via Seat Unique. Prices start from £225.
Fans on Reddit recommend logging into your chosen ticketing site 15 minutes before general sale opens for the best chance of tickets, so that's 9.45am. You must have an account to buy tickets.
If you have your heart set on London's Royal Albert Hall, it's not too late. You can find resale tickets on the below sites:
If you can't attend any of the show dates, you can book tickets to see the 25th anniversary concert at the cinema here.
To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites.
What can fans expect from the Westlife tour?
Band members Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, and Kian Egan are hitting the road to celebrate their 25th anniversary of touring.
As fans will know, Brian McFadden left the band in 2004 to pursue a solo career and Mark Feehily will not return, as he is currently focusing on his health.
According to reports, Westlife will play their biggest hits on tour, and a support act has not yet been confirmed.
Where are Westlife performing in the UK and Ireland next year?
There are plenty of opportunities to be a part of the crowd next year.
Westlife will kick things off at Aberdeen's P&J Live on September 29, before heading to Glasgow, Newcastle, and Leeds. Irish fans, the group will head to 3Arena in Dublin on September 22 for 10 huge show dates. They will wrap things up in Belfast with five show dates in October.
Speaking about the Irish leg of tour, the band said: "Belfast has always held a special place in our hearts. The crowds here are unbelievable, the atmosphere is like nowhere else in the world. We can't wait to see everyone again next October."
Westlife UK and Ireland 2025/26 tour dates:
- October 27, 2025: Royal Albert Hall, London
- October 28, 2025: Royal Albert Hall, London
- 15 September 2026: 3Arena, Dublin (new date)
- 16 September 2026: 3Arena, Dublin (new date)
- 18 September 2026: 3Arena, Dublin (new date)
- 19 September 2026: 3Arena, Dublin (new date)
- 20 September 2026: 3Arena, Dublin (new date)
- 22 September 2026: 3Arena, Dublin (new date)
- 23 September 2026: 3Arena, Dublin (new date)
- 24 September 2026: 3Arena, Dublin (new date)
- 25 September 2026: 3Arena, Dublin (new date)
- 26 September 2026: 3Arena, Dublin (new date)
- 29 September 2026: P&J Live, Aberdeen (new date)
- 30 September 2026: OVO Hydro, Glasgow (new date)
- 3 October 2026: Utilita Arena, Newcastle (new date)
- 6 October 2026: First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds (new date)
- 7 October 2026: Utilita Arena, Sheffield (new date)
- 9 October 2026: The 02, London (new date)
- 13 October 2026: Brighton, Brighton Centre (new date)
- 14 October 2026: International Centre, Bournemouth (new date)
- 16 October 2026: Utilita Arena, Birmingham (new date)
- 19 October 2026: Utilita Arena, Cardiff (new date)
- 23 October 2026: Co-op Live, Manchester (new date)
- 27 October 2026: SSE Arena, Belfast
- 28 October 2026: SSE Arena, Belfast
- 29 October 2026: SSE Arena, Belfast
- 30 October 2026: SSE Arena, Belfast
- 31 October 2026: SSE Arena, Belfast
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Danielle Fowler