The Undertones mark their 50th anniversary with a major Irish tour in November 2026. The punk pioneers will perform six headline dates, including shows in Waterford, Dublin and Galway. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am and are expected to be in high demand.
Summary: Key Points
- The Undertones celebrate 50 years with an Irish tour featuring six live dates, returning to cities like Dublin and Waterford.
- Tickets go on sale Friday at 10am; venues such as 3Olympia Theatre and Róisín Dubh are known to sell out quickly due to limited capacity and high demand.
- Key event locations include: 6 November 2026 in Waterford at Bank Lane, 7 November 2026 in Dublin at 3Olympia Theatre, and 4 December 2026 in Galway at Róisín Dubh.
The Undertones announce 50th anniversary Irish tour
Legendary Derry rock group The Undertones have announced a highly anticipated Irish tour to mark their 50th anniversary. The celebrated band will hit the road in November 2026, with six headline dates across the country – including long-awaited returns to Waterford, Dublin, Limerick, and Galway.
From high-octane punk roots to melodic rock staples, few bands have shaped the Irish music scene quite like The Undertones. And now, five decades since their formation in 1976, they are bringing their infectious sound to devoted fans across Ireland.
Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10am via usual outlets. Whether you are going for the nostalgia, or because "Teenage Kicks" never gets old, this is one show you will not want to miss.
🚨 The Undertones celebrate 50 years with a special Ireland Tour 🇮🇪
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The Undertones: five decades of punk spirit
Formed in Derry in the mid-1970s, The Undertones carved out their place in music history with hits like “Here Comes the Summer”, “My Perfect Cousin”, and their breakthrough single “Teenage Kicks”, famously championed by John Peel. Their raw energy and sharp lyrics defined a generation of punk rockers — with their debut self-titled album still packed with live favourites.
The band, originally fronted by Feargal Sharkey and later continued by Paul McLoone, have been back onstage regularly since their 1999 reunion. They have performed sold-out shows across the UK, Europe, and beyond, proving the timelessness of their catalogue.
Their previous tours, especially the 40th anniversary in 2016, drew thousands of fans who braved the rain and queues just to feel that first guitar riff live again. I remember catching that tour in Belfast — packed shoulder to shoulder, pint in hand, shouting every word. It was glorious chaos in the best possible way.
Highlights from the venues on tour
One of the must-see dates on the tour is at 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin. This iconic venue has hosted everyone from Radiohead to Foo Fighters in its gilded Victorian walls. A gig here feels both intimate and charged – ideal for a band whose music thrives on energy and crowd interaction. The other venues—Róisín Dubh, Dolan’s Warehouse, and Set Theatre—are no strangers to packed rock tours either, often booked out months in advance.
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Event information
- Artist: The Undertones
- Tour Date: 2026
- 6 November 2026 – Waterford – Bank Lane
- 7 November 2026 – Dublin – 3Olympia Theatre
- 4 December 2026 – Galway – Róisín Dubh
Categories and ticket prices
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