Dermot Kennedy announces summer outdoor concerts in Cork and Belfast

Irish singer and songwriter Dermot Kennedy has announced three major outdoor concerts in Ireland. The Irish Examiner, RTE, Nialler9, XS Noize, and Hotpress all report that the performer will play two dates at Musgrave Park, also known as Virgin Media Park, in Cork, followed by a show at Belsonic in Belfast. [1][2][3][4][5]

The Irish Examiner and XS Noize report conflicting dates for the upcoming tour. According to the Irish Examiner, the shows are scheduled for 2027, with the Cork performances taking place on Wednesday, June 23, and Thursday, June 24, followed by Belfast on Saturday, June 26. XS Noize reports that the concerts will take place in summer 2027, while Hotpress reports that the shows are scheduled for this summer. [1][4][5]

The Irish Examiner reported that Kennedy shared the announcement on his Instagram account on Monday morning. The Dublin singer previously performed at the Electric Picnic festival in 2025 and rose to prominence following the success of his singles Outnumbered and Power Over Me. [1]

Kennedy was born in Rathcoole, County Dublin, on 13 December 1991. His music combines elements of folk and hip-hop, and he is signed to Interscope Records in the United States and Island Records for other global territories. Kennedy achieved widespread international recognition in 2016 after Spotify added two of his self-released songs to its playlists. His album discography includes Without Fear from 2019, Sonder from 2022, and The Weight of the Woods from 2026. [6][8]